Chapter 10
Annexes
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10.3. BATTERY DOCUMENTATION
Rat ing dat a :
1. Nom inal capacity C
5
: see type
2. Nom inal voltage : see type
3. Discharge current : C
5
/5h
4. Rated temperature : 30°C
Pow erbloc dry batteries, XP and M FP series are valve-regulated lead-acid batteries. Unlike conventional batteries w ith liquid electrolyte these
batteries have im mobilised electrolyte (gelled sulphuric acid : MFP series or AGM : XP series). Instead of a vent plug, a valve is used to
regulate the internal gas pressure, preventing the ingress of oxygen from the air and allowing the escape of excess charging gasses. When operating
valve-regulated lead-acid batteries the sam e safety requirem ents as for vented batteries apply, to protect against hazards from electric current, from
explosion of electrolytic gas and - with some limitations - from the corrosive electrolyte.
Battery valves should never be removed. These batteries do not require topping – up with distilled or demineralized water
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Operation and maintenance instructions powerbloc dry
Motive pow er bat t eries for sm all t ract ion Sealed gas recombinat ion m onoblocs
XP series: AGM technology MFP series: Gel technology
s
Ignoring the operating instructions, repair with non-original parts will render the warranty void.
All failures, malfunctions or defaults of the battery, the charger or any other accessories, m ust be notified to our After Sales Service.
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• Pay attention to the operating instructions and keep
them close to the battery.
• Work on batteries must only be carried out by skilled
personnel!
• Use protective glasses and w ear safety clothing when
working on batteries.
• Adhere to the current accident prevention rules in the
country where the battery is used or DIN EN 50272-3,
DIN EN 50110-1.
• Keep children away from batteries!
• No smoking!
• Do not expose batteries to naked flam es, glow ing
embers or sparks, as it m ay cause the battery to
explode
• Avoid sparks from cables or electrical apparatus as
well as electrostatic discharges.
• Acid splashes into the eyes or on the skin must be
washed immediately with an abundance of clean
water. After abundant flushing consult a doctor
immediately!
• Clothing contaminated by acid should be washed in
water.
• Risk of explosion and fire
• Avoid short circuits: do not use non-insulated tools,
do not place or drop metal objects on top of the
battery. Remove rings, wristw atches and articles of
clothing with metal parts that might come into contact
with the battery terminals.
• Electrolyte is highly corrosive.
• In the normal operation of this battery a contact with
acid isn’t possible. If the cell containers are dam aged,
the immobilised electrolyte (gelled sulphuric acid or
absorbed in the separator for AGM technology) is
corrosive like the liquid electrolyte.
• Batteries and monoblocs are heavy. Ensure secure
installation! Use only suitable handling equipment.
• Lifting hooks must not damage the blocs, connectors
or cables.
• Do not place batteries in direct sunlight without
protection.
Discharged batteries can freeze. For that reason,
• always store in a frostfree zone.
• Dangerous electrical voltage!
• Avoid contact and short circuits.
• Caution - metal parts of the battery are always live:
do not place tools or other objects on the battery!
• Pay attention to the hazards that can be caused by
batteries
1. Commissionning
The XP and MFP series monoblocs are supplied in a charged
condition.The battery should be inspected to ensure it is in perfect physi-
cal condition. Check
1. the battery cleanliness. Before installing, the battery compartment
has to be cleaned.
2. the battery end cables have a good contact to terminals and the
polarity is correct. Otherwise battery, vehicle or charger could be
destroyed.
Use special coding systems for m aintenance free batteries for the
charging plug- and- socket devices to prevent accidental connection to
the wrong type of charger. Never directly connect an electrical appliance
( for example : warning beacon) to a part of the battery. This could lead
to an im balance of the cells during the recharge, i.e. a loss of capacity,
the risk of insufficient discharge time, damage to the cells and this may
EFFECT THE WARRANTY OF THE BATTERY.
Charge the battery (see 2.2) before commissioning.
Only blocs w ith the same state of discharge (the sam e voltage, tolerance
like the following table) should be connected together.
Bloc voltage (V) M ax. tolerance from average
value - U
bloc
6 ± 0.035
12 ± 0.049
After connecting, the terminals must be covered with grease as protec-
tion against external corrosion.
The specified torque loading for the bolts/screws of the end cables and
connectors are:
Flat pole M 6 DIN conic post
6 ± 1 Nm 8 ± 1 Nm
Type of monobloc Specific value
12XP51-12XP73 8 to 10 Nm
6XP180 11 to 13 Nm
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