Owner manual

745-680-C5-002, Rev. A
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Table of Contents
Safety Notes ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
Battery Maintenance Guidelines......................................................................................................................... 7
Recycling and Disposal Instructions ................................................................................................................... 7
Important Storage Practices ............................................................................................................................... 8
Electrical Safety .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Chemical and Mechanical Safety ....................................................................................................................... 9
1.0 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 10
1.1 Description ............................................................................................................................... 11
1.2 Operating Conditions .............................................................................................................. 12
1.3 Capacity .................................................................................................................................. 12
1.3.1 Ratings ......................................................................................................................... 13
2.0 Preparing for Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 14
2.1 Required Tools and Equipment .............................................................................................. 14
3.0 Periodic Maintenance Tasks and Schedule ......................................................................................... 15
3.1 Monthly Remote Status Monitoring ........................................................................................ 15
3.2 Quarterly Preventive Maintenance ......................................................................................... 16
3.3 AlphaCell
TM
Battery Maintenance Log .................................................................................... 18
3.4 Battery Evaluation Procedures ............................................................................................... 20
3.5 Battery Refurbishment Plan .................................................................................................... 21
4.0 Battery System Float Charging ............................................................................................................ 22
4.1 Alpha Power Supply Charging Prole .................................................................................... 23
5.0 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................... 24
6.0 Battery Parameters by Model Number ................................................................................................ 27
7.0 Warranty and Return Information ........................................................................................................ 28
7.1 AlphaCell
TM
Limited Warranty.................................................................................................. 28
7.2 Battery Maintenance Report for Return Authorizations .......................................................... 30