General manual. Rechargeable lead
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acid batteries ZEUS.
AAT SYSTEMY BEZPIECZEŃSTWA sp. z o.o.
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Safety
Activities related to the servicing of batteries should be performed only by qualified and appropriately authorized personnel.
When installing and maintaining lead
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acid batteries, be careful and strictly observe the following precautions:
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Wear protective clothes and google during maintenance or installation.
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The current health and safety regulations in force in the country where the battery is used must be observed.
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Disconnect the power supply before preforming assembly / disassembly or maintenance.
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It is forbidden to smoke in the room where the battery is installed and if the battery will be installed near sparking
electrical devices. This action may cause the battery to explode.
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In case of any contact of battery acid with the skin, wash the burned area with plenty of clean water. If necessary,
consult a doctor. Clothing contaminated with acid should be washed in water.
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Avoid short circuits, do not use non
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insulated tools, do not put tools or other objects on the battery. The metal parts of
the batteries are always energized and short
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circuited may result in an explosion or fire
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There is a risk of electric shock. Batteries have high short
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circuit currents. The metal parts of the battery are always
energized. Before starting work, remove metal elements of clothing and other items such as: watches, rings, chains, etc.
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The electrolyte has a strong caustic effect. Under normal operating conditions of the battery, there is no risk of contact
with the acid. Electrolyte may leak from the safety valves in the event of overcharging the battery or mechanical
damage to the battery casing. If it comes into contact with acid, immediately wash with plenty of clean water.
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Batteries are heavy. Ensure that they are installed safely. Only suitable equipment should be used for transport.
Maintenance
ZEUS batteries are sealed lead
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acid batteries and do not need to be refilled. However, maintenance activities and keeping a
maintenance book is essential in order to obtain maximum service life, reliability and validity of the battery warranty.
Proper battery maintenance includes keeping it and the surrounding area clean and dry. It is recommended to keep a
maintenance logbook in which will be register measured values, power interruptions and discharge tests.
Maintenance activities should only be performed by authorized personnel. The condition for accepting the complaint is the
provision of the service book containing the measurement results from each required periodic inspection.
At least every 12 months (recommended quarterly) from the date of battery installation, the following data must be checked
and documented:
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Battery charging voltage
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which should be in the range of 2.25 to 2.30 [V / cell]
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Charging voltage on individual batteries
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which should be in the range of 13.5 to 13.8V
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Internal resistance
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which should not exceed the value of the internal resistance of the new battery (specified on the
catalog card), increased by 30%.
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Battery charging current
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which after a few days of charging should decrease to 4mA per 1Ah of battery capacity or
less, but should be higher than 0 [A].
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Operating temperature
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which should not exceed the range of 15 to 25°C.
You should also pay attention if the battery has no mechanical damage.
Utilization/ Recycling
Used ZEUS batteries must be disposed of in an environmentally safe manner. Do not throw used
batteries into domestic waste, into fire or into water. Used ZEUS batteries should be removed /
processed in accordance with the requirements of national regulations or returned for recycling to AAT
SYSTEMY BEZPIECZEŃSTWA sp. z o.o. In every sales point of the company (in every branch of the
company) there is a marked place for storing used ZEUS batteries. The user is equally responsible as
the manufacturer for ensuring environmentally friendly recycling of used batteries.
