Do's & Don'ts

  • Clean the batteries as and when dust accumulates.
  • Keep the batteries away from heat source, sparks, fire etc.
  • Charge the batteries once in every six months,@ 2.30volts per cell for 24 hrs. with a current of 10 to 20% of its rated capacity, if unused / stored for long periods.
  • Tighten all the terminal bolt connections to a torque of 11 Nm.
  • Wherever cables are used ensure using proper cable size and crimping of lug to the cable.
  • Re-torque all the terminal bolts to 11 Nm. once in every six month.
  • After discharge, recharge the batteries immediately after restoring the power.
  • Always use calibrated instruments for measurement.
  • Follow the inspection & monitoring procedure.
  • Use constant voltage with current limiting charger only for charging these batteries.
  • Float charge the batteries only @ 2.23 VPC.
  • Boost charge the batteries only @ 2.30VPC.
  • For conducting A/T., charge the battery bank @ 2.3VPC for 24 hrs. At a current of 20% (or) for 32 hrs. At a current of 10% of its rated capacity.
  • In case of any difficulty during service/maintenance please contact nearest manufacturer's office.
  • Do not add acid or water.
  • Do not tamper with safety valve.
  • Do not install any physically damaged cell / battery.
  • Do not over tighten the terminal bolts.
  • Do not allow metal objects to rest on the battery or fall across the battery terminals.
  • Do not mix batteries of different capacities / makes / types etc.
  • Do not boost charge the batteries for more than 24 hrs.