48V Battery Maintenance 6
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1. 48V Battery Maintenance Guide Page 7 Damage will be done to a Battery Level Chart battery if the voltage drops below 46 0 volts or remains below 48 0 volts 59 0 volts Full Battery while charging for extended periods of 51 0 volts Full Battery 48 0 volts Low battery 45 0 volts Dead Battery recharge before using again Exact optimal numbers will vary with every system It is very important to have enough of charging capacity and low enough usage to bring the battery voltage above 56 0 volts daily or at least weekly s A full battery is a happy battery PROPER WATER LEVEL e 5 2 e 5 Check battery water level regularly e Use distilled water Check the water level of the batteries once every 3 months Remove the caps on top of the battery The water level needs to be up to almost the bottom of the plastic lips and all the metal plates inside the battery need to be well covered with water If the water level is low add distilled water Important Use only clean water Water without contaminants or minerals is needed Use distilled water if in doubt A Battery filler jug takes some of the guesswork out of how full to make a battery It has a nozzle with a valve that fits into the battery top opening Press down amp when it stops making a bubbling sound the water level is correct Add water only when the battery is charged Adding water to a dead batte2. e system if required If you cannot improve the charging voltage or time with the existing setup you have three primary options 1 Increase charging capacity 2 Decrease power usage 3 Suffer from poor system performance amp short battery life For best results Consult your solar installer technician for advice if you plan on adding additional loads to an existing system Water Type Adding non distilled water to a battery can reduce the life of the battery Battery Type This maintenance guide does not apply to Maintenance free batteries A maintenance free battery does not require water and may not be charged higher than 14 1 volts Safety Contact with battery acid is harmful to the skin and eyes Wear safety glasses when working with batteries Ay S 3376 Harvest Drive n Gordonville PA 17529 Belmont 717 768 7796 Solar
3. ry will cause it to overflow when it get recharged Ay hy 3376 Harvest Drive ZA Gordonville PA 17529 Belmont a 717 768 7796 Battery filler systems are also available and are ideal for large battery banks 48V Battery Maintenance Details for the Advanced Do it yourselfer Note Assign these responsibilities to an experienced technician if possible 29 7 Scheduled battery maintenance programs are available for Lancaster amp Dauphin County 1 290 Hydrometer reading above 1 290 is too high for most batteries Up to 1 30 for industrial batteries Good Hydrometer reading 1 275 lt 1 260 Hydrometer reading below 1 260 is too low for ideal battery health amp life Use a hydrometer to truly determine how healthy that your battery is Any reading below 1 260 on the hydrometer means that the battery is being starved for power Increase the charging voltage and or charging time as needed Ideal levels vary by battery type Readings are to be taken when battery is charged Consult the user manual for details on your exact battery Consult the battery General Voltage Setting Guide AA settings on your specific battery These settings are 3 EQ 62 0V Pes hrs way off for many batteries Flooded batteries only Not liable for Absorb 59 2V 2 hrs any damage Float 55 2V 5 hrs LVD 46 0V Exact optimal numbers will vary by how each system gets used Upgrade th
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