SAFT AMERICA INC.
COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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PAGE 705
Jan 30/98
(2)
The battery temperature should be allowed to equalize to a range of 60
°
F
(15
°
C) to 90
°
F (32
°
C) before charging.
(3)
Charge the battery (Ref Fig 701).
(4)
Adjust the electrolyte level (TESTING and FAULT ISOLATION).
(5)
Perform a Capacity Check per instructions in TESTING and FAULT
ISOLATION under the section “Second Discharge”.
(6)
Recharge the battery (TESTING and FAULT ISOLATION).
(7)
Repeat (if necessary) the above charge/discharge sequence until the unit
accepts a full charge and delivers its rated capacity.
STORAGE TIME
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Less than 3 months
Charge the battery (TESTING and FAULT
ISOLATION).
More than 3 months
Perform electrical tests and charge the battery
(TESTING and FAULT ISOLATION).
Return to Service Procedures
Figure 701
F.
Packing and Transporting
The normal packing for shipment of Saft Ni-Cd batteries is with fiberboard or injected
foam packing enclosed in fiberboard or wooden outer containers. For overseas
shipments, wrapping in sealed plastic is recommended. Precautions must be taken to
keep batteries upright while in transit. All markings and documentation should
conform to current IATA regulations (UN2795 or UN2800 as applicable) governing
the shipment of vented Ni-Cd batteries.