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- Page 1 Monoblock Flooded System Installation and Operation Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Precautions Battery Operation Protective Equipment ........1 Discharge Voltage Curve ......... 5 Procedures ............1 Charge Current ..........5 Hazardous Elements ........1 Calculating Recharge Time ......5 First Aid for Acid Splash ......... 2 Specific Gravity Readings ....... 5 Placing Battery into Service ...... -
Page 3: Protective Equipment
Only trained and authorized personnel should install, repair or charge batteries. When used properly, a lead-acid renewable energy battery is a safe, dependable source of electrical power. However, if proper care and safety precautions aren’t exercised when handling a battery, it can be an extremely dangerous piece of equipment. -
Page 4: First Aid For Acid Splash
FIRST AID FOR ACID SPLASH Ventilation Eyes: Flush immediately with gently running water for at least It is the responsibility of the installer to provide detailed methods or 15 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention. For contact engineering design required by Federal, State and local regulations lens wearers, remove the lens before the eyes are flushed. -
Page 5: Signage
Signage Charging Because of the explosive gas mixtures generated while Majority of battery issues can be traced to improper charging. charging batteries, anything that could ignite the gas, such Improper charging settings will lead to overcharging or under- as sparks, open flames, an electrical arc, smoking, etc., must charging condition. -
Page 6: Lifting Batteries
Receiving a Battery cont. Charging Safety There are several important safety precautions that should be Call your East Penn representative immediately. In the mean- taken when charging a battery: time, keep the damaged cell’s vent cap tightly in place and pro- •... -
Page 7: Discharge Voltage Curve
Discharge Voltage Curve East Penn Mfg recommends returning 120% of Ah removed to insure 100% SOC (State of Charge). To estimate battery voltage during a constant current discharge at various DoD (Depth of Discharge) consult Specific Gravity Readings chart Discharge Voltage Curve in Appendix B. The following applies when using a manual hydrometer. -
Page 8: Placing Battery Into Service
BATTERY MAINTENANCE Placing Battery into Service Battery voltage, specific gravities of each individual cell as well Batteries should be inspected periodically to avoid damage result- as temperature of pilot cell should be taken and recorded prior to ing from previously undetected problems or improper maintenance battery being placed on charge. -
Page 9: Performing A Test Discharge
Distilled or de-ionized water should only be added to batteries while the batteries are on charge and gassing or as soon after recharge as possible. This will prevent overfilling because the electrolyte is at its maximum level during this time. To prevent low electrolyte levels, frequent checks should be made and water should be added when necessary. -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY Malfunctioning Charger Equipment Repair or replace charger equipment Charge Controller / Inverter voltage Adjust voltage settings per battery settings out of specification manufacturers recommendations Defective or weak cell(s) Replace problem battery Battery Overheats During Charge Check for hot wires, cells, intercell High resistance connection within connections, charging cables. -
Page 11: Battery Maintenance Report
APPENDIX A Battery Maintenance Report Site Location __________________________________________ Installation Date _________________________________________ Pilot Cell # _____________________________________________ Full Charge Gravity _________________________________ ________ Electrolyte Specific Electrolyte Specific Date Cell No. Voltage Date Cell No. Voltage Temperature Gravity Temperature Gravity... - Page 12 Battery Maintenance Report Site Location __________________________________________ Installation Date _________________________________________ Pilot Cell # _____________________________________________ Full Charge Gravity _________________________________ ________ Electrolyte Specific Electrolyte Specific Date Cell No. Voltage Date Cell No. Voltage Temperature Gravity Temperature Gravity...
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Page 13: Appendix B Discharge Chart
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Page 14: Glossary
GLOSSARY Absorption (Regulation) Charge – The Cell (Storage) A storage (secondary) cell Discharged The condition of a storage charger will attempt to hold its output volt- is an electrolytic cell for the generation of cell when as the result of delivering cur- age constant while the battery continues to electric energy in which the cell after being rent, the plates are sulfated, the electro-... - Page 15 GLOSSARY Life Number of years of satisfactory float Positive Terminal The terminal from Tray Steel enclosure for motive power bat- operation or number of charge-discharge which current flows (as ordinarily tery cells. cycles for motive power operation. conceived) through the external circuit to the negative terminal when the cell Vent An opening provided to permit the es- Loss of Charge The capacity loss occur-...
- Page 16 Notes: UL Recognized Component All data subject to change without notice. East Penn Manufacturing Co., Lyon Station, PA 19536-0147 No part of this document may be copied or reproduced, Domestic Inquiries Call: 1-800-372-9253 Domestic & International Inquiries Call: 610-682-3263 electronically or mechanically, www.mkbattery.com •...
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