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Mounting and Operating Instructions CEAG Battery Cabinets
40071860035 (N) March 2016 www.ceag.de
2 Safety
• Never place tools on the batteries (metal tools are parti-
cularly dangerous).
• Check the starting torque of the block connector when
the bolted assembly is insecure (see Appendix).
• Never lift the cells / monoblocs at the terminals.
• Avoid shocks.
• Never use synthetic cloth or sponge to clean the cells
/ monoblocs. Use water (wet cloth) without additives.
• Discard metallic items like watches or jewelry.
2.1 Intended Use
Battery cabinets are exclusively for power supply to an
emergency lighting system.
The operating safety can only be guaranteed by intended
use of the battery cabinet / battery racks.
ATTENTION!
Every use beyond or different than the intended purpose is
prohibited, and therefore not in accordance with regulations!
Battery cabinets are exclusively for emergency – power
supply.
2.2 Contents of Operating Instructions
Every person, ordered to work with the battery, has to read
the instructions carefully to understand them before work
begins. This takes also place when the person has already
worked with a similar kind of battery or was instructed by
the manufacturer.
2.3 Changes and Modifications to the
Battery
To avoid danger and to assure optimum performance, chan-
ges and modifications to the battery are not allowed, except
when the manufacturer has approved them.
2.4 Responsibility of the Operator
Keep the instructions near to the battery system, accessible
for every person working with the battery and at all times.
Battery must be in a proper and safe condition when using
it. Battery has to be checked for intactness before using it.
Adhere to the information of the instructions completely!
2.5 Personnel Requirements
Only authorised and skilled personnel are allowed to work
on and with the battery. The personnel must have received
instructions regarding the existing danger.
Skilled personnel refers to those with expert training, with
knowledge and experience as well as knowledge of the re-
levant regulations. He should be able to evaluate his work
and recognize the presence of danger.
Personnel without the necessary knowledge must be trained.
2.6 Operational Safety
Observing the stated safety instructions and regulations
can avoid damage to property and people when working
with the battery.
2.7 Personal Protective Equipment
When working on and with the battery it is necessary to wear:
Protective Clothes
Close fitting protective clothes
(low tensile strength, no wide arms, no rings and
further jewelry, etc.).
Safety Boots
Boots electrostatic conductive accor-
ding to EN 345.
Safety Goggles
For protecting the eyes and the face.
Protective Gloves
For protecting the skin.
2.8 Danger caused by the Battery
The battery was subjected to a danger analysis. Therefore
the construction and design of the battery meets the actual
state of the art. With proper handling the battery is opera-
tionally safe.
