Use and Care Manual

LEOCH Battery Corporation
5. Installation of batteries
5.1 Unpack and check
1. Check the packaging for signs of shipping damage.
2. Unpack and check the appearance of battery for signs of damage or unidentified fluid.
3.
Check parts list ensuring all accessories are included.
4. Read through the operation guide before handling with the battery.
 Handle the battery with cautions:
a)
Avoid any impact or force on the battery terminals!
b) Avoid any impact to the battery!
c) Do not tamper with battery seals!
d)
Do not place the battery upside down!
e) Do not short circuit the battery!
5.2 Notices before Installation
 If no shipping abnormity after checking, install the batteries in the designated position;
 When installing batteries in a cabinet or on a rack, start at bottom & finish with placement at the top.
 Do NOT install batteries near any potential heat source such heat exhaust of other equipment;
 Batteries may release flammable gas. Batteries must keep away from any possible source of flames
or sparks.
 Before connecting inter-cell connectors, lightly clean post terminals with non-metallic brush to
remove any sulfate or dirt from the terminal. Brush gently and do NOT damage the tin plating on
terminal, connector, or lugs.
 Avoid any conductive materials touching directly between positive and negative terminals.
 All installation tools must be insulated to prevent accidental arc flash.
 Do NOT lubricate rack rails or bottom of battery jar as some lubricating compounds may cause
deterioration of the plastic battery container. Do NOT clean battery jars with detergent, petroleum-
based solvents or solutions with any ammonia to clean the battery containers, as these materials
may cause permanent damage to the battery container. Physical damage such as these are not
covered under warranty.