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MACE
XCi
PRODUCT MANUAL -
SECTION A: THE XCI DEVICE
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
MACE
XCi
PRODUCT MANUAL -
SECTION A: THE XCI DEVICE
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5.0
XCi device maintenance
5.1 Battery maintenance
The XCi device’s internal battery, if kept fully charged should last many years.
However, if the battery remains flat for an extended time, it may be damaged
and should be replaced. Contact your vendor for a replacement battery.
5.1.1 Removing the damaged/flat battery
1.
Disconnect the battery cable assembly from the backplane board.
2.
Carefully hold the battery in position.
3.
Use a #2 Phillips head screwdriver to remove the three screws which
fasten the battery bracket to the main enclosure.
4.
Carefully remove the battery from the main enclosure.
5.
Disconnect the battery cable from the battery terminals.
5.1.2 Installing the new battery
1.
Connect the battery cable to the new battery, with the red lead to
the positive terminal of the battery and the black lead to the negative
terminal.
2.
Place the battery in the main enclosure and hold it in place.
3.
Secure the new battery in place using the battery bracket and three
screws.
4.
Tighten all three screws.
5.
Reconnect the battery cable assembly to the backplane board.
Damage to the XCi device caused by incorrect battery replacement will
void the warranty
Using a battery that is not approved MAY damage the XCi device and
void the warranty
5.2 Solar panel maintenance
The solar panel should be checked regularly for build up of solids such as
dust and bird droppings. These type of build-ups can affect the performance
of the solar panel and result in a decrease of the charge that is received by
the internal battery.
The solar panel should be cleaned with a wet brush or rag.
Do not use steel bristle brushes that may cause damage to the glass of
the solar panel
