Table Of Contents - EnerSys PowerSafe Data Safe Operation & Maintenance Manual

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................... i
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................ 1
1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Precautions ................................................................................................................. 1
1.3 Service ........................................................................................................................ 1
2.0 SAFETY ...................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 General ....................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Safety Equipment and Clothing................................................................................... 2
2.3 Safety Precautions ...................................................................................................... 3
2.3.1 Sulfuric Acid Burns .......................................................................................... 3
2.3.2 Explosive Gases.............................................................................................. 4
2.3.3 Electrical Shocks and Burns............................................................................ 4
3.0 INSPECTING BATTERY SHIPMENT......................................................................... 6
3.1 General ....................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Visible External Damage............................................................................................. 6
3.3 Concealed Damage .................................................................................................... 7
4.0 BATTERY STORAGE BEFORE INSTALLATION ..................................................... 8
4.1 General ....................................................................................................................... 8
4.2 Storage Interval........................................................................................................... 8
4.3 Advance Preparation................................................................................................... 8
5.0 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS ........................................................................ 9
5.1 General ....................................................................................................................... 9
5.2 Considerations for Connecting the Battery System to Operating Equipment............ 11
5.3 Considerations for Parallel Installation ...................................................................... 11
6.0 UNPACKING AND HANDLING FOR INSTALLATION............................................ 12
6.1 General ..................................................................................................................... 12
6.2 Recommended Installation Equipment and Supplies................................................ 12
6.3 Cell/Jar Handling....................................................................................................... 13
6.3.1 Small Cell Handling (C) ................................................................................. 13
6.3.2 Medium Cell Handling (E and F) ................................................................... 13
6.3.3 Large Cell Handling (D and G) ...................................................................... 15
7.0 SYSTEM INSTALLATION ........................................................................................ 18
7.1 System Layout .......................................................................................................... 18
7.2 Installation Considerations ........................................................................................ 19
7.2.1 Installation Precautions ................................................................................. 19
7.2.2 Arrangement.................................................................................................. 19
7.2.3 Spacing ......................................................................................................... 19
7.3 Battery Installation..................................................................................................... 20
7.4 Preparing and Installing Connections ....................................................................... 23
7.4.1 Terminal Posts .............................................................................................. 23
7.4.2 Intercell Connectors ...................................................................................... 23
7.4.3 Terminal Plates ............................................................................................. 26
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Publication No. US-FL-IOM-002 January 2007