SAFT COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL, 2520 2. Storage A, Preparation of the battery before storage ~ Adjust the electrolyte levels (Refer to "CHECK". paragraph 2.4 (1). Then discharge et a constant current of 25 amps down to a terminal voltage of 20 vaits. + Lightly lubricate these components with neutral petrolatum or Tight. oil; the nuts, the links. the connector contacts and all the companents that can be damaged by atmospheric corrosion + Put the battery in its usual vertical position. B. Storage room: Keep the SAFT 2520 natteries in a dry and clean room. C. Temperature conditions: Keep the batteries at a temperature of -60°C to +60°C (-76°F to +140°F). But the best temperature range is between 0 and +30°C (+32°F and +86°F). D. Packing The SAFT 2520 batteries are usually put in cardboard boxes. For long storage or sea transportation, we recommend that you put the batteries in a welded plastic container. In this type of container. ‘the batteries can be kept for 10 years in the best storage conditions. E. Transportation It is important that you move the nickel-cadmium SAFT 2520 batteries in the verticat position. Thus. the containers must be identified with "TOP" and "BOTTOM" marks that can be read easily. F. Servicing after storage Storage time Servicing procedure Less then 3 Charge the battery (Do one of months ‘the procedures given in “DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION", Paragraph 2. (2)) for a fully discharged battery) 3 montis to Do the Periodical check 1 year (Refer to "CHECK" 2.4). Nore than Do the Regular check 1 year (Refer to "CHECK" 2.B). 24-31-11 aetiae