ETL EDP70 - Manual (Page 7)

MI00/10056 rev. 8 — 05/2006-- page 7
EQUIPMENT DELIVERY AND STORAGE
Delivery
The equipment and battery are delivered separately. On receipt, the packaging must be checked for any signs of
damage. Any damage or missing parts should be reported to the carrier within 24 hours of delivery.
Unpacking
Care should be taken when unpacking to avoid damaging the equipment or battery; in particular, avoid short circuiting
battery terminals. All packing materials should be checked before disposal to ensure that no items are discarded. The
equipment panel rating plate should be checked to ensure that supply voltage and output rating correspond to the
equipment and load and that the mode of operation is correct.
Handling
Keep equipment and battery upright at all times, and handle with care. Either may be damaged if dropped or subject to
severe
impact. Particular care should be taken to protect the controls and instruments.
a) Leave the equipment in its packaging and transport it with a fork lift.
b) Cut the tapes and remove the packing case by lifting it upwards.
c) Unscrew the screws fastening the pallet to the cubicle feet.
d) Lift the cubicle and remove the pallet.
Storage
Store the equipment and battery in a clean, dry place, free from water, condensation, dirt and extremes of temperature.
Sealed lead acid battery cells which are supplied filled and charged must be given a boost charge at least every 3
months.
Sealed Nickel-Cadmium battery cells which are supplied filled and discharged must be charged and discharged before
storage.
Sealed Nickel-Cadmium battery cells which are supplied dry must be filled, charged and discharged before storage.
Sealed spare battery cells must be charged at least every 3 months.
Failure to comply with the Manufacturer’s instructions may result in the battery not reaching its rated performance and
having a shortened life.