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Observe these Instructions and keep them located near the battery for future
reference.
Work on the battery should be carried out by qualified personnel only.
Do not smoke.
Do not use any naked flame or other sources of ignition.
Risk of explosion and fire.
While working on batteries wear protective eye-glasses and clothing.
Observe the accident prevention rules as well as EN 50272-2,
EN 50110-1.
Any acid splashes on the skin or in the eyes must be flushed with plenty of
clean water immediately. Then seek for medical assistance. Spillages on
clothing should be rinsed out of water!
Explosion and fire hazard, avoid short circuits.
Cells are heavy! Always use suitable handling equipment for transportation!
Handle with care because cells are sensitive to mechanical shock.
Caution! Metal parts of the battery are always alive, therefore do not place
items or tools on the battery.
Electrolyte is very corrosive. In normal working conditions the contact with the
electolyte is impossible. If the cell/bloc container is damaged do not touch
the exposed electrolyte because it is corrosive.
Non-compliance with operating instructions, installations or repairs made with other than
original accessories and spare parts or with accessories and spare parts not recommended
by the battery manufacturer or repairs made without authorization (e. g. opening of valves)
render the warranty void.
Spent batteries have to be collected and recycled separately from normal household
wastes (EWC 160601). The handling of spent batteries is described in the EU Battery
Directive (2006/66/EC) and their national transitions (UK: HS Regulation 1994 No. 232,
Ireland: Statory Instrument No. 73/2000). Contact your supplier to agree upon the
recollection and recycling of your spent batteries or contact a local and authorized
Waste Management Company.
Pb
G 5
G 6
A
M 8
5 ± 1 Nm
6 ± 1 Nm
8 ± 1 Nm
20 ± 1 Nm
Stationary valve regulated lead acid batteries do
not require topping-up water. Pressure valves
are used for sealing and can not be opened with-
out destruction.
1. Start Up
Check all cells/blocs for mechanical damage,
correct polarity and firmly seated connectors.
Apply the following torques for screw connec-
tors:
56029045
Rubber covers shall be fitted to both ends of the
connector cables (pole covers) before installa-
tion.
Sonnenschein SOLAR, SOLAR BLOCK, A 600 SOLAR
Operating Instruction
Stationary valve regulated lead acid batteries
Nominal data
• Nominal voltage U
N
: 2.0 V x number of cells
• Nominal capacity C
N
= C
100
: 100h discharge
(see type plate on cells/blocs and technical data in these instructions)
• Nominal discharge current I
N
= I
100
: I
100
= C
100
/ 100h
• Final discharge voltage U
f
: see technical data in these instructions
• Nominal temperature T
N
: 20° C
Assembly by:
EXIDE Technologies order no.:
date:
Commissioned by:
date:
Security signs attached by:
date:
Control of insulation resistance:
New batteries: > 1M
Ω
Used batteries: > 100
Ω
/Volt.
Connect the battery with the correct polarity to
the charger (pos. pole to pos. terminal). The
charger must not be switched on during this pro-
cess, and the load must not be connected.
Switch on charger and start charging following
item 2.2.
2. Operation
For the installation and operation of stationary
batteries EN 50 272-2 is mandatory.
Battery installation should be made such that
temperature differences between individual cells/
blocs do not exceed 3 degrees Celsius (Kelvin).
2.1 Discharge
Discharge must not be continued below the vol-
tage recommended for the discharge time.
Deeper discharges must not be carried out
unless specifically agreed with the manufacturer.
Recharge immediately following complete or
partial discharge.
2.2 Charging
All charging must be carried out acc. to DIN
41773 (IU-characteristic).
Recommended charge voltages for cyclical
application: See fig. 1 and item 2.8.
According to the charging equipment, specifica-
tion and characteristics alternating currents flow
through the battery superimposing onto the
direct current during charge operation.
Alternating currents and the reaction from the
loads may lead to an additional temperature
increase of the battery, and strain the electrodes
with possible damages (see 2.5), which can
shorten the battery life.
2.3 Maintaining the full charge (float charge)
Devices complying with the stipulations under
DIN 41773 must be used. They are to be set so
that the average cell voltage is as follows
(within temperature range 15 to 35° C):
SOLAR, SOLAR BLOCK:
2.30 Vpc ± 1%
A 600 SOLAR:
2.25 Vpc ± 1%
2.4 Equalizing charge
Because it is possible to exceed the permitted
load voltages, appropriate measures must be
taken, e.g. switch off the load. Equalizing char-
ges are required after deep discharges and/or
inadequate charges. They can be carried out as
follows: Up to 48 hours at max. 2.40 Vpc and
with unlimited current. The cell/bloc temperature
must never exceed 45° C. If it does, stop char-
ging or revert to float charge to allow the tempe-
rature to drop.
For system voltages
≥
48 V every one to three
months:
Method 1: IUI
I-phase = up to voltage acc. to fig.1 at 20° C
U-phase = until switching at a current of
1.2 A/100Ah to the second
I-phase
I-phase = 1.2 A/100Ah for 4 hours
Method 2: IUI pulse
I-phase = up to voltage acc. to fig. 1 at 20° C
U-phase = until switching at a current of
1.2 A/100 Ah to the second
I-phase (pulsed)
I-phase = charging of 2 A/100 Ah for 4-6
hours where the pulses are 15
min. 2 A/100 Ah and 15 min.
0 A/100 Ah.
