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745-680-C0-002, Rev. B1

7.1 AlphaCell™ Limited Warranty 

Float Service Outdoor VRLA Batteries 

This limited warranty applies only to the original purchaser (“User”) of the Product supplied under the Supply Agreement. 

A Battery will be considered defective, and can be replaced, when it fails to deliver 70% of its rated capacity during stated 

warranty period provided that it has been used in accordance with the conditions listed below. Standard Warranty periods 

are outlined in Table 6.

When a defective battery is identified the User should promptly notify manufacturer. Should manufacturer confirm the 

Batteries to be defective they will replace the material found to be defective F.O.B. its Factory without charge except for 

freight.

CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS: (all claims are subject) 

1)  Warranty date is based on Ship Date code stamped on battery. 
2)  Warranty applies in accordance with Table 6 of this section. 
3)  The standard warranty shown in Table 6 applies to AlphaCell Batteries used in Alpha enclosures in    

 

conjunction with Alpha Power Supplies.

4)  A baseline Two Year Warranty applies to AlphaCell Batteries used in other applications not defined in item #3 

shown above. AlphaCell batteries are not recommended for solar applications so please consult Alpha Applications 

Engineering for an alternative battery solution for solar applications.  Extended warranties beyond two years may 

be available for unique enclosure/charger applications based on preapproval by Alpha Engineering.  Consult your 

salesperson for details.

5)  Each Battery must be of proper size, design and capacity for its application in order for the warranty to apply. 
6)  Each Battery must be charged, discharged, stored and serviced in accordance with the AlphaCell owners manual 

and user's guide. 

7)  Warranty is void if Battery is subject to misuse, abuse or physical damage or if Battery becomes unserviceable due 

to fire, wreckage, freezing, or any act of God. 

8)  Battery must be used with a temperature compensation charger having characteristic charging curves (voltage and 

current) acceptable with standard manufacturer’s charging practices as outlined in the AlphaCell owners manual 

and user's guide. 

9)  User agrees that manufacturer’s representative shall have access to equipment furnished hereunder for purpose of 

inspection at reasonable hours and intervals in order for the warranty to apply. 

10)  All defective and replacement Batteries, if returned, become property of manufacturer. 
11)  Field Batteries replaced through limited warranty terms and conditions will receive the balance of original warranty. 
12)  Standard AlphaCell

TM 

Warranty requires a minimum semiannual preventive maintenance schedule with records as 

outlined in the AlphaCell owners manual and user's guide. 

CLAIMS: 

1)  Contact original point of purchase for instructions on applicable warranty claim procedures. 

2)  Upon satisfactory proof of claim as determined by manufacturer, manufacturer shall repair or replace, at its option, 

any defective Battery based upon the purchase price, exclusive of freight and labor. 

3)  Manufacturer does not accept any product for return, credit or exchange unless expressly authorized by 

 

manufacturer in writing and returned prepaid to its plant. 

ALPHA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR, AND USER SHALL INDEMNIFY AND SAVE ALPHA HARMLESS FROM ANY CLAIMS 

AND LIABILITIES ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MAINTENANCE, TRANSPORTATION, OR INSTALLATION OF ANY EQUIPMENT 

WARRANTED HEREUNDER. THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES ExPRESSED OR 

IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE SOLE 

LIABILITY OF IS SET FORTH UNDER THE CLAIMS PARAGRAPH ABOVE. SHALL NOT HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY SPECIAL 

INCIDENTAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL 

PURCHASER (USER) OF THE EQUIPMENT, AND IS NON-TRANSFERABLE. 

7.0  Warranty and Return Information

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Страница 1: ...AlphaCell GelCell Series AlphaCellTM GelCell Battery Users Guide Storage Maintenance and Deployment Effective April 2013 Alpha Technologies...

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Страница 3: ...Photographs contained in this manual are for illustrative purposes only These photographs may not match your installation Operator is cautioned to review the drawings and illustrations contained in t...

Страница 4: ...enance Tasks and Schedule 13 3 1 Monthly Remote Status Monitoring 13 3 2 Quarterly Preventive Maintenance 14 3 3 AlphaCellTM Battery Maintenance Log 16 3 4 Battery Evaluation Procedures 18 3 5 Battery...

Страница 5: ...tenance 14 Fig 6 Flow Chart for Battery Refurbishment Plan 19 Fig 7 Charger Modes 21 Table 1 Conductance values new vs suspect batteries 18 Table 2 Battery Symptoms and Solutions 22 Table 3 Battery Pa...

Страница 6: ...ion of this product the following symbols have been placed throughout this manual Where these symbols appear use extra care and attention A WARNING presents safety information to PREVENT INJURY OR DEA...

Страница 7: ...warranty Apply no ox grease on all exposed connections When necessary clean up any spilled electrolyte in accordance with all federal state and local regulations or codes Follow approved storage inst...

Страница 8: ...volt meter prior to any installation or removal procedure Observe circuit polarities Always use the buddy system when working under hazardous conditions Ensure no liquids or wet clothes contact inter...

Страница 9: ...ures Neutralize any spilled battery emission with the special solution contained in an approved spill kit or with a solution of one pound 454g bicarbonate of soda to one gallon 3 8l of water Report a...

Страница 10: ...ctices detailed in this guide will not only insure the battery operates per specifications but also provides the proper backup for the Alpha Powering system in which it is installed To achieve these g...

Страница 11: ...example in Fig 3 two 36V 90Ah capacity strings are connected in parallel to provide a nominal 36V at 180Ah A 12V battery is made up of six 2V cells internally connected to provide 12 volts The batter...

Страница 12: ...e responsible for the status monitoring equipment at the head end or NOC 2 1 Required Tools and Equipment Prior to beginning maintenance ensure that all required tools and equipment including safety e...

Страница 13: ...ery voltage varies more than 0 5V above or below the average for the string then a site visit is required Example V1 13V V2 13V V3 14V Average voltage 13 3V If V3 greater than average by 0 5V then a s...

Страница 14: ...3 Volts of the string average Battery String Float Current 0 5A Log each battery s conductance and voltage Disconnect Batteries Record Information on Site Visit Record Monitor as per PM Program Site...

Страница 15: ...V3 is greater than average by 0 5V then the batteries should be replaced Batteries removed from the site should then be tested per Section 3 5 Battery Refurbishment Plan 4 5 Log the site location batt...

Страница 16: ...3 08 2 70 13 5 1080 A 3 195GXL 4 08 3 08 2 70 13 4 1120 B 1 195GXL 4 08 3 08 1 70 13 4 1090 B 2 195GXL 4 08 3 08 1 70 13 4 1105 B 3 195GXL 4 08 3 08 1 70 13 6 1060 A 1 195GXL 4 08 3 08 7 8 1 85 13 3 1...

Страница 17: ...luation Procedure 2 Evaluation Procedure 3 Vdc Float No Load Conductance mhos 77 F Vdc 24 Hour OCV Conductance mhos 77 F 25 C Vdc 100A after 10 seconds Vdc 24 Hour OCV S t r i n g B a t t e r y T y p...

Страница 18: ...e of the suspected battery 24 hours after the battery has come off of float charge Care must be taken to ensure that the battery is at full state of charge when it is disconnected from the power suppl...

Страница 19: ...in string Measure Conductance Measure Battery Voltage Sort Batteries per Conductance Voltage Batteries Returned from Site Measure and document 24 hour Open Circuit Voltage OCV Must occur within 24 hou...

Страница 20: ...by 17 x 0 0028 V C per degree or 0 048 V C For the 180 cell string this is 41 36 to 42 26 Vdc Under or overcharging If the battery is undercharged for a period of time during which there are multiple...

Страница 21: ...rrent into the batteries becomes less than 0 5A or approximately six hours elapses from the time ACCEPT mode was entered When the batteries are fully recharged the charger switches to the FLOAT mode o...

Страница 22: ...uate balance of string Burned area on container Crack in container wicking electrolyte to grounded rack Ground fault Could result in personal hazard due to conductive path to rack smoke or battery fir...

Страница 23: ...ttery float voltage 14 5 VDC for 6 cell Potentially open cells in individual battery Confirm by checking for zero float current or check for very high impedance of the battery Failure to support load...

Страница 24: ...tery discharged or battery conductive path plate grid or active material or electrolyte volume deterioration Shorted cells Open cells Reduced operating time Conducive to thermal runaway Will not suppo...

Страница 25: ...mohms 960 to 1400 960 to 1400 880 to 1320 880 to 1320 Typical 10 Sec Voltage 100 amp 11 4 11 4 11 3 11 3 Parameter Model Number 195GXL FT 165GXL 135AGM P 85GXL HP Terminal Type 16mm Insert Threaded In...

Страница 26: ...60Hz ohms 0 0050 0 0050 0 0050 0 0050 Typical Conductance 7Hz mohms 960 to 1400 960 to 1400 880 to 1320 880 to 1320 Typical 10 Sec Voltage 100 amp 11 4 11 4 11 3 11 3 Parameter Model Number 210GXL HP...

Страница 27: ...Battery becomes unserviceable due to fire wreckage freezing or any act of God 8 Battery must be used with a temperature compensation charger having characteristic charging curves voltage and current...

Страница 28: ...ver Alloy Pre Dec 2006 5 Years 1 5 Years 4 Years 180 165 GXL Lead Flag Gel Silver Alloy Pre Oct 2005 N A 1 5 Years 3 Years 180 165 G Lead Flag Gel Pre Oct 2005 N A 1 Year 1 Year 210 180 165 GXL 5 Lead...

Страница 29: ...arranty battery claims Record battery float voltage while the battery is still connected to the system Record battery open circuit voltage OCV 24 hours following removal from the system Describe the p...

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