Terminals and connectors

DOE-SPEC-3018-96

d. Where racks are shipped unassembled, number or match-mark all parts to

facilitate field assembly and provide installation instructions.

ATTENTION:

Include the following paragraph if applicable.

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e. Racks and rack anchorage shall be seismic rated as indicated in

paragraph 3.2.7.

3.3.5

Terminals and connectors.

a. Connectors shall meet the requirements of UL 486A or comparable standard

by any nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) recognized under

29 CFR 1910.7.

b. Clearly mark each cell post for permanent identification of polarity, and seal

to the cover.

ATTENTION:

Select 15-minute rating for UPS applications, 3-hour for general-purpose.

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c. Provide [lead-plated copper bus bar] [

] connectors for connecting

the jars in series. All connecting [bus] [straps] and hardware shall be able to

carry the [15-minute] [3-hour] rating of the battery, or a continuous current

V] per cell,

equal to the battery's end-of-discharge voltage of [1.75 V] [

whichever provides the higher current-carrying capability. This shall be

accomplished without exceeding a temperature rise of 30C above ambient.

Provide insulated cable connectors between [tiers] [steps] and between jars

on different rack sections where the rack sections are located adjacent to

each other, or back-to-back. Arrange cable on the racks to prevent external

mechanical damage. Provide details of copper terminal connectors that are

completely lead-plated.

d. For jars mounted on the same [tier] [step] of a battery rack, provide interjar

connectors of such a length as to allow an air space of approximately

1/2 inch (13 mm) between jars.

ATTENTION:

Coodinate the selection of agent in the following paragraph with the scope of work specified in paragraphs 1.3 and

1.4.

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e. The [Owner will] [Seller shall] provide the cable interconnections between the

battery string (positive and negative terminals) and the battery charger. The

[Owner will] [Seller shall] also provide the inter-rack and inter-tier cabling

where rack sections are not arranged end-to-end or back-to-back. Provide

[2-hole] [4-hole] [ -hole] compression-type lead-plated connectors sized to

accommodate [Owner] [Seller] cables in sizes specified below. Provide

multi-cable terminal connections for each connection.