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SPEAR™ Single-Phase Recloser System
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
MN280048EN June 2016
Battery charging
If it is not possible to charge the battery with the control’s
built-in charger, a KME5-60-1 (120 VAC) portable bench
type battery charger kit is available, which includes the
KA43ME7001 Battery Charger and the KME5-325-1 Adapter
Cable. Refer to
S280-79-14 KA43ME7001 Portable Lead Acid
Battery Charger Instructions
for additional information.
IMPORTANT
Do not attempt to charge a lead acid battery below 2 VDC
with the KA43ME7001 charger. The charger requires a
minimal voltage to sense a battery is connected.
If the lead acid battery is below 19 VDC for over 2 days,
replace the battery. The expired battery should be disposed
of in an environmentally responsible manner. Consult local
regulations for proper battery disposal..
Charge the battery with a KA43ME7001 (120 VAC) portable
charger as applicable:
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SPEAR single-phase recloser Control (Standard Capacity)
Connect the battery directly to the KA43ME7001 charger.
The charger continuously monitors the battery voltage.
otee:
N
A yellow LED indicator on the body of the charger
illuminates when charging. A green LED indicator
illuminates when the charge is complete.
The charger senses when the battery voltage reaches 2.27
volts per cell, then the charge rate reduces to maintain a
trickle charge.
The yellow LED flickers to indicate the battery has reached a
full charge. This process can take up to 24 hours.
Refer to Table 18 for additional battery charging accessories.
Table 18 . Battery charging accessories
Description
Catalog number
120 VAC Battery Charger for spare batteries
KME5-60-1
SPEAR single-phase recloser control battery
replacement procedure
The 24 VDC control battery has a life expectancy of four
years. It is recommended that the battery be replaced after
four years or if the battery fails a battery test (after sufficient
recharge time) - whichever occurs first.
otee:
N
Battery life is decreased at higher temperatures.
This procedure applies to a control with batteries.
1. Follow all locally approved safety procedures.
2. Disconnect the control wiring to the battery that will be
3. Remove the battery bracket two wing nuts located
in front of battery (Figure 43). Save the wing nuts for
re-use.
4. Remove the wing nut for the battery bracket [located
on the right cabinet wall] (Figure 43). Save the wing nut
for re-use.
Figure 42 .
Battery
connector
Battery connector
Figure 43 .
Wing
nut
Wing
nut
Wing
nut
Remove battery bracket wing nuts
5. Remove the battery bracket.
6. Remove the battery.
otee:
N
Dispose expired batteries in an environmentally
responsible manner. Consult local regulations for
proper battery disposal.
7. Place the new battery in the location of the previous
battery.
8. Re-install the battery bracket (Figure 44).
9. Re-install and tighten the wing nuts. (Figure 44).
10. Reconnect control wiring to the new battery (Figure
11. Re-energize the control. Follow all locally approved
safety procedures.
