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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 

 

 
 

Cell Type 

 

       Flooded Pocket Plate   

Valve Regulated 

        Flooded Fibre Plate 

    Pocket 

Plate 

  

 
SBS Series

 

  KPH, 

KPM, 

KPL, 

 VRPP, 

KGL, 

KGM 

 KFL, 

KFM, 

KFH, 

    KBH, 

KBM, 

KBL 

     KFX 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electrolyte SG  

 

1.20 

 

0.01 

  1.19 

 

 

0.01 

  1.22 

 0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Charging Option A*   

*Note:

 72hr boost charge required every 3-6 months. In addition boost system for 72hrs when any cells voltage falls below 1.36 volts.

 

 

 

 

Float Charge:   

   

1.40-1.42 Vpc  

 

1.40-1.42 Vpc  

   

1.40-1.42 Vpc  

Boost 

Charging: 

 1.54-1.69 

Vpc 

  1.45 

Vpc 

  1.52-1.57 

Vpc 

 

 

 

 

Charging Option B**  

**Note: 

Boost system for 72hrs when any cells voltage falls below 1.36 volts. Use Option A Boost charging voltage data.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Float Voltage Range: 

   

1.46-1.49 Vpc  

 

Not Recommended 

 

1.45 / 1.50 Vpc 

 

 
 
Charging Current Limit 

.2C

= 20% of C

5  

.1C

= 10% of C

5

 

 

.2C5=20% of C

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Torque Values for SBS Ni-Cd Batteries 

 

 

Bolt Diameter 

 

Recommended Torque 

M5 

66 in-lbs (7.5 Nm) 

M8 

177 in-lbs (20 Nm) 

M10 

265 in-lbs (30 Nm) 

 

 

 

If you have ANY questions or concerns contact SBS Stationary Technical Support.  
Early detection and corrections of problems will prevent permanent damage to your battery system!

 

 
E-mail:  

[email protected]

  

 

 

Phone:  

1-800-554-2243  

 

 

Summary of Contents for KBH Series

Page 1: ...parks due to shorting across cell terminals may result in an explosion of hydrogen gas in or near the cells Insulate tool handles to protect against shorting Prior to making contact with the cell disc...

Page 2: ...pc 1 45 Vpc 1 52 1 57 Vpc Charging Option B Note Boost system for 72hrs when any cells voltage falls below 1 36 volts Use Option A Boost charging voltage data Float Voltage Range 1 46 1 49 Vpc Not Rec...

Page 3: ...RRANTY NOTES Any of the following actions will invalidate the warranty Non adherence to the Installation Operating and Maintenance Instructions Repairs carried out with non approved parts or by non ap...

Page 4: ...s can be float charged during storage A filled and charged battery can be stored for a maximum period of one year If in storage for more than 6 months the battery must be discharged to an average cell...

Page 5: ...ause damage to the battery The layout and contents of a battery room must allow easy access to the batteries and must comply with all national and local codes Handling SBS Ni Cd batteries are normally...

Page 6: ...ype of lubricant such as Grease or Oil as they may contain mineral spirits which can cause crazing and cracking of the plastic jar material Make sure to arrange batteries plumb and level with the corr...

Page 7: ...72hours at a voltage of Flooded Pocket Plate Ni Cd batteries 1 54 1 69 Vpc Valve Regulated Pocket Plate Ni Cd batteries 1 45 Vpc Flooded Fibre Plate Ni Cd batteries 1 52 1 57 Vpc If after 72 hours an...

Page 8: ...ystem to correct voltage spread the charger should be set to the highest possible voltage without exceeding the voltage sensitivity of your connected load Disconnecting the load and using the highest...

Page 9: ...ty 10 S cm to top off cells Under ideal operating conditions flooded Ni Cad batteries should require watering every 6 24 months Watering intervals are influenced by temperature charging rates and the...

Page 10: ...oes not recommend an acceptance or performance test until the system has been in float service for a minimum of 12 weeks Results of a test carried out before the system has been on float for 12 weeks...

Page 11: ...result of cell reversal so no provisions are required for bypassing weak cells Reversing the polarity of NiCad cells should not be a basis for terminating a discharge test before the over all terminal...

Page 12: ...YSTEM CHECKS record in a log book the following Record the battery system float charging voltage It should be equal to the number of cells multiplied by the recommended charging voltage per cell Recor...

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