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Overview

The manual includes information about safety instructions, installation considerations, and other valuable topics to help you

install, operate and maintain your Discover

Solar Dry Cell Battery. Please read through this guide completely before using

your batteries, this will help protect your new investment and ensure the batteries are operating to maximum performance.

Certain configuration, installations, service, and operating tasks should only be performed by qualified personnel in

consultation with local utilities and/or authorized dealers. Qualified personnel should have training, knowledge, and

experience in:

• Installing electrical equipment

• Applying applicable installation codes

• Analyzing and reducing hazards involved in performing electrical work

• Installing and configuring batteries

No responsibility is assumed by Discover for any consequences arising out of the use of this material.

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Summary of Contents for DRY CELL

Page 1: ...Stability 5 3 4 Parallel Connections 5 3 5 Series Connections 6 3 6 Series Parallel Connections 6 3 7 Electrical Connections 6 4 Operation 6 4 1 Charging 7 4 1 1 Charge Curve 7 4 1 2 Commissioning Ch...

Page 2: ...rtain configuration installations service and operating tasks should only be performed by qualified personnel in consultation with local utilities and or authorized dealers Qualified personnel should...

Page 3: ...l information concerning important procedures and features of the battery Read all the instructions before installation operation and maintenance This product must be recycled and is made of recycled...

Page 4: ...for integrity and electrolyte leakage Record receipt date and inspection data results and notify your servicing dealer of any damage Take photographs if necessary 2 2 Storage Store in a dry clean vent...

Page 5: ...atteries Be sure to provide adequate space and lighting for inspection maintenance testing and battery replacement Space should also be provided to allow the operation of lifting equipment and for tak...

Page 6: ...nected in the correct polarity If the battery circuit has a disconnect open the disconnect to isolate battery Check that all contact surfaces are clean If required clean poles terminals with a brass b...

Page 7: ...oat charge recharge can be terminated based on time this will need to be determined as it will vary with depth of discharge and charge current or percentage recharge 105 108 NOTE Acceptable charging A...

Page 8: ...its With traditional stationary and renewable energy systems Depth of Discharge DOD is set to operate between 20 and 50 to maximize the life of the batteries By default this may be set by power conver...

Page 9: ...following Inspect racks cabinets for corrosion or loss of integrity Check record if ventilation is sufficient Check record battery room temperature Check battery for cracks Check ground connections 6...

Page 10: ...K This is often an indication of sulphated batteries which can be confirmed by completing a load test An increase in Absorption time may be necessary to sufficiently charge the battery to full SOC WHY...

Page 11: ...d prior to storage The self discharge rate of fully charged batteries is very low in these conditions and they will not require charging for many months However if your batteries do freeze they may no...