Exide Technologies GB4007 - Manual (Page 4)

11.0 REMEMBER THESE IMPORTANT FACTS
For maximum battery life and performance, always be
aware of these potential problem areas and take the
appropriate action to correct them should they occur.
SHORT CIRCUITS: Cause electrical leaks that run
batteries down.
CARELESSNESS: Running battery down with lights or
accessories left on when engine is not running.
POOR, DIRTY CONNECTIONS: Corrosion builds up
resistance that impedes (often stops) the flow of power to
and from the battery.
LOW REGULATOR SETTINGS: Limit the flow of
recharging current to the battery thereby starving it.
HIGH OR UNCONTROLLED REGULATOR: Permits
excessive flow of current to the battery causing excessive
loss of water and premature failure.
12.0 WARRANTY AND RECORDS
Diesel starting batteries are warranted against
manufacturing defects or factors under GNB control.
There are many factors under the control of the battery
user that can damage the battery.
The most important user-controlled factor is the battery
float voltage set on the voltage regulator of the locomotive
generating or charging system. Many battery users
rou- tinely keep records of monthly readings of voltage
regulator output with the engine at idle and at operating
speed. As explained in Section 7.0, correct adjustment
of the bat- tery float voltage is critical in ensuring battery
performance. To keep the warranty valid, quarterly
records of voltage regulator output or battery float
voltages, together with the temperature range for which
adjustment is made, must be kept.
Such records can alert the user to the existence of
abnormal conditions in his application that can adversely
affect the battery. Preventive actions can then be taken
promptly to ensure the battery is not damaged.
13.0 RECYCLING
U.S. Federal and State Regulations require that lead acid
batteries be handled and disposed of in compliance with
strict guidelines. GNB offers disposal service for lead acid
batteries. In the USA, call 1-888-438-5865 to arrange
pick-up or to get additional information. In Canada, call
1-800-231-9081. In Mexico, call 1-630-862-2225.
For additional information:
In the USA, call 1-800-GNB-RAIL
In Canada, call 1-800-268-2698
In Mexico, call 1-771-791-4972
GNB Industrial Power
USA – Tel: 800.872.0471
Canada – Tel: 800.268.2698
www.exide.com
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GB4007 2013-01
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