Outback EnergyCell RE High Capacity Manual

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Introduction

EnerSys

modular valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries have unique features that make

them easy to install and maintain. These batteries are composed of absorbed glass mat (AGM)

separators with flat plates and/or gelled electrolyte with tubular positive plates.

The AGM retains the acid between the plates to ensure long float service. In the case of gelled

acid, the acid is retained in a gel medium; thus, maximum contact with the plates ensures long

float ser

vice in cycling applications. Furthermore, the tubular positive plate design holds the

active material in position, providing excellent high cycling ability (1200 cycles to 80% DOD).

Both utilize gas recombinant technology to minimize maintenance.

PowerSafe™ batteries utilize calcium alloy grids (NO cadmium) which float at a lower cur

rent

than antimony (Sb). Lower float currents, in conjunction with superior and uniform thermal

management, reduce the chances of thermal runaway. (Temperature compensation chargers

are also recommended.)

PowerSafe VRLA batteries typically do not require special battery rooms because excess hydro-

gen is not emitted under normal operating conditions. In addition, the modules make installation

fast and easy

1.2 Precautions

BEFORE UNPACKING, STORING, HANDLING, INSTALLING, OPERATING OR PERFORMING

MAINTENANCE ON THE ENERSYS VRLA BATTERY SYSTEM:

READ

THE FOLLOWING

INFORMATION THOROUGHLY!

It is important to r

ead, understand and strictly follow the instructions in this manual.

If the following precautions are not fully understood, or if local conditions are not covered,

contact your nearest EnerSys sales/service representative for clarification or call the corporate

office number listed on the back of this manual and ask for EnerSys Reserve Power Service.

Also, r

efer to all applicable federal, state and local r

egulations and industry standards.

YOU SHOULD BE TRAINED IN HANDLING, INST

ALLING, OPERA

TING AND MAINT

AINING

BATTERIES BEFORE YOU WORK ON ANY

BATTERY SYSTEM.

Publication No. US-VR-OM-002

March 2008