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3.10 BATTERY
The battery (12 V – 7.2 Ah) is sealed and without maintenance.
In order to lengthen the battery life, it is necessary though to follow a few
recommendations:
When the tension drops below 12.6V it is necessary to recharge the battery
Max. allowed recharging current is 1.8A.
The ideal recharge is achieved with an average current of 0.8 ÷ 1 A. (recharging
time approx. 10 hrs.) at an ambient temperature between 0° and 40°C.
ATTENTION:
An overcharge or an extremely quick charge with excessive current could
damage the battery (the battery would tend to swell).
Choose a battery charger with the following characteristics:
Feed tension:
Outlet tension:
Max. outlet tension:
During transportation and/or storage the battery could loose its charge due to self
discharge (0.1% max per day).
Fully recharge battery before use.
ATTENTION:
Always connect the - (negative) terminal before and the pole + (positive
terminal) after.
Always disconnect the battery in opposite order.
Recharge the battery at least once every 6 months.
Never put the battery in contact with solvents, oils, plastics, or rags containing such
elements , as they may damage the external case.
Never press or bend or overheat (by welding) the battery terminals.
Pay attention not to have free fires upon or around the battery.
Never short-circuit the terminals.
Never open the battery or throw it in the fire.
In case the electrolyte (diluted with Sulphuric Acid) gets in contact with skin or
clothes, wash immediately with water. In case it gets in touch with eyes, wash and
apply for medical assistance.
Carefully check the external case of battery and replace in case of breakages,
swellings of the case or of battery cover.
Before use, clean the battery from dust and check that the terminals are not
oxidized or damaged.
When the battery comes to an end never throw it in the garbage but deliver it to an
authorized disposer.
90/250 Vac – 50/60 Hz
15 V full charge – 13.8 stand-by
2A full charge
Other recommendations
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