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Chapter 8
Maintaining Your Control System
This chapter covers the following maintenance issues.
handling and storing battery, Catalog Number 1747-BA
installing and replacing the battery of the SLC 5/01 or 5/02 processor
replacing your SLC 5/03 battery
replacing retainer clips on an I/0 module
replacing a fuse on the power supply
See page 2-12 and 2-13 for important information on testing the Master
Control Relay Circuit and Preventive Maintenance.
Handling and Storing Battery, Follow the procedure below to ensure proper battery operation and reduce
Catalog Number 1747-8A
personnel hazards.
Handling
Use only for the intended operation
Do not ship or dispose of cells except according to recommended
procedures.
Do not ship on passenger aircraft.
ATTENTION: Do not charge the batteries. An explosion could
result or the cells could overheat causing burns.
Do not open, puncture, crush, or otherwise mutilate the
batteries. A possibility of an explosion exists and/or toxic,
corrosive, and flammable liquids would be exposed
Do not incinerate or expose the batteries to high tempera-
tures Do not attempt to solder batteries. An explosion
could result.
Do not short positive and negative terminals together. Excessive
heat can build up and cause severe burns.
Storing
Store the lithium batteries in a cool, dry environment, typically +20oC to
+25oC (+68°F to +77oF) and 40% to 60% relative humidity Store the
batteries and a copy of the battery instruction sheet in the original container,
away from flammable materials.
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