8
Lead Batteries
8.1
General Information
The two lead batteries of your
CargoMaster
are maintenan-
ce-free, rechargeable and of top quality.
The lifetime of the lead batteries is largely dependent on the
charging and discharging cycles, i.e. if total discharges can
be avoided, one is able to get far more than 1000 partial
discharges and over 200 times the full capacity out of lead
batteries.
Total discharges of lead batteries do not only lead to a loss
of capacity but also to a lower lifetime of the batteries.
Avoid total discharges — never leave the
CargoMaster
swit-
ched on.
The
CargoMaster
´s lead batteries are supposed to be re-
charged after each partial discharge, i.e. after each use.
Lead batteries are subject to the so-called self-discharge.
Therefore, whenever possible, the lead batteries should al-
ways be connected to the Alber Automatic Charger. As
soon as the batteries are fully charged, the charger auto-
matically switches to the retaining of the charge, which
keeps the lead batteries from becoming overcharged.
If lead batteries are stored for a longer period of time wit-
hout being charged, they suffer a partial loss of capacity.
However, after a few cycles of charging and discharging,
they regain their full capacity.
Your
CargoMaster
´s lead batteries can be charged or
dis-charged in any position. They are considered as safe as
dry elements and admitted for air travel by DOT and IATA.
+
Charging your lead batteries is a vital part of taking care of them.
CargoMaster
A130
GB
7/98
