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Pay attention to the operating instructions and
keep them close to the battery.
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Work on batteries must only be carried out by
skilled personnel!
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Use protective glasses and wear safety
clothing when working on batteries.
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Adhere to the current accident prevention
rules in the country where the battery is used or
EN 62485-3, EN 50110-1.
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No smoking!
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Do not expose batteries to naked flames,
glowing embers or sparks, as it may cause the
battery to explode.
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Acid splashes in the eyes or on the skin must
be washed with water. In case of accident
consult a doctor immediately!
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Clothing contaminated by acid should be
washed in water.
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Risk of explosion and fire, avoid short circuits!
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Caution: Metal parts of the battery are always live.
Do not place tools or other metal objects on the
battery!
Ignoring the operation instructions, repair with non-original parts or using additives for the electrolyte will render the
warranty void. All the failures,malfunctions or defects of the battery, charger any other accessories, must be notified to our
After Sales Service.
1. Safety
Always remember that the battery is a source of power, even
when fully discharged there remains sufficient energy in the
battery to cause serious damage.
Follow these safety codes
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Never charge a Ex battery in the zoned controlled area.
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Never disconnect the battery in a zoned area. Isolate circuits
before disconnecting the battery outside a zoned area.
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Never open the battery cover in a zoned area.
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Always use certified DC plugs for connection to the battery.
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Never use the battery if damaged or bare cables are evident.
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Never use the battery if the DC plugs are damaged.
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Never attempt to repair the battery: Call your recommended
authorised service centre.
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Close vent plugs lids firmly when topping the batteries
electrolyte has been completed.
2. Service
Your local authorised service engineer provides local help
and support. This handbook gives guidelines of a general
nature; our engineer will help you to interpret your needs in
relationship to your particular requirements.
Your authorised engineer can answer the questions that are
beyond the scope of this manual and obtain specialist help
should it be required. Your battery is an expensive investment
and designed for use in a zoned area, it is our aim to help you
obtain the best possible results from it. Please do not hesitate
to call your local service centre if you have any questions
relating to the battery.
3. Handling
Lead acid Ex batteries are very heavy. Always use approved
moving equipment when attempting to change batteries.
When lifting and handling the Ex batteries use the correct
approved lifting equipment and keep the battery in an up right
position. Due to the wide variation in types of electric vehicles,
designs of battery containers, equipment used and methods of
battery changing, it is not possible to give detailed instructions
on the procedures to be followed when changing the batteries
on an electric vehicle. The manufacturer of the vehicle or the
battery changing equipment must supply the correct method
and procedure.
4. Taking delivery of your battery
Do not carry out any of the following procedures in a zoned
area. The possibility of the battery being connected in the
wrong polarity is prevented by visibly marking the polarities
adjacent to the connection plug with an identification colour
(Positive Red and Negative Blue). The possibility of the
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Electrolyte is highly corrosive.
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Batteries and cells are heavy. Ensure secure
installation!
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Use only suitable handling equipment e.g.
lifting gear in accordance with VDI 3616.
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Dangerous electrical voltage!
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Pay attention to the hazards that can be
caused by batteries.
insulation on the overall battery voltage leads being cut to
expose the conductor is prevented by sleeving the insulation
with cable retention (i.e. spiral wrap).
Please ensure that the battery containers are always upright so
that the electrolyte is not spilled. Remove all packing material
and carefully examine the containers, etc. to ensure that there
is no physical damage.
If the battery is not used at receipt, please refer to (17) storage.
5. Commissioning
For commissioning of unfilled batteries, see separate
instructions. The level of the electrolyte must be checked.
If it is below the anti-surge baffle or the top of the separator
it must first be topped up to this height with purified water
(IEC 62877-1:2016). The charger cables must be connected to
ensure a good contact, taking care that the polarity is correct.
Otherwise battery, vehicle or charger could be damaged.
Wipe over the tops and sides of the cells and container with
a damp cloth to remove dust, water or spilt sulphuric acid.
Cell cleanliness can not be too highly stressed. Check that all
connections are tight.
The specified torque loading for the pole screws is 25 + 2Nm
(screw M10). Make sure that the cells are readily accessible for
testing and topping up if the automatic watering facility is not
fitted. This will make regular maintenance hassle free.
Check that the battery compartment is well drained and
ventilated and that there is no risk of metal objects dropping
through the top ventilation of the battery. Check that the
battery sits quite firmly and securely in its housing, use
suitable packing to prevent any movement when the vehicle
is in motion. The cables should be flexible and of sufficient
length to prevent any strain being imposed either on the cable
or the certified terminals to which the cables are connected.
Smear any steel runners or supports, which support the
battery container with petroleum jelly. This will keep down
the possibility of rust and acid corrosion and extend the life
of these components.
If a new Ex battery is to be used in an application where there
is uncertainty about the zoned area please contact your local
factory inspector.
Never directly connect an electrical appliance (for example:
warning beacon) to some cells of the battery. This could lead
to an imbalance of the cells during the recharge, i.e. a loss of
capacity, the risk of insufficient discharge time, damage to the
cells and this may EFFECT THE WARRANTY OF THE BATTERY.
The battery is then charged as in item (8). The electrolyte
should be topped up to the specified level with purified water
(item 6.).
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