3. Ventilation
The battery compartment/room must have adequate ventilation to limit hydrogen
accumulation to a maximum of 1% by volume. The following shows Hydrogen Evolution.
Note: Values double for every 18ºF (10ºC) above 77ºF (25ºC) and half for every
18ºF (10ºC) below 77ºF (25ºC).
Contact EnerSys
®
for product not listed.
4. Installation
Install the batteries in accordance with instructions below:
1. Refer to layout drawing at the end of this Instruction Sheet.
2. Position batteries into the location required by the application. Do not handle the batteries
by terminals as this can damage terminal seals.
3. Ensure the battery terminals, interconnect straps and cable lugs are clean and free of
electrolyte corrosion. If the environment is corrosive, a light coating of NO-OX can be
applied to the battery terminals prior to installing the connectors on to the terminals.
Install connectors to battery terminals with the specified torque.
4. Recheck the torque on the installed connectors to ensure secure connections.
5. Operation
Constant voltage chargers are recommended. The acceptable float voltage range is
2.27-2.29Vpc at 68ºF (20ºC) and 2.25-2.27Vpc at 77ºF (25ºC).
The temperature compensated voltage should not go below 2.21Vpc.
The recommended float voltage temperature compensation is:
The float voltage must be applied as soon as possible after termination of the discharge,
and not later than seven days after any discharge.
Includes the following:
SBS B8, SBS B10, SBS B14, SBS C11, SBS 145, SBS 165, SBS 170, SBS 190,
SBS 100, SBS 100F and SBS 112F
Do not discharge the battery beyond the voltage cut-off limit for the given discharge rates:
1.80Vpc @ 10 hr rate
1.75Vpc @ 8 hr rate
1.75Vpc @ 5 hr rate
1.70Vpc @ 3 hr rate
1.60Vpc @ 1 hr rate
1.60Vpc @ 15 min rate
Discharging to voltages below these values can result in irrecoverable capacity loss and
premature end of life. The float voltage must be applied to the battery as soon as possible,
and no later than seven days after any discharge. If it is not, contact EnerSys for more
information.
6. Maintenance
In practice the user usually specifies the maintenance schedule based on site criticality,
location and manpower.
The following is a suggested maintenance schedule.
Every Six Months (Record All Readings)
Measure the battery string voltage, temperature, float current, inter-module resistances and
internal ohmic values. If necessary, adjust the float voltage to the correct value. Measure
individual module voltages.
The individual module voltages must be within ± 0.30V of the nominal float voltage. Inspect
for contamination by dust and loose or corroded connections. Corrosion can be caused by
environmental factors and/or battery electrolyte. Batteries and interconnect straps with
electrolyte corrosion should be replaced. Corrosion due to electrolyte typically originates at
the base of the battery terminal with a wet appearance and propagates outward while
being localized to the terminal(s). Light corrosion that is dry in appearance and relatively
uniform across all connections may be environmental corrosion. Batteries with light
environmental corrosion do not need to be replaced if connection surfaces were protected
from corrosion with NO-OX. If environmental corrosion is suspected, clean with a water
dampened clean cloth and cover metal conductors with NO-OX. Do not use solvents or
scouring powders to clean the modules.
The recommended practice is to replace the battery if its capacity is below 80% of the
manufacturer’s rating.
7. Disposal
PowerSafe
®
SBS batteries are recyclable. Scrap batteries must be packaged and
transported in accordance with prevailing transportation rules and regulations.
Scrap batteries must be disposed of in compliance with local and national laws by a
licensed or certified lead acid battery recycler.
8. Shipping
Approved as non-hazardous cargo for ground, sea and air transportation in accordance with
US DOT Regulation 49 and ICAO & IATA Packing Instruction 806. Please see our MSDS for
complete details at: http://www.enersys.com.
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Publication No: US-SBS-IS-009 - March 2015
Instruction Sheet
SBS 8
M4
9/1.0
SBS 15-60
M6
35/3.9
SBS 110-390
M8
44/5.0
SBS J13-J16
M6
50/5.6
SBS J30-J70
M6
60/6.8
SBS B8-B14(F)
M8
44/5.0
SBS C11(F)
M8
44/5.0
SBS 145
M6
44/5.0
SBS C11
M8
44/5.0
SBS 145F
M6
44/5.0
SBS 165F
M6
44/5.0
SBS 170F-190F
M6
80/9.0
SBS 100(F)
M8
44/5.0
SBS 100F
M6
44/5.0
SBS 112F
M6
44/5.0
Temperature ºF/ºC
50/10
59/15
68/20
77/25
86/30
95/35
104/40
Recommended
2.33
2.31
2.29
2.27
2.25
2.23
2.21 Vpc
Minimum
2.31
2.29
2.27
2.25
2.23
2.21
2.21 Vpc
ml/hr
SBS 8
6
0.27
SBS 15
6
0.53
SBS 30
6
0.99
SBS HB30
6
0.99
SBS 40
6
1.45
SBS 60
6
1.94
SBS 110
3
2.21
SBS 130
3
2.53
SBS 300
3
5.84
SBS 390
3
6.86
SBS J13
6
0.46
SBS J16
6
0.57
SBS J30
6
0.99
SBS J40
6
1.48
SBS J70
6
2.43
SBS B8
6
1.18
SBS B10
6
1.45
SBS B14
6
2.36
SBS C11
6
3.46
SBS 100
6
3.80
SBS 145
6
5.51
SBS B8F
6
1.18
SBS B10F
6
1.45
SBS B14F
6
2.36
SBS C11F
6
3.46
SBS 100F
6
3.80
SBS 112F
6
4.26
SBS 145F
6
5.51
SBS 165F
6
6.28
SBS 170F
6
6.47
SBS 190F
6
7.23
Float Charge 2.27 Vpc
Hydrogen Evolution per Block
PowerSafe
®
SBS Battery
Cells
per Block
PowerSafe
®
Fastener
Torque
SBS Battery
Size
in lb/Nm
