Atlas Copco XAHS 186 Cud PNE, Instruction Manual

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BATTERY CARE
If the battery is still dry, it must be
activated as described in section
Activating a dry-charged battery .
The battery must be in operation within 2
months from being activated; if not, it
needs to be recharged first.
ELECTROLYTE
Electrolyte in batteries is a sulphuric acid
solution in distilled water.
The solution must be made up before being
introduced into the battery.
ACTIVATING A DRY-CHARGED
BATTERY
•
Take out the battery.
• Battery and electrolyte must be at equal
temperature above 10 °C (50 °F).
•
Remove cover and/or plug from each
cell.
• Fill each cell with electrolyte until the
level reaches the mark on the battery. If
there is no mark on the battery, the level
must be above the plates for at least 10
mm (0.4 in) to 15 mm (0.6 in).
•
Rock the battery a few times so that
possible air bubbles can escape; wait 10
minutes and check the level in each cell
once more; if required, add electrolyte.
• Refit plugs and/or cover.
•
Place the battery in the compressor.
RECHARGING A BATTERY
Before and after charging a battery, always
check the electrolyte level in each cell; if
required, top up with distilled water only.
When charging batteries, each cell must be
open, i.e. plugs and/or cover removed.
Apply with preference the slow charging
method and adjust the charge current
according to the following rule of thumb:
Battery capacity in Ah divided by 20 gives
safe charging current in Amp.
Before handling batteries, read
the relevant safety precautions
and act accordingly.
Read the safety instructions
carefully.
Always pour the sulphuric acid
carefully into the distilled water;
never pour the water into the
acid.
Use a commercial automatic
battery charger according to its
manufacturer’s instructions.