Deka Unigy I User manual

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SAFETY PRECAUT ONS
VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead-Acid) batteries have the
electrolyte immobilized within the battery; however, elec-
trical hazard associated with batteries still exists. Work
performed on these batteries should be done with
the tools and the protective equipment listed below.
VRLA battery installations should be supervised by per-
sonnel familiar with batteries and battery safety
precautions.
WARN NG: Risk of fire, explosion or burns. Do not
disassemble, heat above 40°C, or incinerate.
Protective Equipment
Although VRLA batteries can vent or leak small amounts
of electrolyte, electrical safety is the principal but not the
only concern for safe handling. Per IEEE 1188 recom-
mendations, the following minimum set of equipment for
safe handling of the battery and protection of personnel
shall be available:
1. Safety glasses with side shields, or goggles, or face
shields as appropriate. (Consult application specific
requirements)
2. Electrically insulated gloves, appropriate for the installation.
3. Protective aprons and safety shoes.
4. Portable or stationary water facilities in the battery vicinity for
rinsing eyes and skin in case of contact with acid electrolyte.
5. Class C fire extinguisher.
6. Acid neutralizing agent.
7. Adequately insulated tools. (as defined by IEEE 1188)
8. Lifting devices of adequate capacity, when required.
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STATIONARY BATTERY INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IN REFERENCE TO THIS MANUAL:
– Battery” is defined as an individual 12-volt unit.
– Battery string” is defined as a series connected
electrical system comprised of batteries
(individual 12-volt units).

Procedures
The following safety procedures should be followed during
installation:
(Always wear safety glasses with side shields or face
shield goggles when working on or near batteries.)
1. These batteries are sealed and contain no free electrolyte.
Under normal operating conditions, they do not present any
sulfuric acid danger. However, if the battery case or cover is
damaged, sulfuric acid could be present.
Sulfuric acid is harmful
to the skin and eyes. Flush affected area with water immediately and
consult a physician if splashed in the eyes.
Consult SDS for additional precautions and first aid measures.
SDS sheets can be obtained at www.eastpennmanufacturing.com
2. Prohibit smoking and open flames, and avoid arcing in
the immediate vicinity of the battery.
3. Do not wear metallic objects, such as jewelry or key chains,
while working on batteries. Do not store
uninsulated tools in pockets or tool belt while working
in vicinity of battery.
4. Keep the top of the battery dry and clear of tools and other
foreign objects.
5. Provide adequate ventilation (per EEE standard 1187
and/or Federal, State & Local codes) and follow
recommended charging voltages.
6. Never remove or tamper with the pressure relief valves.
Warranty void if vent valve is removed.
7.
Inspect all flooring and lifting equipment for functional adequacy.
8. Adequately secure battery, racks, or cabinets to the floor.
9 . Connect support structures to ground system in accordance
with applicable codes.
10.
The below IEEE Standards contain additional information.
Other standards may be relevant to your specific application.
IEEE 1187 – Recommended Practice for Installation
Design of VRLA Batteries
IEEE 1188 – Recommended Practice for
Maintenance, Testing, of VRLA Batteries
IEEE 1189 – Selection of VRLA Batteries
for Stationary Applications
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RECE V NG & STORAGE
Receiving nspection
Upon receipt, and at the time of actual unloading, each
package should be visually inspected for any possible
damage or electrolyte leakage. If either is evident, a
more detailed inspection of the entire shipment should
be conducted and noted on the bill of lading. Record
receipt date, inspection data and notify carrier of any
damage.
Unpacking
1. Always wear eye protection.
2. Check all batteries for visible defects such as cracked
containers, loose terminal posts, or other unrepairable
problems. Batteries with these defects must be replaced.
3. Check the contents of the packages against the packaging
list. Report any missing parts or shipping damage to your
East Penn agent or East Penn Mfg. Co. immediately.
4. Never lift batteries by the terminal posts.
Storage
1. Batteries should be stored indoors in a clean, level, dry,
cool location. Recommended storage temperature is 0°
to 90° (–18°C to 32°C).
2. Stored lead-acid batteries self discharge and must be
given a boost charge to prevent permanent performance
degradation.
0°F to 77°F (–18°C to 25°C) storage:
Batteries should be recharged six months from date of manufacture.
>77°F (25°C) storage:
Use the chart below for recharge intervals. Voltage read-
ings should be taken on a monthly basis. Batteries that
reach 12.60V per battery should be recharged regard-
less of scheduled interval. Record dates and conditions
for all charges during storage.
3. If a boost charge is required: the recommended charge
is 24 hours at a constant voltage equal to 14.40V per
battery.
4. Do not store beyond 12 months.
Fig. 2 Recharge nterval Chart
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NSTALLAT ON
General
Caution should be taken when installing batteries to
insure no damage occurs. The battery string cabinet,
tray, rack, etc. shall be inspected for sharp edges that
could cause damage to the battery casing. Batteries
shall not be dropped, slid, or placed on rough or uneven
surfaces such as tray lips or grated flooring. Mishandling
of batteries could result in equipment damage or human
injury. East Penn will not be liable for damage or injury
as a result of mishandling or misuse of the product.
Grounding
When grounding the battery string, proper techniques
should be applied per electrical standards such as NEC
and/or ederal, State and Local codes, as well as User
Manual of specific application.
Terminals – Upright Position Terminals – Upright / Front Position
Cabinets
Cabinet systems come factory assembled and prewired.
Do not tip or turn cabinets on their sides when position-
ing them in their intended installation area. Cabinets
must be used in an upright position. These systems are
preconnected. Only inter-shelf, inter-cabinet and con-
nections to the load are required. See the connection
diagram inside the cabinet. Inter-cabinet and load
connection cables are not included.
Racks
Assemble racks in accordance with the intended
arrangement, align with a level and bolt to the floor.
See rack assembly instructions.
UN GY BATTER ES ARE TESTED AND APPROVED TO BE NSTALLED
AND OPERATED N THE R UPR GHT POS T ON.
FOR ANY OTHER NSTALLAT ON OR ENTAT ON,
THE PRODUCT W LL NOT BE WARRANTED.
TOP TERM NAL BATTERY FRONT TERM NAL BATTERY

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SYSTEM OPERAT ONS
Charger Voltage
These batteries are designed for continuous float
applications.
Charger Current
Charge current should not exceed the recommended
min. & max. requirements.
Consult Appendix B for min. & max. charge current limits.
FLOAT / STANDBY (Per Battery)
13.50V ± 0.06 @ 77° (25°C)
13.62V ± 0.06 @ 77° (25°C) for 12AVR100ET
When setting the float voltage on the charger, the battery
string should be set to float at the nominal battery float
voltage times the number of batteries in the string. The
charger must be able to maintain the system voltage
within ± 0.5% of the desired level at all times. The
desired float voltage varies with temperature. Consult
Voltage Compensation Chart (Pg. 6 – Appendix A) .
TEMPERATURE COMPENSAT ON
Battery voltage should be adjusted for ambient
temperature variations.
12mV per °C (1.8° ) per 12V battery
Consult Voltage Compensation Chart (Pg. 6 –
Appendix A) for temperature compensation voltage
maximum and minimum limits.
Battery Voltage
Although the charger must maintain the system voltage
within ± 0.5%, individual battery voltages may vary by ±
0.30V per battery of the average battery string float
voltage.
Equalizing
Upon installation of the battery string, an optional charge
of 14.40V per battery ± 0.06 @ 77° (25°C) for 24 hours
(not to exceed 24 hours) can be applied. (NOTE: Verify
that the higher battery voltage will not adversely affect any
other connected equipment). If this is done, be sure to
reset the charging equipment to the proper float
voltage.
Battery Operation
Battery operating temperature will affect battery string
capacity and operating life.
Temperatures greater than 77° (25°C) will reduce the
operating life of the battery. or every 13° (7°C)
increase in operating temperature above 77° (25°C),
the warranty period will be proportionally reduced by
50% as shown below:
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BATTERY ASSEMBLY
(ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECT ON.)
1. Set up the battery string so that the positive post (+) of
one battery is connected to the negative post (–) of the
next battery for all series connections.
2. or future identification, individual batteries should be
numbered in electrical connection sequence, beginning
with number one (1) at the positive end of the battery
string.
3. The interbattery connector contact surfaces shall be
cleaned by rubbing gently with a non-metallic brush or
pad before installing connectors. Only approved oxide
inhibitors may be applied to connectors or battery
posts.(1)
4. Install all interbattery connectors using lockwasher and
bolts loosely to allow for final alignment of batteries, then
torque. (Reference Table 1 for correct torque/retorque
values.)
DO NOT OVERTORQUE. Some batteries have cable
harnesses (torque value is 45 ± 5).
5. After torquing the connections on racked batteries, read
the voltage of the battery string to assure that individual
batteries are connected correctly. The total voltage
should be approximately equal to the number of batteries
times the measured voltage of one battery (when
connected in series). If the measurement is less, recheck
the connections for proper voltage and polarity.
6. Read and record interbattery connection resistance and
note the method of measurement. This helps determine a
satisfactory initial installation and can be used as a
reference for future maintenance requirements. See
Battery Maintenance Report (Pg. 8 – Appendix C)
Clean, remake and remeasure any connection having a
resistance measurement greater than 10% of the average
of all the same type of connections (interbattery, inter-tier
or shelf, inter-rack or inter-cabinet).
7. Battery performance is based on the output at the battery
terminals. Therefore, the shortest electrical connections
between the battery string and the operating equipment
results in maximum total battery string performance.
Do not select cable size on current carrying
capability only. Cable size should not provide a greater
voltage drop between the battery system and operating
equipment than specified. Excess voltage drop will
reduce the desired support time of the battery system.
(1) Approved oxide inhibitors:
No-Ox- D “A” from Sanchem nc.
Battery Type Torque/Retorque inch l s (newton meters)
12AVR30/40 45 ± 5 (5.1 ± .5)
All types except:
100 ± 5 (11.3 ± .5)
12AVR30/40
Table 1 — Torque/Retorque Values
77 25 100%
81 27 80%
87 30 60%
90 32 50%
Operating Temperature
°F °C
Proportional
Percentage (%)
of Life

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Battery Operation (Continued)
The battery string operating temperature should not exceed
95° (35°C) and should never exceed 105° (40.5°C) for more
than an eight-hour period. f operating temperatures are
expected to be in excess of 95°F (35°C), contact East Penn
for recommendations.
Discharging at temperatures less than 77° (25°C) will reduce
the capacity of the battery. f operating temperatures are
expected to be less than 50°F (10°C), contact East Penn for
recommendations.
The battery string must be located in a manner that the individ-
ual batteries do not vary by more than 5° (2.8°C) between the
lowest and highest individual battery temperatures.
Rectifier Ripple Voltage
FREQUENCY
Ripple that has a frequency greater than 667Hz (duration
less than 1.5ms) is acceptable, unless it is causing addi-
tional battery heating.
Ripple that has a frequency less than 667Hz (duration
greater than1.5ms), must meet the following voltage
specification to be acceptable.
VOLTAGE SPEC F CAT ON
Ripple voltage shall be less than 0.5% peak to peak of
the manufacturer’s recommended battery string voltage.
ailure to comply can void the warranty.
RECORD KEEP NG
Voltages, Temperatures & Ohmic
READ NGS
Record keeping is an important part of stationary battery main-
tenance and warranty coverage. This information will help in
establishing a life history of the battery string and inform the
user if and when corrective action needs to be taken. Consult
Battery Maintenance Report (Pg.8 – Appendix C).
While it is acceptable to operate at temperatures less than
77° (25°C), it will require longer charging time to become
fully recharged. Also, the capacity will be less at operating
temperatures below 77° (25°C).
After installation and when the battery string has been on float
charge for one week, the following data should be recorded:
1. Battery string voltage at battery terminals while battery is
on float charge.
2. Charger voltage at charger panel meter.
3. Individual battery float voltages.
4. Ambient temperatures within area of battery string.
5.
Terminal connections should be checked to verify that the
installer did torque all connections properly; consult
Torque/Retorque Values (Pg. 4 – Table 1) for proper torque
values. Micro-ohm readings should be taken across every con-
nection. Refer to meter manufacturer’s instructions for proper
placement of probes. If any reading differs by more than 20%
from its initial installation value, re-torque the connection, con-
sult Torque/Retorque Values (Pg. 4 – Table 1) for proper
torque values. f reading remains high, clean contact sur-
faces according to Step 2 under Battery Assembly.
Failure to maintain proper records including information as
detailed above may result in voiding any applicable warranty.
MA NTENANCE
Always wear eye protection when working on or near bat-
teries. Keep sparks and open flames away from batteries
at all times. Review Safety Precautions (Pg. 1)
Annual nspection (1)
1. Conduct a visual inspection of each battery.
2. Record the battery string voltage at battery terminals
while battery is on float charge.
3. Record the charger voltage at charger panel meter.
4. Record the individual battery voltages. The accuracy of
the DMM (Digital Multimeter) must be 0.05% (on dc
scale) or better. The DMM must be calibrated to NIST
traceable standards. Because float readings are affected
by discharge and recharges, these readings must be
taken when battery string has been on continuous,
uninterrupted float for at least one month. Battery should
be within ± 0.30 volts of the average battery string float
voltage.
5. Record the ambient temperatures.
6. Record the battery string temperature at the negative
terminal.
7. Record individual battery Ohmic readings.
8. Record all interbattery and terminal connection resis-
tances. Micro-ohm readings should be taken during this
inspection. If any reading differs by more than 20% from
initial readings taken, retorque the connection. Retorque
value is equal to initial torque value as indicated in
BATTERY ASSEMBLY section. Recheck the micro-ohm
reading. If the reading remains high, clean the contact
surface according to installation portion of this manual.
(1) Other Maintenance nspection intervals follow EEE 1188
Battery Cleaning
Batteries, cabinets, and racks, should be cleaned with
clear water, a mixture of baking soda and water or East
Penn Mfg supplied battery cleaner (part # 00321).
Never use solvents to clean the battery.
Capacity Testing
Per IEEE 1188 “Capacity testing is used to trend battery
aging. The result of a capacity test is a calculation of the
capacity of the battery. The calculated capacity is also
used to determine if the battery requires replacement.”
When performing capacity testing and recording data
refer to IEEE 1188 recommendations.
NOTE: When discharging at higher rates, extra
connectors may need to be added to prevent exces-
sive voltage drop and/or excessive temperature rise.
Should it be determined that any individual battery (ies)
need to be replaced, contact your nearest East penn
agent or East Penn Service Center.

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VOLTAGE COMPENSAT ON CHART
APPEND X A
˚C All Unigy I Types 12AVR100ET ˚F
except 12AVR100ET
>
–35 13.38 13.50 > –95
34 13.39 13.51 93.2
33 13.40 13.52 91.4
32 13.42 13.54 89.6
31 13.43 13.55 87.8
30 13.44 13.56 86.0
29 13.45 13.57 84.2
28 13.46 13.58 82.4
27 13.48 13.60 80.6
26 13.49 13.61 78.8
25 13.50 13.62 77.0
24 13.51 13.63 75.2
23 13.52 13.64 73.4
22 13.54 13.66 71.6
21 13.55 13.67 69.8
20 13.56 13.68 68.0
19 13.57 13.69 66.2
18 13.58 13.70 64.4
17 13.60 13.72 62.6
16 13.61 13.73 60.8
15 13.62 13.74 59.0
14 13.63 13.75 57.2
13 13.64 13.76 55.4
12 13.66 13.78 53.6
11 13.67 13.79 51.8
<
–10 13.68 13.80 <
–50
12mV per ˚C per 12V battery

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CHARGE CURRENT L M TS
APPEND X B
12AVR30 5.1 1.5
12AVR40 6.7 2.0
12AVR75 13.4 4.0
12AVR90 15.5 4.7
12AVR100 17.9 5.4
12AVR100ET 17.6 5.3
12AVR130 23.6 7.1
12AVR145L/LLP 26.6 8.0
12AVR145ET 26.3 7.9
12AVR150ET 27.1 8.1
12AVR170ET 30.8 9.3
12AVR200ET 38.3 11.5
Max. Min.
Charge Charge
Current (A) Current (A)**
Battery
Type
** = Using minimum charge current will extend recharge
time and increase risk of battery being undercharged

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APPEND X C
Charger Output ____________________Amp Air Temperature ____________________°
Total Battery String Voltage _______________ Panel Meter Volts ____________________
Unit Ohms or Unit Ohms or Unit Ohms or Unit Ohms or Unit Ohms or Unit Ohms or
No. Volts Mhos No. Volts Mhos No. Volts Mhos No. Volts Mhos No. Volts Mhos No. Volts Mhos
Inspection Date_______________________________________________________________ No. of Units/String _________________
Company ___________________________________________________________________ Type ____________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________ Date New ________________________
Battery location and/or number __________________________________________________ Date Installed _____________________
Readings Taken By ____________________________ Remarks/Recommendations __________________________________________________________
Readings should be taken at installation and annually thereafter. _________________________________________________________________________________
1 41 81 121 161 201
2 42 82 122 162 202
3 43 83 123 163 203
4 44 84 124 164 204
5 45 85 125 165 205
6 46 86 126 166 206
7 47 87 127 167 207
8 48 88 128 168 208
9 49 89 129 169 209
10 50 90 130 170 210
11 51 91 131 171 211
12 52 92 132 172 212
13 53 93 133 173 213
14 54 94 134 174 214
15 55 95 135 175 215
16 56 96 136 176 216
17 57 97 137 177 217
18 58 98 138 178 218
19 59 99 139 179 219
20 60 100 140 180 220
21 61 101 141 181 221
22 62 102 142 182 222
23 63 103 142 183 223
24 64 104 144 184 224
25 65 105 145 185 225
26 66 106 146 186 226
27 67 107 147 187 227
28 68 108 148 188 228
29 69 109 149 189 229
30 70 110 150 190 230
31 71 111 151 191 231
32 72 112 152 192 232
33 73 113 153 193 233
34 74 114 154 194 234
35 75 115 155 195 235
36 76 116 156 196 236
37 77 117 157 197 237
38 78 118 158 198 238
39 79 119 159 199 239
40 80 120 160 200 240
Avg. Voltage Avg. Voltage Avg. Voltage Avg. Voltage Avg. Voltage Avg. Voltage
Individual
Battery Readings
BATTERY MA NTENANCE REPORT