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Installation and Operation of Stationary Valve Regulated Batteries, - en PDF
Installation and Operation of Stationary Valve Regulated Batteries, - en PDF
Important: Please read this manual immediately on receipt of battery before unpacking and installing. Failure to
comply with these instructions will render any warranties null and void.
3. Unpacking and cleaning (continue)
Observe the written Instructions. Contact your supplier for additional information or replacements.
If unit cleaning is needed, use water damp cloth or a clean cotton or
soft-tissue cloth moistened in clean water only. Never use sprays,
Do not smoke, avoid naked flames, sparks and other chemicals, solvents or feather dusters.
sources of ignition. Even the use of dry cloths and dusters is not permitted as this can
cause static electrical charges.
See that no sprays, chemicals, solvents or greases come into
Wear eyes protection. contact with the surface of the product.
1. Transport
All cells and monoblocs to be transported in an upright position. To avoid
short circuits, the terminals have to be fully insulated.
Batteries without any visible damages are not defined as dangerous
goods if they are protected against short circuit, slipping, upsetting or
damaging and packed in upright, proper and secure condition onto pallets
or in wooden boxes. In case of damaged battery containers, refer to
national regulations (dangerous goods).
Torque
2. Storage Tighten the nuts or bolts to the recommended levels of fastening
VRLA cells and monoblocs are delivered charged and ready for torque as specified on the product label (8 Nm). A loose connector
operation. Store them always as dry and as cool or cold as possible and can cause problems in charger adjustment, low battery
away from heat, chemicals and vapors. performance, possible damage to the battery and/or personal injury.
Whenever the average unit voltage has fallen below 2.06V (for 2V cells),
4.12V (for 4V blocs), 6.18V (for 6V blocs) or 12.36V (for 12V blocks) or 5. Connecting strings in parallel
when the recharge deadline (6 months at 20°C, 3 months at 30°C and 1.5 Using constant voltage chargers and ensuring that the connections
months at 40°C) is reached, then a recharge, with 2.27 to 2.29 Vpc (at made between the charger and the batteries have the same
20°C) constant voltage condition, for at least 48 h should be carried out. electrical resistance, no special arrangements have to be made for
Low ambient temperatures (T < 10 °C) will allow longer storage times. batteries in parallel.
Although no special circuit arrangements are required, where the
3. Unpacking and cleaning parallel connection is made at the charger or distribution board, to
Check for correct shipment quantities, transport damage and the voltage avoid out of step conditions, the bus bar run length and the area of
of each unit. These voltages should be at least 2.02V (for 2V cells), 4.04V cross section should be designed so that the circuit resistance value
(for 4V blocs), 6.06V (for 6V blocs) or 12.12V (for 12V blocs). Voltages for each of the strings is equal within limits ± 5%.
below this value indicate possible damage and replacement might be Provide that each string is equipped with a circuit breaker or a fuse.
necessary.
Installation and Operation Instruction – range MVR
Stationary valve regulated batteries, type VRLA
MONBAT Plc, 4 Golo Bardo str., 1407 Sofia, Bulgaria, Tel.: +359 2 962 11 50, Fax: +359 2 962 11 46
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