Jakson & Company JakPower Kirloskar Koel Green EA10 G1, Installation, Comissioning & Operator Manual

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BATTERY CHARGING PROCEDURE
a. Battery charging procedure
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Specific gravity of acid inside the battery should be 1.23 to 1.28 kg/ltr.
Note:
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If dry battery is supplied along with the DG set then initial charging of the
battery is required.
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If battery is kept ideal for 3 month, then battery should be charged.
b. Method to use battery
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If DG set is not in use for a long time then ensure that at positive terminal
battery lead is not connected. It should be connected at the time of the
commissioning of the DG set.
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Charged battery may be used for commissioning of DG set within 15-20 days,
else re-charging of charged battery is required.
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Always connect the battery with the proper battery charger. The battery
should be connected to the battery charger, which is connected with 230V
AC supply.
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The Battery charger is provided with an AMF Panel (Auto Mains Failure
Panel) under the standard scope of supply. 230V AC supply is essential for
battery charger operation.
Note: Battery charger is not supplied with a std. manual Panel. So, it is suggested
that the DG set must run once a day for 15-20 minutes so that battery get charged
by engine dynamo/charging alternator. Battery should not be kept ideal for 3
months.
c. Precaution to be taken during handling of battery
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Do not charge the battery at a wet a place.
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Flame, Candle and matchbox should not be used near charged battery.
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Use hand gloves while handling the charged battery.
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Electrolyte level should be medium.
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Always switch off the charger first before disconnecting the battery from the
DG set.
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Never put tools etc. on the battery.
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Remove battery terminal ( Positive and Negative ) during any welding work on
genset.
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