OutBack Power EnergyCell 1100RE, Installation Manual And Owner'S Manual

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4.1 General
Batteries should be unpacked, installed and charged as soon as possible after receipt.
However, if this is impractical, follow the instructions below for storing the battery before
installation.
4.2 Storage Location
1. Store batteries indoors in a clean, dry and cool location. Storage at higher
temperatures will result in accelerated rates of self-discharge and possible
deterioration of battery performance and life.
2. Do NOT stack pallets. DAMAGE MAY OCCUR AND THE WARRANTY MAY BE VOIDED.
3. The maximum storage time from shipment to initial charge is six months for batteries
stored at ambient temperatures no warmer than 77˚F (25˚C). For storage temperatures
greater than 77˚F (25˚C), the battery must be recharged one (1) month sooner for every
5˚F (3˚C) increase above 77˚F (25˚C). See Table 4.1.
4.0 BATTERY STORAGE BEFORE INSTALLATION
Publication No. US-VR-OM-002
March 2008
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TABLE 4.1
STORAGE TEMPERATURE STORAGE TIME
32˚F (0˚C) to 50˚F (10˚C) 9 months
51˚F (11˚C) to 77˚F (25˚C) 6 months
78˚F (26˚C) to 92˚F (33˚C) 3 months
If storage time exceeds the storage time recommended in Table 4.1, give the battery a
freshening charge before the end of the recommended storage interval. See Section 7 for
charging information.
PowerSafe™ VRLA mSeries, DDm, DDS and DDV batteries must be charged in the horizontal
position. Charging in the vertical position could void the warranty.
4. Repeat the
freshening charge
for each additional storage interval until the battery is installed.
Storage at higher temperatures will result in accelerated rates of self-discharge and possible
deterioration of battery performance and life. Storage times exceeding the above may result
in plate sulfation, which may adversely affect electrical performance and expected life.
5. Maximum total storage time prior to installation is two (2) years from date of shipment
from the factory to the customer.
Freshening charges
are required before the end of the
storage time period, or more frequently, as noted in Table 4.1.
6. FAILURE TO CHARGE AS NOTED VOIDS THE BATTERY'S WARRANTY.