RS-1826 P o w e r S o l u t i o n s LIBERTY® SERIES 1000 FRONT ACCESS MONOBLOCK VALVE-REGULATED (SEALED) P o wLEAD e r S ACID o l u t iBATTERIES ons INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS M FOLLOW MANUFACTURER’S PUBLISHED INSTRUCTIONS WHEN INSTALLING, CHARGING AND SERVICING BATTERIES. For additional information and Technical-Warranty Assistance, contact: C&D TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Owners are hereby advised that access to this battery should be limited to personnel who have been trained in the installation, preparation, charging and maintenance on this specific battery type and model. WARNING SHOCK HAZARD - PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH UN-INSULATED BATTERY CONNECTORS OR TERMINALS SHOULD BE AVOIDED AT ALL TIMES.
LIBERTY® SERIES 1000 FRONT ACCESS MONOBLOCK VALVE-REGULATED (SEALED) LEAD ACID BATTERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PART 1 RECEIVING AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 SECTION 1.1 - RECEIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.1.1 General Information and Precautions 1.1.2 Safety 1.1.
WARNING This battery is designed for industrial use only and is not intended for application in vehicular starting, lighting, and ignition and/or operation of portable tools and appliances. The battery should be used only in accordance with manufacturer’s written instructions. Use of this product other than in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions may produce hazardous and unsafe operating conditions, leading to damage of equipment and/or personal injury.
Maintenance 1. Digital voltmeter w/ temperature probe. 2. Torque wrench. 3. Insulated wrenches. 4. Resistance, conductance or impedance meter. Warning: Do not, under any circumstances, use any petroleum based cleaning or lubricating solutions on the battery jar or cover. Failure to follow this warning may result in cracked or broken jars and will void the warranty. NOTE: Keep these Installation and Operating Instructions and Layout drawings (if any) near the battery installation at all times.
INTRODUCTION The batteries referenced in this document are sealed lead acid batteries referred to as FAM and FA batteries. They are constructed with an absorbent glass-mat and are valve-regulated with pasted lead-calcium plates. They are designed to provide long, reliable service life with minimal maintenance.
RECOMMENDED TECHNICAL REFERENCES AND EXPERTISE This battery should be installed by a competent professional who has been trained in the installation of this specific type of battery. While not intended to be a complete list, the following recommended practices and codes contain relevant information, and should be consulted for safe handling, installation, testing and maintaining standby batteries. Applicable state and local codes must be followed. IEEE Std. 485-Latest Rev.
PART 1 RECEIVING AND INSTALLATION SECTION 1 - RECEIVING 1.1.1 General Information and Precautions This battery is designed for industrial use only and is not intended for application in vehicular starting, lighting, and ignition, and/or operation of portable tools and appliances. Use only in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions. Use of this product other than in accordance with C&D TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
SECTION 2 - STORAGE 1.2.1 Storing Charged Batteries Store batteries indoors in a cool, dry location between 20°F (-7°C) and 90°F (32°C) and place the batteries in service within 6 months after the manufactured date found on each battery module. NOTE: Batteries which are not placed in service for several months will self-discharge. Boost charges may be applied to individual units or preferably, to the entire battery module. Do not let electrolyte freeze.
SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY 1.3.1 Installation Liberty® Series 1000 FAM and FA batteries are best installed horizontally. Physical dimensions for layout may be found in Table 1. Install battery in a cool, dry location away from heat sources. The recommended operating temperature (ambient) is 65-77°F (18-25°C). The allowable temperature range with performance degradation at the extreme temperatures is 32-90°F (0-32°C).
TABLE 1 BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS Model FAM 12-100 FA 12-125* FAM 12-150 Nominal voltage 12 volts 12 volts 12 volts Number of cells 6 / Unit 6 / Unit 6 / Unit Rated 8-hr capacity (amperehours to 1.75 Vpc) 100 Ah to 10.5 volts 125 Ah to 10.5 volts 150 Ah to 10.5 volts Internal resistance 0.00042 Ohms 0.000589 Ohms 0.00043 Ohms Short circuit current 4000 A 2600 A 4610 A Unit height 9.05 in. (230 mm) 10.12 in. (257 mm) 12.63 in. (323 mm) Unit length (includes handles) 21.95 in.
Ratings in Amperes at 77°F (25°C) FV/Time 1.75 1.80 1.84 1.88 1.90 Models 1 hr. 3 hr. 5 hr. 8 hr. 10 hr. 20 hr. FAM 12-100 66.3 28.1 18.5 12.4 10.2 5.5 FA 12-125 86.3 37.1 24 15.8 12.9 6.8 FAM 12-150 99.9 43 28.1 18.8 15.4 8.2 FAM 12-100 64.7 27.6 18.2 12.3 10.1 5.4 FA 12-125 83.2 35.8 23.2 15.4 12.6 6.6 FAM 12-150 96.2 42.4 27.8 18.6 15.3 8.1 FAM 12-100 1 hr 3 hr 5 hr 8 hr 10 hr 20 hr FA 12-125 78.7 34 22.2 14.7 12.1 6.4 FAM 12-150 92.
1.3.2 Connecting and torquing battery terminal posts FAM and FA batteries are available in three 12 volt modules sizes with the following ampere - hour ratings at the 8 hour rate of discharge: 100 Ah, 125 Ah and 150 Ah. Each of the 12 volt modules is terminated with two terminals one each for positive and negative connections. The modules are connected positive to negative from one module to another module in a series arrangement.
PART 2 CHARGING and OPERATION OF BATTERY SECTION 1 - CHARGING CAUTION Always recharge a battery immediately after a discharge to avoid degradation of the plates. 2.1.1 General Information and Precautions To safely charge the Liberty Series 1000 Front Access batteries and avoid damaging the battery and/or connected equipment, observe the following: • Use only direct current for charging. AC ripple current from charger shall not exceed 5 percent of the 8-hour (Ampere-hour) rating of the battery.
Higher than normal storage temperature (77°F [25°C] nominal) will accelerate internal self-discharge of a battery by a factor of two for each 15°F (9°C) over nominal 77°F (25°C) storage temperature. This, in turn, will reduce the allowable time before initial and subsequent charging. Therefore it is very important that boost charges be given at the appropriate time to avoid major remedial action or damage to product.
2.1.4 Initial charge records ® U.S. PAT. 4683647, 4752545, 5593796 OTHER PATENT PENDING At the completion of the initial charge and after the cells have been on float charge for approximately one week, record voltages of the individual cells or units, the total battery voltage and ambient temperature. Retain this information in your files for future reference. This information establishes one baseline for future reference. Refer to RS-1511 found in the appendix.
An equalizing charge can be provided when individual cell voltages go below the minimum value shown in Table 3 or 0.05 Volts below the float voltage specified in Table 3. Remember to divide the number of cells into unit voltage to arrive at cell voltage. Presence of a minimum voltage does not imply a battery is malfunctioning or that it will not provide the necessary power when called upon. Note 2: Chargers must be current limited to 25 Amperes per 100-Amperehour battery rating.
TABLE 3 CHARGE VOLTAGES FOR LIBERTY SERIES 1000 FRONT ACCESS CELLS CHARGE VOLTAGES AT 77°F (25°C) Cell Type Open Circuit (Vpc) Minimum Cell Voltage (Vpc) Float Voltage (Vpc) Initial Charge Voltage (Vpc) Typical Charging Time for Initial Charge All Liberty Series 1000® FA & FAM 2.15 2.20 2.26 +/– 0.01 2.33 +/– 0.02 12–16 Hours Note 1: 1 - Applies to average cell voltage. Battery voltage should be set at average cell voltage multiplied by the number of cells in unit or string.
TABLE 4 LIBERTY SERIES 1000 FAM AND FA BATTERY WARRANTY INFORMATION Warranty period Maximum annual average temperature 2 Years full 8 Years pro-rata 77°F (25°C) 1 Year full 4 Years pro-rata 92°F (33.3°C) ⁄2 Year full 2 Years pro-rata 107°F (43.3°C) 3 Months full 1 Year pro-rata 122°F (48.8°C) 1 SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE OF BATTERY MODULES 2.3.1 Inspection Liberty 1000 Series Front access modules are sealed VRLA valve-regulated lead acid batteries and never require the addition of water.
• • • • Increases internal discharge or local action losses Lowers cell voltage for a given charge current Raises charging current for a given charge voltage Increases the rate of dry-out of electrolyte Lower than normal temperatures have the opposite effect and reduce capacity. In general, at proper float voltage, a battery in a cool location will last longer than one in a warm location. Note: No temperature correction is required when operating at 77°F +/- 10°F, (25°C +/- 5.5°C).
2.3.7 Internal Ohmic measurements There are currently three methods being used today to measure the internal condition of the battery. Those methods are: Impedance, Conductance and Resistance. Whichever method the end user decides to use, consistency in method must be maintained throughout the life of the product. These measurements provide insight as to the condition of the battery. Do not switch between manufacturers of equipment.
Appendix A - MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 14-312 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET SECTION I: CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT IDENTITY: Sealed, Lead-Calcium Battery MANUFACTURER NAME: C & D Technologies, Inc ADDRESS: 1400 Union Meeting Road P. O. Box 3053 Blue Bell, PA 19422-0858 TELEPHONE: (215) 619-2700 EMERGENCY: (610) 828-9309 24 HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: (CHEM TEL) 1-800-255-3924 CDID: LIBERTY 1000 SERIES LS 12-25, 6-50, 12-100, 6-200, 4-300 & 2-600 LFA 12-100.
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14-312 Boiling Point: N/A Vapor Density: (air=1): >1 Evaporation Rate (water=1): N/A Specific Gravity (contained in battery): 1.300+/-.010 Vapor Pressure: N/A Melting Point: N/A Solubility in water: N/A SECTION X: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY: This battery and contents are stable. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Overheating, overcharging which result in acid mist / Hydrogen generation. INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): Strong alkaline materials, conductive metals, organic solvents, sparks or open flame.
14-312 SECTION XV: REGULATORY INFORMATION See 29 CFR 1910.268(b)(2) SECTION XVI: OTHER INFORMATION The information herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, expressed or implied, is made. MSDS Preparation / Review Date: 7/05 Revision Number: 21 Prepared by: W.
14-332 14-332 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET SECTION I: CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT IDENTITY: MANUFACTURER NAME: C & D Technologies, Inc.
14-332 SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES x x x EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: INGESTION SKIN / EYES Flush with water for 15 minutes x Do not induce vomiting x Drink large quantities of milk or water Remove contaminated clothing x Give CPR if breathing has stopped If irritation continues, seek medical attention.
14-332 Appearance / Odor: colorless, oily fluid, acrid odor when hot. Boiling Point: N/A SECTION X: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY: This battery and contents are stable. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Overheating, overcharging which result in acid mist / hydrogen generation. INCOMPATIBILITY (materials to avoid): Strong alkaline materials, conductive metals, organic solvents, sparks or open flame.
Appendix B - WARRANTY PROVISIONS FOR LIBERTY® SERIES 1000 FAM and LFA BATTERIES C&D TECHNOLOGIES valve-regulated lead acid batteries are warranted against defects in materials or manufacturing or both for a period of two years from the date of shipment from C&D factory when operated in full float and when stored at 77°F (25°C). Refer to specific warranty certificates for your Liberty 1000 FAM model for float or UPS operation and for storage at other temperatures.
Appendix C - VALVE-REGULATED LEAD ACID BATTERY and CHARGER INSPECTION REPORT A sample inspection report form is provided in the following pages of this manual and is referred to as RS-1511. This form should be used to record appropriate battery, charger and related system information at timely events such as: • Initial installation of the battery at which time open circuit voltage of all cells should be recorded.
P o w e r TECHNICAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT 1400 UNION MEETING RD. BLUE BELL, PA 19422 S o l u t i o n s Inspection by:___________________ Power S o Date l u t of i oInspection:_______________ ns COM LIBERTY® SERIES 1000 FAM AND LFA BATTERY AND CHARGER A Division of C&D Technologies, Inc. INSPECTION REPORT User’s Name: Authorized Site Contact: A Division of C&D Technologies, Inc. Installation Location: Phone No.: Other: A Division of C&D Technologies, Inc.
BATTERY CHARGE STATUS BATTERY BUS VOLTAGE ■ OPEN CIRCUIT __________Vdc Location: Model: Cell No. 30 Volts +2.000 Serial No. Connection Resistance Internal Cell Conductance /Impedance/ Resistance ■ FLOAT __________Vdc ■ EQUALIZE _________Vdc Date: Cell No. Volts +2.000 Serial No.
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POWER SYSTEMS DIVISION 1400 UNION MEETING ROAD P.O. BOX 3053 BLUE BELL, PA 19422-0858 USA 215.619.2700 • FAX 215.619.7899 800.543.8630 customersvc@cdtechno.com www.cdtechno.com The data and specifications indicated herein are subject to revision by C&D Technologies, Inc. without notice. While the information presented herein is believed to be accurate, C&D Technologies, Inc.
