Battery Charging; Battery Information - Tru-Test PATRIOT PBX50 Manual Del Usario

Back of the
unit
Operation
Connect the unit to a 12 V battery.
The pulse indicator light flashes each time the
unit pulses.

Battery information

Use a 12 V rechargeable sealed lead-acid
battery.
Do not dispose of the battery in a land-fill or in a
fire.
In the event of a spill or leakage from a sealed
lead-acid battery:
 Contain small spills with dry sand, earth
and vermiculite. Do not use combustible
materials. If possible, carefully neutralise
spilled electrolyte with soda ash, sodium
bicarbonate, lime, etc.
 Wear acid-resistant clothing, boots, gloves
and a face shield.
 Do not let un-neutralised acid get into the
sewerage system.
Mounting slot
3/8‛(10 mm)
3‛ (75 mm)
 Neutralised acid must be managed in
accordance with approved local, state and
federal requirements. Consult your state
environmental agency and/or federal EPA.
Battery protection
To ensure the battery remains in good condition,
the unit will automatically turn off once the
battery is flat. The unit will restart once the
battery has been recharged or replaced.

Battery charging

Warning!
- Do not attempt to recharge a non-
rechargeable battery.
- When recharging a battery, ensure that
there is adequate ventilation to allow gases
to disperse.
Regular recharging of the battery is essential.
Use a suitably rated battery charger and refer to
the battery manufacturer's recommendations.
Run time extension
To maximise the duration before the unit
automatically switches off, the unit decreases the
pulse speed according to the battery charge
level:
Battery charge level
High/Normal
Low
Building an electric fence
Note:
This product has been designed for use
with electric animal fences.
Typical pulse speed
A pulse every 1.5 seconds
A pulse every 2.5 seconds
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