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7.17 CHARGING BATTERIES
Batteries can be charged by using good quality AC powered battery charger or from
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propriate Battery Charge Controller is used. It is recommended that batteries may be
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SECTION 8 |
Installation
WARNING!
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in Section 1 titled “Safety Instructions”.
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licensed / certifi ed electrician.
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unit and the specifi c application.
SECTION 7 |
General Information on Lead Acid
Batteries
