Deka Solar - Safety Precautions; Battery Location and Environment

Safety Precautions
Protective Equipment ...................................... 1
Procedures ...................................................... 1
Hazardous Elements ....................................... 1
First Aid for Acid Splash ................................. 2
Battery Location
Space .............................................................. 2
Floor Preparation............................................. 2
Battery Racking System ................................. 2
Ventilation ........................................................ 2
Environment .................................................... 2
Distance from Operating Equipment .............. 2
Safety Equipment
Fire Suppression ............................................. 2
Signage ........................................................... 3
Eye Wash Facilities ......................................... 3
Battery Operation
Storage ............................................................ 3
Temperature .................................................... 3
Depth of Discharge (DoD) ............................... 3
Charging .......................................................... 3
Maintenance .................................................... 3
Battery Installation
Receiving a Battery ......................................... 3
Lifting Batteries ............................................... 4
Installing Batteries ........................................... 4
Charging Safety............................................... 4
Connecting/Disconnecting Charger ................ 4
Battery Operation
Discharge Voltage Curve ................................. 5
Charge Current ................................................ 5
Calculating Recharge Time ............................. 5
Specic Gravity Readings ............................... 5
Placing Battery into Service ............................ 6
Battery Maintenance
Neutralizing Acid and Electrolyte .................... 6
Adding Water/Adjust Electrolyte Levels .......... 6
Performing a Test Discharge ........................... 7
Troubleshooting ............................................... 8
APPENDIX A
Battery Maintenance Report ......................9-10
APPENDIX B
Discharge Chart ............................................ 11
Glossary ....................................................12-13
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