7.4 Annually
Remove dust from the battery. Test all connections
(sockets, cables and contacts). The insulation resistance of
the truck and the battery must be checked by an electrical
specialist in accordance with EN 1175-1 at least once per
year. Tests on the insulation resistance of the battery must
be conducted in accordance with EN 1987-1. The minimum
insulation resistance must be 50
Ω
per Volt of nominal
voltage and the minimum battery resistance must not be
below 1k
Ω
regardless of voltage (ref. EN 62485-3 standard).
The integrity of crates should also be monitored to ensure
that lifting equipment has not caused any damage. Any
lifting hole present on the tray must be checked for potential
damage. No sign of any deformation should be visible.
8. Care of the battery
The battery should always be kept clean and dry to prevent
tracking currents. Cleaning must be done in accordance
with the ZVEI code of practice “The Cleaning of Vehicle
Traction batteries”. Any liquid in the battery tray must be
extracted and disposed of in the correct manner. Damage to
the insulation of the tray should be repaired after cleaning,
to ensure that the insulation value complies with EN 62485-3
and to prevent tray corrosion.
Should it be necessary to remove cells, please contact
EnerSys service.
9. Storage
Batteries are dispatched from the manufacturer in a fully
charged condition. The state of charge will decrease with
the storage time. Due to parasitic chemical reactions all
batteries lose their stored energy when allowed to stand
on open circuit. The rate of self-discharge is non-linear
and increases with decreasing state of charge. High
temperatures greatly reduce storage life as they increase
the rate of self-discharge. If the truck/vehicle is not going
to be used for periods in excess of 48 hours, the ignition
key must be removed and any auxiliary equipment (such as
lights, beacons, on-board computer, etc) must be switched
off.
The standard storage time for a battery not installed on
a truck is one month without the need to recharge. The
maximum storage time is 6 months at 20°C provided the
battery is fully charged when put into storage and that
other equipment that could cause the battery to discharge
is disconnected. It is advisable to conduct an inspection
and open circuit voltage check after three months and
implement a refresh charge if necessary.
10. Faults
If faults are found on the battery or the charger,
EnerSys service should be called in without delay.
The measurements taken in point 7.3 will facilitate fault
finding and their correction. A service contract with
EnerSys will make it easier to detect and correct faults and
ensure the battery performs at its best.
Back to the manufacturer!
Batteries with this sign must be recycled.
Batteries which are not returned for the recycling process must be disposed of as hazardous waste!
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Publication No. EN-BT
-NXA-IU-001-05.2020
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