C&D Technologies RS-1476 Standby Battery Vented Cell User Manual

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Not using the correct cleaning solutions will void warranty on the battery.
Consult the

optional battery arrangement plan, if one was ordered from C&D. Cells may now be loaded onto

the rack(s). Always lift cells by the bottom only.

WARNING

Storage batteries present both electrical and chemical hazards to those who install or service them. It

is essential you exercise extreme care at all times to assure a safe working environment.
• Gases produced by vented cell lead acid batteries are explosive. Do not smoke, use an open flame

or create an arc or sparks in the vicinity of a battery.

• Always use protective insulating equipment, such as gloves, shoes and eye protectors. Wrenches

and other tools must be insulated to comply with applicable codes and safety standards.

• Observe local, state and national electrical codes at all times.
• Always, work with the battery ungrounded.
• Battery ground connections, if required, should be made last.
• To avoid working with high voltages, break the battery down into convenient, lower-voltage

modules, i.e. do not interconnect rows or tiers of cells until the final step in connection.

• Lead acid cells contain dilute sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Should

contact occur, remove contaminated clothing immediately and flush affected body areas

immediately and thoroughly with water. Wash clothing thoroughly before reuse. Do not attempt to

clean and reuse contaminated shoes. If acid should contact the eye, flush immediately with large

amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. ALWAYS CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IN CASES OF ACID

CONTACT WITH THE EYES.

• Before working on the battery, be sure to discharge static electricity that can build up on tools or the

technician by touching a grounded surface in the vicinity of the battery but far enough from the cells

and flame arrestors to avoid ignition of any hydrogen gas present. Avoid creating sparks or exposing

cells to open flames that could ignite the gases produced by a charging battery.

4.3 Arrangement of cells on racks
• Lifting straps and spreaders are effective tools for safely moving cells.
• When possible, always install cells in the center of the row and work out towards the ends. On properly

anchored step type racks, it is permissible to load the middle of the top step first to avoid reaching across

cells that could be installed on the bottom step. On multi-tier type racks, always begin installing cells on the

bottom tier, completing that row before starting the next higher tier.

• All cell models except types KT/KCT, LT/LCT & MCT II can only be installed with the plates perpendicular to

the longitudinal axis of the rack.

• Retrofit models may need further assistance to connect. Contact C&D customer service.
• Cells should be loaded by placing them directly in front of the designated location on the rack. It is

recommended that a platform lift be used for this procedure, however the hoist used to lift the cell from its

container may be used to position the cell. Carefully adjust the cell into its final position. When moving cells

on rack, DO NOT push on the center of the jar walls. Move cells by placing hands on the corners of the

jar and pushing. Arrange cells so the positive post (terminal) of one cell can be connected to the negative

post (terminal) of the next cell. Cell post polarity is marked with symbols molded in the cover. A plus sign (+)

denotes the positive post and a minus sign (-) denotes the negative post.

• Space cell containers approximately one-half-inch apart at the top of the jar. If batteries are being installed on

seismic rack, use provided cell spacers to position cells.

• If the aisle is too narrow to allow access to the rack from the front, it may be necessary to load the rack from

the end.

• Lubrication is typically not required since the plastic rail covering provides a low friction surface

for sliding the cells. If a lubricant is deemed necessary, only unscented talcum powder or Dow

Corning 111

silicon compound may be used sparingly. The talcum powder may be removed with a cloth

dampened in water. An equally acceptable method for lubrication is to use a small amount of water applied

sparingly to the rail covers.

Do not use any solvents.

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