Batteries
Load test the batteries and inspect their connections to the power supply as part of annual system maintenance.
WARNING! Battery terminals and leads are not power-limited. Shorts can cause a fire or an explosion. Use
extreme caution while connecting standby batteries.
Replacing Battery Leads
When replacing leads, disconnect them from the battery before disconnecting them from the power supply.
Replacing Standby Batteries
Typical battery life is 5 years. Specify replacement batteries that are Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) types.
Removing the Standby Batteries
To remove the existing standby batteries:
1. Disconnect the jumper between Battery 1 and Battery 2.
2. Disconnect the black lead from the positive terminal of Battery 1.
3. Disconnect the red lead from the negative terminal of Battery 2.
4. Remove Battery 1 and Battery 2 from the bottom of the Aura Fire Alarm ControlPanel cabinet.
5. Recycle Battery 1 and Battery 2 according to the manufacturer procedures provided in the battery
packaging.
Installing the Standby Batteries
Refer to Connecting Standby Batteries for information describing the standby battery installation process.
SHIELD Fire, Safety & Security Ltd
Aura Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual
Version 1.00 |June 2019 |MAN-1431VS
Page 98
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