Equipment marking

DOE-SPEC-3019-96

3.7

ATTENTION:

Include optional method of marking, if desired.

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3.7.1

Nameplate. Provide a corrosion-resistant nameplate with clearly legible writing

for each jar, in an easily visible place. It shall provide all necessary information

pertaining to the equipment but, as a minimum, include the following:

manufacturer's name, type of battery cell, manufacturer's type designation,

nominal electrolyte specific gravity at 77F (25C) and date of manufacture.

[Alternately, the date of manufacture may be stamped on one of the jar posts.]

Polarity markings. For each battery cell, the positive posts shall be marked

3.7.2

either with a positive sign (+) or letters "POS." Negative posts shall carry a

negative sign (-) or the letters "NEG."

ATTENTION:

Where applicable, include the following paragraph and enter the seismic zone number for the battery installation.

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3.7.3

Seismic qualification marking. Mark each rack "Zone [

]."

ATTENTION:

Revise scope of field services as appropriate, depending on who does the installation.

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3.8

Installation. The [Owner will] [Seller shall] install the batteries. [Provide the services of a

field-service representative to provide technical advice for installation and startup. Scope

of services shall be clearly stated in Seller's proposal in accordance with Appendix A.]

Provide adequate information covering installation requirements in time for Owner's use

(see paragraph 4.4).

ATTENTION:

Include the following paragraph if an annual maintenance contract is required. Coordinate with Appendix A

requirements.

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3.9

Maintenance. Submit with the proposal a quotation for the annual maintenance of each

battery string. Include details of the maintenance work, testing and record-keeping

performed as a part of the maintenance contract. Submit with the proposal a typical

example of a maintenance report for a similar maintenance contract.

a. Submit the drawings and data required by the specification and/or listed in

paragraph 4.2 within the time specified for Owner's review.