Short Tubular Maintenance
Free Battery Installation
General
Batteries shall be unpacked, installed and charged as soon as possible after receipt.
However, if this is not possible, follow the instructions below for storing the battery before
installation.
A.
Storage Location
Store the batteries indoors in a clean, dry and cool location away from direct sunlight and
rain. Storage at higher temperatures will result in accelerated rates of self-discharge and
possible deterioration of battery performance and life. Place the packing boxes on the
floor as indicated by the arrow on the packing box. Do not stack packing boxes one over
the other more than two DAMAGE MAY OCCUR AND THE WARRANTY MAY BE VOIDED.
The maximum storage period from the date of dispatch is 3 months for batteries stored
at ambient temperatures. Do not store batteries supplied in factory charged condition
for a period beyond 3 months without giving freshening charge. *
*This period applies only to an average ambient temperature of 27
0
C. For every 10
0
C rise in
temperature, storage period decreases by one half (Refer Below chart and Graph).
Self Discharge (Storage Period & Temperature.
Shelf Life Graph
If storage period exceeds the storage period recommended in above table give the battery
freshening charge before the end of the recommended storage interval
B.
Installation and Commissioning
Unpacking and Handling for Installation Follow the instructions given below for unpacking at
the installation site. (Strongly recommended). Cut metallic straps with the help of cutter or
pliers.
Remove the battery carefully from packing box and keep it on the floor in the upright
position
DO NOT lift any battery by the terminal posts as this will void the warranty.
Follow the instructions given below for unpacking at the installation site. (Strongly
recommended).
Cut metallic straps with the help of cutter or pliers.
Remove the battery carefully from packing box and keep it on the floor in the upright
position
DO NOT lift any battery by the terminal posts as this will void the warranty
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Storage Temperature
Max Storage Period
< 25 ºC
3 Months
25ºC - 35 ºC>
2 Months
35 ºC
1 Months
