Lucent Technologies Round Cell Batteries
Issue 3 December 1999 Battery Storage 5 - 1
5 Battery Storage
Overview
State of New
Battery
The Round Cell battery is shipped charged and wet. The open circuit
voltage for a Round Cell battery is approximately 2.06V/cell.
Storage Conditions • Store batteries in an upright position in a dry and cool environment
without exposure to direct sunlight.
• Provide adequate ventilation during storage.
• Do not stack pallets of batteries on top of each other.
Storage Time Batteries may suffer irreversible capacity loss if left on open circuit for
long periods of time. The maximum that a charged battery may remain
on open circuit is 6 months at 77°F. The open circuit time should not
exceed 4 months if the storage temperature exceeds 90°F. The “charge
by” date stamped on the shipping container is the date the battery has
been on open circuit for 6 months. If batteries cannot be installed within
this time period, refer to Section 6, “Maximum Time Allowable Until
Initial Charge.”
DANGER
RISK OF EXPLOSION
• Only qualified, trained personnel who have read and understand the
safety section of this manual should perform maintenance work on
Round Cell batteries.
• Do not charge a Round Cell battery with the orange shipping plug in
place. Refer to the procedures in Section 6, Installation.
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