Operator`s manual

164201257 C0 Page 29 6/13/2003
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Figure 3.4-1: Battery Connections – Parallel Strings
3.5 Maintenance
3.5.1 WHILE IN STORAGE
Always make sure a battery is fully charged before placing it into storage.
Never charge batteries in a gas-tight container.
Always store batteries in a cool, dry location. Optimum temperature is 25°C (77°F).
Always monitor battery, open-circuit voltage at least once every 12 months.
Always provide a refreshing charge if the open circuit voltage drops below 12.2 volts.
3.5.2 PROPER USEAGE
Always make sure a battery is fully charged prior to placing it into service.
Never mix batteries that are at different states of charge. (Refer to battery date codes)
Make sure that the open circuit voltage for each battery in a string is greater than 12.8 volts.
Never mix battery types or batteries that are at different states of charge.