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INSTALLATION
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SECTION 93.10 2016-07
A Division of Exide Technologies
Page 1: ... INSTALLATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 93 10 2016 07 A Division of Exide Technologies ...
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Page 3: ... 10 3 Equalizing Individual Cells 9 10 4 Equalizing Charge Electrolyte Levels 9 SECTION 11 11 0 Specific Gravity 9 11 1 Hydrometer Readings 9 11 2 Correction for Temperature 10 11 3 Correction for Electrolyte Level 10 11 4 Specific Gravity Range 10 INDEX Page SECTION 12 12 0 Cell Voltage Variation 10 12 1 Cell Voltage Variation Damp Covers 10 12 2 Cell Voltage Temperature Correction 10 12 3 Correc...
Page 4: ... installing cells Use a baking soda water solution 1 lb per gallon of water to prevent possible injury to personnel H Make sure that all battery connections are properly prepared and tightened to prevent possible injury to personnel or failure of system I Familiarize personnel with battery installation charging and maintenance procedures Restrict access to battery area permitting trained personnel...
Page 5: ...me of the receipt it is recommended that it be stored indoors in a cool 60 F 15 6 C to 90 F 32 C clean dry location Do not top load pallets or possible cell damage may occur Storage or transport of flood ed lead acid batteries at temperatures exceeding 120 F 49 C can cause detimental effects on plastic components and battery state of health which may void warranty 4 2 Parts and Accessories Prior t...
Page 6: ...n reduced life Therefore for longer life and ease of main tenance locations having cooler ambient temperatures are recommended The normal battery operating temperatures are between 60 F 16 C and 90 F 32 C 7 3 Temperature Variation The location of rack arrangement should result in no greater than 5 F 2 78 C variation in cell temperatures in a series string at any given time If a greater variation i...
Page 7: ...be removed exposing copper As contact surfaces of posts and connectors are cleaned apply a thin coating of NO OX ID grease or approved equal to these surfaces only Starting at center of the cell row install connectors per wir ing diagram and cell arrangement drawing furnished with the battery On cells using stainless steel bolts washers and nuts make sure a washer is placed between the bolt head a...
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Page 9: ...e diagonal corners of the cell These permit the taking of specific gravity readings at a point about one third from the top of the plates See Section 11 1 Refer to Figure 3 A flexible shipping cap and shipping plug is installed on each withdrawal tube The cap may be removed and dis carded after neutralizing or left in place as dust covers The red plug should be discarded Plastic Numerals See Page ...
Page 10: ...48 36 55 2 50 32 44 8 2 Initial Charge Electrolyte Levels During the initial charge there will be an increase in the electrolyte levels and they may go above the high level mark See Section 3 2 This is due to gases that were lost during transportation or standing in storage being restored to the cells Do not remove any electrolyte even though levels may be above high level When battery is placed o...
Page 11: ... voltage used Non uniformity of cells may result from low floating voltage due to improper adjustment of the charger or a panel volt meter which reads incorrect higher output voltage Also variations in cell temperatures greater than 5 F 2 78 C in the series string at a given time due to environmental con ditions or rack arrangement can cause low cells 10 1 Equalizing Frequency A Equalize when the ...
Page 12: ...ecific gravity is used in determining a cell s state of charge It decreases as the cell discharges and increases as the cell is charged reaching its original value when the cell is fully charged Specific gravity is expressed to the third decimal place 1 215 and is measured by a hydrometer float enclosed in a glass barrel rubber bulb syringe Draw sufficient electrolyte into the barrels holding the ...
Page 13: ...factory SECTION 12 12 0 Cell Voltage Variation The tabulation on the following page indicates the normal cell voltage variation that may exist with the battery on float and no greater than a 5 F 2 78 C variation in cell temperature NORMAL VOLTAGE RANGE Average Type Float Voltage Variation Lead Calcium Nominal 1 215 sp gr 2 17 to 2 25 V P C 0 05 V P C Nominal 1 250 sp gr 2 23 to 2 33 V P C 0 05 V P...
Page 14: ...sistances of each cell to cell cell to terminal inter level and load connections Remake any connections that are more than 20 above installation base value Check integrity of the rack E Any time the battery is given an equalizing charge see Section 10 1 an additional set of individual cell readings should be taken after battery has been returned to nor mal float for one week These will serve as an...
Page 15: ...lution 1 lb of bak ing soda per gallon of water DO NOT USE AMMONIA SODIUM HYDROXIDE OR ANY STRONG ALKALIES SECTION 19 19 0 Connections Battery terminal connections should be corrosion free and tight to provide satisfactory operation while supplying emer gency power and when on floating charging Visual moni toring of all connections should be made quarterly When corrosion is observed on any connect...
Page 16: ...essitate reworking the connection Maintaining electrical integrity of connections is important as poor connection will result in reduced battery output and in extreme cases may cause melted cell posts circuit interrup tions or battery fires 19 2 Retorquing Connections Retorquing of connections should be performed annual ly See Section 9 14 and when connection resistances have increased to more tha...
Page 17: ...t connector interfaces A better and preferred technique is to apply the 10 amperes DC to posts A and D such that equal current paths are provided Then the differences in readings across AB and CD will reflect connector interface problems in either of the two external intercell connections Both intercell connections should be reworked as described in Section 19 0 14 FIGURE 6 PARALLEL CONNECTOR HOOK...
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Page 19: ...king strip They are easily removed by peeling back the plas tic strip Keep finger contact with adhesive backing on numeral to a minimum 5 Locate and place numeral on side of jar being careful that there is no conflict with electrolyte level lines or side rails of SEISMIC TYPE RACKS For clean appearance exercise care in numeral placement so that all the numerals are in the same relative position on...
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