Technologies
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Sonnenschein SOLAR, SOLAR BLOCK, A600 SOLAR,
PowerCycle
Operating Instruction
Stationary valve-regulated lead-acid batteries
Nominal data
• Nominal voltage U
N
: 2.0 V x number of cells
• Nominal capacity C
N
= C
100
or C
120
: 100 h or 120 h discharge
(see type plate on cells/blocks and technical data in these instructions)
• Nominal discharge current I
N
= I
100
or I
120
: I
100
= C
100
/100 h or I
120
= C
120
/120 h
• Final discharge voltage U
S
: see technical data in these instructions
• Nominal temperature T
N
: 20 °C
Battery type :
Number of cells/blocks
Assembly by:
GNB order no.:
date:
Commissioned by:
date:
Security signs attached by:
date:
•
Observe these Instructions and keep them located near the battery for future
reference.
•
Work on the battery should be carried out by qualified personnel only.
•
Do not smoke.
•
Do not use any naked flame or other sources of ignition.
Risk of explosion and fire.
•
While working on batteries wear protective eye-glasses and clothing.
•
Observe the accident prevention rules as well as EN 50272-2,
EN 50110-1.
•
Any acid splashes on the skin or in the eyes must be flushed with plenty of
clean water immediately. Then seek for medical assistance.
•
Spillages on clothing should be rinsed out with water!
•
Warning: Risk of fire, explosion or burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C,
or incinerate. Avoid short circuits.
•
Avoid electrostatic charges and discharges/sparks!
•
Blocks/cells are very heavy! Make sure they are installed securely! Only use suitable
means of transport!
•
Block/cell containers are sensitive to mechanical damage.
•
Handle with care!
•
Do not lift or pull up blocks/cells on the poles.
•
Caution! Metal parts of the battery are always alive, therefore do not place
items or tools on the battery.
•
Electrolyte is very corrosive. In normal working conditions the contact with the
electolyte is impossible. If the cell/block container is damaged do not touch
the exposed electrolyte because it is corrosive.
Non-compliance with operating instructions, installations or repairs made with other than
original accessories and spare parts or with accessories and spare parts not recommended
by the battery manufacturer or repairs made without authorization (e. g. opening of valves)
render the warranty void.
Spent batteries have to be collected and recycled separately from normal household
wastes (EWC 160601). The handling of spent batteries is described in the EU Battery
Directive (2006/66/EC) and their national transitions (UK: HS Regulation 1994 No. 232,
Ireland: Statory Instrument No. 73/2000). Contact your supplier to agree upon the
recollection and recycling of your spent batteries or contact a local and authorized
Waste Management Company.
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•
Keep children away from batteries.
Stationary valve regulated lead acid batteries do
not require topping-up water. Pressure valves
are used for sealing and can not be opened
without destruction.
1. Start Up
The commissioning should take place as soon
as possible after receipt of the battery. If this is
not possible, advises acc. to item 6. shall be
taken into account.
Check all cells/blocks for mechanical damage,
correct polarity and firmly seated connectors.
Apply the following torques for screw connec-
tors:
Rubber covers shall be fitted to both ends of the
connector cables (pole covers) before installa tion.
Control of insulation resistance:
New batteries: > 1M
Ω
Used batteries: > 100
Ω
/Volt.
Connect the battery with the correct polarity to
the charger (pos. pole to pos. terminal). The
charger must not be switched on during this
process, and the load must not be connected.
Switch on charger and start charging following
item 2.2.
2. Operation
For the installation and operation of stationary
batteries EN 50 272-2 is mandatory.
Battery installation should be made such that
temperature differences between individual cells/
blocks do not exceed 3 degrees Celsius (Kelvin).
2.1 Discharge
Discharge must not be continued below the volt-
age recommended for the discharge time. Deep-
er discharges must not be carried out unless
specifically agreed with the manufacturer. Re-
charge immediately following complete or partial
discharge (special features see 2.4 and 2.5).
2.2 Charging
All charging must be carried out acc. to DIN
41773 (IU-characteristic).
Recommended charge voltages for cyclical ap-
plication: See fig. 1 and item 2.8.
According to the charging equipment, specifica-
tion and characteristics alternating currents flow
through the battery superimposing onto the di-
rect current during charge operation.
Alternating currents and the reaction from the
loads may lead to an additional temperature in-
crease of the battery, and strain the electrodes
with possible damages (see 2.5), which can
shorten the battery life.
2.3 Maintaining the full charge (float charge)
Devices complying with the stipulations under
DIN 41773 must be used. They are to be set so
that the average cell voltage is 2.30 Vpc ± 1%
(within temperature range 15 to 35 °C).
2.4 Operating in uncontrolled partial state of
charge
Solar batteries have to be operated also at
states of charge less than 100% due to sea-
sonal or other conditions, for instance summer:
80 to 100% state of charge, winter: down to
20% state of charge. Therefore, depending on
the state of charge an equalizing charge must be
carried out at least every 3 months.
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