1. Receiving the battery
1.1 In-Transit Damage or Short Shipments
Upon receipt of a shipment, check that the items delivered are undamaged and
match the carrier’s Bill of Lading. Report any damage or shortages to the carrier.
EnerSys
®
is not responsible for shipment damage or shortages that the receiver
does not report to the carrier.
1.2 Shipment Damage or Shortages
Open the shipping containers and check the contents for damage and against the
packing slip. Immediately inform EnerSys of any damaged or missing items.
EnerSys is not responsible for damaged or missing items after a shipment has been
in storage.
2. Storage
2.1 Storage Conditions and Time
If a battery cannot be immediately installed it should be stored in a clean, cool, dry
area.
During storage, the battery’s state of charge is reduced due to self-discharge.
High temperature increases the rate of self-discharge and reduces the storage life.
The chart below shows the relationship between Open-Circuit Voltage (OCV) and
storage time at various temperatures. While the batteries are in storage, OCV should
be measured according to the OCV audit intervals.
Do not store below -40ºF (-40ºC).
*Storage values indicated are based on constant temperatures.
**Recommended OCV audit interval.
Cells must be given a freshening charge when bloc voltages approach the
equivalent of 2.10 volts per cell or when the maximum storage time is reached,
whichever occurs first.
2.2 Freshening Charge
Charge the module or string of modules at a constant voltage equivalent to 2.27Vpc
with current limited to 10A per 100Ah nominal capacity for a period of at least 24
hours, but with a maximum of 48 hours. Use temperature compensation as indicated
in Section 5. Start monitoring the charging current 21 hours after initiating the
freshening charge. The charge is complete when the current stabilizes. Current
stabilization is defined as three current readings at least one hour apart within five
percent of each other. Do not charge in an air tight enclosure.
Completing a freshening charge according to the instruction will reset the storage
OCV audit interval and suggested maximum storage time. If voltage drops below
2.10 Vpc contact EnerSys for instruction.
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When working on batteries wear safety glasses with side
shields, rubber gloves and protective clothing. All metallic
personal objects, such as rings, watches, bracelets, etc,
should be removed before starting work on the battery!
Only use insulated tools!
In case of
SKIN CONTACT
with electrolyte,
IMMEDIATELY
1.
REMOVE
contaminated
CLOTHING
2.
FLUSH
the area
THOROUGHLY
with
WATER
3. Get
MEDICAL ATTENTION
Electrolyte is corrosive.
Do not allow flames, embers or sparks near the battery
due to the risk of explosion or fire!
WARNING!
PowerSafe
®
SBS batteries are supplied in a charged state and are capable
of extremely high short circuit currents. Take care to avoid
short-circuiting terminals of opposite polarity.
Read these instructions immediately upon receipt. PowerSafe
®
SBS batteries
are safe when operated and handled properly. It is vitally important that you
observe the precautions recommended in this instruction sheet.
YOU SHOULD BE
TRAINED
IN HANDLING, INSTALLING, OPERATING
AND MAINTAINING BATTERIES BEFORE YOU WORK ON
ANY
BATTERY
SYSTEM.
Spent batteries with this symbol are reusable products and
have to be put into a recycling system. Used batteries must
be disposed of as special waste in accordance with all
standards.
The Instruction Sheet must be strictly observed. Non-compliance with the
Instruction Sheet, use of non OEM spares or use of additives to the
electrolyte or unauthorized tampering will void the warranty.
Warning: batteries remain live even though they are
disconnected. No rings or metal bracelets should be worn
during the assembly of the battery. Do not place electrically
conductive objects such as tools etc. on top of the battery!
Warning: cells are heavy, use proper lifting technique.
Batteries can generate gases which, when released, can
explode, causing blindness and other serious personal injury.
In case of electrolyte
CONTACT WITH CLOTHING OR
MATERIAL, IMMEDIATELY
1.
REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
2. Apply large amounts of water to affected area.
3. Wash clothing as soon as possible.
In case of
EYE CONTACT
with electrolyte,
IMMEDIATELY
1.
FLUSH THOROUGHLY
for at least 15 minutes with large
amounts of WATER.
2. Get
MEDICAL ATTENTION
.
Temperature
Storage Time
OCV Audit Interval
°F / °C
Months*
Months**
50 / 10
48.0
6
59 / 15
34.0
6
68 / 20
24.0
4
77 / 25
17.0
4
86 / 30
12.0
3
95 / 35
8.5
2
104 / 40
6.0
2
2.17
2.16
2.15
2.14
2.13
2.12
2.11
2.10
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96
91
87
83
79
74
70
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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.
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