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Battery charging
Warning!
• Do not attempt to recharge a non­rechargeable battery.
• When recharging a battery, ensure that there is adequate ventilation to allow gases to disperse.
Regular recharging of the battery is essential. Use a suitably rated battery charger and
refer to the battery manufacturer's recommendations.
1 Disconnect the battery from the energiser.
2 Attach the positive (+) battery charger lead to the positive terminal of the battery,
and the negative (–) battery charger lead to the negative terminal on the battery.
3 Insert the battery charger's input power plug into a mains or line socket and turn
on the power supply.
4 After the battery is charged, disconnect it from the battery charger before connecting
it to the energiser.
Caution! Over­charging the battery will reduce its life. Do not exceed the recommendations
of the battery manufacturer on recharging the battery from a mains-powered (line-powered)
source.
Battery care and maintenance
• House the battery in a suitably designed battery box, if the battery is likely to be exposed
to the weather.
• When not in use, keep the battery as fully charged as possible.
• Recharge a discharged battery as soon as possible.
• Batteries should be stored fully charged and recharged at regular intervals (every 8 weeks)
• Inspect the battery regularly to ensure that the electrolyte level does not fall below 12 mm
(½") above the surface of the battery plates.
• Fill using distilled water. Do not overfill. Refer to the battery manufacturer's recommenda-
tions for more information.
Battery safety
• Ensure that the battery is well ventilated when recharging.
• Avoid temperatures greater than 50 °C (120 °F).
• Ensure the battery is not exposed to naked flame or sparks.
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