ZGR SWIT NG
Operation manual
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7.1 Battery maintenance
It is not necessary to discharge the battery completely, as this could involve the unnecessary risk of disconnecting
the load. After these intentional discharges, leave the
SWIT NG connected for at least 6 hours in order to recharge
the battery. In the case of spontaneous, long and frequent mains power failures that cause the battery to
discharge a great deal, it is not necessary to carry out the aforementioned maintenance charging operations.
Placing the batteries correctly so that all their elements can be easily reached facilitates maintenance.
Maintenance consists of checking the following aspects:
Cleanliness: The elements, their connections and supports must be kept clean and dry. It is
recommended to protect the terminals and metal connections with diluted vaseline. Do not use cleaning
products containing solvents and/or harmful substances for cleaning elements with plastic containers.
Connections and terminals: Check the tightness of nuts on the poles of elements as well as the
tightness of the electrical connection with at regular intervals of approximately 12 months.
Checking voltages: Check the voltages of elements in order to detect any possible anomalies in these.
Refilling elements with electrolyte (only when appropriate): The electrolyte level must never be under
the minimum safety mark. The electrolyte level must be made up with distilled water. Filling with
electrolyte must only be done when it is necessary to replace the original. Never exceed the maximum
level indicated on the elements. Should electrolyte fall on the elements or their accessories during the
refilling operation, the affected parts must be cleaned thoroughly and then dried.
Checking the density of the electrolyte (only when appropriate): The density does not vary according
to the load status; nevertheless it decreases during the service life of the battery. The standard density of
the electrolyte depends on the manufacturer.
Do not smoke, light a fire or generate sparks near batteries during recharging as there is a risk of fire and/or
explosion.
For cleaning, do not use synthetic material clothes or sponges. Keep batteries clean and dry at all times. Protect
them against dirt, dust, metal shavings, etc.
Checking battery voltages: You are recommended to check the voltages on each element of the battery, both in
Efficient maintenance lengthens the service life of batteries and ensures that the unit operates correctly.
WARNING
In order to ensure that the active material of the internal plates that form part of the battery maintain their
accumulative properties in the most suitable manner, it is recommended to discharge the
ZGR SWIT NG
battery once a year. To do this, just leave it operating under load conditions or without a load by disconnecting
this from the mains for an appropriate amount of time.
WARNING
If the
ZGR SWIT NG is to be disconnected for a month or more, you must disconnect the battery circuit
breaker to prevent consumption in the
ZGR SWIT NG’s electronic systems.
WARNING
Electrolyte is highly corrosive. In the case of any contact with the skin, remove stained clothing and wash with
abundant water those parts of the skin affected. The case of any problem, see a doctor. The case of any
contact with one's eyes, rinse with a great deal of water for 10 to 15 minutes and see an ophthalmologist.
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