C&D Technologies RS-1476 Standby Battery Vented Cell - Manual (Page 5)

PART 1
RECEIVING AND INSTALLATION
SECTION 1 - RECEIVING
1.1 General
Every precaution has been taken to pack the battery for shipment to ensure its safe arrival. As soon as you
receive the battery, check the packing material for evidence of damage in transit. If the packing material is
physically damaged or wet acid stains are present, make a notation on the delivery receipt before you accept the
shipment/delivery.
Note: Freight carriers generally require that concealed damage be inspected by the carriers representative within
10 days from date of delivery to determine responsibility. The resolution of such claims may extend up to
9 months. It is the receiving facility’s responsibility to notify the freight carrier of concealed damage.
Verify the number of cartons and skids against the bill of lading and verify their components against the packing
lists. Keep a copy of the verified lists for your installation records. It is important to verify that the accessory
package is present and the component quantities are correct.
Accessory kits for complete battery systems typically consist of:
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Inter-cell and/or inter-unit connectors
• Inter-tier (or step or row) cable connectors
• Terminal plates
• Connection bolts, nuts and washers
• NO-OX-ID grease
• Hydrometer, hydrometer holder, thermometer, labels, flame arrestor vents, and cell numbers
• Lifting sling and wood spreader (when applicable for larger cell types)
Note: C&D does not furnish cross aisle connections. If the final system arrangement is different from a specific
ordered design, the quantities of the interconnection components will probably change and must be
ordered as additional, optional components.
• Replacement identification labels
Note: In some cases, where batteries are shipped from stock or per customer request to a changed location,
the battery may not ship with the tracking order number on the battery identification label. In these
cases, replacement identification labels containing the correct order number will be shipped as part of
the accessory kit. Please apply these updated labels over the existing labels on the cover of the cells.
Battery racks are manufactured at a different location than the batteries and are shipped separately. Racks are
shipped unassembled and consist of:
•
Frames
• Support rail assemblies and insulating covers
• Cross braces
• Restraint rails, brackets and cell spacers (seismic only)
• Nuts, bolts, and washers
• Rack outline drawings/installation instructions
Spill containment systems are available upon request. These may be required by local building or fire code.
1.2 Damage and shortage situations
C&D ships FOB plant (ownership passes at our dock). If shipments are damaged or if cartons or skids are
damaged or missing, a claim must be filed with the carrier. Place an immediate order for replacement with C&D
and use the replacement cost as the amount of freight damages or shortages involved.
If individual component items are missing, a shortage report should be filed immediately with C&D. Mail (express
mail recommended) or fax a copy of the VERIFIED component packing list. This verified list should show both
the name of the packer, as well as the quantities of items checked off by the receiver. Send this list to:
C&D TECHNOLOGIES, INC.: Attn.: Customer Service • 1400 Union Meeting Road • Blue Bell, PA 19422
Tel. +1-215-619-2700 ; FAX 215-619-7840
e-mail: [email protected]
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