Provides requirements for lead-acid batteries of the valve-regulated type intended for installation in electric traction vehicles such as forklift trucks. It includes requirements for traction cells used in engine starting applications, e.g. starting of emergency diesel generators. It includes tests to verify performance requirements.
Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
1 Scope and general
1.1 Scope
1.2 Referenced documents
1.3 Definitions
2 Design and construction
2.1 Cell dimensions
2.2 Connections
2.3 Connection to battery
2.3.1 Means of connection
2.3.1.1 General
2.3.1.2 Sizing of battery leads
2.3.2 Thimbles
2.4 Valves
2.5 Flame arresters
2.6 Sealing
3 Performance requirements
3.1 General
3.2 Rated capacity
3.2.1 5 h rate
3.2.2 ½ h rate
3.3 Life
3.4 Leakage
3.5 Charge retention
4 Marking
4.1 General
4.2 Batteries for industrial trucks
4.3 Batteries for other than industrial trucks
4.3.1 Information to be marked on batteries
4.3.2 Information to be supplied by the battery manufacturer or supplier
