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STATIONARY BAE BATTERIES: 

Vented Lead Acid (VLA) / Flooded

 

Installation and Operating Instructions

 

 

 

Important Documents - Do Not Discard 

 

OPzS & OGi Series Batteries 

 

Summary of Contents for OPzS Series

Page 1: ...STATIONARY BAE BATTERIES Vented Lead Acid VLA Flooded Installation and Operating Instructions Important Documents Do Not Discard OPzS OGi Series Batteries...

Page 2: ...losion and fire hazards exist Acid splashes on the skin must be flushed with plenty of water Acid splashes in eyes must be flushed thoroughly for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water Seek medical...

Page 3: ...2 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS A filled and charged battery presents a high voltage high current shock and short circuit hazard PRECAUTIONS Observe standard safety measures when working on batteries a Remove w...

Page 4: ...1 RACKS EXISTING RACK 7 5 2 RACKS NEW RACK 7 6 0 BATTERY CELL JAR INSTALLATION 7 6 1 TERMINAL PREPARATION 8 6 2 INTER CELL CONNECTORS 8 6 3 TERMINAL PLATES 9 6 4 FINAL INSTALLATION STEPS 9 7 0 COMMIS...

Page 5: ...MISSIONING SA 5 2 0 RECEIVING OF STATIONARY BATTERIES Every precaution has been made in packaging the batteries for shipment to assure their safe arrival IMMEDIATELY upon delivery while carrier delive...

Page 6: ...ge of 2 23 volts per cell or providing an equalization boost charge to the cells See Section 8 2 Storage at high temperatures results in accelerated rates of self discharge and increases the frequency...

Page 7: ...lso be used to move the cells If the cells were ordered wet filled immediately check the electrolyte level in each cell or block The electrolyte level should be between the maximum and minimum level l...

Page 8: ...rack materials using care not to scratch the coated surfaces Check received parts against the Bill of Materials for the individual rack If you find damage to the rack components file a claim against...

Page 9: ...pacers between the cells during placement of each cell otherwise insufficient spacing may be left to insert them later Install the remaining seismic battery rails for these racks once all cells are in...

Page 10: ...stallation debris being removed Although already done during unpacking check the electrolyte level in each cell or block to assure spillage has not happened during handling and installation The electr...

Page 11: ...battery room Additionally please ensure the proper Personal Protection Equipment PPE spill containment or cleanup kit and eyewash are present within the battery room as required per the local or natio...

Page 12: ...ge of 1 230 to 1 250 kg l Note that the level of electrolyte in the cell will affect the reading see Section 10 5 for details Once the commissioning charge and electrolyte readings are completed if th...

Page 13: ...age the charging voltage should be decreased by 0 004 volts per 1 C 1 8 F to reduce water decomposition and corrosion Most standard chargers sold today have temperature compensation capabilities to ma...

Page 14: ...y to charge at a higher voltage See equalization charging Section 8 2 9 0 BATTERY MAINTENANCE Proper maintenance will prolong the life of a battery and will aid in ensuring it is capable of satisfying...

Page 15: ...corded Quarterly Battery System Voltage Current Section 10 1 Visual inspections o General Appearance Cleanliness o Electrolyte Level o Visible Cell damage Charger output and voltage Ambient temperatur...

Page 16: ...ue be measured accurately Float current of a fully charged cell under normal conditions is typically 15 to 30 mA per 100 Ah of capacity therefore the measuring device used must be capable of that leve...

Page 17: ...nections The timing of the corrective action for increased connection resistance should be determined by an analysis of the effects of the increased resistance Consult BAE USA or your local representa...

Page 18: ...VPC X 60 cells 105 Total Battery Voltage 11 0 6 The capacity test must be terminated when the discharged time assigned to the specific current has been reached or when the final discharge voltage at t...

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