2
Important information
2
Care for your safety
2
Unpacking
2
Storage
3
Installation
3
Cell strings connected in
parallel
3
Charging
4
Discharging
4
Technical specifications of bloc
6
Typical assembly drawing
6
Battery record sheet
7
Important information
Please read this manual immediately on
receipt of the battery before commencing
unpacking and installing. Failure to comply
with these instructions will render any
warranties null and void.
Care for your safety
No smoking, no naked flames,
no sparks
Electrolyte is corrosive
Electrical hazard
Shield eyes
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.
Danger
Read instructions
Risk of explosion or fire. Avoid
any short circuit. Metallic parts
under voltage on the battery, do
not place tools or items on top of
the battery.
Re-cycle scrap
batteries.
Contains lead
Unpacking
It is advisable to unpack the monoblocs
and accessories before commencing
assembly and erection and not to unpack
and erect monobloc by monobloc.
All monobloc/units should be handled
carefully as the plastic container can be
damaged or broken if dropped. Under no
circumstances should the batteries be
lifted by their terminal pillars.
All items should be carefully checked
against the accompanying advice notes to
ascertain if any are missing or damaged.
In this event contact your Enersys
representative.
Handling
PowerSafe VX batteries are
supplied in a fully charged
state and must be unpacked
carefully to avoid very high
short-circuit currents between
terminals of opposite polarity.
Keep flames away
In case of accidental
overcharge a flammable gas
may be emitted from 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.
Publication No: EN-VX-IOM-001 February 03
www.enersysinc.com
