Exide Technologies PORTFOLIO PAR20 - Manual (Page 2)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................6
SECTION 2: SAFETY MESSAGES .................................................................................................................6
2.0 General Information.....................................................................................................................6
2.1 Sulfuric Acid Burns ......................................................................................................................6
2.2 Explosive Gases..........................................................................................................................6
2.3 Electrical Shock and Burns .........................................................................................................6
2.3.1 Static Discharge Precautions for Batteries..................................................................................6
2.4 Safety Alert ..................................................................................................................................6
2.5 Important Message......................................................................................................................6
SECTION 3: DELIVERY INFORMATION.........................................................................................................7
3.0 Receipt of Shipment ....................................................................................................................7
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...................................................................................................................10
5.9 Terminal Plates..........................................................................................................................10
5.10 Grounding..................................................................................................................................10
SECTION 6: UNPACKING..............................................................................................................................10
6.0 General......................................................................................................................................10
6.1 Accessories ...............................................................................................................................10
6.2 Recommended Installation Equipment and Supplies................................................................10
6.3 Unpacking..................................................................................................................................11
6.4 Handling of Modules..................................................................................................................11