Battery Charging - Siemens Fusesaver Installation And Operation Manual

6 Maintenance
Battery specification
Ø 0.71"
(18 mm)
1) Molicel lithium-ion battery
(18650, 3.6 V, 2000 mAh).
• Siemens does not approve the use of
alternative battery types.
• This battery MUST NOT be used without the
nipple fitted.
Replace the battery cells according to the following procedure:
Battery replacement
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2.64" (67 mm)
2) Contact nipple to be welded to
positive terminal by specialist
battery manufacturer.
A. Remove the battery compartment
cover by undoing the four screws.
B. Remove the battery cells from
their holder.
C. Fit new cells while ensuring
correct polarity.
D. Press both actuators and conduct
a battery test according to section
3.3 and confirm batteries are
adequately charged.
E. Check and clean battery cover
compartment seal.
F. Fit battery compartment cover
by tightening screws.

6.3 Battery charging

The battery cells in the rechargeable
communications module can be
recharged using a standard off-the
-shelf battery charger suitable for
18650 lithium-ion cells.
A. Remove the battery cells from
the rechargeable communications
module.
Recharging of the batteries in the primary cell communications module
is not possible.
G. Reset the battery life by holding
down the GREEN lever for 10
seconds. LED blinks 3 times quickly
to confirm battery life is reset.
H. If required, connect a charger
to recharge batteries.
I. Communications module is ready
for return to service.
B. Charge the battery cells using the
bench charger and according to the
instructions of the charger unit.
C. Fit the battery cells back into the
communications module taking
care to get the polarity correct.
D. Fit the cover and tighten the screws
ensuring the seal is correctly
seated.
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