Galaxy Audio FAROUTLET 300 S - Manual (Page 11)

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Internal Battery
A) Servicing of batteries should be performed or supervised by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and
the required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries.
B) When replacing the internal battery, replace only with a sealed lead acid battery rated at 12volt, 33 amp
hour.
C) CAUTION- Do not dispose of battery in a fire. The battery may explode.
D) CAUTION- Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and eyes.
It may be toxic.
E) CAUTION- A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high short circuit current. The
following cautions should be observed when working on batteries:
1) Remove watches, rings. or other metal objects.
2) Use tools with insulated handles.
3) Wear rubber gloves and eye protection.
4) Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
5) Disconnect charging source prior to connecting or disconnecting battery terminals.
6) Determine if the battery is inadvertently grounded. If inadvertently grounded, remove source of ground.
Contact with any part of a grounded battery can result in electrical shock.
The Far Outlet's internal battery is a 12 Volt, 33 AH (Amp Hour) Sealed Lead-Acid unit. This
battery is similar to the type commonly used in automobiles except the unit is sealed to prevent the
chemical workings from escaping. This sealed construction prevents spillage of the battery acid and also
keeps harmful gasses from escaping during charging.
The DC voltage provided by any battery may be considered somewhat “spongy”. This means
under heavy load the battery voltage may be pulled down 2 or more volts. If this load is only applied for a
short time and then removed, the voltage will “bounce back” up considerably. The Far Outlet 300S is
calibrated to shut off when the battery voltage is pulled down to 10.5 volts. Although this condition is
called “Exhausted Battery”, you may still have more running time available at a reduced load. You may
try switching off the Far Outlet, reducing the load, and then switching it back on.
This “bounce back” effect will be much less if the battery is exhausted slowly over a long period of
time using a light load. Under this condition the Far Outlet will probably need a recharge before the next
use.
Battery Life Expectancy
Under normal operating conditions the Far Outlet's internal battery should last 3 to 5 years. To
ensure the maximum lifespan never let the battery stay in a discharged state for long periods of time. It is
best to recharge the unit at the earliest convenient time after use. It's also a good idea to charge the
battery every 3 to 4 months even if is not in use.