Handling
DataSafe
®
HX batteries are supplied in a charged
condition and are capable of extremely high short
circuit currents. Take care to avoid short-circuiting
terminals of opposite polarity.
Important
Please read this manual immediately on receipt of the battery before unpacking and installing. Failure to comply with these instructions will render any warranties
null and void.
Care for your safety
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Keep flames away
In case of accidental overcharge a flammable gas
can leak off the safety vent.
Discharge any possible static electricity from clothes
by touching an earth connected part.
Tools
Use tools with insulated handles.
Do not place or drop metal objects on the battery.
Remove rings, wristwatch and articles of clothing with metal
parts that may come into contact with the battery terminals.
No smoking,
no naked flames,
no sparks
Shield
eyes
Read
instructions
Electrical
hazard
Danger
Recycle scrap
batteries.
Contains lead
Electrolyte is
corrosive
Clean all acid splash in eyes or on skin
with plenty of clean water. Then seek
medical help. Acid on clothing is to be
washed with water
Warning: Risk of fire, explosion, or burns. Do not
disassemble, heat above 60°C (140°F), or incinerate.
Avoid any short circuit. Metallic parts under voltage on the
battery, do not place tools or items on top of the battery
California Proposition 65 Warning
- Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
DANGER
Contains: Lead, Sulfuric Acid (Electrolyte), Lead Compounds.
Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or in contact with skin. Acid causes severe skin burns
and eye damage. May damage fertility or the unborn child if ingested or inhaled.
May cause harm to breast-fed children. May cause cancer if ingested or inhaled.
Causes skin irritation, serious eye damage. Contact with internal components may
cause irritation or severe burns. Causes damage to central nervous system, blood
and kidneys through prolonged or repeated exposure if ingested or inhaled. Irritating
to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. May form explosive air/gas mixture during
charging. Extremely flammable gas (hydrogen). Explosive, fire, blast or projection
hazard.
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions
have been read and understood. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink
or smoke when using this product. Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing, eye protection/face protection. Use
only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with internal acid. Do not
breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/
hot surfaces. No smoking. IF SWALLOWED OR CONSUMED: rinse mouth. Do NOT
induce vomiting. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. IF ON CLOTHING
OR SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash
it before reuse. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to
fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER
or doctor/physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If exposed/
concerned, or if you feel unwell seek medical attention/advice. Store locked up,
in a well-ventilated area, in accordance with local and national regulation. Dispose
of contents/container in accordance with local and national regulation. Keep out of
reach of children.
1. Receiving the Shipment
Carefully examine the battery shipment upon arrival for any signs of transit
damage and that it agrees with the materials list or packing slip. Be very careful
not to inadvertently discard any accessories contained in the packing material.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid in glass fiber separators.
Use rubber gloves when handling broken or damaged containers in case of
acid leakage.
2. Storage
Store
DataSafe
®
HX
batteries in a dry, clean and preferably cool location.
Since the batteries are supplied charged, storage time is limited. In order to
easily charge the batteries after prolonged storage, it is advised not to store it
more than:
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6 months at ambient temperature no warmer than 77°F (25°C)
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4 months at 86°F (30°C)
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2 months at 104°F (40°C)
Give the battery a freshening charge before the end of the recommended
storage interval.
A refreshing charge shall be performed at 2.27 Volts per cell (Vpc) at 77°F (25°C)
for 96 hours or until the charge current does not vary for a three hour period.
The necessity of a charge can also be determined by measuring the open
circuit voltage of a stored battery.
Charging is advised if the voltage drops below 2.07 Vpc.
Maximum total storage prior to installation is two years from date of shipment
from the factory to the customer. Freshening charges are required before the
end of the storage time period or more frequently, as noted above.
Failure to observe these conditions may result in greatly reduced capacity and
service life.
FAILURE TO CHARGE AS NOTED VOIDS THE BATTERY’S WARRANTY.
3. Installation
Install in clean, dry area. DataSafe HX batteries release minimal amounts
of gas during normal operation (gas recombination efficiency
≥
97%). The
batteries can be installed near the main equipment. Batteries must be
installed in accordance with federal, state and local law regulations and the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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Temperature
Avoid placing batteries in areas of high temperature or in direct sunlight. The
batteries will give their optimum service life when operating at a temperature
between 68°F (20°C) and 77°F (25°C), however they are capable of operating
in a temperature range of -22°F (-30°C) to 122°F (50°C). Please reference the
charging float voltage section for more information regarding float voltage
adjustments for temperature variations. Reasonable precautions should be
taken to prevent continuous operation below -22°F (-30°C) or above 122°F
(50°C).
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Ventilation
Under normal conditions gas release is very low and natural ventilation is
sufficient for cooling purposes and inadvertent overcharge, enabling DataSafe
HX batteries to be used safely in offices and with main equipment.
However, care must be taken to ensure adequate ventilation when placed in
cabinets. Batteries must not be placed in sealed cabinets.
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Stowing
For proper installation, EnerSys
®
battery racks and cabinets are recommended.
For rack installations, reference Assembly Instructions for DataSafe HX and
HX Front Terminal UBC Battery Racks (US-HXRACK-IM).
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