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6. HANDLING & STORAGE OF THE BATTERY MODULES
This paragraph describes the handling and the storage of the battery or its components.
6.1. Handling
N/A
6.2. Storage
6.2.1. Storage location
It is recommended to store the battery
indoors
in a dry, cool location, lower than
+40°C
on
open shelves in order to preserve the lifetime of the cells.
Store the BMM in a dry place, between -20°C and +65°C. There is no particular procedure for
maintaining the BMM during storage.
6.2.2. Battery state of charge checking
At the voltage sent, the modules can be stored at least
4 months
.
After this period, recharge the module with an adapted equipment (see §6.2.3).
6.2.3. Battery recharge in storage
Modules can be recharged individually only with equipment that have communication
capability with the module and that can protect the modules against fear events.
In case of modules stored at negative temperature, they have to be stored 24h inside an area
with a temperature > 0°C prior to recharge them.
If a cell voltage drops below 2V, do not try to recharge the module and contact SAFT.
Charging an over discharged module may lead to an uncontrolled heating.
Failing to strictly comply with the storage and maintenance recommendations voids the
warranty.