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INSTALLATION, OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
For Nickel–Cadmium (Ni-Cd) Batteries used in Stationary Applications
Commissioning by:
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Model #
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & WARNINGS
Familiarize personnel with battery installation, charging and maintenance procedures. Display operating instructions
visibly near the battery system. Restrict access to battery area, permitting trained personnel only, to reduce the
possibility of injury.
Wear rubber apron, gloves and safety goggles (or face shield) when handling, installing, or working on batteries.
This will help prevent injury due to splashing or spillage of electrolyte. Observe all accident prevention rules.
Prohibit smoking. Keep flames and sparks of all kinds away from the vicinity of storage batteries as liberated or
entrapped hydrogen gas in the cells may be exploded, causing injury to personnel and/or damage to cells.
Wash all electrolyte splashes in eyes or on skin with plenty of clean water and seek immediate medical assistance.
Electrolyte splashes on clothing should be washed out with water.
Explosion and fire risk. Avoid short circuits. Never place metal tools on top of cells, since sparks due to shorting
across cell terminals may result in an explosion of hydrogen gas in or near the cells. Insulate tool handles to protect
against shorting. Prior to making contact with the cell, discharge static electricity by touching a grounded surface.
Electrolyte is highly corrosive. Promptly neutralize and remove any electrolyte spilled when handling or installing
cells. Use DI water or a weak acid (vinegar) solution to neutralize spills and to prevent possible injury to personnel.
Batteries are extremely heavy. Exercise care when handling batteries. When lifting use appropriate mechanical
equipment to safely handle batteries and avoid injury to personnel.
Dangerous voltage. Whenever possible, when making repairs to charging equipment and/or batteries, interrupt AC
& DC circuits to reduce the possibility of injury to personnel and damage to system equipment. This is particularly
import with high voltage systems (50 volts and above).
Recycle and Dispose of Used Batteries
Used batteries contain valuable recyclable materials. They must NOT be disposed of with domestic waste. Modes
of return and recycling shall conform to the prevailing regulations in operation at the site where the battery system is
located. Call SBS for recycling options.
Version: 2014-Feb.1
Corporate Office
N56 W16665 Ridgewood Dr.
(800) 554-2243
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 www.sbsbattery.com
