Appendix II: Example Precedures

DOE-STD-3003-2000

APPENDIX II

EXAMPLE PROCEDURE

FLOODED LEAD-ACID BATTERY (IDENTIFICATION NO. _______) MONTHLY

MAINTENANCE

Date/Time Started: _____________ / ____________ a.m./p.m.

This procedure is authorized by Work Request No. ___________ .

Battery Location: ____________________

Battery Identification No. ____________________

PURPOSE

The purpose of this procedure is to provide instructions for performing monthly

maintenance and checks on the XXX volt lead acid (battery identification).

Monthly, except when the quarterly or annual maintenance is performed.

REFERENCES

Site Safety Manual

IEEE Std 450, IEEE Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing, and

Replacement of Large Lead Storage Batteries for Generating Stations and

Substations.

Battery manufacturer _______________(manual)

Technical Standard - (Plant Standards)

Technical Specification - (Identification Number)

Specific Battery Equalizing Charge Procedure

GENERAL LIMITATIONS AND PRECAUTIONS

"WARNING! Failure to complete this procedure correctly in its entirety and within the frequency

specified may result in operation outside the requirements of the Technical Standards or,

ultimately, the Technical Specifications."

A Nonconformance Report (NCR) is required for any nonconforming equipment or test

failure that has been identified during the performance of this procedure, unless the

corrective actions are authorized by this procedure.

Electrical Supervision shall be notified of any abnormal condition discovered while

performing this procedure.

Readings shall be taken under normal float conditions. Specific gravity readings are not

meaningful during charge or following the addition of water.