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6.3 Cell/Battery
Handling
To prevent damage to the cells and personal injury when moving/handling the batteries, follow
the procedures in this section. For ease of explanation, lifting/handling instructions are grouped
into two categories depending on the size of the units:
See Section 6.3.1 — single small cell handling (1RE)
See Section 6.3.2 — six cell unit handling (6RE)
DO NOT lift any cell by the terminal posts
as this will
void the warranty
. RE cell terminals
are not designed to support the cell weight. When lifting large cells/units with crane, hoist or
similar device, use the lifting straps provided.
6.3.1
Single Small Cell Handling (1RE)
1.
Lift and move these batteries manually. For cells heavier than 50 lbs, 2 people should be
used to move and position cells.
2.
Optionally, a strap can be placed under the container and run through the handles for
lifting with a crane. Contact your EnerSys sales/service representative for correct lifting
strap and lifting instructions.
6.3.2
Six Cell Unit Handling (6RE)
When lifting 6 cells units in steel trays, use the supplied lifting straps with steel hooks to lift the
unit by the eyelets at the top of the steel tray.
1.
For sizes with 2 lifting eyes, use one strap.
2.
For sizes with 4 lifting eyes, use two straps. Connect each strap to eyelets at each end
of the battery. Put both straps through the crane hook for lifting.
Multicell Lifting
Figure 6.1
