Stationary VRLA Batteries,
Installation and Operation Instructions
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All bolted connections should be made using a calibrated torque wrench to insure proper
tightness of the connection without causing any damage to the battery posts. The torque
settings for the BAE M10 Allen bolt is:
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22 Newton-meters or 195 (194.7 actual) inch-pounds.
6.5 TERMINAL PLATES
For multi-terminal cell strings, terminal plate assemblies are provided standard for the +/-
customer connection cells. For single terminal cell strings the terminal plates are
purchased as an optional item. The terminal plates allow for customer connection with
either single hole or 2-hole 3/8” lugs with 1” spacing.
These terminal plate assemblies are to be bolted together using the following torques for
the terminal plate/bracket connection and the bracket to battery post connection.
Terminal plate covers are included as part of the terminal plate kit for safety.
For horizontal cell mount 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 considered.
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Clean the battery room with all installation debris being removed.
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Once the battery room has been cleaned, all of the cells should be wiped down and
cleaned using a damp cloth – dampen the cloth with clear (distilled) water. See
Section 9.1 on cleaning of cells.
NOTE:
DO NOT use cleaners or chemicals to clean the cells without prior written
approval from BAE.
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Once the cells have been thoroughly cleaned, apply the supplied cell numbering
stickers to the upper left or right hand corner of the face of the cells as desired.
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Please note the cells should always be numbered from the most positive cell to
the most negative cell.
Connection
Type
Torque setting for
BAE SS Hardware
N-m (in-lbs)
Angle Bracket to
Battery Post
22 N-m (195 in-lbs)
Terminal Plate to
Angle Bracket
28 N-m (247 in-lbs)
