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replaced. All corroded terminals, regardless of how slight the condition, are to be cleaned and retightened at once to
prevent failure of the entire battery bank.
• Yearly: Check all battery connections for tightness and proper torque specifications.
300.8 Battery Replacement Procedure
WARNING: Always use the same quantity and type of battery as replacements.
Substituting batteries not supplied by Dual-Lite will void the UL listing of the system and may cause equipment
failure. To ensure the superior performance of your LiteGear inverter system and to maintain proper charger
operation, replace spent batteries only with Dual-Lite cells having the same part number, voltage and ampere-hour
rating as the original batteries.
• Follow the proper shut down procedure as described in Section 300.2.
• Disconnect the batteries beginning with the gray battery-to-battery connector wire.
• Disconnect the batteries from the red and blue wires coming from the electrical module.
• Remove the batteries from the cabinet. Batteries can be very heavy; use proper lifting methods when removing
batteries.
• Install new batteries following the instructions outlined in Section 103.
300.9 Battery Disposal
WARNING:
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire; the batteries could explode.
• Do not open or mutilate batteries.
• Released electrolyte is highly toxic and harmful to the skin and eyes.
CAUTION:
Batteries contain lead. Many state and local governments have regulations about used battery disposal.
Please dispose of the batteries properly. For help, contact the Dual-Lite Technical Support Center.
301. Technical Service and Support
301.1 Toll-Free Number
During or after installation, Dual-Lite’s Systems Technical Support Center is available to provide expert assistance.
Our service representatives are available to answer customers’ questions and recommend solutions to installation or
operating problems.
A toll-free phone has been established for LiteGear technical assistance.
1-800-848-6439.
Service representatives are available during normal working hours (EST).
302. Warranty Information
CAUTION:
• Lengthy storage of batteries will cause irreversible damage to the cells.
• Failure to connect LiteGear inverter system batteries to an energized charging circuit within 90 days from the date of
shipment will void the battery warranty.
302.1 Warranty
The system is guaranteed, under normal and proper use, against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of
three years from the date of shipment.
Batteries supplied as part of the system are covered under a warranty as described below:
• Full: 3 years
• Pro-Rata: 7 years