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RG
SERIES
AIRCRAFT BATTERY
OWNER/OPERATOR
MANUAL
CONCORDE BATTERY
CORPORATION
2009 San Bernardino Road
West Covina, CA 91790
Phone: 626-813-1234
www.concordebattery.com
Document No. 5-0324
Revision G
September 2/2020
NOTICE: The technical data contained herein has been reviewed and approved for
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Summarization of Contents
Safety Summary
Low Capacity Hazard
Warns about minimum capacity for emergency operations and avoiding jump starts.
Electric Burn Hazard
Warns about high currents, severe burns, and fire hazards from shorted terminals.
Danger of Exploding Batteries
Warns about explosive hydrogen/oxygen mixtures and ignition sources.
Danger of Chemical Burns
Warns about sulfuric acid causing severe burns to body tissue.
Danger of Equipment Damage
Warns about overheating/arc damage from improper connections.
Introduction
Welcome and Product Overview
Thanks for choosing Concorde, highlights quality, reliability, performance, and global usage.
Manual Purpose and Scope
Explains the manual provides guidance for RG® Series batteries and its relation to ICA/CMMs.
Battery Description
RG® Series Construction
Details valve regulated lead acid cells, glass mat separators, and electrolyte absorption.
Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) Function
Explains the PRV opens at 1.5 psi and reseals, noting normal container bulges/concaves.
Cell Configuration and Features
Describes 6/12 cell configurations, plastic/metallic containers, and optional features like temp sensors/heaters.
Installation Orientation
States RG® Series batteries are designed for upright installation; contact Concorde for non-upright.
Storage
Storage Conditions
Recommends cool locations (below 20°C/68°F) for prolonging shelf life.
Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) for Storage
Details OCV levels for fully charged and boost charging criteria.
Boost Charging and Capacity Testing
Outlines when to boost charge and perform capacity tests for batteries below 25.0V.
Transportation
Packaging Requirements
Advise using original container or following local regulations for packaging.
Shipping Regulations Exemption
States RG® Series batteries are exempt from DOT, IATA, IMDG regulations as non-hazardous when packaged properly.
Preparation for Installation
Visual Inspection and OCV Measurement
Instructs to inspect for damage and measure Open Circuit Voltage with a DMM.
Battery Installation Readiness based on OCV
Details conditions for direct installation, boost charging, or capacity testing based on OCV.
Installation
Remove Existing Battery
Step-by-step guide to safely remove the old battery, including disconnecting cables.
Install Replacement Battery
Step-by-step guide for installing a new battery, including inspection and connection.
Post-Installation Procedures
Includes replacing panels, updating data, operational testing, and logging.
Operation
Battery Applications
Lists uses of aircraft batteries for starting, emergency power, avionics, and navigation.
Battery Charging Process
Explains automatic charging by aircraft systems and external power, and float charging.
Temperature Compensation for Charging
Details recommended voltage regulator settings based on battery temperature.
Ground Power Unit (GPU) Voltage Settings
Advises adjusting GPU voltage according to Table 1 to prevent overcharging.
Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) and State of Charge
Explains how OCV determines approximate state of charge.
Aircraft Storage Guidelines
Recommends disconnecting battery for extended dormancy to prevent parasitic drain.
Sulfated Batteries
Describes sulfation causes, effects, and potential recovery methods.
Cold Weather Operation
Provides guidance on battery state of charge, freezing points, and starting procedures in cold climates.
Ventilation Systems
Details the necessity and connection of ventilation systems for gas and fume removal.
Jump Starting Precautions
Warns against jump starting a 'dead' battery and recommends capacity testing.
Battery Rotation for Parallel Systems
Recommends rotating batteries in parallel for even wear.
Servicing
Charging Battery While Installed
Outlines restrictions and precautions for charging a battery while it remains in the aircraft.
Scheduled Inspections and Airworthiness
Details periodic capacity testing requirements for airworthiness, recommending 85% capacity.
Unscheduled Inspections
Specifies conditions triggering unscheduled capacity tests, like slow starting or overheating.
Repairs and Component Replacement
States most internal components are non-repairable; advises contacting Concorde for external repairs.
Temperature Sensor Servicing
Refers to separate manuals for inspection and testing of temperature sensors.
Servicing Parallel Batteries
Recommends replacing both batteries in parallel if one has low capacity for balanced aging.
Disposal
Hazardous Materials and Recycling
States batteries contain hazardous materials, are 100% recyclable, and must be disposed per regulations.
Outer Shell Removal for Smelting
Requires removal of aluminum, steel, or titanium outer shells before sending to smelter.
Appendix A – Glossary
Glossary Terms: A-E
Defines terms like Active material, AGM, Battery, Boost charge, C1 rate, Capacity, Cell, Charge, Charge rate, Constant potential (CP) charge, Constant current (CC) charge, Current, Deep discharge, Depth of discharge (DOD), Discharge, Discharge rate, Electrolyte.
Glossary Terms: E-P
Defines terms like End of life, End point voltage (EPV), Float charge, Gassing, Internal impedance, Ipp/lpr, Lead acid, Lead dioxide, Lead sulfate, Load tester, Nominal voltage, Open circuit voltage (OCV), Overcharge, Oxygen recombination, Parallel connection.
Glossary Terms: R-V
Defines terms like Rated C1 capacity, Self discharge, Separator, Series connection, Specific gravity (S.G.), State of charge (SOC), State of health (SOH), Sulfation, Valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery, Valve regulated sealed lead-acid (VRSLA) battery.
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