Exide Battery Charger GB4145 2011 10 User Manual

PLEASE READ BEFORE PLACING BATTERIES IN SERVICE  
THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE SHIPPED WITH  
BATTERY AND TO BE DELIVERED TO USER  
FLOODED FLAT-PLATE FAST CHARGE  
MOTIVE POWER BATTERIES  
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
1. SAFETY  
DO NOT USE CHAIN OR WIRE ROPE SLINGS.  
1.1 Follow your company’s Safety Instructions when  
working with or near industrial truck batteries.  
Observe the caution label affixed to the battery.  
Thoroughly familiarize yourself with industry and  
government guidelines (OSHA, ANSI) for  
charging, handling, and maintaining industrial  
batteries.  
1.7 Never lay metal tools, such as wrenches or  
screwdrivers, on top of a battery.  
1.8 Disconnect the battery from the truck when  
performing maintenance and repair on motor or  
electrical system.  
1.9 Open or “break” the battery circuit before  
attempting repairs to the charging plug or  
receptacles.  
1.2 Assign battery and charger care to properly  
trained personnel.  
1.10 Apply a strong neutralizer, such as baking soda  
or soda ash, when electrolyte is spilled on the  
floor. Check local regulations regarding the  
disposal of neutralized waste.  
1.3 This battery contains sulfuric acid electrolyte.  
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Wear  
rubber apron, gloves, boots, and goggles or face  
shield when handling, checking, filling, charging  
or repairing batteries.  
2. RECEIVING BATTERIES  
1.4 Keep water readily available for flushing spilled  
electrolyte from eyes or skin. Use plain water  
only and obtain medical attention immediately.  
Special deluge showers and eye wash basins  
are required.  
Immediately upon receipt of shipment, examine the  
outside of the packing for signs of rough handling  
before accepting the battery from the carrier. Wet  
spots on the shipping pallet may be an indication of  
leaking jars broken in shipment.  
1.5 Batteries produce hydrogen and oxygen gas  
during charge. Keep open flames away. Do not  
check electrolyte level with a cigarette lighter or  
match. Use a flashlight or permanent lights.  
Switch on/off away from the top of the battery. Do  
not smoke or create sparks.  
If there is evidence of damage, the receipt should be  
signed and both copies (carrier’s and receiving copies)  
marked “Shipment Received Damaged”. The carrier  
should be called immediately and asked to make a  
“Carrier’s Inspection for Damage Report”.  
If “concealed” damage is later detected, the carrier  
should be called immediately and requested to make  
a “Carrier’s Inspection for Concealed Damage  
Report”. After inspection by the carrier, arrangements  
should be made with the local GNB® Industrial Power  
representative to have the battery repaired before  
placing it in service.  
1.6 Lift batteries with a certified/approved hoist,  
crane, lift truck, or similar equipment. Move  
batteries with trucks, conveyors, or rollers. Be  
sure to place a rubber mat or similar insulating  
material across the tops of coverless batteries  
when handling. Make sure equipment is of ample  
strength and properly installed.  
P O S T T H E S E I N S T R U C T I O N S I N  
THE BATTERY MAINTENANCE AREA.  
RECYCLE  
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WATER ADDITIONS… GNB-approved fast  
chargers have the capability for equalize charging  
at specific times and days of the week (eg.  
Sunday 08:00). Water additions can be made the  
following day prior to use, provided an equalization  
charge is confirmed to have been performed.  
9. WATER ADDITIONS  
Maintain electrolyte levels above the bottom of the  
perforated, plastic element protector, but no higher  
than 1/8" from the bottom of the cell cover vent well.  
Check the electrolyte level weekly, or as necessary  
depending on battery use prior to charging. If the level  
is not visible (below the element protector) add just  
enough water to cover it and then proceed with  
charging the battery. Otherwise, defer watering the  
battery until the end of the charging period when the  
battery is fully charged and the charger has tapered to  
its finish rate. At that time, add enough water to bring  
the electrolyte level to between 1.2-2.2” of the top of  
the cover. Always use distilled water or water that is  
known to be free of abnormally high amounts of  
impurities. Contact your local GNB representative if  
you are not sure of your water quality.  
EQUALIZE… Once a week.  
DEPTH OF DISCHARGE… Do not discharge  
the battery below 80% of the rated capacity.  
Over discharging shortens the battery life and  
voids the warranty.  
CLEANING… Keep the top of the battery clean  
and dry. See Item 8.  
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE…  
WEEKLY  
• Check electrolyte levels (see water additions).  
• Equalize charge.  
BATTERIES MUST BE VISUALLY INSPECTED  
PER THE ABOVE SCHEDULE EVEN WITH THE  
USE OF A WATERING SYSTEM.  
MONTHLY  
• Record electrolyte specific gravities.  
• Visual inspection and confirmation that the  
battery-mounted monitor is functioning properly.  
10. SERVICE AND PARTS  
• Inspect the cables and charging plugs.  
• Clean the top of the cells.  
Your local GNB sales representative has more  
information regarding the full range of maintenance  
and repair service available. GNB can also supply all  
of your battery, charger, and accessory device  
replacement part needs. For more information in the  
U.S.A. and Canada, call 1-888-563-6300. All others,  
please contact your local GNB battery sales  
representative.  
SEMI-ANNUAL  
• Inspect the charger. Confirm proper output  
voltage and current. Check for external damage,  
frayed cables, or worn connectors.  
• Clean the exterior of the battery.  
11. RECYCLING  
TROUBLE SIGNS  
U.S. Federal and State Regulations require that lead  
acid batteries be handled and disposed of in  
compliance with strict guidelines. GNB offers disposal  
service for lead acid batteries. Call 1-888-438-5865 to  
arrange a pick-up or to get additional information.  
• Battery temperature averages more than  
125˚F (52˚C).  
• Open circuit cell voltages vary by 0.15 volts or  
more and specific gravity varies by 0.020  
or more during equalizing.  
• The top of the battery is always wet or one cell  
requires excessive water.  
8. MAINTENANCE CLEANING  
VENT WELL  
HIGH  
The top of the battery should be kept clean and dry. Keep  
the vent caps in place during use and charging. Remove  
them only to observe electrolyte levels, make water  
additions, take temperatures, or take specific gravity  
readings with a hydrometer. If the battery requires  
cleaning, contact your local GNB servicing representative.  
The solution used to clean and neutralize the outside of  
the batteries should be disposed of in an environmentally  
safe manner.  
COVER  
WATERING  
LEVEL  
1.2”  
2.2”  
ELEMENT  
PROTECTOR  
LOW  
WATERING  
LEVEL  
JAR  
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GNB Industrial Power  
USA – Tel: 888.563.6300  
Canada – Tel: 800.268.2698  
Spanish and French versions of  
this document can be found at  
GB4145 2011-10  
A Division of Exide Technologies  
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