SMRX160 F3
160
32
668
SMRX180 F3
180
36
668
SMRX200 F3
200
40
792
SMRX230 F3
230
46
792
SMRX260 F3
260
52
1041
SMRX290 F3
290
58
1040
SMRX320 F3
320
64
1206
SMRX360 F3
360
72
1187
Capacity
Charge
Electrolyte
C
5
Ah
current
reserve
Cell type
0.2 C
5
A
(Ah)
(A)
(cm
3
)
■
Two level charge:
• High level: 1.43 - 1.50 V/cell
at + 20°C (+ 68°F)
• Float level: 1.38 - 1.40 V/cell
at + 20°C (+ 68°F)
For use at temperature o10°C
to +30°C (+50°F to +86°F), the charge
voltage correcting factor is:
• – 2 mV/°C/cell (– 1.1 mV/°F/cell)
if charged voltage <1.45 V/cell at
+ 20°C (+ 68°F)
• – 3 mV/°C/cell (– 1.7 mV/°F/cell)
if charged voltage between 1.45
and 1.55 V/cell at + 20°C (+ 68°F)
For higher charging voltages,
consult Saft.
To minimise the water usage,
Saft recommends the use of low
charging voltages.
6. Topping-up
No electrolyte level measurement is
required if a Saft Celltopper Plus is
used which allows the correct level to
be obtained by a simple nozzle setting
when fitted with the correct spacer
tube.
Refer to Table B
for cell type
and corresponding spacer tube type.
If a filling pistol is not available, a clean
plastic filling bottle can be used for
topping-up. Do not fill above the
maximum (upper line) level. All topping-
up equipment shall be dedicated to
Ni-Cd batteries.
7. Periodic maintenance
Periodic maintenance should be
carried out every two years or as
required.
■
Keep the battery clean using only
water. Do not use a wire brush or
solvents of any kind. Vent plugs can
be rinsed in clean water when dirty.
■
Check the electrolyte level. Never
let the level fall below the minimum
(lower line) level. Use only distilled
or deionized water for topping-up.
■
Frequency of topping-up must be
determined for each battery.
It depends on charging voltage,
temperature and actual utilization
of the battery.
Refer to Section 6
concerning topping-up
.
■
Check torque of all upper nuts
(if supplied).
■
Apply a thin layer of neutral Vaseline
or anti-corrosion coating agreed by
Saft to all connectors and terminal
nuts (if applicable).
■
Check charger settings. It is very
important that the recommended
charging voltage remains unchanged.
High water consumption of the
battery is usually caused by improper
voltage setting of the charger
SMRX-F3 Ni-Cd batteries
Table A:
Cell Data
Cell type
Spacer tube type
SMRX160 F3
B
SMRX180 F3
B
SMRX200 F3
B
SMRX230 F3
B
SMRX260 F3
B
SMRX290 F3
B
SMRX320 F3
A
SMRX360 F3
A
Table B:
Topping-up equipment (Celltopper Plus)*
* Refer to separate instructions for further information on Celltopper Plus.
8. Changing electrolyte
Due to the sintered electrode / plastic
bonded technology, it is not necessary
to change the electrolyte during the
life-time of the cell(s).
9. Battery service and recycling
Contact your Saft representative
concerning battery testing.
Saft America Inc. is licensed to receive
and recycle spent batteries.
To protect the environment all used
batteries must be recycled.
Saft
Industrial Battery Group
Railway Sales
109 Beaver Court, Suite 200
Cockeysville, MD 21030 (USA)
Tel: 410-771-3200
Fax: 410-329-9802
711 Industrial Blvd
Valdosta, GA 31601 (USA)
Tel: 229-247-2331
Fax: 229-245-2890
www.saftbatteries.com
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