Xantrex Technology Link 2000 - Manual (Page 39)

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Battery Reconditioning Mode
A battery reconditioning charge should be performed only on
vented, flooded (non-sealed or “wet”) batteries. It should be
performed only if recommended by the battery manufacturer
and only as often as specified. Battery reconditioning is a
deliberate overcharge designed to return each cell to optimum
condition by reducing sulfation and stratification in the
battery. The overcharge helps the battery to reach and
maintain peak capacity by equalizing the chemistry in the
individual battery cells.
CAUTION: Risk of battery damage
Duracell® Charger cannot automatically determine when to stop
the reconditioning of a battery. You must monitor the battery
specific gravity throughout reconditioning to determine the end of
the reconditioning cycle. The 4 hour time-out is intended as a safety
feature but may not be sufficiently short to prevent battery damage.
WARNING
Do not recondition gel cell batteries.
WARNING
Always monitor the reconditioning charge cycle. Provide proper
ventilation for battery fumes. Do not allow any sparks during
reconditioning. If one or more cells begin to overflow, terminate the
recondition cycle.
WARNING
Check the battery electrolyte both before and after the
reconditioning charge. Do not expose the battery plates to air. Leave
the battery caps on while reconditioning. Top off after
reconditioning.
WARNING
Remove all loads from the DC system before reconditioning. Some
DC loads may not tolerate the high charge voltage.
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