Want to ensure that you maximize the lifespan of your SMF battery<\/a> and get the best value for money and the most use out of it? Sealed maintenance batteries can be used for a number of different purposes and to power a variety of electrical products, but it\u2019s important to understand when and how to use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Costa Power Industries Pvt Ltd<\/a> is a trustworthy channel partners, traders, distributors, wholesalers, retailers and dealers of a wide range of Exide Battery<\/a>, Quanta Battery<\/a>, Panasonic Battery<\/a>, Rocket Battery<\/a> etc… We have put together a list of all the dos and don\u2019ts to bear in mind when charging and using SMF batteries<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do’s :-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

• Always store the battery in cool and covered areas.<\/li>
• Read the installation manual before starting installation of the batteries.<\/li>
• Keep the battery away from sparks, heat source or fire.<\/li>
• Charge the battery once in 3 months, in case the battery has been kept unused or ideal.<\/li>
• If you find a battery is damaged before installation, stop the installation and inform mfg.<\/li>
• If you find dust accumulated on the battery, clean it with a dry cloth.<\/li>
• Use proper sized cables along with correct plugs and crimping during installation.<\/li>
• Set the charging parameters as mentioned in the maintenance manual.<\/li>
• Charge the batteries immediately after discharge as per specification.<\/li>
• All terminal bolts have to be tightened with spring washers and apply torque. The tightness of all bolts to be checked once in every 6 months.<\/li>
• Record the currents & voltages once in a month in the prescribed format or register.<\/li>
• Maintain the same AH & brand for a bank.<\/li>
• Provide proper isolation between battery and battery rack.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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  Don’ts :-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Do not keep the battery in direct sunlight, dust or moist place.<\/li>
  • Do not add any acid or DM water in case of SMF battery.<\/li>
  • Do not tamper the vent plugs.<\/li>
  • Do not over tight\/under tight the terminal bolts which may cause terminal breakage or fire due to loose contact.<\/li>
  • Do not allow any metal object to rest on the battery – this may cause short circuit.<\/li>
  • Do not mix with different capacities, different make, different types (VRLA, Flooded\/ Tubular batteries) and different manufactures’ batteries in the same circuit.<\/li>
  • No cell tapping will be allowed during the service life.<\/li>
  • Do not use underrating cables for connecting the battery.<\/li>
  • Never install any type of battery in a completely sealed container. Sufficient ventilation to be provided for air circulation.<\/li>
  • Do not allow discharged battery for more than 12 hours in idle condition.<\/li>
  • Do not deep discharge the battery below specified limits.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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