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and at elevated temperatures the life is reduced. A maximum ambient operating temperature of 45°C/113°F must not be exceeded.

Sub-zero temperatures may cause electrolyte freezing and irreversible damage when the battery's state of charge (SoC) is low:

Electrolyte Freezing Point

State of Charge (SOC)

Freezing point

4.4 Charge Current Limits

Charging current in general should not exceed 30A/100Ah C20 rating.

5. Battery Maintenance

VISUAL INSPECTION

Check for any visible defects such as cracks, loose terminal posts and oxidized connectors. To avoid leakage currents and the

associated risk of fire, keep the battery dry and clean. Do not use any solvents or detergents. Avoid electrostatic charges. Discover

Maintenance Logs are online available online.

QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE

• Check/record battery voltage

• Deviation testing of battery voltages (deviations signal imbalance batteries)

• Deviation testing of battery temperatures (deviations signal short circuit cells)

• Check if connectors are firmly tightened

• Confirm DOD per battery does not exceed the allowed limit

• Confirm that charge settings correspond to recommendations

BI-ANNUAL MAINTENANCE

Further to the bi-annual maintenance, do the following:

• Inspect racks/cabinets for corrosion or loss of integrity

• Check/record if ventilation is sufficient.

• Check/record battery room temperature

• Check battery for cracks

• Check ground connections

6. Faults

Should faults be detected in the battery or the charging device, contact your servicing dealer immediately. Keeping records of all

measured data will simplify fault detection and corrective action. A service contract with your servicing Discover® dealer will help to

detect faults in time.

7. Transport

Be sure that all batteries are protected against short-circuit. Be sure to document and transport all batteries according to local

department of transportation rules and regulations. Material Safety Data sheets (MSDS) and Safety Data sheets (SDS) are available

online.

8. Recycling

Discover's lead acid batteries are recyclable products. All Discover Factory Warehouses and servicing dealers are qualified to accept

and handle all used lead acid batteries. Contact Discover

9. Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions

The following is a list of common concerns and questions regarding system setup, battery charging and maintenance procedures.

Please refer to these as general guidelines. For further assistance with your specific system setup, please contact your installer.

WHAT CAUSES THE BATTERY TERMINAL TO MELT?

Battery terminals melting is most common because of improper connections causing high resistance and heat generation.

25%

-23°C / -9°F

-27°C / -17°F

or your servicing dealer for details.

40%

75%

-37°C / -35°F

-48°C / -54°F

100%

-59°C / -74°F

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