DISCOVER Tubular Gel OPzV Operating Manual
Tubular Gel OPzV
Operating Manual
RE & Stationary Applications
Tubular OPzV Gel - 2V, 6V and 12V Cells & Blocks
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CE markings by: ........................................................................ Date: ............ / ............ / ............
Installation by: ........................................................................... Date: ............ / ............ / ............
Commissioning by: ................................................................... Date: ............ / ............ / ............
Number of Cells/Blocks: ........................................................... Type: ............................................
Risk of explosion and re. CAUTION: Battery
terminals and connector are always under
Read instructions carefully and place
them close to the battery.
Use protective glasses, gloves and
clothing when working on batteries.
Always make safe working practices
a priority.
voltage. Do not place tools or other metal
objects on the battery. Avoid short circuits!
Electrolyte is highly corrosive.
Batteries and cells are heavy. Ensure secure
installation! Use only suitable handling
equipment and lifting gear.
No Smoking!
Do not expose batteries to ames, or
sparks, as it may cause an explosion.
Clothing contaminated by acid should
be washed in water.
Dangerous Voltage!
Batteries with this symbol can be recycled.
Do not mix with other industrial or
household waste. Contact your servicing
Discover
and recycling!
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dealer for proper battery return
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Contents
1. Delivery and Storage........................................................................... 4
1.1 Receiving Inspection.......................................................................... 4
1.2 Storage................................................................................................ 4
1.3 Unpacking and Handling.................................................................. 4
2. Installation and Commissioning Charge........................................... 4
2.1 Installation and Battery Room Design.............................................. 4
2.2 Racks and Mechanical Stability....................................................... 4
2.3 Cell in Parallel Strings.......................................................................... 4
2.4 Cell in Series Strings............................................................................. 5
2.5 Pre-installation Control....................................................................... 5
2.6 Electical Connections........................................................................ 5
2.7 Instrumentation................................................................................... 5
2.8 Commissioning Charge..................................................................... 5
3. Operations.......................................................................................... 5
3.1 Discharging.......................................................................................... 6
Over-Discharge Protection................................................................ 6
Array to Load Ratios for Stand-alone Systems................................. 6
Low-voltage Re-Connect (LVR) for Stand-alone Systems.............. 6
3.2 Charging ............................................................................................ 6
3.2.1 Balance or Complete Charge................................................. 6
3.2.2 Equilizing charge..................................................................... ... 7
3.2.2.1 Functional Equalizing.................................................... 7
3.2.2.2 Corrective Equalizing.................................................... 7
3.2.3 Normal Operation Charging.................................................... 7
3.2.3.1 Settings for Stand-Alone Systems................................. 7
3.2.3.2 Settings for Hybrid Systems............................................ 8
3.3 Operation at Very Low or No Load................................................. 8
3.4 Temperature limits.............................................................................. 8
3.5 Current limits........................................................................................ 8
3.6 Ripple currents....................................................................................... 8
3.7 Electrolyte, Specic Gravity and Topping Up with Water............. 8
4. Battery Maintenance............................................................................ 8
4.1 Visual Inspection and Cleaning Instructions................................... 8
4.2 Bi-annual Maintenance..................................................................... 8
4.3 Annual Maintenance......................................................................... 9
5. Faults....................................................................................................... 9
6. Testing..................................................................................................... 9
7. Storage.................................................................................................. 9
8. Transport................................................................................................ 9
9. Recycling............................................................................................... 9
10. Graphs.................................................................................................. 9
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