Power-Sonic Sealed Lead Acid Batteries - Technical Manual - Manual (Page 22)

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Important Do’s and Don’ts
Power-Sonic rechargeable sealed lead-acid batteries are designed to provide years of dependable service. Adherence to
the following guidelines will ensure that battery life is maximized and operation is trouble-free.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• It is important that you familiarize yourself with these prior to handling, installing and disposing of all batteries. If
there are any questions raised from these please contact Power-Sonic’s technical department.
Handling
• Always wear insulated gloves when handling batteries; especially when connecting series and parallel groups of
batteries.
• Follow all precautions as described in our Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). This information is subject to
change depending upon government legislation. Visit our website: www.power-sonic.com for up-to-date copies of
these.
• If equipment is to be stored for a long period of time the batteries should be disconnected to avoid undue drain on
the batteries and any potential for damage to the equipment.
Installation
• Fasten batteries tightly and make provisions for shock absorption if exposure to shock or vibration is likely.
• When installing the battery within a piece of equipment, fix it securely at the lowest practicable point.
• The battery should not be attached to any piece of equipment during “burn-in” testing.
• Do not apply undue force to the terminals or bend them. Avoid applying heat to the terminals through processes
such as soldering.
• If soldering to the battery terminals is unavoidable it must be accomplished within 3 seconds, using a soldering
iron no greater than 100 watts.
• Do not place batteries in close proximity to objects which can produce sparks or flames, and do not charge
batteries in an inverted position.
• Avoid exposing batteries to heat! Care should be taken to place batteries away from heat-emitting components. If
close proximity is unavoidable, provide ventilation. Service life is shortened considerably’ at ambient temperatures
above 30°C (86°F).
• To prevent problems arising from heat exchange between batteries connected in series or parallel, it is advisable to
provide air space of at least 0.4” (10mm) between batteries.
• Do not mix batteries with different capacities, different ages or of different makes. The difference in characteristics
will cause damage to the batteries and possibly to the attached equipment.
• Battery cases and lids made of ABS plastic can sustain damage if exposed to organic solvents or adhesives.
• For best results and generally acceptable performance and longevity, keep operating temperature range between
-40°C (-40°F) and 60°C (140°F).
• It is good practice to ensure that the connections are re-torqued and the batteries are cleaned periodically.
• Do not attempt to disassemble batteries. Contact with sulfuric acid may cause harm. Should it occur, wash skin
or clothes with liberal amounts of water. Do not throw batteries into a fire; batteries so disposed may rupture or
explode. Disassembled batteries are hazardous waste and must be treated accordingly.