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Battery 

Installation Manual

Pubication No: US-DDM-IM-AA - June 2016

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Warnings in this manual appear in any of three ways:

Danger
The danger symbol is a lightning bolt mark, enclosed in a triangle. The danger symbol is 

used to indicate imminently hazardous situations, locations and conditions which, if not 

avoided, WILL result in death, serious injury and/or severe property damage.

Other warning symbols may appear along with the Danger and Caution symbols and are used to specify 

special hazards. These warnings describe particular areas where special care and/or procedures are required 

in order to prevent serious injury and possible death:

Electrical warnings
The electrical warning symbol is a lightning bolt mark enclosed in a triangle. The electrical 

warning symbol is used to indicate high voltage locations and conditions, which may 

cause serious injury or death if the proper precautions are not observed.

Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or in contact with skin. Acid causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May 

damage fertility or the unborn child if ingested or inhaled. May cause harm to breast-fed children. May cause 

cancer if ingested or inhaled. Causes skin irritation, serious eye damage. Contact with internal components 

may cause irritation or severe burns. Causes damage to central nervous system, blood and kidneys through 

prolonged or repeated exposure if ingested or inhaled. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. May 

form explosive air/gas mixture during charging. Extremely flammable gas (hydrogen). Explosive, fire, blast or 

projection hazard.

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and 

understood. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid contact 

during pregnancy/while nursing. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing, eye protection/face protection. 

Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with internal acid. Do not breathe 

dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.

IF SWALLOWED OR CONSUMED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel 

unwell. IF ON CLOTHING OR SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash 

it before reuse. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable 

for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water 

for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If exposed/concerned, 

or if you feel unwell seek medical attention/advice. 

Store locked up, in a well-ventilated area, in accordance with local and national regulation. 

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local and national regulation. Keep out of reach of children.

EnerSys, 2366 Bernville Road, Reading, PA 19605, USA - Tel: +1 610-208-1991

Contains: 

Lead, Sulfuric Acid (Electrolyte), Lead Compounds.

DANGER

2201-8677

Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or in contact with skin. Acid causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May 

damage fertility or the unborn child if ingested or inhaled. May cause harm to breast-fed children. May cause 

cancer if ingested or inhaled. Causes skin irritation, serious eye damage. Contact with internal components 

may cause irritation or severe burns. Causes damage to central nervous system, blood and kidneys through 

prolonged or repeated exposure if ingested or inhaled. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. May 

form explosive air/gas mixture during charging. Extremely flammable gas (hydrogen). Explosive, fire, blast or 

projection hazard.

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and 

understood. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid contact 

during pregnancy/while nursing. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing, eye protection/face protection. 

Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with internal acid. Do not breathe 

dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.

IF SWALLOWED OR CONSUMED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel 

unwell. IF ON CLOTHING OR SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash 

it before reuse. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable 

for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water 

for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If exposed/concerned, 

or if you feel unwell seek medical attention/advice. 

Store locked up, in a well-ventilated area, in accordance with local and national regulation. 

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local and national regulation. Keep out of reach of children.

EnerSys, 2366 Bernville Road, Reading, PA 19605, USA - Tel: +1 610-208-1991

Contains: 

Lead, Sulfuric Acid (Electrolyte), Lead Compounds.

DANGER

2201-8677

Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or in contact with skin. Acid causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May 

damage fertility or the unborn child if ingested or inhaled. May cause harm to breast-fed children. May cause 

cancer if ingested or inhaled. Causes skin irritation, serious eye damage. Contact with internal components 

may cause irritation or severe burns. Causes damage to central nervous system, blood and kidneys through 

prolonged or repeated exposure if ingested or inhaled. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. May 

form explosive air/gas mixture during charging. Extremely flammable gas (hydrogen). Explosive, fire, blast or 

projection hazard.

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and 

understood. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid contact 

during pregnancy/while nursing. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing, eye protection/face protection. 

Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with internal acid. Do not breathe 

dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.

IF SWALLOWED OR CONSUMED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel 

unwell. IF ON CLOTHING OR SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash 

it before reuse. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable 

for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water 

for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If exposed/concerned, 

or if you feel unwell seek medical attention/advice. 

Store locked up, in a well-ventilated area, in accordance with local and national regulation. 

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local and national regulation. Keep out of reach of children.

EnerSys, 2366 Bernville Road, Reading, PA 19605, USA - Tel: +1 610-208-1991

Contains: 

Lead, Sulfuric Acid (Electrolyte), Lead Compounds.

DANGER

2201-8677

Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or in contact with skin. Acid causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May 

damage fertility or the unborn child if ingested or inhaled. May cause harm to breast-fed children. May cause 

cancer if ingested or inhaled. Causes skin irritation, serious eye damage. Contact with internal components 

may cause irritation or severe burns. Causes damage to central nervous system, blood and kidneys through 

prolonged or repeated exposure if ingested or inhaled. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. May 

form explosive air/gas mixture during charging. Extremely flammable gas (hydrogen). Explosive, fire, blast or 

projection hazard.

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and 

understood. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid contact 

during pregnancy/while nursing. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing, eye protection/face protection. 

Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with internal acid. Do not breathe 

dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.

IF SWALLOWED OR CONSUMED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel 

unwell. IF ON CLOTHING OR SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash 

it before reuse. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable 

for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water 

for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If exposed/concerned, 

or if you feel unwell seek medical attention/advice. 

Store locked up, in a well-ventilated area, in accordance with local and national regulation. 

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local and national regulation. Keep out of reach of children.

EnerSys, 2366 Bernville Road, Reading, PA 19605, USA - Tel: +1 610-208-1991

Contains: 

Lead, Sulfuric Acid (Electrolyte), Lead Compounds.

DANGER

2201-8677

Warning
The warning symbol is an exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle. The warning symbol 

is used to indicate potentially hazardous situations and conditions, which, if not avoided 

COULD result in serious injury or death. Severe property damage COULD also occur.

Caution
The caution symbol is an exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle. The caution symbol is 

used to indicate potentially hazardous situations and conditions, which, if not avoided may 

result in injury. Equipment damage may also occur.

Explosion warnings
The explosion warning symbol is an explosion mark enclosed in a triangle. The explosion 

warning symbol is used to indicate locations and conditions where molten or exploding 

parts may cause serious injury or death if the proper precautions are not observed.

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Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or in contact with skin. Acid causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May 

damage fertility or the unborn child if ingested or inhaled. May cause harm to breast-fed children. May cause 

cancer if ingested or inhaled. Causes skin irritation, serious eye damage. Contact with internal components 

may cause irritation or severe burns. Causes damage to central nervous system, blood and kidneys through 

prolonged or repeated exposure if ingested or inhaled. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. May 

form explosive air/gas mixture during charging. Extremely flammable gas (hydrogen). Explosive, fire, blast or 

projection hazard.

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and 

understood. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid contact 

during pregnancy/while nursing. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing, eye protection/face protection. 

Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with internal acid. Do not breathe 

dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.

IF SWALLOWED OR CONSUMED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel 

unwell. IF ON CLOTHING OR SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash 

it before reuse. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable 

for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water 

for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If exposed/concerned, 

or if you feel unwell seek medical attention/advice. 

Store locked up, in a well-ventilated area, in accordance with local and national regulation. 

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local and national regulation. Keep out of reach of children.

EnerSys, 2366 Bernville Road, Reading, PA 19605, USA - Tel: +1 610-208-1991

Contains: 

Lead, Sulfuric Acid (Electrolyte), Lead Compounds.

DANGER

2201-8677

Summary of Contents for PowerSafe DDm 100-21

Page 1: ...ersys com Publication No US DDM IM AA June 2016 RESERVE POWER BatteryInstallationManual PowerSafe DDm Modular Battery Systems IMPORTANT Read safety information first See Safety Storage Operating and M...

Page 2: ...ce Failure to observe the precautions as presented may result in injury or loss of life This document is proprietary to EnerSys This document cannot be copied or reproduced in whole or in part nor can...

Page 3: ...e Lead Compounds DANGER 2201 8677 n burns and eye damage May breast fed children May cause act with internal components m blood and kidneys through atory system and skin May rogen Explosive fire blast...

Page 4: ...ke cause a flame or spark in the immediate area of the batteries This includes static electricity from the body 10 Use proper lifting means when moving batteries and wear all appropriate safety clothi...

Page 5: ...n Keep out of reach of children EnerSys 2366 Bernville Road Reading PA 19605 USA Tel 1 610 208 1991 Contains Lead Sulfuric Acid Electrolyte Lead Compounds DANGER 2201 8677 Harmful if swallowed inhaled...

Page 6: ...www enersys com IMPORTANT Read safety information first See Safety Storage Operating and Maintenance Manual 4...

Page 7: ...9 Anchor Spacing 10 FRAME ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION 11 Base Beams 11 Vertical Channels 11 Horizontal Channels 12 Cell Support Shelves 14 BATTERY CELL INSTALLATION 15 Module Retainers 16 Electrical Bon...

Page 8: ...TACK ZERO SEPARATION Figures 3A and 3B Systems are available in 24 48 and other voltage configurations These systems allow for assembly at remote locations See the ASSEMBLY DRAWING to determine the co...

Page 9: ...BatteryInstallationManual Pubication No US DDM IM AA June 2016 MULTI STACK FIGURE 2 MULTI STACK ZERO SEPARATION FIGURE 3A MULTI STACK ZERO SEPARATION FIGURE 3B 7...

Page 10: ...ON HAND Chalk Line Torpedo Level Plastic Torque Wrench 10 200 in lbs SAE and Metric Torque Wrench 50 100 ft lbs SAE and Metric Floor Anchors User supplied per battery system Floor Shims User supplied...

Page 11: ...7 and 8 configuration with the dimensions defined in Table 2 2 Locate the position of the floor anchors using the frame base beams NOTE Floor anchoring is REQUIRED for all installations Allow sufficie...

Page 12: ...5 21 18 48 26 93 35 26 53 71 L 2 95 85 25 21 48 31 43 41 26 42 68 L 2 95 85 27 22 98 33 69 44 27 67 22 L 2 95 85 33 27 48 40 43 53 26 80 71 L 2 95 100 21 18 48 26 93 35 26 53 71 L 2 95 100 25 21 48 31...

Page 13: ...r in place Do NOT torque anchor bolts until frame assembly is complete 2 Install ALL base beams before continuing Vertical Channels 1 Insert vertical channels into base beams See Figure 9 2 Bolt verti...

Page 14: ...the vertical channel Bottom horizontal channel Serrated Hex Bolt M10x1 5 100mm Full Threads Rack Frame External Tooth Washer Flat Washer Lock Washer Hex Nut Second from bottom horizontal channel Serra...

Page 15: ...er bolts at the vertical channel Bottom horizontal channel Serrated Hex Bolt M10x1 5 100mm Full Threads Rack Frame External Tooth Washer Flat Washer Lock Washer Hex Nut Second from bottom horizontal c...

Page 16: ...r the rack are in place position the vertical channels so that the front and rear horizontals fit tightly against the shelves See Figure 17 5 Torque ALL bolts connecting the horizontals to the vertica...

Page 17: ...safely positioned on the shelves 1 BEFORE installing the cells check the voltages The minimum acceptable cell voltage is 2 05 vpc If a cell has a voltage below 2 05 vpc call your nearest EnerSys sales...

Page 18: ...the higher shelves See Figures 20 and 21 Module Retainers 1 For each battery module install retainer plates and spacers as required using a M10x1 5 25mm Serrated Hex Bolt See Figure 22 2 Torque to 20...

Page 19: ...nt All system connections must be made to the terminal plate and NEVER to the cell terminal Top termination is standard on most configurations side termination is optional 1 Clean the terminal plate e...

Page 20: ...ccording to the ASSEMBLY DRAWING Assemble as the example shown in Figure 25 and below list NOTE Stamped flat washers may have one sharp edge Install the washer with the sharp edge away from the plated...

Page 21: ...SEMBLY DRAWING 2 Clean the terminal bar contact area with a stiff bristle nonmetallic brush pad until the plated surface is bright Be careful not to remove the plating with excessive brushing 3 Apply...

Page 22: ...ctions made to a battery for tapping a certain group of cells to provide a voltage other than the total battery voltage is NOT recommended and can VOID THE WARRANTY It can affect the serviceability of...

Page 23: ...live terminal plate Safety shields are designed to be removed for service or maintenance NOTE The bottom of each safety shield will overlap on the outside the top of the shield below it Terminal Plate...

Page 24: ...e 18 6300 Zug Switzerland EnerSys Asia 152 Beach Road Gateway East Building 11 03 Singapore 189721 Tel 65 6508 1780 2016 EnerSys All rights reserved Trademarks and logos are the property of EnerSys an...

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