Alpha Technologies XM3-HP Series - Technical Manual - Manual (Page 97)

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4.0
Maintenance
4.4 Battery Maintenance, continued
4.4.2 Battery Maintenance Guidelines
4.0 Maintenance, continued
For optimal performance, inspect batteries periodically for:
• Signs of battery cracking, leaking or swelling. The battery should be replaced
immediately by authorized personnel using a battery of the identical type and rating
(match conductance, voltages, and date codes as specified in this document).
• Signs of battery cable damage. Battery cable should be replaced immediately by
authorized personnel using replacement parts specified by vendor.
• Loose battery connection hardware. Refer to documentation for the correct torque and
connection hardware for the application.
• Do not attempt to remove the vents (valves) from the AlphaCell GXL or AlphaCell HP battery
or add water. This is a safety hazard and voids the warranty.
• Apply NO-OX grease on all exposed connections.
• When necessary, clean up any spilled electrolyte in accordance with all federal, state, and
local regulations or codes.
• Follow approved storage instructions.
• Always replace batteries with those of an identical type and rating. Do not charge batteries in
a sealed container. Each individual battery should have at least 1/2 inch of space between it
and all surrounding surfaces to allow for convection cooling.
• All battery compartments must have adequate ventilation to prevent an accumulation of
potentially dangerous gas. Never place batteries in a sealed enclosure. Exercise caution
when maintaining and collecting data on the battery system.
4.4.3 Disposal, Recycling and Storage Instructions
• Spent or damaged batteries are considered environmentally unsafe as they contain lead and
dilute sulfuric acid. They should not be "thrown away" with common refuse.
• Always recycle used batteries in accordance with federal, state, provincial, and local
regulations. The Alpha Group provides recycling services. Call 800-863-3930 or contact your
local Alpha representative.
• All lead acid batteries experience self-discharge while in open circuit storage. This causes
circuit voltage and capacity to decrease (see Fig.4-2), especially over long periods of
time at higher temperatures. Storage of the batteries in the shaded area of Fig. 4-2 is not
recommended.