8
Lead Batteries
8.1
General Information
The two lead batteries of your
CargoMaster
are maintenance-free,
rechargeable and of top quality.
The lifetime of the lead batteries is largely dependent on the char-
ging and discharging cycles, i.e. if total discharges can be avoided,
one is able to get far more than 1000 partial discharges and over
200 times the full capacity out of lead batteries.
Total discharges of lead batteries do not only lead to a loss of capa-
city but also to a lower lifetime of the batteries.
Avoid total discharges - never leave the
CargoMaster
switched on.
The
CargoMaster´s
lead batteries are supposed to be recharged
after each partial discharge, i.e. after each use.
Lead batteries are subject to the so-called self-discharge. Therefo-
re, whenever possible, the lead batteries should always be connec-
ted to the AAT Alber Automatic Charger. As soon as the batteries
are fully charged, the charger automatically switches to the retai-
ning of the charge, which keeps the lead batteries from becoming
overcharged.
If lead batteries are stored for a longer period of time without being
charged, they suffer a partial loss of capacity. However, after a few
cycles of charging and discharging, they regain their full capacity.
Your
CargoMaster´s
lead batteries can be charged or discharged in
any position. They are considered as safe as dry elements and ad-
mitted for air travel by DOT and IATA.
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Charging your lead batteries is a vital part of taking care of them.
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