Stationary VRLA Batteries,
Installation and Operation Instructions
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5.2 RACKS (NEW RACK)
Carefully unpack rack materials using care not to scratch the coated surfaces. Check
received parts against the Bill of Materials for the individual rack. If you find damage to
the rack components, file a claim against the carrier.
NOTE: If rack specific spill containment systems are being used, these will likely need to
be installed while installing the rack. Refer to the manufacturer’s recommended
installation procedures.
Refer to the rack assembly drawing and installation instructions and proceed with rack
assembly.
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When assembled, battery racks must be level and in conformance with the rack
manufacture’s drawings and specifications supplied with the equipment. This will
ensure that neither individual cells nor rack assembly can topple, twist or overturn.
Use levelers to compensate for irregularities in the floor surface.
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Do not place battery cells on the rack until the rack has been completely assembled
and all bolts have been tightened, otherwise the weight of the cells may cause the
rack to shift and collapse.
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Never remove or loosen braces from a loaded battery rack, removal of braces could
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
electrically conductive and corrodes unprotected metal surfaces.
A filled and charged battery presents a high voltage, high current shock and
short circuit hazard.
Batteries can generate gases which, when released, can explode, causing
blindness and other serious personal injury.
To position the cells on the rack special auxiliary equipment, such as lifting straps
(Section 4.0) or other mechanical lifting gear, may be required. If necessary, this
equipment may be obtained from BAE Batteries USA.
6.1 INSTALLATION ON RACKS – VERTICAL MOUNT
An alignment guide should be used to aid in placing the cells properly on the rack.
Properly aligned cells will aid in connecting the cells together.
It is recommended that cells installation begin in the middle of the bottom tier with the
distance between the cells being determined from the center of the rack. In this way, it is
possible to make allowances toward the end of the rack(s). Planning the layout based on
cell dimensions and spacing ahead of time will prevent having to move cells on the rack
later.
