Battery/Charger Information
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Question:
When the charging battery has not been fully discharged will it take a memory set?
Answer:
No, the design of these batteries allow charging at any stage of discharge without memory problems.
2. Question:
Do I lose a complete cycle when I charge batteries that are only partially discharged?
Answer:
No when 70% or higher useable charge is left. If below 70%, cycle will be used.
3. Question:
Does the battery slow down as it discharges?
Answer:
No, this design will give full power to 90% of the battery cycle. There will be an audible alarm alerting the operator to plug the
scraper’s charger into a suitable power source before a slowdown occurs.
4. Question:
Can the battery spill?
Answer:
No, unlike other batteries there is no liquid to spill out which allows for high shock load applications.
5. Question:
Will batteries go dead during storage?
Answer:
No, the battery design will hold up to 90% of its’ charge up to 2 years without being used or charged.
6. Question:
Does severe cold effect the batteries?
Answer:
If fully charged, no. If allowed to warm up (room temperature) battery will perform better. If battery is under 75% charge, severe
cold will destroy the battery.
7. Question:
Do I have to let batteries cool down after charge?
Answer:
No, but if you do, you will get more life out of the battery.
8. Question:
Can the battery overheat and discharge gases?
Answer:
Yes, if improper charger is used or the battery heats to over 50°C (125° F), gases off the vents inside of the batteries is possible.
Caution must always be taken when charging batteries. Charge in a good ventilated area, away from sparks and open
fl
ame and away
from bystanders.
9. Question:
Can I leave the charger on too long?
Answer:
No, the charging system is designed to read batteries state of charge constantly if left on for long periods of time (over the week-
end) it will not hurt batteries or cause over charging problem.
10. Question:
Can I leave the charger running while I am running the machine?
Answer:
No, the charger must be unplugged from power supply before using.
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