EQUIPMENT: FIRECLASS DUO -CEL WRITTEN BY: RKP
PUBLICATION: OM_FC_DUO-CEL_INST CHECKED BY: AP
ISSUE No. & DATE: 0 01/03/12
PAGE 11 of 29
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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