Use, Storage and Maintenance
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If the battery casing is damaged, highly
corrosive sulphuric acid may leak out
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Do not stack the battery more than five
layers high! The battery is heavy and
excessive stacking may damage the
casing or the terminals
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Keep the battery clean and check the
casing and the cover regularly Make
sure there is no overheating or other
damage
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If the terminal voltage is lower than
the specified voltage, please charge
the battery immediately When stor-
ing or not using it, recharge it every
three months to avoid deep discharge
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Avoid deep discharging the battery
If deep discharge occurs, charge the
battery immediately
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Remove the connection to the negative
terminal if the battery will not be used
for a long period of time (e g in winter)
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Do not check the battery performance
by short circuiting the terminals
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Check the pole connection regularly
and make sure that the surfaces of
the poles are clean to ensure optimal
contact
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Store the battery in a cool (5 to
25 °C), dry, well-ventilated location
with no direct sunlight Keep the bat-
tery at least two meters away from any
heat sources Check and service the
battery regularly
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ECTIVE DC Series