Battery selection
As a guide, the recommended battery size in amp hour (Ah) required for each energiser
model is shown below. This table is based on a 7 day operating period between battery
charging. Although operating time can exceed 7 days, this is likely to cause battery damage
and will necessitate frequent replacement of the battery.
For best system reliability and long term battery life, the preferred battery and charging
regime is to use a deep-cycle, lead-acid battery and to recharge it when it is half discharged.
For more information see "Battery Test setting" on page 57.
Selector switch position
Current required
Battery capacity
P4500/P4600
P6000
P4500/P4600
P6000
Battery test
410 mA
750 mA
150 Ah
230 Ah
Slow Speed – Day
530 mA*
1000 mA*
190 Ah
300 Ah
Fast Speed - Night
*(24 hours average)
Fast Speed - Day
530 mA*
1000 mA*
190 Ah
300 Ah
Slow Speed - Night
*(24 hours average)
Half power
330 mA
630 mA
120 Ah
200 Ah
Full power
650 mA
1250 mA
230 Ah
360 Ah
Warning! 12 V rechargeable lead-acid batteries must be used.
Battery management
Warning! Batteries contain harmful chemicals and when used incorrectly, may cause injury.
Observe the guidelines for battery care, maintenance and safety in the documentation
supplied with your battery.
Battery charging
Warning!
• Do not attempt to recharge a non-rechargeable battery.
• When recharging a battery, ensure that there is adequate ventilation to allow gases to disperse.
Regular recharging of the battery is essential. Use a suitable safety approved battery charger
and refer to the battery manufacturer’s recommendations.
1. Disconnect the battery from the energiser.
2. Attach the positive (+) battery charger lead to the positive terminal of the battery, and the
negative (–) battery charger lead to the negative terminal on the battery.
3.
Connect the battery charger's input power plug to a mains or line socket and turn on the power supply
.
4. After the battery is charged, disconnect it from the battery charger before connecting it to
the energiser.
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