Battery Do’s and Don’ts
:
•
You do not have to fully discharge the batteries
before charging. They do not have a “memory”.
•
Plug the charger in anytime the machine is not in
use.
•
NEVER
let the electrolyte level fall below the tops of
the plates (flooded cell batteries). This will damage
your batteries almost immediately, and void the
battery warrantee. They can tell if this happened.
•
NEVER
refill the batteries with well or tap water
(flooded cell batteries).
•
NEVER
overfill the batteries (flooded cell batteries).
•
NEVER
let the batteries sit discharged overnight (or
between shifts).
•
ALWAYS
check the electrolyte level about every 3 or
4 charge/discharge cycles BEFORE CHARGING.
•
ALWAYS
refill the batteries with distilled water (if
needed) AFTER CHARGING.
•
ALWAYS
fully recharge the batteries after use (until
the green LED comes on).
•
ALWAYS
equalize the batteries
(Flooded only)
every 30 days.
•
NEVER OVER DISCHARGE!
•
NEVER
charge GEL batteries with the charger set to
FLOODED/AGM.
•
NEVER
charge FLOODED/AGM batteries with the
charger set to GEL.
EXCEPTION-TROJAN AGM’S
TO BE CHARGED WITH GEL SETTING.
Battery Replacement Notes
•
Entire Pack.
o
It is always recommended to replace all batteries in
the pack at the same time.
•
One or more batteries out of the pack. This is not
recommended. Replacing just one or two batteries
out of the pack can lead to the following:
•
Overcharging the new, or the remaining
original, batteries.
•
Undercharging the new or remaining original,
batteries.
•
Over discharging either the new or the
remaining original batteries.
o
If you wish to only replace some of the batteries in
the pack, follow these steps for best results:
•
Replacement batteries must always be of the
same battery manufacturer, model and amp-
hour rating, as the remaining batteries in the
pack.
•
Never mix batteries from different manufacturers in
the same pack.
Fully charge both the new battery, and the
remaining original batteries. (s.g. = 1.265
minimum, use a hydrometer)
Use a replacement battery that is close to the
same age as the remaining original ones.
Do not run the machine as long for about 20
cycles. For example, if you used to get 4 hrs
runtime, only run it for 2.5 hrs, and then charge
the batteries completely.
Opportunity charge whenever possible.
Equalize after 30 days
(Flooded only).
The above steps will provide the best
opportunity for the new battery(s) to join the
pack.
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The charger has been tested on batteries from the following manufacturers:
•
Trojan flooded cell
•
US Battery flooded cell
•
Deka flooded cell
Crown gel
•
Concord gel
•
Discover AGM
Battery Types
NSS Part Number
Crown Part
Number
Battery Volts
System Volts
Amp Hour
Battery Type
Setting
4491061 1-1470 12
36
210
Flooded/AGM
3390361
1-1435
6
24 & 36
235
Flooded/AGM
2392111 1-1427 12
24
115
SPE CURVE 0
6393651 1-1428 12
24
145
SPE CURVE 0
2392731 1-12145 12
24
100
SPE CURVE 1
6491931
1-1437
6
24 & 36
200
GEL
2691501 1-1450
6
36
350
Flooded/AGM
NOTE: Trojan AGM batteries should be charged with the GEL setting.
