C&D Technologies RS-1476 Standby Battery Vented Cell - Manual (Page 10)

Not using the correct cleaning solutions will void warranty on the battery.
Consult the
optional battery arrangement plan, if one was ordered from C&D. Cells may now be loaded onto
the rack(s). Always lift cells by the bottom only.
WARNING
Storage batteries present both electrical and chemical hazards to those who install or service them. It
is essential you exercise extreme care at all times to assure a safe working environment.
• Gases produced by vented cell lead acid batteries are explosive. Do not smoke, use an open flame
or create an arc or sparks in the vicinity of a battery.
• Always use protective insulating equipment, such as gloves, shoes and eye protectors. Wrenches
and other tools must be insulated to comply with applicable codes and safety standards.
• Observe local, state and national electrical codes at all times.
• Always, work with the battery ungrounded.
• Battery ground connections, if required, should be made last.
• To avoid working with high voltages, break the battery down into convenient, lower-voltage
modules, i.e. do not interconnect rows or tiers of cells until the final step in connection.
• Lead acid cells contain dilute sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Should
contact occur, remove contaminated clothing immediately and flush affected body areas
immediately and thoroughly with water. Wash clothing thoroughly before reuse. Do not attempt to
clean and reuse contaminated shoes. If acid should contact the eye, flush immediately with large
amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. ALWAYS CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IN CASES OF ACID
CONTACT WITH THE EYES.
• Before working on the battery, be sure to discharge static electricity that can build up on tools or the
technician by touching a grounded surface in the vicinity of the battery but far enough from the cells
and flame arrestors to avoid ignition of any hydrogen gas present. Avoid creating sparks or exposing
cells to open flames that could ignite the gases produced by a charging battery.
4.3 Arrangement of cells on racks
• Lifting straps and spreaders are effective tools for safely moving cells.
• When possible, always install cells in the center of the row and work out towards the ends. On properly
anchored step type racks, it is permissible to load the middle of the top step first to avoid reaching across
cells that could be installed on the bottom step. On multi-tier type racks, always begin installing cells on the
bottom tier, completing that row before starting the next higher tier.
• All cell models except types KT/KCT, LT/LCT & MCT II can only be installed with the plates perpendicular to
the longitudinal axis of the rack.
• Retrofit models may need further assistance to connect. Contact C&D customer service.
• Cells should be loaded by placing them directly in front of the designated location on the rack. It is
recommended that a platform lift be used for this procedure, however the hoist used to lift the cell from its
container may be used to position the cell. Carefully adjust the cell into its final position. When moving cells
on rack, DO NOT push on the center of the jar walls. Move cells by placing hands on the corners of the
jar and pushing. Arrange cells so the positive post (terminal) of one cell can be connected to the negative
post (terminal) of the next cell. Cell post polarity is marked with symbols molded in the cover. A plus sign (+)
denotes the positive post and a minus sign (-) denotes the negative post.
• Space cell containers approximately one-half-inch apart at the top of the jar. If batteries are being installed on
seismic rack, use provided cell spacers to position cells.
• If the aisle is too narrow to allow access to the rack from the front, it may be necessary to load the rack from
the end.
• Lubrication is typically not required since the plastic rail covering provides a low friction surface
for sliding the cells. If a lubricant is deemed necessary, only unscented talcum powder or Dow
Corning 111 ® silicon compound may be used sparingly. The talcum powder may be removed with a cloth
dampened in water. An equally acceptable method for lubrication is to use a small amount of water applied
sparingly to the rail covers. Do not use any solvents.
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