Operating Criteria - hdbk109220040111

DOE-HDBK-1092-2004

6.5.8.3 OPERATING CRITERIA

Operating criteria are as follows:

1. Maintain battery bank connections that are clean and tight to prevent excessive heating

because of contact resistance.

2. Do not repair battery connections when current is flowing. An accidental opening of the

circuit could result in a hazardous arcing condition.

3. Clearly post electrical and other hazards of battery banks and emergency first aid

information near the equipment.

4. Arrange the battery banks so that temperature stratification will not result in over- or under-

charging.

Note: The optimum storage temperature for maximum battery life is 77F 2 (25C 1).

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