Refresh Mode; General Information - Fronius Acctiva Smart 25 A Manual De Instrucciones

Refresh mode

General informa- "Refresh" mode is used to charge the 12 V starter battery if it is suspected that
tion the battery has been in a state of deep discharge over a long period (e.g. battery
sulphated)
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Danger from overheated battery.
This can result in serious injury and damage to property.
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NOTE!
Danger from "Refresh" charging on an installed vehicle battery connected to
the vehicle power supply.
This can result in damage to the vehicle electronics.
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The success of refresh charging depends on the degree of sulphation of the bat-
tery.
NOTE!
Danger from improper use of the "Refresh" charging function.
The battery may become damaged due to water loss or drying as a result. Make
sure that
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Battery is charged to maximum acid density
Plates are reactivated (degradation of sulphate layer)
WARNING!
Batteries must be supervised during the charging process.
Monitor the battery temperature and interrupt the charging process if ne-
cessary.
Do not reactivate the battery in an ambient temperature of over 30 °C (86
°F).
"Refresh" mode can cause the battery to reach temperatures of up to 45 °C
(113 °F).
Immediately switch off the charger if the battery temperature exceeds 45 °C
(113 °F).
Disconnect the battery from the vehicle power supply and remove it from
the vehicle before carrying out refresh charging.
the battery is at ambient temperature (20 - 25 °C) (68 °F - 77 °F).
the battery capacity has been correctly set.
the battery has been disconnected from the vehicle power supply.
"Refresh" charging is carried out on batteries removed from the vehicle, eit-
her in the open (without being exposed to direct sunlight) or in well-ventila-
ted areas.