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Battery management
Battery charging
Warning:
The battery­operated energiser is not suitable to be connected to a mains/line sup­
ply. Ensure that the battery is disconnected from the energiser before connecting the battery to
any mains­operated (line­operated) battery charging device. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in damage to the energiser or the battery. Regular recharging of the battery is
essential. Use a suitably rated battery charger to recharge the battery. 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: Over-charging the battery will reduce its life. Do not exceed the recom­
mendations of the battery manufacturer when recharging the battery.
A correctly installed solar energiser system requires very little battery maintenance. The solar
panel selected should be sufficient to maintain the battery at full or near­full charge during the
vegetation period.
Warning:
Batteries contain harmful chemicals and when used incorrectly, may cause injury.
Observe the guidelines for battery care, maintenance and safety in this manual and in the
documentation supplied with your battery.
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 (always above optimal level).
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
above the surface of the battery plates.
Fill using distilled water. Do not overfill. Refer to the battery manufacturer's recommendations
for more information.
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