Safety First - Crown Deep Cycle Batteries

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Crown Deep Cycle batteries feature advanced engineering, intelligent, robust construction and industry-ﬁrst

innovations that combine to accept charge more eectively, maintain it longer and deliver on-demand

power for a variety of commercial, industrial and leisure applications.

And precision-automated assembly processes consistently

ensure best-in-class performance, reliability

and return on investment.

Safety is Your

Responsibility

Crown Flooded Lead Acid (FLA) Deep Cycle batteries

are low-maintenance, safe, and high-performance

energy storage products. The chemistry and plate

design of Crown Deep Cycle batteries are totally

dierent than that of automotive starter batteries.

Rugged, SolidCast™ deep cycle plates are speciﬁcally

designed to increase the adhesion of high-density

C-Force™ active mass to provide the best available

running performance, charge acceptance, and

usable life.

Crown Deep Cycle batteries do require periodic

maintenance and eective charging service to ensure

dependable service life. Be sure to follow these safety

precautions when working with batteries:

Wear appropriate protective gear including safety

glasses, protective footwear and gloves to prevent

electrical shocks and ensure fall protection. Battery

electrolyte can cause blindness or severe burns. If

exposed to electrolyte, immediately ﬂush aected

area with water and seek medical attention

Remove watches and jewelry and avoid causing

sparks with tools. When possible, use tools

with insulated or non-conductive handles when

securing batteries or cabling in the application.

All lead acid batteries generate highly ﬂammable

hydrogen gas. Keep sparks, ﬂames, and cigarettes

away from batteries at all times.

Maintain good ventilation when working

on or charging batteries.

After cell inspections and watering

service, always verify that vent caps

are secured tightly to batteries.

Battery Handling, Maintenance & Test Procedures

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DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES

In addition to power and

performance, proprietary components are

built into each Crown Deep Cycle battery, making

maintenance predictable and ecient regardless of the model selected.

Summary of content (9 pages)

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D E E P C YC LE B AT T E R I E S Safety is Your Responsibility Crown Flooded Lead Acid (FLA) Deep Cycle batteries are low-maintenance, safe, and high-performance energy storage products. The chemistry and plate design of Crown Deep Cycle batteries are totally different than that of automotive starter batteries.
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S A F E T Y . F I R S T. D E E P C YC L E B AT T E R I E S INSPECTION & HANDLING 1. Upon receipt of your batteries or new equipment fitted with batteries, examine the batteries for signs of impact or damage in shipment. 2. If there is evidence of damage – notify the supplier for the batteries, or the equipment supplier, to make a damage report. 3. Charge the batteries before deploying the products to service.
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S A F E T Y . F I R S T. D E E P C YC L E B AT T E R I E S WATERING SERVICE GUIDELINES FLA Deep Cycle batteries begin service consuming low amounts of water. Deep Cycle battery applications vary, so watering service frequency will vary according to battery use frequency, charging service, the operating environment temperature, and battery age. New batteries should be inspected at a two-week interval to establish a baseline for watering frequency.
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S A F E T Y . F I R S T. D E E P C YC L E B AT T E R I E S INSTALLATION BEST PRACTICES ORIENTATION & INSTALLATION IN THE APPLICATION u For all applications, follow the machine manufacturer or system designer recommendations for installation of batteries. Cables should be secured to battery terminals following the installation diagram shown below: u FLA batteries must be always installed upright. HEAVY HEX NUT FASTENER u Never install batteries on their sides or at an angle.
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S A F E T Y . F I R S T. D E E P C YC L E B AT T E R I E S CHARGING, MAINTENANCE & OPERATION BEST PRACTICES GENERAL USE BEST PRACTICES: CHARGING SERVICE AT RECEIPT OF INVENTORY EFFECT OF AMBIENT TEMPERATURE ON BATTERY PERFORMANCE & LIFE DUTY CYCLE CHARGING SERVICE Battery capacities and projected life are based upon operating temperatures of 80°F / 27°C.
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S A F E T Y . F I R S T. D E E P C YC L E B AT T E R I E S RENEWABLE ENERGY BATTERY CHARGING To ensure reliable RE system and battery bank performance, it’s important to take a few simple steps during installation of the battery bank to set up the system’s charge controller voltage and timer settings for optimal performance. To maximize performance and life, batteries should be fully charged after each discharge period.
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S A F E T Y . F I R S T. D E E P C YC L E B AT T E R I E S RENEWABLE ENERGY BATTERY CHARGING CONTINUED I M P O R TA NT B E S T PR AC TI C E : UNDERSTANDING & USING A BATTERY HYDROMETER A battery hydrometer is used to test and determine the state of charge of a battery cell by measuring the density of sulfuric acid that is present in the electrolyte after charging service.
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S A F E T Y . F I R S T. D E E P C YC L E B AT T E R I E S BATTERY ANALYSIS Battery testing is most effective as a diagnostic resource when employed at scheduled intervals. An effective testing program can also identify conditions that affect battery performance in normal as well as abusive conditions – including situations that may result in premature failure. Crown Battery utilizes several FLA battery test procedures that can be performed to verify battery serviceability.
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S A F E T Y . F I R S T. D E E P C YC L E B AT T E R I E S TROUBLESHOOTING LIMITED WARRANTY When properly maintained and charged, Crown Deep Cycle batteries will provide many years of trouble-free service. However, failure to follow the operating and maintenance guidelines covered in this document may result in poor performance or premature failure. The following chart addresses typical errors in operation or maintenance that could affect performance: 1.