Exide Technologies SPP PowrPak Series Industrial Battery Chargers User Manual

INSTALLATION & OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

SPP “Pow’rPak” SERIES

INDUSTRIAL BATTERY CHARGERS

LIMITED WARRANTY

POWR PAK MOTIVE POWER BATTERY AND CHARGER

(MODELS M21 AND M89 WITH PP DESIGNATION )

This limited Warranty and Warranty Adjustment Agreement is entered into between GNB Industrial Power (GNB) and the Original
User with respect to CHAMPIONÒPowr Pak Motive Power Batteries and Chargers for industrial electric vehicle motive power use.

WARRANTY:

Powr Pak Motive Power
material and workmanship for a period of:

For Original Users in the United States of America, Canada, and Puerto Rico:

For Original Users in all other countries:

from the initial date of shipment, as shown on the shipping documents.

In discharge of this Warranty, GNB will, at its choice, repair or replace any cells or parts of the battery that are found to be defective
or if necessary, replace the battery. GNB will bear all parts and labor costs of such repair. The repaired or replacement battery
shall complete the remaining unused portion of the warranty for the original battery.

GNB warrants to the Original User, subject to the Conditions and Limitations described below, that a CHAMPIONÒPowr Pak
Motive Power
workmanship for a period of One (1) year from the date of shipment, as shown on the shipping documents, with the exception of
primary switch contacts, fuses, bulbs, and filters (unless they are found to be defective prior to use). Replacement and exchange
parts will be warranted for a period of Ninety (90) days.

WARRANTY ADJUSTMENT AGREEMENT:

Original User, subject to the Conditions and Limitations described below, that the

For Original Users in the United States of America, Canada, and Puerto Rico:

For Original Users in all other countries:

GNB warrants to the Original User, subject to the Conditions and Limitations described below, that a CHAMPION

One (1) year for 5 and 7 plate sizes GNB
Three (3) years for all other plate sizes GNB for the first year, Original User thereafter

One (1) year for all plate sizes Original User

Charger

One (1) year for 5 and 7 plate sizes Original User
Two (2) years for all other plate sizes Original User

One (1) year for all plate sizes Original User

Battery

, when used in an industrial electric vehicle motive power application, will be free from defects in

Freight charges paid by:

, when used in an industrial electric vehicle motive power application, will be free from defects in material and

From expiration of the above mentioned Warranty, GNB further warrants to the

battery

will for a period of:

Freight charges paid by:

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furnish not less than 80% of its published rated capacity in ampere-hours at the 6-hour rate to an average final voltage of 1.7 volts
per cell, when tested under GNBs supervision, in accordance with BCI-I-2, latest revision.

In discharge of this Warranty Adjustment Agreement, GNB will either (a) repair the battery to deliver 80% or more of its published
rated capacity or (b) credit the Original User a pro-rated amount to be used for purchase of another CHAMPIONÒbattery of equal
or greater capacity. If the battery is repaired, the Original User will be billed for all labor and parts expenses minus the pro-rated
credit for cells used in the repair. The pro-rated credit is determined by multiplying the net purchase price of the original battery (or
the current list price of cells used in repair) by a fraction, the denominator being the number of months in the period of the Warranty
and Warranty Adjustment Agreement and the numerator being the number of whole months remaining in the Warranty Adjustment
Agreement period.

CONDITIONS:

consistently met at all times:

1. The battery meets the size, design, and capacity requirements for the electric vehicle in which the battery is used and meets
GNBs specified requirements for the number of batteries required for the Original Users service application. The Original
User is responsible to report, in writing, any changes in the originally intended application and service duty to their local GNB
sales representative.

2. Batteries must always be charged with the integral Powr Pak charger. Use of any other brand of charger or modified charging
regime shall void this Warranty.

GNB shall have no obligation unless the Original User establishes that the following conditions have been

3. At no time shall a CHAMPIONÒbattery vent cap cover be removed by anyone other than a GNB-authorized representative.
Removal by others shall void the total Warranty for the battery.

4. The battery has been charged and maintained consistently in accordance with GNBs printed Installation and Operating
Instructions and other instructions as may be furnished by GNB, as verified by the Original Users service log.

5. The use of the CHAMPIONÒbattery is limited to one cycle of charge and discharge in each 24-hour period and to not more
than Three Hundred (300) cycles in each Twelve (12) month period. When used in opportunity charging situations, the
CHAMPIONÒbattery is limited to the ampere-hour output equivalent of Three Hundred (300) 80% depth of discharge cycles
per year.

6. Maximum depth of discharge of the battery is limited to no more than 80% of the batterys rated capacity.

7. The battery and charger are not exposed to fire, freezing, excessive heat (greater than 38 C), casualty, misuse, abuse, or other
damage or deterioration.

8. GNBs representative has been permitted, upon request at reasonable hours and intervals, to inspect the battery and charger,
observe its conditions of use, examine the Original Users service log, and make other inspections necessary to determine
whether or not the Warranty Conditions have been met.

9. The charger is used within the published performance rating and exclusively by the Original User.

10. The charger receives proper care, protection, and maintenance under the supervision of competent personnel.

The Original User shall, in the event of a Warranty or Warranty Adjustment claim, immediately notify the GNB representatives office
from which the Powr Pak battery and charger was purchased and, as directed by that office, return the Powr Pak battery and
charger to the GNB-designated and authorized service center. All transportation and other handling charges incurred in connection
with shipment of the Powr Pak battery and charger to the service center and the return shipment of the repaired Powr Pak battery
and charger or its replacement are the responsibility of the party noted above. The Original User releases to GNB all title and
interest with respect to the returned Powr Pak battery and charger when GNB provides either a replacement Powr Pak battery or
charger or a pro-rated credit in accordance with the Warranty obligations. If the Original User elects, pending repair or replacement
of the returned Powr Pak battery or charger, to receive a GNB short term rental Powr Pak battery and charger, the Original User
shall pay GNB the standard short term rental charges applicable for a reasonable period of possession for such repairs.

LIMITATIONS:

expressed, implied, or statutory, including the warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The Warranty and
Warranty Adjustment Agreement provided herein may not be assigned or transferred by the Original User and are the exclusive
remedy for all claims, damages, or loss arising out of defect or failure of a CHAMPIONÒPowr Pak Motive Power Battery and
Charger. GNB is not liable for consequential, incidental, commercial, property loss, or damage based on either tort or contract
obligation.

A battery and charger subjected to unusual or severe service application will be subject to reduced warranty coverage

1.

and/or additional warranty conditions and limitations.
Any occurrence of rapid charging or other charging regimes not recommended in the GNB printed Installation and

2.

Operating Instructions shall void all warranties offered in this document. Contact your local GNB sales representative
for warranties for these applications.
Batteries may be equipped with monitoring devices by GNB. Damage to or tampering with these devices shall void all

3.

warranties. Any addition of monitoring devices affixed to the battery, not authorized by GNB, shall void all warranties.
Except as authorized in writing, this warranty does not cover any charger that has been repaired or modified by any

4.

party other than GNB or its authorized service representatives.
Continued use of a defective charger, after discovery of a defect, will void all warranties.

5.

The parties hereby mutually accept the above Warranty and Warranty Adjustment Agreement as part of the negotiated terms and
conditions of sale applicable to all CHAMPIONÒPowr Pak Motive Power Batteries and Chargers shipped to the Original User for
industrial electric vehicle motive power use. This Agreement is the complete agreement on the above subject matter and can be
amended only by mutual written agreement executed between GNB Industrial Power and the Original User.

CHAMPIONÒis a registered trademark of Federal-Mogul Corporation.

GNB Industrial Power GNB Industrial Power
829 Parkview Boulevard 8301 Keele Street
Lombard, IL 60148-3249 Maple, Ontario L6A 1T2
USA Canada
Tel: [phone] Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]

The Warranty and Warranty Adjustment Agreement set forth herein are exclusive and in lieu of all other Warranties,

Z99PPAKWAR, REV AA
GB-3997 Revised 02/02

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IMPORTANT OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during
normal charger operation. For this reason it is of the utmost importance that each time before using
your charger, read and follow the instructions provided exactly.

a) Before using the battery charger, read all the instructions, precautions, CAUTION, WARNING,

and DANGER markings on the charger, battery and all products using the battery.

b) Do not touch uninsulated parts of the DC output connector or the battery terminals, as there is a

possibility of electric shock.

c) To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those marked on the battery.
d) Batteries produce hydrogen gas while charging, which can explode if ignited. Never smoke, use

an open flame or create sparks near a battery. Ventilate the area well when the battery is in a
enclosed place and when it is charging.

e) Connect or disconnect the battery plug only when the charger is disconnected from the AC

power supply, to prevent arcing or burning.

f) Only qualified personnel should operate or service this equipment.
g) De-energize all AC and DC power connections before servicing this unit. If injury does occur,

apply the prescribed treatment for electrical shock and obtain medical attention immediately.

h) The charger is NOT for outdoor use. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow or charge a

frozen or wet battery.

i) This charger is factory set to charge lead-acid batteries only. It is NOT intended to supply

power to an extra low-voltage electrical system or to charge dry-cell batteries. Charging dry-cell
batteries may cause them to burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property.

J) Do not operate this unit if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or otherwise damaged.

Consult a qualified GNB service center.

k) Do not disassemble the charger. Have the charger examined by a GNB service representative

or local qualified service facility. Incorrect reassembly of the charger may result in an explosion,
electric shock or fire.

I) If it is necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge it, always disconnect the battery plug

from the vehicle first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off in order to prevent an arc.

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