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Situation: 15.06.2005
SDT-0054-00EN
Instruction Manual Electrobloc EBL 99 G
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Changing the battery
Only use batteries of the same type and capacity and those installed by the
manufacturer.
You can change from lead acid to lead gel batteries.
You cannot change from lead gel to lead acid batteries. Ask your dealer for
advice.
The switching option provided by the battery selector switch ensures optimum
charging of the two different types of battery, lead acid and lead gel. The
switch must be set to the correct battery type: lead acid or lead gel.
Use a thin object (e. g. a ballpoint pen cartridge) to move the battery selector
switch.
Set lead gel battery: Set the battery selector switch to "Blei-Gel" (lead gel).
Set lead acid battery: Set the battery selector switch to "Blei-Säure" (lead
acid).
Starting up the system
Set the battery cut-off switch on the Electrobloc to "Batterie Ein" (battery
on).
After switching on the battery cut-off switch or after changing batteries:
Switch on the 12 V main switch on the control and switch panel briefly to
start up the consumers.
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The living area battery can also be charged using the internal charger
module, an auxiliary charging unit, the solar charge regulator and the alter-
nator when the battery cut-off switch is switched off.
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Batteries may only be changed by qualified personnel.
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Follow the instructions of the battery manufacturer.
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To disconnect the battery from the Electrobloc, all you need to do is set the
battery cut-off switch on the Electrobloc to "Batterie Aus" (battery off).
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Charging unsuitable types of battery may irreparably damage them.
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Only use the Electrobloc for connecting the 12 V power supply to 6-cell
lead gel or lead acid batteries.
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Danger of explosion from formation of detonating gas due to an incor-
rectly set battery selector switch, defective batteries, defective Electro-
bloc or an excessively high battery working temperature (more than
30 °C).
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An incorrectly set battery selector switch damages the living area battery.
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Disconnect the Electrobloc from the mains before adjusting the battery
selector switch.
