User Manual

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2. General notes
Inserting and removing the battery
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Switch off the engine and all power consu-
mers.
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This battery may only be used in the position
for which the vehicle manufacturer intended
it to be used. Provide good ventilation at all
times. It is imperative that you observe the
specifications of the vehicle manufacturer.
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Avoid short-circuits, e.g. caused by tools.
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When you remove the battery, disconnect the
negative pole first.
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Remove foreign bodies from the surface on
which the battery stands and tighten the bat-
tery securely once it has been inserted.
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Before insertion: clean the poles and termi-
nals and apply a little pole grease.
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When you insert the battery, connect the
positive pole first and make sure that the pole
terminals are secure.
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Keep these operating instructions with the
operating manual for the vehicle.
3. Storage and transport
If empty the batteries should be stored in a cool
and dry place.
Filled batteries need to be fully recharged (see
point 5) before they are put into storage (e.g. over
the break for winter).
If a protective cap is fi tted, leave it on the positive
pole.
Batteries need to be protected from direct sun-
light.
4. Maintenance
Sealed batteries do not require any maintenance
in the form of topping up with water, so you should
not reopen the batteries.
Keep the terminal poles and the surface of the
battery clean (damp cloth, anti-static), tighten the
terminals securely and apply a little grease.
Monitor the charge status of the battery by che-
cking the voltage and recharge as and when ne-
cessary (see point 5).
5. Charging the battery
Important! Should you have any uncertainty
about charging the battery, have it charged by a
specialist workshop.
Given the way in which sealed batteries work, a
regulated charging characteristic (CVCC curve
or ACL curve) is recommended. Charging with a
generator – e.g. in the electrical system of a mo-
torcycle - and the method of charging as shown
in Table 2 are best used because of their voltage
regulation. The precondition for charging with
chargers as shown in Table 1 is that the charging
voltage is monitored and that you can disconnect
it in case of overvoltage.
Refer to the instructions supplied by the charger
manufacturer.
Important!
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If the characteristic curve of the charger
manufacturer is unknown, it can be assumed
that charging will be unregulated, meaning
that the voltage will need to be monitored
with a voltmeter and manual disconnection
at 14.4V.
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The rated current of the charger should be
1/10 of the rated capacity in amps.
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When you charge the battery, connect the
battery to the charger first and then switch on
the charger.
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Always ensure that there is good ventilation if
you charge the battery in an enclosed space.
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