C&D Technologies RS-1476 Standby Battery Vented Cell - Manual (Page 3)

INTRODUCTION
The batteries referenced in this document are C&D Technologies VLA (flooded) or stationary vented lead acid,
with sulfuric acid electrolyte and pasted plate lead alloy electrodes. These batteries are designed for standby
applications requiring an emergency dc power source.
There are three major battery designs - long duration, short duration and general purpose.
• Long duration batteries are designed for applications where the emergency load currents are relatively
small but must be supplied for many hours, typically eight hours, and are typically used for Telecom &
Solar Applications.
• Short duration batteries are specifically designed to supply very high currents for a relatively short period of
time, typically 15 minutes and are typically used for UPS Applications.
• General purpose batteries employ design features that optimize their use in applications requiring both
short duration, high current loads and low current loads for longer durations, typically 30 minutes to 8
hours, and are generally used for Utility Applications.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your nearest C&D sales office for the latest
specifications. All statements, information and data given herein are believed to be accurate and reliable but
are presented without guaranty, warranty, or responsibility of any kind, express or implied. Statements or
suggestions concerning possible use of our products are made without representation or warranty that any such
use is free of patent infringement, and are not recommendations to infringe any patent. The user should not
assume that all safety measures are indicated, or that other measures may not be required.
These instructions assume a certain level of competence by the installer/user. The following recommended
practices and codes contain relevant information, and should be consulted for safe handling, installation,
testing and maintaining standby batteries. Applicable state and local codes must be followed.
IEEE Std 484 (latest revision) “Recommended Practice for Installation Design and Installation of Vented Lead
Acid Batteries for Stationary Applications”
IEEE Std 485 (latest revision) “Recommended Practice for Sizing Lead Acid Batteries for Stationary Applications”
IEEE Std 450 (latest revision) “Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing and Replacement of Vented
Lead Acid Batteries for Stationary Application”
IEEE Std 1375 (latest revision) “Guide for Protection of Stationary Battery Systems”
Copies may be purchased at www.ieee.org.
NESC, National Electric Safety Code, (latest revision)
NEC National Electrical Code NFPA -70 (latest version) available from www.nfpa.org.
Federal Codes:
29CFR1926.441
“Batteries and Battery Charging”
29CFR1910.151(c) “Medical Services and First Aid”
29CFR1910.268(b) “Telecommunications”
29CFR1910.305(j)
“Wiring Methods, Components and Equipment”
STD 1-8.2(e) “OSHA Standing Directive”
IBC International Building Code
This manual is divided into three parts: Receiving and Installation of the Battery, Operation and Maintenance,
and a Reference and Trouble Shooting section to assist the user should he require more detailed explanation of
battery performance and maintenance procedures.
Before handling cells or storing cells for future installation take time to read this manual. It contains
information that could avoid irreparable damage to the battery.
Please refer to our website for the latest version of the manual: www.cdtechno.com
RS1476/0215/CD 1 www.cdtechno.com