C&D Technologies RS-2061 Standby Batteries for Renewable Energy Applications - Manual (Page 4)

Recommended Practices and Technical References
These instructions assume a certain level of competence by the installer/user. Batteries are dangerous.
Installers must have the appropriate knowledge and experience to safely install the batteries. The design
of the battery room or enclosure, system wiring, wiring protection and safety requirements must comply
with any applicable codes, other electrical fire, or environmental codes and required by the applicable
enforcement agency.
The following is a partial list of the codes that may have direct impact on the installation. This list is not meant
to be comprehensive. Consult with the local building, electrical and fire protection agencies to get proper
direction to the local codes that will affect the installation.
• NEC, National Electric Safety Code, ANSI C2-1993 (or latest revision)
• UBC Uniform Building Code or locally applied Building Code
• IBC International Building Code
Copies may be obtained by contacting:
NEC National Electrical Code NFPA (latest version) available from:
National Fire Protection Association
Battery March Park, Quincy, MA 02269
www.nfpa.org/catalog/home/index.asp
Federal Codes that may directly affect the battery room design and battery installation.
• 29CFR1926.441 Safety Requirements for Special Equipment
• 29CFR1910.151(c) Medical Services and First Aid
• 29CFR1910.268(g) Telecommunications
• 29CFR1910.305(j) Wiring Methods, Components and Equipment
• STD 1-8.2(e) OSHA Standing Directive
The following references to IEEE Standards contain relevant information, and should be consulted for safe
handling, installation, testing and maintaining standby batteries. Refer to the battery brochure for additional
information, specific to the battery.
• IEEE Std. 450 Flooded Battery Maintenance and testing Standard
• IEEE Std 1188 VRLA Battery Maintenance and testing Standard
• IEEE Std. 1013-2000 Recommended Practice for Sizing Lead-Acid Batteries for Photovoltaic
(PV) Systems
• IEEE Std. 937-2000 Recommended Practice for Installation and Maintenance of Lead-Acid
Batteries for Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
• IEEE Std. 1374-1998 Guide for Terrestrial Photovoltaic Power System Safety
• P1361 (D16) Draft Guide for Selection, Charging, Test and Evaluation of Lead-Acid Batteries
Used in Stand-Alone Photovoltaics.
Copies may be obtained by contacting:
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Inc.,
345 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017, USA
www.ieee.org/portal/index.jsp
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