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Instruction Manual for 60 Cells NCX-2550 Battery Assembled on 2-507-074710-806,125-Volt Control Storage Battery
ML20072J850
Person / Time
Site: Shoreham File:Long Island Lighting Company icon.png
Issue date: 11/18/1975
From:
GOULD, INC.
To:
Shared Package
ML20072J835 List:
References
068298-018, 68298-18, SHI-116, NUDOCS 8303300227
Download: ML20072J850 (25)


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                                                  . . . .         . .               .2                 10.0 Equalizing Chart,e 3.2 Electrolyte Levels       . . . . . .                       .2                                                    . .. . .. .                  9 10.1 EqualizinD Frequency . . . . .                      .      9
                                                                                                      ,10.2 Equalizing Charge Method . . . . 10 SECTION IV 4.0 Storage Prior to installation.               . .           .2               SECTION X1 4.1 Storcoe Location . ......
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                                                                                       .               11.0 Spec,fic i      Gravity . . .          . . ..       . 10 4.2 Storage Interval .......                                      2               11.1 Hydroraeter Reaclingt .                 . . . . .        10 11.2 Correction for Temperature. . . . 11 SECTION V                                                                              11.3 Co.rection for Electrolyte Level . . 11 5.0 Rack Assembly. .......                                                        11,4 Spee;fic Gravity Rt.nge.                                11 2                                                            . . . ..

SECTION Xil SECTION VI 12.0 Celi Voltage Variation . . . . . I 12 6.0 Unpacking and Handling . . . . 3 SECTION X1ll SECTION Vl! " " * * *** ** **** I2 7.0 insta!!ation . ........ 3 SECTION XIV 7.1 8attery Location . ...... 3 14.0 Records .. ... . . . ... 12 7.2 Temperature ........ 3 7.3 Temperature Variation. . . . . .4 SECTION XV 7.4 Ventilation . ........ 4 15.0 Water Additions . . .. . ... 12 7.5 Placcmtr.t of Cells . . . . . . .4 7.G Cell Terminal Hard.vare . . SECTION XVI

                                                                    . .          .4 7.7 Connectir g Ce!!s . ......                                   4 16.0 Tap Connections . . . . .                     .. . 13
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8.3 initic! Charce-Elcctrolyte Levels . 8 19.0 Connactions. . .. .. .... 13 TABLES FIGURES TABLE A ............ 7 FIGURE ] . ... ..... . ... 3. TABLE B ............ 7 FIGURE 2 . ... ..... . ... 5 TABLE C . ........... 8 FIGURE 3 . .. . TABLED . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 FIGURE 4 . ... . .... . ...

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SECTION I Fillure t). fallow this pr:: caution will rc: ult in excess heat and violent chemical reaction which may cause serious injury to personnel. 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ' d(%, E. If electrolyte comes into contact with Caution! Before proceeding with the un- skin or clothing, immedietely vsash with wrter packing, handling, insta!!ation and operation - and neutralize with a solution of baking soda of this lead acid storage battery, the follow- and water. Secure medical treatment. If elec-ing general information should be reviewed trolyte comes into contact with the eyes, wash together with the recommended safety pre- or flush with plenty of clean water. Secure cautions. rnedical treatment immediately.

 .            A lead-acid battery is an electro-chemical                               -

F. Exercisc care when handling cells. When

            , device conta,ining an electrolyte which is a                                    lifting straps and strap spreaders are provided, dilute solution of sulfuric acid and water.                                    use them w.th     i appr priate mechan.ical equip-This electrolyte is corrosive and can cause                                     ment to safely handle cells and avoid injury
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Leed-acid batteries,when installed,are capable G. Promptly neutralize and remove any of high voltage which can cause electrical electrolyte spilled when handling or installir9 shocks to personnel. . mits. Use a baking soda / water solution (1 lb. All lead-ac.d battenes, in the course of i per gallon of water) to prevent possible in-normal operation, generate cases which can jury to personnel. be exploswe. H. Make sure that all battery connections - are properly prepared and tightened to pre-vent possibic injury to personnel or failure of system. O l. Familiarize personne! with battery install-ation, charging and maintenance procedures. Restrict access to battery crea, permitting

                                                                                              "I"'d Pers nnel nly, t r duce the possi-SECTION ll                                                  bility of injury.

J. Whenever possible wMn making repair: 2.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS to charging equipment an'd/or baticries, in-terrupt AO and DC circuits to reduce the A. Wear rubber apron, gt>ves and safety possibility of injury to personnel and damage i goggles (or face shield) when handling, in- to system equipment. ! stalling or working with batteries. This will l help prevent injury due to spisshing or spill-age of sulfuric acid. B. Prohibit smoking. Keepflamesandsparks NOTE

, of all kinds away from vicinity of storage if the foregoing precautions are not i . batteries as liberated or entrapped hydrogen fully understood, clarification should gas in the cells may be exploded, causing be obtained from your nearest Gould
 .             injury to personnel and damage to cells.                                               representative. Localconditionsmay C. Never place metal tools on top of cells,                                        introduw shuadom not comed W
                 .                                                      .                             Gould Safety Precautions. Here smee sparks due to shorting across cell termin-again* contact the nearest Gould g             als may result m an explosion of hydrogen gas                                                                         ,;g in or near the cells. Insulate tool handles t your particular s fety problem; protect against short,ng.      i also refer to applicante federal, state D. When preparing electrolyte, always pour                                         and local regulations as well as in-acid into water, NEVER water into acid.                                                dustry standards.

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( 3.0 RECEIPT OF SHIPMENT 4.0 STORAGE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION Immediately upon delivery by the carrier, . examine for possible dama;;e caused in

  • transit. Damaged packing material or 4.1 STORAGE LOCATION staining from Icaking electrolyte would indi.

cate rough handling. If such conditions are - If the battery is not to be installed at the . found, make descriptive notation on delivery time of receipt, it is recommended that it be receipt before signing. If cell demcge is stored indoors in a cool [600F (15.60C) to found, request an inspection by the carricr 900F (32oC)}, clean, dry location. Do not and file a damage claim. tier pallcts or possible cell damage may occur. 3.1 CONCEALED DAMAGE . Shortly after receipt (within 15 days), examine 4.2 STORAGE INTERVAL all ce!!s for concealed damage. Pay particular attention to packing material exhibiting dam The following storage intervals from date of - age or electrolyte staining. Cells with electro- shipment to date of installation and initial eq lyte levels more than 1/2" below top of p!ates charge should not be excc::ded: U- have suffered probab!e permanent damage duc -

                                                                                                      &PM W-                 l' to plate exporure to air. If this condition o,                             Three (3) months                        t I            other cell damage is found, request an inspec-Lead Calcium typas:

tion by the carrier imrrediately and file a concealed damage claim. Six (6) months Storage beyond the above.qated periods can ) result in sulphated plates w1Jch can be dstri-mental to battery life a6! performance. The bettery should be given its initial charge 3.2 ELECTROLYTE LEVELS (sec Section 8.0) before the end of the above stated storage intervals and repeated for each Cells are shipped with electrolyte levels about 1/8" below the high leve! line. During ship-ment, the levels drop due to the loss of gases from internal cell components. The amount - of drop in level will vary with each type of cell. Electrolyte levels, when received. may range from the high level line to slightly below the low level line. If this condition exists, make no addition of electrolyte or water at this time (see Section B.3/. If certain SECTION V cells have lo.v electrolyte levels, with less than pV 1/2" of plates exposed to air, add battery 5.0 RACK ASSET /.BLY grade sulphuric acid of the same spccific g gravity as the remaining cells; thus bringing L Assembly of the battery rack should be com-low level cells up to the average level of other cells. - preted in accordance with the Gould drcwing and/or instructions included with the rack. e r- ' e

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cartons. Sortc smaller size cells are packed A lif ting strap and a strap spread r are fur-in a master carton containing 2 (two) or 3 nished for use with mechanical lifting (three) cells. Cartons are shipped on wood devices, when cells weigh 75 pounds or pellets. Remove material holding cartons to See Figure 1 which shows typicsl pallets, exercising care when cutting banding *postion.ing [** of strap and spreadcr. material to prevent injury. If individual cells are to be moved to another location, do not ' Always use lifting straps and spreaders, when provided, together with suitable mechanica! - remove carton at this time.' Exercise caution - if using a two-wheeled hand truck and, to lif ting devices to prevent injury to personnel prevent spillage of electrolyte, do not tilt or damage to ec!!s. cell more than 25 deg ecs from vertical. Never slide cells across rough surfaces assevere When cells hue been brought to the install- scratching of plastic containct bottom may ation site, remove carton sleeve and top result in stressing and rupturing of the jar with corrug:ted spacers. subsequent loss of e!cctrolyte. At all timac, exercise care when handling ccil; to preven. scratching of plastic jars and covers.

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DO NOT LIFT CELLS BY THEIR TER- in optimum battery life. Batteries operated MINAL POSTS. Support the cells from in high ambient temperatures will result in d the bottom when handling and unpacking. in general, units weighing less than 75 pourt reduced life. Therefore, for longer life and ease of maintenance, locations having cooler are handled manually, being supported from ambient temperatures are recommended. the bottom. . 3 _ _ _ _ __ .- _ _ . m .

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[/',] in no greater than SoF (2.7CoC) var;at;on in Place cells on the rack so that the positive ter. - ccil temperatures of a series string at any given minal (marked "4 ") of each cell adjoins the time. If a greater variation is found, steps t negative terminal (marked " ") of the next should be taken to correct the condition. cell. The standard spacing between cells is When uniform cell temperature is maintsined. 1/2"at the top pf the jars. the need for equalizing charges may be elim-insted or reduced in frequency, Adjacent cells should not touch;nor should any cell contact the metal rack supports or metal

                                                                       . cable conduits. Check for proper alignment
                                            ,                            and 1/2"spccing between cells. Adjust cell
  • 7.4 VENTILATION position where necessary. This should be com-pleted before installation of intercell connec-Ventilation should be provided in the battery tors.

room or area to prevent hydrogen, liberated The cell post surfaces have a coating of No-frorn the cells in service, from exceeding a 2% Ox-Id "A"' grease epplied at th. factory. concentration. Concentrations about this Do not remove any trc;,se from posts. Re-co:t perceritcge can result in an explosive mi::tve, any surfaces that may have been exposed which could be ignited by sparks from cdja- during handling of the calls, cent electricci equipment as well as accidenta! sparks or open flames introduced by person-net. All air moved by ventilation in the battery room or area should be exhausted . into the outside atmosphere and should not 7.6 CELL TERMINAL HARDWARE be allowed to recirculo into other confined On Gould "D", "E", and "F" type ce!!s, two Q d arcas. lead-covered brass nuts are used in conjunction V with a brass stud on cach post. These are pre-greased at the factory with No-Ox-Id "A" 7.5 PLACEMENT OF CELLS grease and are shipped instal!cd on celi pc:ts. During insta!! tion of the intircell connecturs it is assumed at this point that the battery (see Section 7.71, exercise care to provide cc;ual rack has been as:embled. Study the rack extension of the brass stud pa.it each connector. layout and wiring drawings to determine Hold one end of the stud and install one of the proper location of the positive and nsgative lead-coscrcd nuts finger tight. Install second terminals of the battery; this will establish nut while holding first nut. This will provide correct positioning of the initial cell on each equal engagement of the nuts and stud. rack row. Ce!!s are normally installed with On Gould "M" and "N" type cells. pre-platc cdges perpendicular to rack length. greased stain! css steel bolts. nuts and washers Measure and mark the center of the rack are supplied for ce!I terminais. stringer length. Determine the number of cells to t,e placed in each row. When an odd - number of cells are in the row, p! ace the center of the initial cell at the center point of the rack stringer length. 7.7 CONNECTING CELLS When an even number of cells are in the row, Refer to the cell arrangerrent drawing to deter-locate the initial cells so that the center of the space between cc!!s coincides with the cente.- mine the qucntity, size and correct positioning j merk of the stringer length, of the intercell connectors. On the "N" type ("'; cells using 1-1/t," wide connectors, the bolt holes are located off-center. Position con-nector so that the lesser dimension faces rwiemsa cr enc ocxo.,ui em micai co. downward on tie ce!! post. 4

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1 in the cell, contamination will re- L4J lI _Q. _ ._._D"~ ,_ n sult; requiririg replacement of the w cell. FIGURE 2 As intercell connectors are installed, adjust Following the torquing of stainfess stee! hard-them to a level po ,ition and finger tighten g{G ware, apply a thin conting of No Ox !d "A" Q hardware. grease to botts, washers and nuts u:ing a 1" All terminal hardware installed on connectors paint brush. should now be tightened as outlined in the Complete connecting of cells by installing following table: necessary inter-row, inter-tier or inter. rack "D" type sincte ceMs - cable connectors. Do not connect battery to (2 lead covered nuts wit h 1/4" stud.) charger at this time. Tighten to inch pounds. Re-check to be certain that the r.ci!s are con-

                              "E" anqyr " tyce c?Hs -                                    nected positive (+) to negative (-) throughout (2 lead. covered nuts v.ith 5/16" stud.)                   the battery string. Measure the total voltage Tighten to 100 inch pounds.                                 at the battery terminals. The voltage should "M" type cells -
                                             ~                                            be equal to the number of colis times the volt-(Stainless stecIhsrdware). Tighten to                      age i ne of the cells. Example: 60 ccIls 100 inch pounds.                                           times 2.05 volts = 123 volts.
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(Stainless steel hard.vare). See Figure 2. 7.8 COMPLETING INSTALLATION NOTE Cells of 1200 ampere hours or less may have been shipped with Gould Pre-Vent " vent / Torque both lead covered nuts as filling funna!s in place as an optional access-well as the bolt head and nut of ory. These vents have flexibie plastic caps Q stainless steel hardware to their {'V

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                                                                                                                                                                                                      .5 Cells from 1344 ampere hours up through                                                                                               CAUTION 2550 ampere hours may have been supplied with a Goo!d Pre-Vent as an optional acces-                                                                       Bcfore disposing of flexib'e plastic sory. For this size cell, the Pre-Vent units are                                                                  caps or screw-type s'11pping caps, not shipped in place. A standard screw type                                                                      neutralize any e!cetroly: on them vent is used for shipping purposes. If Pre-Vent                                                                   in a baking soda - water so:ution units were specified, they would have been                                                                        to prev nt injury to anyone hand-packed separately with other accessories.                                                                         ling these discarded items.

Remove the screw-type shipping vent one-at-

a. time and instr.ll a Pre-Vent unit. Discard the shipping vent. Electrofyte Withdrewal Tubes Certain calcium type cells are equipped with Other type cells may have separate explosion an electrolyte withdrawal tube. These permit resistant vents installed at time of shipment. the taking of specific gravity readings at a Separate plastic filling funnc!s are supplied point one third down from the top of the along with this type vent. These funnels also plates (See Section 11.11. Refer to Figure 3.

have flexib!e plastic shipping caps. Here again, these may be removed and discarded The withdrawal tube may be installed in or icit in place if environment is dusty, either diagonal corner of tha cell by exchang-ing its position witn a dummy plug supplied; thus providing the most accessib!e location. O # Whe1 exchan jing location, first remove flex- <-- The Gould Pre-Vent assembly and other ex. ible shipping cap to reduce retention of ciec- L plosion resistant vents are designed to prevent trolyte in the tube and spillage during transfer. external sparks or flames from igniting and The flexible cap may be reinsta!!ed as a dust exploding internal cell gases. (See Figure 4). cap or discarded af ter neutralizing.

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  • INITIAL CHARGE
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i Plastic cell numerals and battery terminal y polarity labels are provided for 12 cell batter- flecommended Voltaces and Time Periods A ies of 40 ampere hours and over. These should , l be installed per instructions included with the , numerals. The positive terminal cell is usualty

  • j designated as cell m1 in the series string.

TABLE A httery-to-Charoer Connection " Lead-Antimony and Planto Types

                                        . The positive (+) terminal of the battery should Cell Volts                                                       Time-Hrs.

be connected to the positive (+) terminal of 2 24 ' !j the charger and the negative (-) terminal of

  • 22 the bettery to the negative (-) terminal of the *0 0 -

charger. 2.33 90 2.36 75 2.39 60 SECTION Vill l 8.0 INITIAL CHARGE TABLE B Lead-Calcium Types Batteries lose some charge during shipment as Cell Vofts

                    ,                    well as during the period prior to installation.
                                                                                                                                                              .                      Time-Hrs.

2.24 624 . The battery should be installed and given its y 2.27 480 initial charge as soon af ter receipt as pcssible. " ( (See Section 4.0!. 2.30 - 384 g,33 ygg tj 2.36 -

240 2.39 192 8.1 CONSTANT VOLTAGE METHOD l

, Constant voltage is the principal method to give the initial charge, as most modern NOTE chargers are of the constant voltage des.:gn. Time periods listed in Tab'es A cnd D In addition, some systems have equipment are for cell temperatures fron. 70ol~ with voltage limitations making the use of (210C) to 900F (32oC). For tempera-constant current charg.ing undesirable. tures 550F (13oC) in 69oF (20. soc) Determine the maximum voltage that may be double the number of hours. For temperatures 400F (40C) to 540F

                                    . applied to the system equipment. This voltage divided by the number of cells connected in                                      (120C) use four times the number of hours.

series will establish the maximum voltage per esO that may be used. j Establish whether the battery is of lead- The above recommended time periods are j i antimony, Plant 6 or lead calcium construction considered minimum. Raise the voltage to the maximum value permitted by the system by referring to type on ce!! name plate and equipment. When charging current has compare this with the cell type listings on q pages 14 and 15. tapered and stabilized (no further reduction p For lead-antimony and PlantE types, refer to for 3 hours), charge for the hours shown in the appropriate table and for the battery {/ Table A and for lead calcium types refer to A temperature, at the time of stabilizstion, until Table B to obtain various voltages and associ-the lowest cell voltage ceases to rise. Moni-ated time periods recommended. Select the high-toring of cell voltages should be started during est voltage the system will allow, to perform the the latter IO*.of the applicable time period to initial charge in the shertest period of time. t determine lowest cell in battery.

8.2 CONSTANT CURRENT METHOD , 9.2 FLOAT CNARGE.-FLOAT VO!.TAGES If there is no limitation to the voitage that The folloWing are the float voltece ranges k i may be applied to the s/ stem equipment, - recommended fcr the various types of batter-f-

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constant current charging may be used for les. Use only the voltage ra..ge' listed for that the initial charge. Charge the battery at its particular type. Do not intercht.r.gc voltage finish rate listed in the Tables on pages ranges from one type to another. 14 and 15. Continue to charce at this welue until the lowest cell specific gravity remains stable over a 5 hour period. If the ampere charge rate used is below the listed . TABLE C finish rate, increase the 5 hour stable period . Recommended Float Voltaces proportionately. For exam'ple,if the charge rate is 1/2 the finish rate, increase the stable Lead-Antimony Types 2.15 to 2.17 period from 5 hours to 10 hours. V/here high volts pcr cell ambient temperature:. prevail, cell tempera- gil ant 6 Types 2.17~-to 2 tures should be monitored so that 1100F g[s peQ.19 4

                                                                                                                                              ~T (430C) is not exceeded. A reduction in the                                        m hpu charge rcte or tempordy suspension of the Lea       8                    [' 2E to 2.2t            ;

i v Its per cell / charge should be made to permit cells to cool. * ' Resume charging when cell temperatures are at 900F (320C) or below. 8.3 INITI AL CHARGE - . Modern constant voltage output charging ELECTROLYTE LEVELS equipment is recommended for the floating {\ During the initial charge, there will be an in. charger method of operation of Gould stationary type batteries. This type of crease in the c!ectrolyte levels and they may (.! charger, prc.perly adjusted to the recommen-go above the high level mark. (See Section ded float voltages, together with sdhere: ce 3.2). This is due to cases, that were lost dur. to recommended maintenance procedures, ing transportation or standing in storage, being will ass *st in obtaining consis*ent service-restored to the cells. Do not remove any ability and optimum life. electrolyte even though levels may be above high level. V/ hen battery is p; aced on floating After the battery has been given its initial charbe (See Section 9 21,the electrolyte levels charge (see Section B.01, the charger should should return c!ose to the high level line. be adjusted to provide the recommended

                                                                                 , float voltage (see Tab /e C) at the battery terminals. For examp!e, a 60-ceille:d-SECTION IX antimony battery should have 130 volts maintained at its termina!s... GO cet!s x 9.0 OPERATION                                                  2.17 volts per cell (V.P.C.) = 130 voits.

D n t use float voltages for lead antimony 9.1 FLOATING CHARGE METHOD or Plante typ?s higher than shown m Tsble C, as excessive water consumption and re-in this type of operation, the battery is con-duced battery life w,ill result. nected in parallel with a constant voltage charger and the critical load circuits. The Lead calcium types may have float voltages charger should be capable of maintaining the of 2.17 V.P.C. tn 2.25 V.P.C. maintained required constant voltage at battery terminals across the battery terminals. The lower 2.17 and cIso supply a normal connected load V.P.C. value is used where system equipr. ent W where app'icable. This will then sustain the volicg2 timintions will not toler:te hi;her battery in a fully charged condition and also values. In addition, if hi;;h cmbient tem- {~ make it available to assume the emergency peratures prevail, the use of 2.20 to 2.25 power requirements, in the event of en AC V.P.C. float voltage may result in reduced power interruption or charger failure. battery I.iic.

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9.3 VOLTMETER CALIBRATION -

                                                                         .           connected system wil; permit. Do not exceed
                                                                             .       those voltage values lis'ted in Table D or Table f4 Panel and portable voltmeters used to indi-                         E on page 10.                      -

( cate battery float voltages should be accurate . at the operating voltage va!ue. The same ' SECTION X holds true for portable meters used to read . ind:vidual cell voltages. These meters should be checked against a standard every six months and estibrated when necessary. 10.0 EQUAllZ1NG CHARGE , An equalizing charge is a special charge given

                                                                                   ,a battery when non-uniformity in voltage or specific gravity has developed between cells.
  • It is given to restore all cells to a fully charged 9.4 CYCLE METHOD OF OPERATION .

condit. ion using a charging voltage higher than the normal float voltage and for a specified This method is recommended for lead-number of hours, as determined by the voltage antimony and PlinG type cells only. Lead-used* calc.iam ce!!s should not be cycle operated. In cycle operation, the decree of discharge Nonadormity of csus may muh kom b will vary for various applie.ations. Therefore, floating voltage due to improper adjustmer.1 the frequency of recharging will also vary. of the charger or a panel voltmeter which The recharge is cor ducted by manually start, reads incorrect (higher) output voltage. Also, ing the charge, generally using the normal variations in cell temperatures greater than l finish rete listed on pages and 15. The SOF (2.78cC) in the series string at a given amount of charge nece- r depends on the time, due to environmental conditions or * '[ number of ampere i- .iarge. If a rack arrangement, can cause low cells. ( shorter recharge peric . sired, higher , charge rates equal to the o .-hour rate of - discharge may ba u:ed when the battery is 10.1 EQUALIZING FREQUENCY more than 25% discharged and the cell voltage on charge is below 2.33 volts. When the cell The following guidelines cover lecd antimony, voltage reaches 2.33, the charge rate shou!d Plant 5 and lead calcium types. Recommen-be reduced to the normal finish charge rate. dations not applying to all types will be so The charge should be stopped when the sp3- designated. cific gravity is ten (.010) points below the normal ful!y chargcd value. - A. An equalizing cherge should he given The battery is now available for the next d.is- quarterly or as required by conditions in the charge requirement. The battery should be following parwaphs. (Note: lead-calcium given an equalez.ng charge monthly by con- types floated at 2.20 V.P.C. to 2.25 V.P.C. tenuinD the regular charge until there is no may not require equalizing charges). l increese in specific gravity of the pilot cell for B. Equalize when the temperature corrected . three hours, when using the finish charge rate. specific gravity of the pilot cell (or any cell for the quarterly reading) is more than 10 points below its fuli charge value. (See Sec-tion 11.2). 9.5 RECHARGE C. Equalize when the floating voltage for the pilot cell (or any cell for the quarterly reading) p All batteries should be recharged as soon as is below 2.13 volts or more than .04 volts be-I\ possib!e follo.ving a discharge. With constant low the average for the battery voltage chargers, this will be accomplished automatically. However, to recharge in the D. Equalize to complete a recharge of the shortest period of time, raise the charger out. battery in a minimum length of time followinD l put voltage to the highest value which the an emergency discharge. n

E. If accurate quarterly records are main- , NOTE s tained (See Section 14.0) and the individual Time periods listed in Tab!cs D and ci!! voltages and temperature corrected spe-cific gravities show no increase in sprcad from the previous quarterly readings, equ:lizin9 E ar'e for celi tempcraturcs from 700p'(21oC) to 903F (320C). For {'

                                                                                                 .                 temperatures 550F (130Cl to E90F may be deferred. (See Section 11.2).                                         *

(20.50C) double the number of F. Equalize once a year even though pre. . U 'P gF (;2 f coding condit,ons i made it unnecessary. (Lead-calcium types floated at 2.20 V.P.C. t.imes the number of hours. to 2.25 V.P.C, may not require annual equal. The above recommended time periods are con-izing). ' sidered minimum. Raise the voltage to the , maximum value permitted by the system equipment. When charging current has tapered and stabilized (no fur ther reduction for 3 10.2 EQUALIZING CHARGE h*ETHOD hours), charge for the hours shown in the ap-propriate table and for the battery tempera-Constant voltage charging is the preferred ture at the time of stabilizatinn, until th method for giving an eq.:aliz!rg chsre c. De- lowest cell voltage ceases to rise. idonitorirg termine the maximum voltage that may be of cell voltages should be started during the applied to the system equipment. This volt- latter 10% of the applicable tima period to age, divided by the number of cefis connected determine lowest cell in battery. in series, will establish the maximum voltage per cell that may be used to perform the equalizing charge in the shortest period of time. SECTION XI l For lead-antimony cnd Plante types, refer to .. Teble D and for lead calcium types, refer t ' l 11.0 SPECIFIC GRAVITY ' Tab!e E to obtain various vo! age and associ-ated time periods recommended. in a lead-acid cell, the electrolyte is a dilute EQUAll21NG CHARGE

                                                                                                       *             " ' * * * * " " '"          ac d. Specific gravity .is a measure cf the we.igat of acid m Recommended Volta::es and Time Periods                                         the electrolyte as compared to r.a equal tol-ume of watcr. Therefore, e:ects olyte with a TABLE D                                                   specific gravity of 1.215 means it is 1.215 Lead Antimony & Plant 6 Types                                           times heavier than an equal volume of water Cell Volts                                                                        which has a specific gravity of 1.000.

Time-Hrs. 2.24 80 2.27 60 2.30 48 2.33 36 11.1 HYDROMETER READINGS - 2.36 30 2.39 24 Specific gravity is used in determining a cell's state of charge. It decreases as the cell dis-TABLE E charges and increases as the cell is charged; Lead Calcium Types reaching its original value when the cell is fully charged. Specific gravity is expressed Cell Volts Time-Hrs. to the third decimal place (1.215) and is t O 2.24 310 measured by a h/drometer float enclosed in 2.27 240 a glass barrel / rubber bulo syringe. Draw suffi- e-2.30 ' 190 cient electrolyte into the barrel, holding the (* 2.33 145 syringe vertical and with no hand pressure on 2.3S , 120 bulb, so that float is freely floating without 2.39 95 touching sides or top of syringe.

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T'he gravity is read on the hydtometer scate at , firmly against th:' tube opening to prevent the flat surface of the electrolyte. (See figure ' back sp! ash of electrolyte. . Fill and ernpty the 5). hydrometer at least once in cach cell before (m') . reading. Thiiwi!! give a more accurate reading of electrofyte within the tube. j . 11.2 CORRECTION FOR TEMPERATURE When taking specific gravity readings, correc-tions must be made for variations in tempera-9 ture of the electrolyte. For each 30F (1.67oC) i in temperature of the efectralyte abnve 77oF ( . (250C) add one point (.001) in specific gravity - p () to the observed hydrometer readings;and for L

                  -fy; '*                   J.(.         ,e                    each 30F (1.670C) in temperature below 770F 9'                             (250C) subtract one (.001) in specific gruity h;                      i&                                from the observed hydrometer readir.g.

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                    , . .                     .r7                                                                            hadmg M                         /Y                               ffydrometer        cell                   co ree .x! to f                         l                                   Reafsnq 1213 sp. gr.

Ten wratu e Correction 770F (*AOCp

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gg 12a7 sp. gr. 060r(XFO) +.ca.~i points = 1.210 sp. gr.

                     ,_                                                       1204 sp. gr. 950F(350Cl 4.036 points- 1210 sp. gr.

I i l Ql U 11.3 CORRECTION FOR ELECTROLYTE LEVEL FIGURE 5 The loss of water from the electrolyte due to evaporation as well as conversion of the water to hydrogen and oxygen by charging current Clean the hydrometer glass barrel end float also affects the specific gravity value. For with soap end water as required for ease of examp!c: A fully cha'Ded cell with correct read,ng i and ficat accuracy. high level at 770F (250C) will br.vc a nominal When recharging a lead-calcium cell, the spe- specific gravity of 1.215. When the c!ectrolyte cific gravity reading lags behind the ampere level has been reduced from evaporation and hour input due mainly tr, the very low end of charging by 1/4", the specific grsvity will be i charge currents. fAixing of the electrolyte is approximately 6 points (.006) higher or 1.221 i s!ow due to the small amount of gas generated; G 770F(250C). Therefore, when taking hy-l so the gravity resdir gs do not reflect the actual drometer readings, the electrolyte level refer-state of charge. A similar condition exists enced to the high levelline should be recorded after water additions. Therefore, meaningful for proper evaluation of the specific gravity gravity readings can only be obtained at the value. This applies when taking a pilot cell top of the cel: af ter an equalizing charge or reading or for 10% of the cells when taking a after six weeks on fluat. quarterly set of readings. l For this reason, most Gould lead calcium cells have clectrolyte withdrawal tubes to permit sarcpling of the efectrolyte at a point one third 11.4 SPECIFIC GRAVITY RANGE down from the top of the plates. A long rub-n ber tip on the hydrometer is inserted into the The nominal specific gravity of Gould station- { tube to provide an average value of cell specific ary batteries is 1.215 G 770F(250C). The gravity and a more accurate indicaticn on the specific gravity may range from 1.205 up to state of charge. 1.225 @ 770F(250C) with the electrolyte level When taking a hydrometer reading, the base at the high level line and still be considered cf the hydrometer syringe should be press rd satisfactory. m

SECTION Xll . A. 'Upon i$mpleti,nn of the it itial charge

                                                                                                                  .           and with the battery floating at the desired float volt. age for one week, rcad and record                 g.

12.0 CELL VOLTAGE VARIATION individual ce!I vc;tages, specific gravities \i

                                                                                                     .                        (corrected to ?7oFl?50C), r:mbient tempera-The tebulation below indicates'the normal                                                   .

ture p!us cell temperatures a'nd electrolyte cell voltage variation that may exist with the levels for 10% of the cells. The cell tempera-bettery on float and no greater than a 50F ' ture readings.should be from each step or tier (2.78DC) variation in cel! temperature of a of the rack to reflect temperature range of series string at any given time. the battery.

                                                                                                                            . This first set of readings will be the basis for
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NORMAL VOLTAGE VARI ATION flect possible operating problems and the Type Float Voltg Variation necd for corrective action. Leed-Antimony 2.t5 to 2.t7 V.P.C. 1.02 V.P.C. B .- Weekly Pilot cell voltage and also total Plante 2.17 to 2.19 V.P.C. 1.03 V.P.C. battery float voltage at battery terminals. Lead-Calcium 2.17 to 2.25 V.P.C. 1.04 V.P.C. C. Monthly Pilot cell voltage, specific gra-vity, temre ature and ciectrol ite level. SECTION X!il D. Quarterly - A complete set of individual cell readings as recommended in "A" above. 13.0 PILOT CELL

            .                                                                                                                  E.          Any time the battery is given an equal .

A pilot cell is selected in the series string to izing charge (see Section 10.7), an additional reflect the general condition of all cells in the set of individual cell readings should be taken battery regarding specific grcvities, float volt- after battery has been returned to ncrmal P age and temperature. It serves as En indicator float'for one week. These will serve cs an up- b of battery condition bete.een scheduled over- dated basis for comparison with future all individual cell readings. readings. A slight amount of electrolyte may be lost

                                                         ,                                                                     F. Record dates of any equalizing che ges each time a specific gravity reading is taken, as well as tota: quantity of w;ter when added.

even though it is recomm:nded that all elac-Also record zny tr.aintenance and/or testing trolyte in the hydrometer be returned to tne cell af ter reading. Therefore', it is suggested P*' ' * * ' l that the pilot cei: be changcd to another ccll- The forego:ng suggested frequency of rccord I annually to provide a representative specific taking may have to be modified somewhat to gravity indicator for the battery. suit local requirements. l SECTION XIV SECTION XV - l 14.0 RECORDS l 15.0 WATER ADDITIONS A comp!ete recorded history of the battery operation is most desirable and helpful in ob- There are two conditions in the operation of l taining satisfactory performance. Good batteries which cause a reduction in the amount records will also show when corrective action of water in the electrolyte, resulting in a lower-may be required to climinate possible char 9- ing of the elactrnlyte level. These are normal f ing, maintenance or environmental prob! cms. r:vaporation cad the conversion of water into  ; The following data should be read and perma. hydrogen and oxygen gases by the charging nently recorded for review by supervisory current. These gases are liberated through the personnel: . cell vents. Periodically, this water loss must 12

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be replaced with app eved or distilled water . Every three months, trrnporarily connect bat-to maintain the electrolyte level between the . - tery to charger and give it an equalizing charge. high and low level lines. To return to normal service, re connect all if suitability of the local water supply for use open connections, give equalizing chcrge and in storage batteries is questionable, contact then return battery to normal float voltage. your nearest Gould representative for instruc- 1 tions regarding procedure for submitting a SECTION XVill sample for analysis. A report will be ren- - dered as to whether or not the water is suit-ab!e. 18.0 BATTERY. CLEANING If water is to be stored in containers, they d enim a shou!d be cican and of non m.ctalhe material water daropened cloth to remove accumulated such as: glass, hard rubber, porcelain or plas-dust. Cell parts damp with electrolyte should be neutralized with a baking soda - water infrequently used water lines should be purged solution (1 lb.of soda per gallon of water). to remove accumulated impurities;thus pre- Apply with cloth dampened with the solution, venting their introduction into the battery. making sure none is allowed to enter the cell. Water additions should be scheduled prior to Continue to neutra!ize until fizzing action an equalizing charge so that mixing with the ceases, then wipe arca with a water dampaned electrotyte occurs. Also at unheated install cloth to remose soda solution. Wipe dry with ations, arrange water additions when battery a clean cloth. temperature is above 500F(100C). Do not c!can plastic cell jars or covers with Never introduce " battery additives" into a solvents, detergents, oils or spray type cleaners,- Gould battery. as these materials may cause crazing and crack-s ing of the plastic materials. g e 16.0 TAP CONNECTIONS SECTION XIX lt is not recommended that tap connections - ba used on a battery, as possible unbalance 19.0 CONNECTIONS betwean the groups of cells may result. This can cause overch?rging of the untapped group Battery terminal and intercell connections I of cells and undercharging of the tapped ce!!s should be corrosion free and ti3 ht to provide supplying the load. This condition can cause satisfactory operation while on float charging unsatisfcetory operation and reduced battery or when supplying ernergency power. Per-life. iodically, thare connections should be in-spected. Fcr proper remova of corrosion, SECTION XVil disconnect the connections invo!ved. V.'here i circuit continuity must be maintained, us . 17.0 TEMPORARY NONUSE temporary flexible cables, of adequate current carrying capability, as parallel connections. An installed battery that is permitted to stand Remove corrosion by neutralizing with a idle for a period of time should be treated in baking soda . water solution. Gently clean the following manner. With the battery on the affected area using a suede brush or =00 normal float, add approved water to cells to grade sandpaper. Apply a thin coating of bring electrolyte level to the high level line. No-Ox-Id "A" grease to the cleaned contact l ,. Give the battcry an equalizing charge per surfaces and re-establish connection. Rein-

   '..           Section 10.2. Fo!:owing completion of the                 stalled terminal hardware should be torqued equalizing charge, open connections at the                to values in Section 7.7 (Connecting Cells).

battery terminals to separate charger and load Annually, all terminal and intercell connections circuit from battery. . should be re torqued per Section 7.7. 13

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_ _2,or 3 DS 100 2,.or 3 DSCO 7 4.0 0.40 _ _2 or 3_D50__7 __ _75 0.50 103 2 or 3 DSC 9 2 or,3_QS 9 100 6.0 0.E0 10_0 2.or 3 DSCO 9 2 or 3 DSO 9 100 6.0 40 2;Q 0.43 60 - DD _5 0.00 55 - DD 7 60 3.0 _ 80 _4.0 O_.74 75 -__ CD_9 1.13_.,._ 65 - 0 0 ,11 100 5.0 120 1.08 85 - D D _13_ 6.0 140 70 1.25 _ 85 - DD 15 2 80 - 100 8p 1.49 D D.1_7 50 2.0 0.34 85 DC 5 DKR 5 75 DC- 7 " DKR 7 75 40 0.64 5.0 0 19 93__, DC __9 DPM 9 10_3 0.90 00 DC-11 DKR 11 125 6.0 7.0 0.E6 105 DC 13 DKR 13 150 95 DC-15  ! O y/ DKR 15 EKR 11 175 200 9.0 10.0 1.00 1.7 55 EC-11 EKR 13 240 12.0 1.6 80 EC 13 r. 14.0 1.5 100 EC 15 EKR 15 280 . EC-17 320 16 0 1.8 103 EKR 17 E.C;10 EKR 19 350 18.0 2.3 85_ 400 _ 2_0;0 2.2 95 E C-? 1 E K R 2_1 22.0 2.7 90 EC23 EKR 23 44D 40 24.0 2.6 100 EC25 EKR25 - 03

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