C&D Technologies RS-990 Liberty Series 1000 - Manual (Page 7)

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SECTION 2 - BATTERY OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.1 Float charging
2.2 Equalizing charge
2.3 Over-voltage
2.4 Voltmeter
calibration
SECTION 3 - GENERAL INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . 20
3.1 Performance characteristics
3.2 Capacity and testing
3.3 Low cell voltages
3.4 Effects of temperature
3.5 High ambient temperature
3.6 Cleaning cell covers
3.7 Tap connections
3.8 Putting batteries into storage
3.9 Record keeping
PART 3
TROUBLE-SHOOTING and AVOIDING BATTERY DEGRADATION and
RECOGNIZING PROBLEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SECTION 1 - HOW TO AVOID BATTERY DEGRADATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
1.1 General information and precautions
1.2 Float versus cycle life
1.3 Low float voltage and sulfation
1.4 Hydration
1.5
Open circuit - late installations
1.6 Parallel battery strings
1.7 High temperature operation
APPENDIX A - MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
APPENDIX B - WARRANTY PROVISIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
APPENDIX C - VALVE REGULATED LEAD ACID BATTERY and
CHARGER INSPECTION REPORT FORM . . . . . . . . . . . . 36