National 5200 PANTHER, Instruction Manual

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5200 & 5200QL BATTERY OPERATION
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTION
1. Question: When the charging battery has been fully discharged will it take a memory set?
Answer: No, the design of this battery allows charging at any stage of discharge without memory
problems.
2. Question: Do I lose a complete cycle when I charge batteries that are only partially discharged?
Answer: No, battery design allows for recharge but only loses one complete cycle when fully
discharged.
3 . Question: Does the battery slow down as it discharges?
Answer: No, this design will give full power to 90% of the battery cycle. This drop off in the last 10%
allows extra time to get back to your charger or extra packs.
4. Question: Can the battery spill?
Answer: No, unlike other batteries, there is no liquid to spill out which allows for high shock load
applications.
5. Question: Will batteries go dead sitting on the floor?
Answer: No, the battery design will hold up to 90% of its' charge up to 2 years without being used or
charged.
6. Question: Does severe cold effect the batteries?
Answer: If fully charged, no. If allowed to warm up (room temperature) battery will perform better. If
battery is under 75% charge, severe cold will destroy the battery.
7. Question: Can I charge both batteries at one time (connected)?
Answer: Yes, but you have to have a 48 volt charger approved for the system, and you charge from
the blue plug or use two chargers from the red plug.
8. Question: Do I have to let batteries cool down after charge?
Answer: No, but if you do, you will get more life out of the battery.
9. Question: Can the battery overheat and discharge gases?
Answer: Yes, if improper charge is used or the battery heats to over 125° FH, gases off the vents
inside of the power packs is possible. Caution must always be taken when charging batteries.
Charge in a good ventilated area, away from sparks and open flame and away from bystanders.