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USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Pag. 1 di 16 FTG SERIES BATTERIES USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL FTG SERIES BATTERIES Property of FIB S.p.A. - Use reserved for its intended purpose. Rev.0 – 18/08/2024...
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USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Pag. 2 di 16 FTG SERIES BATTERIES Please read all instructions in this manual carefully before proceeding with installation. And please keep the manual for reference during operation. Overcharging and short-circuiting the battery is prohibited. Please do not attempt to disassemble the battery if some abnormal phenomena happen.
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Pag. 3 di 16 FTG SERIES BATTERIES Index 1 Introduction ....................... 4 1.1 Company Profile ....................4 1.2 Product Features ....................4 1.3 Applications ......................5 2 Principles of Operation ..................... 6 2.1 Principles of operation and sealing ..............6 2.2 Operational steps &...
Marche region. A joint-stock company since 1982, FAAM SpA today is one of the most important national companies in the field of the production of accumulators and electric vehicles and is present in many countries around the world with commercial offices, representative offices and service centers.
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Pag. 5 di 16 FTG SERIES BATTERIES current. The grids are made of Pb-Ca alloy and reduce the amount of hydrogen released. The gel batteries are equipped with PVC-SiO2 separators produced by the European company AMER-SIL and having a microporous structure and low resistance.
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Pag. 6 di 16 FTG SERIES BATTERIES 2 Principles of Operation 2.1 Principles of operation and sealing Chemical Charge/Discharge Equation: Scarica Pb+PbO2+2H2SO4 2Pb SO4+2H2O Carica In the next charging phase or in the overload phase, there is a release of hydrogen in the positive plate and oxygen in the negative one.
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Pag. 7 di 16 FTG SERIES BATTERIES 3 Specifications and Technical Parameters 3.1 Dimensions and Weights Dimensions (mm) Weight Ah/120h Ah/10h Type V Terminals Ah/20h 1.85 V 1.8V Overall 1.8V Length Width ±5% height 96,8 39.0 116.8...
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Pag. 8 di 16 FTG SERIES BATTERIES 4 Returns and Charts 4.1 Discharge curve as a function of temperature 4.2 Charge and discharge curve Property of FIB S.p.A. - Use reserved for its intended purpose. Rev.0 – 18/08/2024...
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Pag. 9 di 16 FTG SERIES BATTERIES 5 Charging Methods 5.1 EQ Charge Batteries tend to discharge to some extent during transport and storage. Before being put into service, batteries must receive an equalization charge as follows: If the storage has been less than 6 months, please charge at 2.35V/elem for 8 hours.
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Pag. 10 di 16 FTG SERIES BATTERIES 5.3 Float Voltage The float voltage must be 2.23V/elem at 20°C. If the ambient temperature remains outside this range for long periods, the charging voltage should be adjusted according to the coefficient -3mV/°C/elem.
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Pag. 11 di 16 FTG SERIES BATTERIES 6 Product Installation 6.1 Pre-Installation Preparations and Warnings The batteries are charged at the time of shipment. Vibrations and shocks must be avoided during transport and handling. When you need to lift the battery, hold it firmly by the bottom.
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Pag. 12 di 16 FTG SERIES BATTERIES 6.2 Installation 6.2.1 Vertical Installation Frame Make sure that the conditions of the installation environment correspond to what is indicated in paragraph 6.1. Before installation, consult the list of spare parts and check that they are actually present.
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Pag. 13 di 16 FTG SERIES BATTERIES 6.2.2 Cabinet Installation Make sure that the conditions of the installation environment correspond to what is indicated in paragraph 6.1. Before installation, consult the list of spare parts and check that they are actually present.
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Pag. 14 di 16 FTG SERIES BATTERIES 7 Use and Maintenance 7.1 Daily Use and Maintenance Measure and record the float voltage value of the battery pack monthly. If voltage or temperature changes occur, adjust the charging parameters accordingly.
— The self-discharge rate is related to the ambient temperature. The degree of self-discharge is lower when the ambient temperature is lower. The ambient storage temperature of FAAM FTG series batteries ranges from 0°C to 35°C. The storage location must be clean, ventilated and dry.
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Pag. 16 di 16 FTG SERIES BATTERIES 9. Common Faults and Fixes Problem Cause Remedy initial working Slow connections on the Screw the cables tightly onto the phases, the voltage of a terminals. terminals.
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