Instruction Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................6
SECTION 2: SAFETY MESSAGES .................................................................................................................6
2.0 Sulfuric Acid Electrolyte Burns ....................................................................................................6
2.1 Explosive Gases..........................................................................................................................6
2.2 Electrical Shock and Burns .........................................................................................................6
2.2.1 Static Discharge Precautions for Batteries..................................................................................6
2.3 Safety Alert ..................................................................................................................................6
2.4 Important Message......................................................................................................................6
SECTION 3: DELIVERY INFORMATION .........................................................................................................6
3.0 Receipt of Shipment ....................................................................................................................6
3.1 Concealed Damage.....................................................................................................................7
SECTION 4: STORAGE INFORMATION .........................................................................................................7
4.0 Storage Prior to Installation .........................................................................................................7
4.1 Storage Location .........................................................................................................................7
4.2 Storage Interval ...........................................................................................................................7
SECTION 5: INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS...........................................................................................7
5.0 General........................................................................................................................................7
5.1 Space Considerations .................................................................................................................7
5.2 Battery Location & Ambient Temperature Requirements ............................................................7
5.3 Temperature Variations................................................................................................................9
5.4 Ventilation ....................................................................................................................................9
5.5 Floor Loading...............................................................................................................................9
5.6 Floor Anchoring ...........................................................................................................................9
5.7 Connecting Cables: Battery System to Operating Equipment ....................................................9
5.7.1 Paralleling ....................................................................................................................................9
5.8 Stacking Limitations.....................................................................................................................9
5.9 Terminal Plates............................................................................................................................9
5.10 Grounding....................................................................................................................................9
SECTION 6: UNPACKING..............................................................................................................................10
6.0 General......................................................................................................................................10
6.1 Accessories ...............................................................................................................................10
6.2 Recommended Installation Equipment and Supplies................................................................10
6.3 Unpacking..................................................................................................................................10
6.4 Handling of Modules..................................................................................................................10