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Description
Lead acid batteries are to be recycled. Batteries contain lead and dilute
sulphuric acid. Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and local
regulations. Do not dispose of in a landfill, lake or other unauthorised location.
Please contact the supplier or manufacturer if in doubt about disposal.
C.2
Storage instructions
Store batteries in a clean, dry cool but frost free area away from radiant heat sources.
Elevated storage temperatures increase the selfdischarge rate of the batteries and reduce the
storage time between required freshening charges. Batteries in storage should be given a
freshening charge every 6 months or when the open circuit voltage declines to 12.5 V,
whichever case occurred first. (see chap. C.5.1 on page 33).
C.3
Commissioning
The ideal operation temperature is 20 °C. Higher temperatures shorten the overall battery life,
lower temperatures reduce the operating time (capacity). The battery blocks must be placed in
such a way that the temperature between the blocks and the ambient temperature does not
differ by more than 3 °C. Prior to initial operation please check the following points: check
batteries for damage, check circuit polarity, torque the connection hardware to that specified
(see chap. C.8 on page 35), use optional plastic or rubber pole caps.
Proceed as follows to commission the batteries:
1. Connect the battery output cables to the DC load/charger circuit with the load/charger
fuse, circuit breaker or disconnect in the OPEN condition.
2. Switch on the charger and recharge accordingly (see chap. C.5.1 on page 33).
C.4
Operating regulations
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The regulations IEC 896-2 (EN 60896-2) and/or any relevant state or individual local
laws and regulations regarding the operation of stationary battery systems must be
observed.
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