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operation of our CCB VRLA batteries, correct and
accurate procedures must be employed. Please read
the below document thoroughly and retain it for
reference in case it is needed in an emergency situation.
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| All individuals who work
with VRLA must be made aware of the Dangers, Warnings,
Attentions and Suggestions, for proper use of our
batteries in order to avoid accidents and injuries.
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| Dangers |
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| Do not seal the battery
inside of any machinery. Please make sure that the
battery is well ventilated. Placing the battery
in an hermetically sealed space can cause the battery
to explode causing damage to the machinery or extreme
personal injury. |
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| Do not place the
battery in a hermetically sealed space that is closed
or close to any source of heat or flame. This could
cause the battery to ignite or even explode. All
connection cables should be well insulated and not
able to short electrically. If the cables do cause
an electrical short, that may cause smoke or the
battery to cause a large destructive fire. |
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| Do not use any metal
such as steel wire brush to connect or clean the
terminals. Be careful not to drop any personal jewelry,
hair pins or any other metallic objects when servicing
the batteries. Metal objects can cause an electrical
short which can be a source of leaking, heat or
a destructive fire. |
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Do not use any metal such as steel wire
brush to connect or clean the terminals. Be careful
not to drop any personal jewelry, hair pins or any
other metallic objects when servicing the batteries.
Metal objects can cause an electrical short which
can be a source of leaking, heat or a destructive
fire. |
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| Warnings |
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| Always use the proper
charger and the charging regulations set by CCB.
Not following our guidelines and procedures, or
using non-approved charging procedures, can cause
the battery to leak acid, heat up, or cause a destructive
fire. |
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When our batteries are used for medical
applications, please be aware of the possibility
that the battery could fail. Back-up units should
be in place to prevent injuries. |
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| The container cannot
come in contact with metal products. Please use
insulated material that has acid and heat resisting
characteristics to be the battery container. Not
using insulated materials may cause fire or an explosion
by leaking. |
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| Do not install batteries
close to any location where a spark may occur such
as a switch or a fuse. Sparks may cause fire or
an explosion. |
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Always wear insulated gloves during any
battery servicing activities, otherwise you could
get an electrical shock. |
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| Do not install a
battery in a high traffic area without adequately
protecting the battery. Not doing so could cause
an electrical shock or fire in case the battery
is disturbed or dislodged. |
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| Do not burn the battery
or throw it into a fire. Doing so may cause the
battery to explode and toxic gas to be released.
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| Do not disassemble,
reassemble or destroy the battery. Doing so could
cause the acid inside the battery to leak and cause
severe burns or other accidents. |
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| Do not use any dry
fabric or other materials to clean the battery that
could cause static electricity. Always use a damp
cloth that has had the moisture wrung out of it.
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| The battery should
be replaced before the expiration date. Upon installation
a log of expiration dates should be kept in a handbook
or on front of the machinery. |
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| When the battery's
performance has only 50% left at 25กใC, the battery
should be replaced. The battery's life will curtail
one half with a raise of each 10กใC in temperature.
If the discharging current is higher than 0.25CA,
the battery's life will be shorted. |
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| When the battery
approaches the end of its life, its performance
will decrease very fast. The internal exhausted
electrolyte and the corrosion of the positive plate
may cause a failure. If the battery continues in
operation under these conditions, there could be
extreme heat, leaking of even explosion. |
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| There is sulfuric
acid inside of the battery. Please use water if
skin or clothes become contaminated by the acid.
If acid gets into your eyes, use ample clean fresh
water to flush your eyes and seek immediate medical
attention. |
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| Attentions |
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standard operating temperature for our batteries
is 5-35กใC (41-95กใF). Usage outside this range will
cause damage to the battery. |
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Our
batteries cannot be used beside any heat source
such as a transformer.
Do not let water or sea water wet or soak
our batteries.
Do not leave one of our batteries inside
an automobile or any other place with strong sunlight.
Do not place our batteries in areas where
there is a lot of powder residue. The powder could
cause a short in the battery.
When using our batteries in a series, connections
should be made between the batteries before charging
or placing the series under a load. Remember, the
positive terminal of the battery must connect to
the positive side of the charger or the load. The
negative terminal of the battery must connect to
the negative side of the charge or load. Otherwise
an explosion may occur causing personnel or equipment
damage.
Be careful when handling batteries or taking
them out of their racks or storage units. Please
wear protective footwear when handling our batteries.
When unpacking CCB VRLA batteries from their
shipping container, be careful when removing them
so as not to drop them. If dropped, their container
could crack and cause sulfuric acid to leak out.
Placing CCB VRLA batteries upside down could
cause sulfuric acid to leak out.
Do not grab the battery terminal or cable
to shift its position. Doing so could cause damage
to the battery or electrical shock.
Be careful not to let a battery fall. A
dropped battery could cause a crack in its container
and sulfuric acid could leak out.
Some of the models of our batteries are
very heavy, please carry or transport them correctly
to prevent an occupational injury.
Please do not use any type of organic solvent
to clean our batteries.
Always release any static electricity buildup
on your body before touching or servicing our batteries
to prevent sparks.
Do not use plastic sheets to cover our batteries.
Removing a plastic sheet could cause a static electricity
build up and sparks could occur.
Please use the connection screws that CCB
provides to avoid possible sparks.
Please use insulated materials to cover
the terminal and connector in order to avoid possible
sparks and shorts.
For electric mobility, bikes or lawn mowers
where the equipment might have vibrations during
usage, please be sure that our batteries are firmly
anchored to avoid damage or shorting of the terminals.
Please terminate all switches between the
battery, load or charger before making any connections.
Do not use the battery out of its application
usage range. Doing so may cause leaking, heat or
fire.
If there is an observed unusual situation
of charging voltage or discharge characteristics,
please replace the battery.
Please follow the list below to ensure
proper battery safety. A failure to do so could
cause a battery to leak, radiate heat or cause an
explosion.
Ensure that there is a correct connection
between the battery and the charger; do not reverse
the terminal connection.
Do not weld directly on the terminal.
Do not mix different brands, models, or
date codes of batteries.
Do not dismantle any part of the battery
assembly.
Do not throw the battery or hit it with
any type of instrument.
Do not charge the battery over the recommended
charging time, otherwise the battery could leak,
radiate heat, or even explode.
Our batteries should be placed in a safe
place out of reach from children. If our batteries
are the power source for a toy that a child uses,
they should be supervised and instructed in the
proper operation, charging and usage of the battery
CCB VRLA batteries are constructed with
a negative plate absorption system. This means the
oxygen from the positive plate will be absorbed
by the negative plate. In the first 12 months of
usage, the float charge voltage may be out of the
standard value. This is normal for this type of
battery.
If there is an unexpected electrolyte (sulfuric
acid) spill or leakage, immediately neutralize the
spill with sodium carbonate then wipe it up. If
the spill is not neutralized, there could be corrosion
on the floor or equipment.
If a battery catches on fire, please use
a proper powder charged fire extinguisher. Do not
ever use a water based fire extinguisher.
After an earthquake, please check the tightness
or each connection to avoid spark.
After an earthquake, please inspect each
battery container to make sure that there are no
cracks or leaks. If you notice an unusual situation,
immediately terminate the operation of the equipment
to ensure the safety of all personnel and equipment.
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| Suggestions |
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Please make sure
that the battery is properly stabilized. A strong
impact can affect the battery's performance.
Battery life should be verified by actual
loading conditions as well as by different charging/discharging
conditions.
Battery installation should only be done
by trained and qualified personnel.
For the initial use or if a battery has
been stored for a long period of time, please recharge
the battery fully before putting it into service.
A battery's performance will reduce automatically
by self discharge.
If a battery is stored for more than 3
months, we suggest a recharge before the battery
is put into service. When storing a VRLA battery,
a recharge should be repeated every 3 months.
Do not let a VRLA battery discharge to a
voltage lower than its suggested final voltage.
Doing so will affect the battery's performance.
Do not over-discharge a VRLA battery. After
discharge immediately recharge a battery.
Use the right charging/discharging settings
to ensure the battery's quality and performance.
Shut down the main switch of any equipment
that the VRLA battery is connected to after usage
otherwise an over discharge state may occur.
If the equipment will not be in use for
a long period, please remove the battery from the
equipment and store in a dry area.
If the environmental temperature increases
by 10กใC, the recharging time must be decreased by
one half. If a battery is stored under 35กใC, it
should be recharged every 11/2 months instead of
every 3 months.
If a battery is stored for more than a
year without any recharging activity, the battery's
life will be worth less than the original specifications.
VRLA battery inventories should be rotated
to ensure that batteries pulled out of storage are
fresh and ready to use. After a long period of storage,
without a regular recharging program, a battery's
performance may not come back to specified capacity.
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