Summary of Contents for C&D Technologies TEL Series
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RS02046 Installation and Operating Procedures For C&D Technologies TRUE Front Access TEL Series Batteries FOLLOW MANUFACTURER’S PUBLISHED INSTRUCTIONS WHEN INSTALLING, CHARGING AND SERVICING BATTERIES. For additional information: www.cdtechno.com Technical-Warranty Assistance, contact: C&D Technologies, Inc. 1400 Union Meeting Road / PO Box 3053 / Blue Bell, PA 19422-0858...
General: The purpose of this manual is to inform installers how to receive, install and maintain C&D Technologies front access batteries. Battery Description: The Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) battery is a minimal maintenance system utilizing an oxygen recombination cycle to minimize gassing and eliminate electrolyte maintenance. The dilute sulfuric acid electrolyte is immobilized by absorbent glass mat (AGM) separators.
Code (NEC) and other applicable building codes. Please note that for sealed cabinets with VRLA gas removal provisions, the C&D TEL Series batteries with gas collection (G suffix) and the optional tubing kit can be utilized (see Diagram in Section V of this document) •...
III. Storage Instructions Store batteries in a clean, dry, cool area away from radiant heat sources. Recharge batteries in storage at least every 6 months or before their OCV declines to 12.48 VDC. Follow instructions as outlined in Section VI. Freshening Charge.
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Series -48VDC connection of individual front access batteries Step 1. If installing in a multiple tier rack or cabinet arrangement, always begin with the lowest shelf, string A, place each the individual front access batteries on the shelf (typically 4 per level) with approximately 1/2 inch spacing between the individual units.
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Series +24VDC connection of individual front access batteries Step If installing in a multiple tier rack or cabinet arrangement, always begin with the lowest shelf, string A & B, place each the individual front access batteries on the shelf (typically 4 per level) with approximately 1/2 inch spacing between the individual units.
V. Optional Gas Collection System Installation (tubing kit PN 15028596) TEL Series Models with ‘G’ in the product suffix (i.e. TEL12-105FNSG) include a gas collection system feature which allows the hydrogen and oxygen gases that may vent from the battery to be directed to a specific cabinet exit location by the installation of 6mm or ¼”...
VIII. Initial Installation Data The following initial installation data should be maintained on site: • Date and Initial open circuit voltage of unit(s) at time of delivery to the site. • Freshening charge records, if performed. • Initial torque value used for connections. •...