Lucent Technologies KS-20472 - Installation; Tools and Equipment

Lucent Technologies Round Cell Batteries
Issue 3 December 1999 Installation 6 - 1
6 Installation
Introduction
In This Section This section describes the procedures for installing the Round Cell
batteries. Please read the safety statements and precautions in
Section 4 before unpacking and installing the batteries.
Installation Tools,
Materials, and Test
Equipment
Use the following tools, materials, and test equipment for installing and
testing the Round Cells:
• Protective clothing and equipment:
– rubber gloves, apron, and overshoes
– impact-resistant, splash-proof goggles or full-face mask
– safety hard hat
• Hoist and battery lifting clamp
• Gantry extension (required for 3-tier arrangements)
• Flashlight with plastic or rubber housing
• Cleaning cloth
• Soda (sodium bicarbonate or sal soda) and/or lime to neutralize
spilled electrolyte
• Eyewash kit (KS-21527, L3)
• Eyewash solution (KS-21527, L4)
• Insulated torque wrench capable of measuring 150 inch-pounds
• Insulated 1/2-inch box wrench
• 3-inch and 6-inch wrench extensions
• Hydrometer (range 1.150 to 1.240) (KS-5499 List 1306)
• Thermometer (KS-5499 List 1352, List 1353)
• Sandpaper
• Small, stiff brush
• DMM (Digital Multimeter) with an accuracy of 0.02 percent on the
dc scale
• A dc power source capable of supplying 2.55 volts per cell and a
current capability of at least 10 amperes