Instruction manual

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Testing all connections to equipment that is interconnected with the SAFEPATH

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Panel.

ALL PROTECTIVE SIGNALING SYSTEMS REQUIRE PERIODIC TESTING.

ALL PROTECTIVE SIGNALING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT SHALL BE TESTED

BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR FOR PROPER

OPERATION, OR MORE OFTEN IF REQUIRED BY CODES, REGULATIONS

AND LAWS. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AND TEST PROTECTIVE

SIGNALING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT CAN RESULT IN NOT DETECTING

EQUIPMENT FAILURE THAT CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE AND

SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU AND/OR OTHERS

DURING AN EMERGENCY SITUATION.

Section 3-7 - Battery Care and Backup Battery Calculations

Installation and Care of Sealed Lead Acid Batteries

Sealed lead acid batteries are designed to operate in standby service for approximately five

years. This is based upon a normal service condition where there is an ambient temperature of

20 degrees C (68 degrees F) and batteries are completely discharged once every three months.

LENGTH OF SERVICE LIFE WILL BE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY THE NUMBER OF

DISCHARGE CYCLES, DEPTH OF DISCHARGE, AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.

Use Guidelines:

Avoid installation and/or operation in close proximity to heat sources. While the operating

temperature range is 0 to 49 degrees C (32-120 degrees F), battery life will be maximized at an

ambient temperature of 20 degrees C (68 degrees F).

Batteries may generate ignitable gases. Because of this, batteries shall be installed in a well-

ventilated location, away from spark producing equipment.

Batteries shall not be installed in an atmosphere where organic solvents or adhesives may be

present. The batteries shall not be cleaned with oils, thinners, or similar substances. The case

and cover of the batteries are ABS plastic resin, which may suffer damage from these chemicals.

Batteries shall not be installed in a heavy vibration or shock location.

Batteries shall have a minimum of ¼” separation between cells.

Insulated gloves shall always be worn when handling batteries.

BATTERIES SHALL NOT BE CRUSHED, INCINERATED, OR

DISMANTLED. THE ELECTROLYTE CONTAINS SULFURIC ACID, WHICH

CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO EYES AND SKIN. IF CONTACT

DOES OCCUR, FLUSH WITH WATER AND SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL

ATTENTION.

Batteries of different capacities, age, or manufacturer shall not be used together.

Battery Storage

Batteries which are to be stored for an extended period of time should be given a supplement

charge monthly. Batteries should never be stored in a discharged condition.

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