Maintenance
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9.2.
Corrective maintenance
Note
Follow the safety instructions, see
2 Safety instructions on page 9.
9.2.1.
Exchange of rail.power blocks/cells
Target: rail.power blocks/cells are exchanged.
DANGER!
When establishing access to the battery system, contact with sharp edges and/or live
components may occur due to the design.
There is an immediate, high-risk hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
Measures to avert the danger:
•
Be very careful when carrying out any work on the batteries.
•
Wear personal protective equipment, see
2 Safety instructions on page 9.
DANGER!
Loose connections at the terminal screws can heat up strongly and cause inflammations or
explosions.
Use each screw and washer only once.
•
First tighten the pole screws only by hand.
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Align batteries and connectors if necessary once again.
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Then tighten the terminal screws to the prescribed torque
Note
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Switch off all loads and chargers from the battery system before starting any maintenance
work.
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A battery always has a voltage at the terminals.
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A battery must not be earthed or short-circuited.
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Batteries/trays are very heavy. Carry the battery carriers with a sufficient number of persons
or use suitable lifting equipment and means of transport.