Alpha AlphaCell SMU-F User Manual

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AlphaCell

Valve Regulated Lead Acid Battery

SMU-F

Technical Manual

AlphaCell SMU-F Valve Regulated Lead Acid Battery

Effective: February 2007

Alpha Technologies

AlphaCell SMU-F

Valve Regulated Lead Acid Battery

SMU-F-BATTERY

Effective Date: February 2007

Copyright© 2007

Alpha Technologies, Inc.

member of The Group

NOTE:

Photographs contained in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. These photographs may not match
your installation.

NOTE:

Operator is cautioned to review the drawings and illustrations contained in this manual before proceeding. If
there are questions regarding the safe operation of this product, please contact Alpha Technologies or your
nearest Alpha representative.

NOTE:

Alpha shall not be held liable for any damage or injury involving its enclosures, power supplies, generators,
batteries, or other hardware if used or operated in any manner or subject to any condition not consistent with
its intended purpose, or is installed or operated in an unapproved manner, or improperly maintained.

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Contacting Alpha Technologies: www.alpha.com

or

For general product information and customer service (7 AM to 5 PM, Pacic Time), call

1-800-863-3930,

For complete technical support, call

1-800-863-3364

7 AM to 5 PM, Pacic Time or 24/7 emergency support

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Table of Contents

Safety Notes .......................................................................................................................... 6

Battery Safety Notes.............................................................................................................. 7

Chemical Hazards ................................................................................................................. 7

Recycling and Disposal Instructions ...................................................................................... 7

1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 8

1.1 Main Applications ............................................................................................. 8

1.2 Specications and General Information ........................................................... 9

2.0 Charging ....................................................................................................................11

2.1 Float Charge ...................................................................................................11

2.2 Recharge Following Discharge ...................................................................... 12

3.0 Storage ..................................................................................................................... 13

4.0 Discharge Specications .......................................................................................... 14

5.0 Forms ........................................................................................................................ 17

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Tables and Figures

Table 1-1, Mechanical Specications .................................................................................... 9

Fig. 1-1, Dimensions.............................................................................................................. 9

Fig. 1-2, Capacity Related toTemperature and Discharge Rate .......................................... 10

Table 2-1, Float Voltages ......................................................................................................11

Fig. 2-1, Recharge Time and Capacity Restored as a Function of Current Limit ................ 13

Table 3-1, Boost Charge Intervals ....................................................................................... 13

Table 4-1, Discharge Data (A, 70–77ºF (21–25ºC)) ............................................................ 14

Table 4-2, Discharge Data (A, 70–77ºF (21–25ºC)) ............................................................ 15

Table 4-3, Discharge Data (A, 70–77ºF (21–25ºC)) ............................................................ 16

Fig. 5-1, Charge Recording Form ........................................................................................ 17

Fig. 5-2, Discharge Recording Form ................................................................................... 20

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Safety Notes

Review the drawings and illustrations contained in this manual before proceeding. If there are any questions
regarding the safe installation or operation of the system, contact Alpha Technologies or the nearest Alpha
representative. Save this document for future reference.

To reduce the risk of injury or death, and to ensure the continued safe operation of this product, the following
symbols have been placed throughout this manual. Where these symbols appear, use extra care and
attention.

ATTENTION:

The use of ATTENTION is only for specic regulatory/code requirements that may affect the placement of

equipment and installation procedures.

NOTE:

A NOTE gives readers additional information to help them complete a specic task or procedure.

CAUTION!

The use of CAUTION indicates safety information intended to PREVENT DAMAGE to material or
equipment.

WARNING!

A WARNING presents safety information to PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH to the
technician or user.

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