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Liberty 2V (Liberty MSE & Liberty DCS) VALVE REGULATED LEAD-ACID BATTERIES TECHNICAL MANUAL
Table of Contents
Part 8 - Battery Operation................................................................................................................. 17
8.1 Float Charging ........................................................................................................................... 17
8.2 Cycle Charging .......................................................................................................................... 17
8.3 Equalize or Freshening Charging .............................................................................................. 18
8.3.1 Equalize or Freshening Charge Float Charge Applications ................................................ 18
8.3.2 Equalize or Freshening Charge Cyclic Applications ............................................................ 18
8.4 Temperature Effects on Batteries .............................................................................................. 19
Part 9 – Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 20
9.1 Monthly Inspection .................................................................................................................... 20
9.2 Quarterly .................................................................................................................................... 20
9.3 Semi-Annually ........................................................................................................................... 20
9.5 Performance Tests .................................................................................................................... 21
Part 10 - Battery Degradation ........................................................................................................... 21
10.1 General Information and Precautions ...................................................................................... 21
10.2 Float versus Cycle Life ............................................................................................................ 21
10.3 Low Float Voltage and Sulfation .............................................................................................. 22
10.4 Hydration ................................................................................................................................. 22
10.6 Parallel Battery Strings ............................................................................................................ 23
10.7 High Temperature Operation ................................................................................................... 23
Appendix............................................................................................................................................ 24
Appendix A – Installation of Modules .............................................................................................. 24
Appendix B - Terminal Connections ................................................................................................ 30
Appendix C – MSDS 14-355 Liberty MSE & Liberty DCS ............................................................... 31
Appendix D – Handling and Replacement of Individual Cells .......................................................... 31
Appendix E – Battery Inspection Report .......................................................................................... 33
Appendix F – Recycling ................................................................................................................... 35
