Tomberlin E-MERGE 2007, Руководство по обслуживанию

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plate to fo rm lead dio xide (PbO
2
) (see F ig 11-4).
The result is the chargeable battery that can re-generate the electrical energy.
F ig 11 -3 : Discharged ba ttery F ig 11-4: Charging ba ttery
Common misconceptions about battery
Common misco nceptio ns abou t the deep cycle battery o f electric vehicle and the maintenance o f the battery are
shown in the table belo w.
P roble ms Misconceptions Actua l states
Deep discharge
“The electric vehicle runs slowly,
but we still can have it run until it
has no electrical energy.”
Try to avo id the deep discharge o f
battery.
Please refer to “deep
discharge “.
P remature excessive discharge
“These are new batteries.
Therefore they can supply power
all day long.”
The new battery cannot reach its
full capacity u ntil being used and
charged fo r twenty to fifty times.
Please refer
to “premature
excessive discharge”.
Mineral co ntent
“Our batteries can use tap water.”
Your tap water may be OK, but
inspection before hand is required.
Please refer to “mineral
content”.
Self discharge
“The dirt and rust on the battery
will do no harm.
”
The dirt and rust may fo rm cu rrent
passage, which results in the self
discharge of battery. P lease refer
to “self discharge”.
Over-watering
“
Fill water into the battery to the
liquid level in the evening.
Therefore, water filling is not
necessary in the
morning.”
In most cases, water must be filled
into the battery after charging .
Please refer to “liquid level of
electrolyte”.
Charger