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

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Publication No. US-VR-OM-002
March 2008
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12.0 TEMPORARY NON-USE (EXTENDED OUTAGE)
12.1 Installed/Out-of-Service System
If an INSTALLED battery is expected to STAND IDLE longer than the storage period
recommended for the storage temperature (see Table 4.1 on page 9), treat as follows:
1. Before taking the battery out of service, give it an equalizing charge according to
Section 8.3.1.
2. After the charge, open the connections at the battery terminals to remove load from
the battery.
3. Throughout the extended non-use period, give the battery an equalizing charge before
the end of the recommended storage intervals noted in Table 4.1. Disconnect the
battery from the charger between equalizing charges.
12.2 Return to Service
To return the battery to normal service:
1. Reconnect the battery, the load and charger.
2. Give the battery an equalizing charge as described in Section 8.3.1.
3. Return the battery to float operation.