EQUIPMENT: DUO-CEL WRITTEN BY: RKP
PUBLICATION: OM_DUO-CEL_INST CHECKED BY: AJC
ISSUE No. & DATE: 2 13/10/10
PAGE 11 of 30
IMPORTANT NOTES ON BATTERIES:
DANGER: Batteries are electrically
live at all times, take great care never
to short circuit the battery terminals.
WARNING: Batteries are often heavy; take great
care when lifting and transporting batteries. For
weights above 24 kilos, lifting aids should be used.
DANGER: Do NOT attempt to
remove the battery lid or tamper with
the internal workings of the battery.
Electrolyte is a highly corrosive
substance, and presents significant danger to
yourself and to anything else it touches. In case of
accidental skin or eye contact, flush the affected
area with plenty of clean, fresh water and seek
immediate medical attention.
Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) batteries are
“low maintenance”, requiring no electrolyte top-
up or measurement of specific gravity.
WARNING: Only clean the battery case with a
cloth that has been soaked or dampened with
distilled water. Do not use organic solvents (such
as petrol, paint thinner, benzene or mineral spirits)
or other materials that can substantially weaken the
case. Do not use a dry cloth as this will generate
static electricity, which in turn may lead to an
explosion.
WARNING: Avoid operating temperatures outside
the range of -15
C/5
F to +50°C/122°F for
float/standby applications.
The recommended normal operating temperature is
20°C.
HIGH TEMPERATURE will reduce battery service
life. In extreme cases this can cause Thermal
Runaway, resulting in high oxygen/hydrogen gas
production and battery swelling. Batteries are
irrecoverable from this condition and should be
replaced.
LOW TEMPERATURE will prolong battery life but
reduce output capacity.
DANGER: Do not incinerate
batteries. If placed in a fire, the
batteries may rupture, with the
potential to release hazardous gases
and electrolyte. VRLA batteries
contain substances harmful to the
environment.
Exhausted batteries must be recycled.
Return them to the battery
manufacturer or take them to your
Council waste disposal site for appropriate
disposal.
PANEL ELECTRICAL SAFETY:
The volt-free relay contacts provided within the
panel must not be used to directly switch any
voltage that exceeds 30V. (Please also refer to
relay rating data).
All installation work should be carried out in
accordance with the recommendations of the
current edition of the IEE regulations by
suitably qualified and trained personnel.
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