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ECTIVE DC Series
ECTIVE DC Series
Use, Storage and Maintenance
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If the battery casing is damaged, highly
corrosive sulphuric acid may leak out
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Do not stack the battery more than five
layers high! The battery is heavy and
excessive stacking may damage the
casing or the terminals
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Keep the battery clean and check the
casing and the cover regularly Make
sure there is no overheating or other
damage
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If the terminal voltage is lower than
the specified voltage, please charge
the battery immediately When stor-
ing or not using it, recharge it every
three months to avoid deep discharge
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Avoid deep discharging the battery
If deep discharge occurs, charge the
battery immediately
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Remove the connection to the negative
terminal if the battery will not be used
for a long period of time (e g in winter)
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Do not check the battery performance
by short circuiting the terminals
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Check the pole connection regularly
and make sure that the surfaces of
the poles are clean to ensure optimal
contact
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Store the battery in a cool (5 to
25 °C), dry, well-ventilated location
with no direct sunlight Keep the bat-
tery at least two meters away from any
heat sources Check and service the
battery regularly
Charging the Battery
Interrupt the charging process if there is
any risk that battery could be damaged
Only charge, store and use the battery up-
right to prevent acid leakage
Deep discharge
Charge the battery at least every three
months and avoid deep discharge of the
battery If deep discharge has occured,
charge the battery immediately Repeated
deep discharging can permanently reduce
the battery’s life