Controlled Products Systems Group SLIDESMART DC 10F - Manual (Page 129)

General Maintenance
Revision D Reference 6-31
DC B
ATTERY
R
EPLACEMENT
HySecurity provides a one year warranty from the date of shipment for all batteries supplied with the
SlideSmart operator.
Indicators of a low battery include:
•
LOW BATTERY or DEAD BATTERY appears on the Smart DC Controller display which may or may
not be indicative of normal discharge.
• ALERT 18 CHANGE BATTERY appears on the Smart DC Controller display. The operator emits an
audible chirp every minute to indicate a problem exists.
• AP (#) AC LOSS appears on the Smart DC Controller display. Gate operation is affected by AC power loss
depending on customer preferences and the configuration set by the installer in the AP (#) AC LOSS User
Menu.
NOTE
For detailed information about the AP AC LOSS configuration, refer to Setting AC Power Loss
Gate Function .
Symptoms of a low battery may include:
• Gate remains locked in the open position
• Gate remains locked in the closed position
• Gate opens five seconds after AC power loss and locks open
CAUTION !
Before replacing the batteries, turn off all power switches. Use only AGM batteries as replace-
ments (8Ah - MX002008, 50Ah - MX002013). The batteries supplied in the SlideSmart opera-
tor are state-of-the-art AGM batteries. Do NOT use flooded cell batteries as damage may occur
to the unit. Wear protective clothing while working with batteries.
The two 8Ah batteries are accessible within the operator on a
tray behind the control box.
To replace the batteries, take the following steps:
1. Take off the SlideSmart cover and turn off the DC and
AC power switches.
2. To access the 8Ah batteries and disconnect its wires, cut
the two black wire ties and slide the 8Ah batteries
through the access window. See Figure 6-18. Another
option is to remove the four screws that hold the control
box to the chassis. Refer to Figure 2-9.
3. Disconnect the black, blue, and red wires as you slide the
batteries through the access window.
Figure 6-18.
Cut away
view of
chassis
Disconnect
wires
Access window