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Section 28.00
Instructions for Installation,
Operation, and Maintenance of
Lead-Acid Batteries in
Motive Power Service
TM
TUBULAR SINCE 1910
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION,
OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF
LEAD-ACID BATTERIES IN MOTIVE POWER
SERVICE
explosion. When calculating assume all chargers in finish
TABLE OF CONTENTS
rate at same time.
SECTION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) allows
SPILLS AND RECYCLING 2 up to 1% concentration. Make sure the ventilation sy
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The threshold planning quantity (TPQ) for sulfuric acid is 1,000 pounds. 3. Be especially careful when working on battery terminal connections. Do not connect any two or more c. Recycling: terminals together unless the connection is a proper 1. Spent lead-acid batteries which are destined for recycling are not and correct electrical one. regulated under federal hazardous waste regulations or by most d. When lifting the battery, observe the following state regulations. Contact your state environ
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what you know about a battery’s volts, amps, and ampere-hours, 5. CONSTRUCTION you’re ready to easily change those numbers into the final key concept, watts. Fig. 2 illustrates the construction of a typical motive power Watt, W.: Using battery voltage or amperage alone doesn’t tell you cell of the tubular design. enough about the battery. Multiplying those two values together does. The answer you get is a battery’s wattage: the electrical power a battery can provide. Every 1,000 watts is a kilow
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4. Give the battery an equalizing charge but keep resetting Fast charging is intended to extend a battery’s run-time diring a shift the charger to the equalize position until the specific gravities or day. A typical fast charging system will provide charge rates from 25 remain constant for a period of three hours. At no time should to 50 amps per 100 amps of a battery’s nameplate capacity. Fast battery temperature be allowed to exceed 110°F (43°C). charging requires special chargers that can m
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In sub-freezing temperatures, water should be added just d. As mentioned, a battery should not be discharged beyond the before charging is completed to insure prompt mixing point where the cells approach exhaustion. This is referred to as “overdischarging” and can have very harmful with the electrolyte. Otherwise it may freeze on the surface results, particularly if repeated for several days or cycles. before mixing. No permanent harm results from low Overdischarge can be avoided by using a lift
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e. When charging batteries while they are in the vehicle, 14. CHARGING assure proper ventilation and follow the manufacturers CHARACTERISTICS instructions. Open the battery cover, if so equipped, as well as the battery compartment cover of the vehicle. Not following these recommendations can cause gaspockets to remain in the vehicle a. Only EnerSys approved charging methods should be or battery giving rise to possible explosions when the vehicle is used. To maximize life, charging should not re
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c. Since the average motive power battery passes a “test” 16. DETERMINATION OF every day by performing its regular work, it is seldom CAPACITY necessary to conduct a formal test of its capacity. Also, most users do not have the facilities to do this conveniently or a. A battery's capacity will, of course, decrease toward the accurately. If any such testing is desired, consult your EnerSys end of its life. Assuming no specific cause of trouble, this Representative regarding equipment and proced
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e. Another convenient way to ensure proper fill levels is the #853638 may help remove these harmful deposits. use of a single point watering (SPW) system. The EnerSys Battery Irrigation System or EZ Fill System are effecient c. To both clean and neutralize your battery use EnerSys methods of watering a battery. These reliable quality PRO Wash Cleaner/Neutralizer #94883. This spray on systems allow the operator to fill to the proper level each premixed cleaning solution changes color as it neut
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NOTE: Specific gravity changes with temperature. Normal i. EnerSys Pro-Meter #94870. This shirt pocket sized values are at 77°F . This should be kept in mind meter is versatile for 13 ranges in AC, DC and OHM readings. when reading specific gravity and proper correction It has an audible continuity signal and is accurate to 0.75%. should be made to judge normal values. For each Ideal for the person who wants to do basic battery 3° above 77°F ADD 0.001 to the measured Sp. Gr. or charger troublesh
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SERVICE TOOLS 0*1. CELL LIFTER - Belt type cat. #SS-5746 *02. CROSS LINK PUDDLING DAM - cat. #SS-5749 *03. CABLE LUG PUDDLING DAM - cat. #SS-5747 0*4. CONNECTOR PUDDLING DAM - cat. #SS-5745 (2 hole) *05. CONNECTOR PUDDLING DAM - cat. #SS-5745-1 (4 hole) *06. CONNECTOR PUDDLING DAM - cat. #SS-5745-2 (4 hole) *07. CONNECTOR PUDDLING DAM - cat. #SS-5745-3 (4 hole) *08. POST BURNING RING DAM - cat. #SA-60485 *09. BURNING DAM - cat. #SS-60321 *10. TOTE WELD OUTFIT - cat. #TW840-4474 *11. PORTABLE PLA
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