Lucent Technologies Victory Class Batteries WP-93936
6 - 8 Installation
Issue 1 May 2000
Cell Installation Guidelines
Introduction
These instructions apply to lead-acid batteries configured as single cells
or multi-cell units. The term “cells” can apply to both configurations.
Safety
Caution
Before handling a battery, discharge static electricity by touching a
grounded surface in the vicinity of the batteries, but far enough from
the cells and flame arrestors to avoid creating sparks or exposing cells
to open flames that could ignite the gases produced by a charging
battery.
Warning
• Storage batteries present both electrical and chemical hazards to
those who install or service them. It is essential to exercise extreme
care at all times to assure a safe working environment.
• Gases produced by wet-cell lead-acid batteries are explosive. Do
not smoke, use an open flame, or create an arc or sparks in the
vicinity of a battery.
• Always use protective insulating equipment, such as gloves, shoes,
and eye protectors. Wrenches and other tools must be insulated.
• Observe local, state, and national electrical codes at all times.
• Always work with the battery ungrounded. Battery ground
connections, if required, should be made last.
• To avoid working with high voltages, break the battery down into
convenient, lower-voltage modules, i.e., do not interconnect rows
or tiers of cells until the final step in connection.
• Lead-acid cells contain diluted sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with
eyes, skin, and clothing. Should contact occur, remove
contaminated clothing immediately and flush affected body areas
immediately and thoroughly with water. Wash clothing thoroughly
before reuse. Do not attempt to clean and reuse contaminated
shoes. If acid should contact the eye, flush immediately with large
amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Always consult a
physician in cases of acid contact with the eyes.
• Before working on the battery, be sure to discharge static electricity
that can build up on tools or the technician by touching a grounded
surface in the vicinity of the battery but far enough from the cells
and flame arrestors. Avoid creating sparks or exposing cells to open
flames that could ignite the gases produced by a charging battery.
