Exide Technologies GB4158 - Manual (Page 5)

7. CONNECTIONS
The battery cells are connected in series using welded lead connectors.
8. MAINTENANCE
KEEP RECORDS… Showing charging dates and times. After each watering, record the specific
gravity, temperature, and open circuit voltages for each cell of the battery. These records are required
to maintain your warranty.
TEMPERATURE… Under normal operating conditions, the electrolyte temperature should be between
60-100°F (15-38°C). Operating temperatures above 100°F will reduce the battery’s service life.
Operating temperatures below 60 °F result in less capacity and special charging is required.
WATER ADDITIONS… After each 5 calendar days of operation to 80% DOD or when the specific
gravity in the cells reaches 1.335 to 1.345, check the water level in each cell after the end of the
charging period (when the battery is fully charged and the charger has tapered to its finish rate) and
add water, if necessary, as specified in Section 10 in this manual. The watering interval may increase
depending on how you use the system.
DEPTH OF DISCHARGE… Do not discharge the battery beyond 80% of the rated ampere-hour
capacity. Over discharging shortens the battery life and voids the warranty.
CLEANING… Keep the top of the battery clean and dry. See Section 9.
CHARGER… Do not try to service the charger yourself. Opening the cover may expose you to shocks
or other hazards and will void the warranty.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE…
(based on five 80% DOD duty cycles per week)
TROUBLE SIGNS…
The battery temperature rises more than 25°F (14°C) during a normal charge.
The cell open circuit voltages vary by 0.15 volts or more.
The top of the battery is always wet or one cell requires excessive watering.
DO NOT INTERMITTENTLY CHARGE, "OPPORTUNITY CHARGE",
OR SHORT CYCLE THIS BATTERY.
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EVERY 45- DAYS
Check cell electrolyte levels and add water to each cell.
Record cell electrolyte specific gravities, temperatures, and open circuit
voltages after watering.
Inspect the cables and charging plugs.
Clean the top of the cells.
ANNUALLY
Inspect the charger. Confirm proper output voltage and current. Check for
external damage, frayed or cut cables, or worn connectors.
Clean the exterior of the battery.