User Manual
Appendix: Use of Lead-acid Batteries
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Appendix: Use of Lead-acid Batteries
Selection of the Battery
Select a deep-cycle battery (e.g. lead-gel battery) as the power source for
the inverter. These batteries are designed for higher continuous loads and
cyclical discharges of up to 80% of their capacity without damaging the
battery.
Starter batteries are not suitable for operating an inverter.
Size of the Battery
Undersized batteries are often drained too deeply. This reduces their
efficiency and the service life of the batteries. The main causes of
premature ageing and defects are insufficient capacity, insufficient charging
and battery maintenance.
Wiring the Battery
Only connect batteries of the same type and size to each other.
Never combine open and sealed batteries.
Clean the battery terminals with a brass wire brush.
Carefully fit the connecting terminals and tighten the clamping
screws.
Grease the battery connections.
Charge new batteries before use.
