Berg Hortimotive
2-2016
Translated user manual
BRW185 V3_2016
22/27
APPENDIX II
Battery safety sheet
Battery recommendations
The following chapter provides recommendations for efficient usage, safety and maintenance.
Efficient use of the pipe rail wagon and the batteries
The following recommendations are aimed at facilitating the efficient use of the pipe rail wagon and to
improve the life-cycle of the batteries.
Basic principles:
The battery goes flat sooner when running at higher speeds.
High levels of starting and stopping also increase electrical energy consumption.
Through using the pipe rail wagon, the remaining capacity and battery voltage gradually
reduce, while simultaneously the current consumption increases. This results in increasing
heat generation from the motor and speed regulator as the batteries gradually loose their
charge.
Rolls of string and rusty chains (poor maintenance) result in higher energy consumption. (for
instructions, see website: http://www. berghortimotive.com/service/bsa-film)
Allowing batteries to go completely flat also reduces the life-span.
Charging when required and good maintenance help to increase the life-cycle of the batteries.
Charging when required also lowers the generation of heat in the motor and speed regulator,
as well as the battery charger.
Efficient usage:
Endeavour to set the level of speed as closely as possible to the work tempo (potentiometer).
If the speed is set optimally, fewer stops and starts are required which has a very positive
effect on the wear of the pipe rail wagon.
By following the above recommendations, the productivity of the workers will increase.
Regardless of the level of usage, charge the batteries at least once weekly using a suitable
charger! This will ensure that the batteries are not totally flat when you recharge them!
Safe use of batteries
Below are recommendations for usage and maintenance.
WARNING!
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Explosive gas is created while the batteries are being charged, therefore no fires, naked
flames or smoking are permitted!
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Charging should only take place in well ventilated spaces!
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The battery fluid levels must be checked at least once a month! The battery fluid must
be at least 1 cm above the level of the plates
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Top up batteries with distilled water (demineralised) only - always wear gloves!
Discharging the battery to less than 20% of its capacity has a negative effect on
both the battery and the charger. Charge the batteries at least once every week which helps increase
the life-cycle of the batteries, the motor and the speed regulator! Always recharge a flat battery
immediately, as this increases the life-cycle substantially. It is important to check the specific gravity of
the battery acid at least once a week, though it should certainly be done each month using a
hydrometer (fig. A+B page 23 and table below).
The specific gravity of a fully charged battery should be 1280 g/l:
