EnerSys DataSafe XE Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual page 2

Important
Please read this manual immediately on receipt of the battery before unpacking and installing. Failure to comply with these instructions will render any
warranties null and void.
Care for your safety
No smoking, no naked flames,
no sparks
Electrical hazard
Electrolyte is highly corrosive!
Handling
DataSafe XE batteries are supplied in a charged
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condition and are capable of extremely high short
circuit currents. Take care to avoid short-circuiting
terminals of opposite polarity.
Use caution when handling and moving batteries.
Appropriate lifting equipment must be used.
California Proposition 65 Warning – Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
1. Receiving
1.1. In-Transit Damage or Short Shipments
Upon receipt of the shipment, please check that the items delivered are
undamaged and match the carrier's Bill of Lading. Report any damage or
shortages to the carrier. EnerSys
or shortages that the receiver does not report to the carrier.
1.2. Shipment Damage or Shortages
Open the shipping containers and check the contents for damage and
against the packing slip. Immediately inform EnerSys of any damaged or
missing items. EnerSys is not responsible for damaged or missing items
after a shipment has been in storage.
2. Storage
2.1. Storage Conditions and Time
If a battery cannot be installed immediately, it should be stored in a clean,
cool and dry area. During storage monoblocs lose capacity through
self-discharge. High temperatures increase the rate of self-discharge
and reduce the storage life.
The chart below shows the relationship between open-circuit voltage (OCV)
and storage time at various temperatures.
Shield eyes
Danger
Clean all acid splash in eyes or on skin
with plenty of clean water.
Then seek medical help.
Acid on clothing is to be washed with
water.
Keep flames away
In case of accidental overcharge a flammable
gas can leak off the safety vent.
Discharge any possible static electricity from
clothes by touching an earth connected part.
is not responsible for shipment damage
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Monate
MONTHS
Tools
Use tools with insulated handles.
Do not place or drop metal objects on the battery.
Remove rings, wristwatch and articles of clothing
with metal parts that may come into contact with
the battery terminals.
The maximum storage times before a refresh charge is required and
recommended open circuit voltage audit intervals are:
Temperature (°C/°F) Storage Time (Months)
+10 / +50
+15 / +59
+20 / +68
+25 / +77
+30 / +86
+35 / +95
+40 / +104
Monoblocs must be given a refresh charge when bloc voltages approach
the equivalent of 2.10 Volts per cell or when the maximum storage time is
reached, whichever occurs first.
2.2. Refresh Charge
Charge the monoblocs or strings at a constant voltage equivalent
to 2.29–2.40Vpc with 0.1C current available for a period of 24 hours.
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2.3. Commissioning Charge
Before commencing operation, the battery must be given a commissioning
charge.
• The batteries should be charged using constant voltage with
a minimum charge current of 0.1C
to the battery.
• Charge for 48 hours at the charge voltage of 2.30Vpc at 20ºC/68ºF
to 25ºC/77ºF.
3. Battery Location
The battery compartment/room must have adequate ventilation to limit
hydrogen accumulation to a maximum of 1% by volume of free air.
Batteries must be installed in accordance with the prevailing standards
and any other local/national laws and regulations.
Read instructions
Re-cycle scrap batteries.
Contains lead.
Pb
Warning: Risk of fire, explosion, or burns.
Do not disassemble, heat above 60ºC, or
incinerate. Avoid any short circuit. Metallic
parts under voltage on the battery, do not
place tools or items on top of the battery.
OCV Audit Intervals (Months)
48 12
34 12
24 12
17 6
12 6
8.5 3
6 3
with no load connected
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