Lucent Technologies Round Cell Batteries
Issue 3 December 1999 Installation 6 - 3
Unpacking and Handling, continued
Specific Unpacking Instruction, continued
Step Action
5
Round Cells that are shipped on a pallet should be left on the
pallet until their final location is reached. However, the cell
may be cut loose from the pallet and handled individually if
necessary.
Caution
Do not tip cells more than 25 degrees to prevent
electrolyte spillage through the vent.
6
Unpack the vent funnels and store in a convenient protected
location until final tightening of intercell connectors is
completed. See “Vent Funnel Installation and Disposition of
Vent Plugs.”
7
After unpacking, immediately check the electrolyte level of the
cells.
• If the electrolyte level is below the point at which the plastic
cap is attached to the negative post, or below any cell plate,
the battery is not acceptable for installation because
excessive spillage is indicated.
• If the electrolyte level is 1/2 inch below the low-level
marking on the battery jar but above the cap, fill with 1.215
±0.005 specific gravity electrolyte to the low-level mark on
the battery jar.
8
Measure and record the specific gravity before the cell is
hoisted into place. The specific gravity of installed and charged
cells should be 1.215 ±0.005.
Note: Refer to “Electrolyte Levels” in this section for more
information.
9
If it becomes necessary to return any filled cell to the
manufacturer because of low electrolyte level, add 1.215
±0.005 specific gravity electrolyte immediately, if available;
otherwise, add enough distilled or deionized water before
shipment to bring electrolyte level to minimum. Note action
taken in report to manufacturer.
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