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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions
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Additional Resources ...................................................................................................................... 4
Introduction
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Audience ......................................................................................................................................... 5
NorthStar NSB BLUE+
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Materials Required .......................................................................................................................... 6
Tools ............................................................................................................................................................6
Storage and Environment Requirements ........................................................................................ 6
Temperatures ...............................................................................................................................................6
Self-Discharge..............................................................................................................................................7
Storing NorthStar NSB BLUE+
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Batteries ...................................................................................................7
Capacity .......................................................................................................................................... 7
State of Charge ............................................................................................................................... 8
System Layout ................................................................................................................................ 8
Battery Configurations .................................................................................................................................9
DC Wiring ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Commissioning ............................................................................................................................. 13
OCV Recharge Time ..................................................................................................................... 13
Charging ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Bulk Stage ..................................................................................................................................................15
Absorption Stage .......................................................................................................................................15
Float Stage .................................................................................................................................................16
Equalization ................................................................................................................................................16
Freshening Charge ....................................................................................................................................16
Notes on NorthStar NSB BLUE+
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Charging ..............................................................................................16
Temperature Compensation ......................................................................................................... 17
Remote Temperature Sensor ....................................................................................................................17
Improper Use ................................................................................................................................ 18
Battery Voltage Records ............................................................................................................... 19
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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Periodic Evaluation ....................................................................................................................... 22
Specifications
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