
iv www.enersys.com Publication No. US-FL-IOM-002 January 2007
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................................................i
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................1
1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................1
1.2 Precautions.................................................................................................................1
1.3 Service........................................................................................................................1
2.0 SAFETY......................................................................................................................2
2.1 General .......................................................................................................................2
2.2 Safety Equipment and Clothing...................................................................................2
2.3 Safety Precautions......................................................................................................3
2.3.1 Sulfuric Acid Burns..........................................................................................3
2.3.2 Explosive Gases..............................................................................................4
2.3.3 Electrical Shocks and Burns............................................................................4
3.0 INSPECTING BATTERY SHIPMENT.........................................................................6
3.1 General .......................................................................................................................6
3.2 Visible External Damage.............................................................................................6
3.3 Concealed Damage ....................................................................................................7
4.0 BATTERY STORAGE BEFORE INSTALLATION.....................................................8
4.1 General .......................................................................................................................8
4.2 Storage Interval...........................................................................................................8
4.3 Advance Preparation...................................................................................................8
5.0 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS ........................................................................9
5.1 General .......................................................................................................................9
5.2 Considerations for Connecting the Battery System to Operating Equipment............11
5.3 Considerations for Parallel Installation......................................................................11
6.0 UNPACKING AND HANDLING FOR INSTALLATION............................................12
6.1 General .....................................................................................................................12
6.2 Recommended Installation Equipment and Supplies................................................12
6.3 Cell/Jar Handling.......................................................................................................13
6.3.1 Small Cell Handling (C).................................................................................13
6.3.2 Medium Cell Handling (E and F)...................................................................13
6.3.3 Large Cell Handling (D and G)......................................................................15
7.0 SYSTEM INSTALLATION........................................................................................18
7.1 System Layout ..........................................................................................................18
7.2 Installation Considerations........................................................................................19
7.2.1 Installation Precautions.................................................................................19
7.2.2 Arrangement..................................................................................................19
7.2.3 Spacing .........................................................................................................19
7.3 Battery Installation.....................................................................................................20
7.4 Preparing and Installing Connections .......................................................................23
7.4.1 Terminal Posts ..............................................................................................23
7.4.2 Intercell Connectors ......................................................................................23
7.4.3 Terminal Plates .............................................................................................26