Alpha Technologies AlphaCell GelCell - Manual (Page 4)

745-680-C0-002, Rev.B1 4
Table of Contents
Safety Notes ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
Battery Maintenance Guidelines......................................................................................................................... 7
Recycling and Disposal Instructions ................................................................................................................... 7
Storage ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
Electrical Safety .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Chemical and Mechanical Safety ....................................................................................................................... 9
1.0 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 10
1.1 Description ..............................................................................................................................11
2.0 Preparing for Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 12
2.1
Required Tools and Equipment .............................................................................................. 12
3.0 Periodic Maintenance Tasks and Schedule ......................................................................................... 13
3.1
Monthly Remote Status Monitoring ........................................................................................ 13
3.2 Quarterly Preventive Maintenance ......................................................................................... 14
3.3 AlphaCell TM Battery Maintenance Log .................................................................................... 16
3.4 Battery Evaluation Procedures ............................................................................................... 18
3.5 Battery Refurbishment Plan .................................................................................................... 19
4.0 Battery System Float Charging ............................................................................................................ 20
4.1
Alpha Power Supply Charging Profile .................................................................................... 21
5.0 Battery Symptoms and Solutions ........................................................................................................ 22
6.0 Battery Parameters by Model Number ................................................................................................ 25
7.0 Warranty and Return Information ........................................................................................................ 27
7.1 AlphaCell
TM Limited Warranty.................................................................................................. 27
7.2 Battery Maintenance Report for Return Authorizations .......................................................... 29