0639-990-21---30j_2010.07.indd
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Operating instructions
 
 
• Theemergencybatteryissuppliedinchargedcondition.
• Ifitisregularlyused,itslifetimeisapproximately5years.
• Theemergencybatterycanberechargedapproximately1‘200times(dependingonthe
respective depth of the discharge).
• Ifanindividualbatteryneedstobereplaced,itisimportanttocheckpreviouslyifthe
new battery has a minimum voltage of 12,4 VDC (not under load). Should this require-
mentnotbefullled,itmustberechargedbeforebeingused.
Attention: 
Batteries of different brands (manufacturers) must never be used together!
Recharging
1.  Disconnect the connection cable from the batteries.
2. Rechargethebatteriesindividuallyduringapproximately12hours: 
Charging voltage  14,7  VDC 
Chargingcurrentmax. 0,36 A
3.  Reconnect the connection cable and mark the charging date.
• Neverstoretheemergencybatteryindischargedcondition(rechargeitassoonaspos-
sible).
• Beforestoringtheemergencydisconnectalltheconsumers.
• Neverexposeittoaheatsource.
• Neverexposeittodirectinsolation.
• Storethebatteryinverticalposition,onahorizontalbase.
• Checkthevoltageatregularintervals.
• Usenothingbutadryragforcleaningthebattery.
Attention:
If the storage temperatures are below freezing point, the battery must be 
handled with great care, as the synthetic material of the battery housing 
hardens and thus more sensitive to damaging.
• Storeinacoolanddryplace.
• Ambienttemperaturebetween-35°Cand+50°C.
• Thestoragetemperaturehasaninuenceonthespontaneousdischargeoftheemer-
gency battery:
Storage temperature  Storage intervals
below 20 °C  every 9 months
20...30 °C  every 6 months
30...40 °C  every 3 months
above 40 °C  reduction of the lifetime