RS02044/1114/CD
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Table of Contents
Part 1: Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Cell Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 5
Part 2 – Recommended Technical References ...................................................................................... 6
Part 3 – Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................. 7
3.1 Recommended Tools .................................................................................................................. 7
3.2 Personnel Protection Equipment (Safety) ..................................................................................... 7
3.3 Installation Tools and Supplies .................................................................................................... 8
Part 4 - Receiving ................................................................................................................................ 8
4.1 Inspection at Time of Delivery ...................................................................................................... 8
4.2 Damage and Shortage Situations ................................................................................................ 8
Part 5 – Storage Prior to Installation ..................................................................................................... 9
5.1 Storage Conditions ...................................................................................................................... 9
5.2 Storage Temperature and Duration .............................................................................................. 9
Part 6 - Installation ............................................................................................................................... 9
6.1 Locating Battery System .............................................................................................................. 9
6.2 Ventilation................................................................................................................................. 10
6.3 Floor Loading and Anchoring ..................................................................................................... 10
6.4 Spill Containment ...................................................................................................................... 10
6.5 Module Installation .................................................................................................................... 11
6.5.1 Installation of Modules and Cells Together ........................................................................... 11
6.5.2 Installation of Modules and Cells Separately ........................................................................ 11
6.5.3 Cell Removal and Stack Disassembly .................................................................................. 16
6.7 Terminal Plates ......................................................................................................................... 18
6.8 Numbering Cells ....................................................................................................................... 18
6.9 Interconnection ......................................................................................................................... 18
6.10 Tap Connections ..................................................................................................................... 19
Part 7 – Initial Charging ...................................................................................................................... 20
7.1 Initial Charge ............................................................................................................................ 21
7.1.1 Initial Charge – UPS Applications ........................................................................................ 21
7.2 Initial Charge Records ............................................................................................................... 21
Part 8 – Battery Operation .................................................................................................................. 22
8.1 Float Charging .......................................................................................................................... 22
8.2 Equalize or Freshening Charge ................................................................................................. 22
8.3 Temperature Effects on Batteries .............................................................................................. 23
Part 9 – Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 24
9.1 Monthly Inspection .................................................................................................................... 24
