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STATIONARY BAE BATTERIES: 

Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA)

 

Installation and Operating Instructions

 

 

 

 

 

 

                              

OPzV & OGiV Series Batteries 

 

Important Documents - Do Not Discard 

 

Содержание OGiV Series

Страница 1: ...STATIONARY BAE BATTERIES Valve Regulated Lead Acid VRLA Installation and Operating Instructions OPzV OGiV Series Batteries Important Documents Do Not Discard ...

Страница 2: ...arks as explosion and fire hazards exist Acid splashes on the skin must be flushed with plenty of water Acid splashes in eyes must be flushed thoroughly for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water Seek medical attention immediately Remove clothing exposed to acid and wash with water immediately to avoid additional contact with skin Explosion and fire hazard due to explosive gases escaping from th...

Страница 3: ...1 2 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS A filled and charged battery presents a high voltage high current shock and short circuit hazard PRECAUTIONS Observe standard safety measures when working on batteries a Remove watches rings or metal jewelry b Wear rubber gloves and boots c Use insulated tools d Never lay tools or other metallic objects on the battery cell e Before working on the system disconnect the charge...

Страница 4: ...TING RACK 6 5 2 RACKS NEW RACK 7 6 0 BATTERY CELL JAR INSTALLATION 7 6 1 INSTALLATION ON RACKS VERTICAL MOUNT 7 6 2 INSTALLATION ON RACKS HORIZONTAL MOUNT 8 6 3 TERMINAL PREPARATION 8 6 4 INTER CELL CONNECTORS 8 6 5 TERMINAL PLATES 9 6 6 FINAL INSTALLATION STEPS 9 7 0 COMMISSIONING BATTERIES 10 7 0 1 COMMISSIONING WITH FLOAT CHARGE VOLTAGE 2 25 VPC 10 7 0 2 COMMISSIONING WITH HIGHER CHARGING VOLTA...

Страница 5: ... 2 CONCEALED DAMAGE It is recommended that the cells be unpacked and checked for concealed damage as soon as possible Freight carriers generally require that concealed damage be inspected by the carrier s representative within 10 days from date of delivery to determine responsibility It is the receiving facility s responsibility to notify the freight carrier of concealed damage If cells need to be...

Страница 6: ...ow BAE VLA batteries have a specific gravity of 1 240 kg l at 68 F Specific Gravity 68 F Freezing point Specific Gravity 68 F Freezing point C F C F 1 000 0 0 32 0 1 225 39 8 39 0 1 150 15 1 5 0 1 250 54 3 65 0 1 175 20 2 4 0 1 275 70 0 93 0 1 200 28 0 18 0 1 300 71 1 95 0 3 2 STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE BATTERIES REMOVED FROM OPERATION Batteries that have been in service and taken out of operation mu...

Страница 7: ... size and type of cell and the intended application of the battery Standard designs provide for installation in battery cabinets conventional vertical mount steel racks horizontal mount racks for some models or seismic earthquake resistant racks for both vertical and horizontal mounting For all installation options the ideal designs should include acid resistant coatings and rail insulation to ens...

Страница 8: ...ld allow the rack to shift or collapse If the new rack is not designed for the new batteries being installed this could affect your seismic rating and battery warranty Please contact BAE USA or your local representative with questions 6 0 BATTERY CELL JAR INSTALLATION SAFTEY REMINDERS see Section 1 for details The electrolyte is dilute sulfuric acid which is harmful to skin and eyes It is electric...

Страница 9: ...l instructions This is a separate BAE Batteries USA instruction document Important For horizontal racks with battery rails instead of module shelves please be sure the lip between the jar and cover is not sitting on the front rail it should be overhanging as shown below Resting the jar to cover seal on the battery rail could lead to seal damage over time 6 3 TERMINAL PREPARATION Prior to assemblin...

Страница 10: ...t modules and racks the terminal plate assemblies may be provided as part of the system and may be mounted on the racks and not the battery terminals themselves The specific rack module configuration will have to be checked to determine proper terminal plate mounting 6 6 FINAL INSTALLATION STEPS Once the cells have been installed and the connections completed the following items should be consider...

Страница 11: ... safety signs are present and installed properly for the battery room Additionally please ensure the proper Personal Protection Equipment PPE spill containment or cleanup kit and eyewash are present within the battery room as required per the local or national codes Please contact your local BAE representative if any of these items are needed for your installation 7 0 COMMISSIONING BATTERIES Prior...

Страница 12: ...between 10 C 50 F and 30 C 86 F Total string float voltage will be 2 25 V x number of cells 1 nominal Higher or lower charging voltages can be detrimental as overcharging or undercharging will reduce the batteries life expectancy 8 2 EQUALIZATION CHARGING Under normal circumstances equalizing charges are not required for VRLA batteries If there are unacceptably large discrepancies between the indi...

Страница 13: ...ure of 8 4 C 15 F over the 25 C 77 F norm would double the corrosion rate thus this reduces battery life to 50 of the normal life expectancy A further increase of 16 7 C 30 F over the 25 C 77 F norm would further reduce the service life to 25 of the normal life expectancy NOTE Exceeding the temperature limit of 45 C 113 F up to 55 C 131 F is only acceptable for short periods At no time should the ...

Страница 14: ...bility of the battery system The periodic inspections listed below are the minimum required For additional guidance on recommended battery maintenance reference IEEE 1188 To be measured and recorded Quarterly Battery System Voltage Current Section 10 1 Visual inspections o General Appearance Cleanliness o Visible Cell damage Charger output and voltage Ambient temperature and condition of ventilati...

Страница 15: ... If float current is used to determine state of charge it is important that this value be measured accurately Float current of a fully charged cell under normal conditions is typically 20 to 30 mA per 100 Ah of capacity therefore the measuring device used must be capable of that level of accuracy 10 5 CONNECTION RESISTANCE MAINTENANCE READINGS It is very important that the procedure for taking con...

Страница 16: ...ty test it is helpful to take into account the operating conditions and specific site requirements From this select a discharge time and current or power that best fits the requirements these values are obtained from the BAE discharge sheets for the given battery model 11 0 2 Prior to starting the discharge test care must be taken to ensure that the battery is in a fully charged condition The reco...

Страница 17: ...t that you contact BAE USA or your local representative It is generally recommended that if the measured capacity of the battery is less than 80 the battery should be considered for replacement 11 0 9 Recharge the battery in accordance with the charging procedure as previously stated in the operating instructions immediately after the capacity test Please reference IEEE 1188 for additional guidanc...

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