Lucent Technologies Round Cell Batteries
6 - 10 Installation Issue 3 December 1999
Orienting and Spacing Cells in Stands
Guidelines • New Round Cells may be intermixed directly into an existing string
of older Round Cells (of the same capacity and acid specific gravity)
when necessary for replacement purposes.
• Never mix Round Cells in the same string with rectangular cells.
• Never mix different AH-rated Round Cells in the same string.
• Strings of Round Cells can be used in parallel with strings of
rectangular cells, providing the acid specific gravities are the same.
• Nonconducting mats are not required when the Round Cell is
positioned on polyester battery stands. The space between Round
Cells is governed by the locating wells in the bases of the new
polyester battery stands. On metal battery stands, the spacing is
governed by the length of the rigid intercell connectors. Never allow
the cell jars to touch. Cell spacing should be checked after each
earthquake or severe shock.
• Spacing between rows on metal stands should be 3/4 inch minimum.
For the polyester stands, the spacing between rows is fixed by the
stand design.
Caution
If Round Cells are used on metal stands, install nonconducting
mats between the battery and the shelf.
DANGER
If Round Cells have already received an initial charge, do not
place in stands or orient cells without vent funnel. Do not use
orange shipping plug.
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