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    Guide to the installation, maintenance, testing and replacement of secondary batteries in buildings - Vented cells

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF 1 User, PDF 3 Users, PDF 5 Users, PDF 9 Users

    Superseded date:  17-04-2020

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1992

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    1 - AS 2676.1-1992 GUIDE TO THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, TESTING AND REPLACEMENT OF SECONDARY BATTERIES IN BUILDINGS - VENTED C
    4 - PREFACE
    5 - CONTENTS
    7 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
    7 - 1.1 SCOPE
    7 - 1.2 APPLICATION
    7 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
    7 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS
    7 - 1.4.1 Accessible, readily
    7 - 1.4.2 Accessories
    8 - 1.4.3 Authorized person
    8 - 1.4.4 Battery
    8 - 1.4.5 Battery enclosure
    8 - 1.4.6 Battery room
    8 - 1.4.7 Boost charge
    8 - 1.4.8 Capacity (C)
    8 - 1.4.9 Capacity test
    8 - 1.4.10 Cell
    8 - 1.4.11 Charge/discharge rate
    8 - 1.4.12 Charging
    8 - 1.4.13 Constant current charge
    8 - 1.4.14 Constant voltage charge
    8 - 1.4.15 Container
    8 - 1.4.16 Discharging
    8 - 1.4.17 Duty cycle
    8 - 1.4.18 Electrolyte
    8 - 1.4.19 Electrolyte density
    8 - 1.4.20 Equalizing charge
    8 - 1.4.21 Final voltage (cutoff voltage, end voltage)
    9 - 1.4.22 Flame-arrested vent plug
    9 - 1.4.23 Float charge
    9 - 1.4.24 Gassing
    9 - 1.4.25 Initial performance test
    9 - 1.4.26 Inter-cell and inter-row connections
    9 - 1.4.27 May
    9 - 1.4.28 Monobloc battery
    9 - 1.4.29 Performance test
    9 - 1.4.30 Pilot cell
    9 - 1.4.31 Prospective fault current
    9 - 1.4.32 Service life
    9 - 1.4.33 Service test
    9 - 1.4.34 Shall
    9 - 1.4.35 Should
    9 - 1.4.36 Shroud
    9 - 1.4.37 Stepped stand
    9 - 1.4.38 Terminal post
    9 - 1.4.39 Tiered stand
    9 - 1.4.40 Transit plug
    9 - 1.4.41 Vent plug
    10 - SECTION 2 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR DIRECT CURRENT SYSTEMS USING BATTERIES
    10 - 2.1 GENERAL
    10 - 2.2 BATTERY SIZE (Nominal voltage and rated capacity)
    10 - 2.3 METHOD OF CONNECTION
    10 - 2.4 OPERATING CONDITIONS
    10 - 2.5 BATTERY SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT
    11 - 2.6 VOLTAGE DROP
    11 - 2.7 CONNECTION BETWEEN BATTERY AND DIRECT CURRENT SWITCHBOARD
    11 - 2.7.1 General
    11 - 2.7.2 Cables
    11 - 2.7.3 Busbars
    11 - 2.7.4 Busways
    11 - 2.8 DIRECT CURRENT SWITCHBOARDS
    11 - 2.9 TERMINALS AND CONNECTORS
    11 - 2.10 DIRECT CURRENT SYSTEMS - EARTHING AND EARTH-FAULT DETECTION
    12 - 2.11 EARTH-FAULT LOCATION
    12 - 2.12 PROTECTION OF BATTERIES AND DIRECT CURRENT CIRCUITS
    12 - 2.13 ALARMS
    12 - 2.14 DUAL BATTERY SYSTEM
    13 - SECTION 3 BATTERY ACCOMMODATION
    13 - 3.1 GENERAL
    13 - 3.2 LAYOUT AND LOCATION
    13 - 3.3 VENTILATION
    13 - 3.3.1 Gas evolution
    13 - 3.3.2 Rate of ventilation
    13 - 3.3.3 Charging rate
    13 - 3.3.4 Method of ventilation
    14 - 3.4 ACCESS
    14 - 3.4.1 General
    14 - 3.4.2 Battery rooms or areas restricted to authorized personnel
    14 - 3.4.3 Battery enclosures
    14 - 3.5 FLOOR LOADINGS
    14 - 3.6 BATTERY ROOM FLOOR CONSTRUCTION AND FINISH
    14 - 3.7 BATTERY ENCLOSURE CONSTRUCTION
    15 - 3.8 LIGHTING AND POWER
    15 - 3.9 SAFETY SIGNS
    15 - 3.10 WATER SUPPLY
    15 - 3.11 ARRANGEMENT OF CELLS OR MONOBLOCS
    15 - 3.12 BATTERY STANDS
    16 - SECTION 4 CHARGING
    16 - 4.1 METHODS OF CHARGING
    18 - SECTION 5 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
    18 - 5.1 RECEIPT INSPECTION
    18 - 5.2 UNPACKING
    18 - 5.3 STORAGE
    18 - 5.4 MOUNTING AND CONNECTION
    18 - 5.5 COMMISSIONING
    18 - 5.5.1 Initial charge
    18 - 5.5.2 Inter-cell voltage
    19 - 5.5.3 Performance test
    19 - 5.5.4 Cell voltage test
    19 - 5.6 RECORDS
    20 - SECTION 6 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
    20 - 6.1 INSPECTION
    20 - 6.1.1 General
    20 - 6.1.2 Test equipment
    20 - 6.1.3 Inspection schedule
    20 - 6.1.4 Performance tests
    20 - 6.1.5 Abnormal conditions
    21 - 6.2 RECORDS
    21 - 6.3 PILOT CELLS
    21 - 6.4 MAINTENANCE
    21 - 6.4.1 Routine maintenance
    21 - 6.4.2 Electrolyte density
    21 - 6.4.3 Equalizing charges
    22 - 6.4.4 Level of float voltage
    22 - 6.4.5 Cell voltage
    22 - 6.4.6 Cycling of nickel-cadmium batteries
    23 - SECTION 7 TESTING
    23 - 7.1 GENERAL
    23 - 7.2 CAPACITY TEST SCHEDULE
    23 - 7.2.1 Performance
    23 - 7.2.2 Service
    23 - 7.3 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A CAPACITY TESTER
    23 - 7.4 PROCEDURE FOR BATTERY CAPACITY TESTS
    23 - 7.4.1 Type of test
    23 - 7.4.2 Initial conditions
    23 - 7.4.3 Test duration
    23 - 7.4.4 Performance test
    23 - 7.4.5 Service test
    24 - 7.5 BATTERY REPLACEMENT CRITERIA
    25 - SECTION 8 SAFETY
    25 - 8.1 GENERAL
    25 - 8.2 HANDLING, MIXING AND STORING OF ELECTROLYTE
    25 - 8.2.1 Acid electrolyte
    25 - 8.2.2 Alkaline electrolyte
    25 - 8.3 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
    25 - 8.4 SAFETY SIGNS
    26 - 8.5 ELECTROLYTE BURNS
    26 - 8.5.1 General
    26 - 8.5.2 First aid treatment
    26 - 8.6 WATER SUPPLY
    26 - 8.7 PRECAUTIONS
    26 - 8.7.1 General
    26 - 8.7.2 During installation
    27 - 8.7.3 During maintenance
    27 - 8.8 FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT
    28 - APPENDIX A - CORRECTIONS FOR THE EFFECTS OF ELECTROLYTE TEMPERATURE IN DETERMINING THE CAPACITY OF LEAD-ACID BATTERIES
    28 - A1 GENERAL
    28 - A2 METHOD OF CALCULATION
    28 - A3 CORRECTION FOR ELECTROLYTE TEMPERATURE IN THE RANGE 4°C TO15°C
    29 - A4 EXAMPLES
    29 - A4.1 Example 1
    29 - A4.2 Example 2
    30 - APPENDIX B - A METHOD OF DETERMINING INTERNAL RESISTANCE
    30 - B1 SCOPE
    30 - B2 PRINCIPLE
    30 - B3 PROCEDURE
    30 - B4 REPORT
    31 - APPENDIX C - TYPICAL DIRECT CURRENT SYSTEM EARTHING
    33 - APPENDIX D - TYPICAL BATTERY STANDS
    35 - APPENDIX E - TYPICAL DIRECT CURRENT SYSTEM USING TWO BATTERIES
    36 - APPENDIX F - INITIAL CHARGING AND COMMISSIONING OF VENTED LEAD-ACID BATTERIES
    36 - F1 SCOPE
    36 - F2 CONDITION ON DELIVERY
    36 - F3 FULLY CHARGED, CAPACITY-PROVEN BATTERIES
    36 - F4 FULLY CHARGED BATTERIES
    36 - F5 UNFILLED BATTERIES
    37 - F6 SERVICE TEST
    37 - F7 INTER-CELL CONNECTIONS
    38 - APPENDIX G - INITIAL CHARGING AND COMMISSIONING OF VENTED NICKEL-CADMIUM ALKALINE BATTERIES
    38 - G1 SCOPE
    38 - G2 CONDITION ON DELIVERY
    38 - G3 FILLED AND CHARGED BATTERIES
    38 - G4 EMPTY AND DISCHARGED BATTERIES
    38 - G5 SERVICE TEST
    38 - G6 INTER-CELL CONNECTIONS
    39 - APPENDIX H - TYPICAL BATTERY REPORT SHEET
    40 - APPENDIX I - PERFORMANCE TEST
    68684-26761.PDF?pag=40 - I1 SCOPE
    40 - I2 PRINCIPLE
    40 - I3 PREPARATION
    40 - I4 PROCEDURE
    40 - I5 CALCULATION
    40 - I6 REPORT
    42 - APPENDIX J - TYPICAL SIGNS

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Sets out recommended practices for the installation, maintenance, testing and replacement of vented secondary batteries permanently installed in buildings.

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    This Standard sets out recommended practices for the installation, maintenance, testing and replacement of vented secondary batteries permanently installed in or on buildings.It also provides guidance to determine when batteries should be replaced.This Standard covers secondary batteries with a nominal voltage of 24 V or greater, and a capacity exceeding 10 A.h at the 1 h rate and includes batteries comprising vented lead-acid cells and alkaline batteries comprising vented cells (such as nickel-cadmium cells).This Standard covers requirements for components of the d.c. system of which the battery is a part, where these components comprise an essential part of the d.c. system.This Standard covers vented cells only. The installation and maintenance of sealed cells are covered by AS 3011.2 and AS 2676.2.NOTE: Requirements specifically applicable to the design and installation of extra-low voltage (d.c.) power supplies that are used by telecommunications carriers in the provision of public telecommunications networks are given in AS 3015 (Int)1991, Electrical installations Extra-low voltage (d.c.) power supplies in public telecommunications networks.

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    Committee EL-005
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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    First published as part of AS 2676-1983.Revised and redesignated in part as AS 2676.1-1990.Second edition 1992. First published as part of AS 2676-1983. Revised and redesignated in part as AS 2676.1-1990. Second edition 1992.

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    AS 2121-1979 The design of earthquake-resistant buildings (known as the SAA Earthquake Code)
    AS 1668.1-1991 The use of mechanical ventilation and air-conditioning in buildings - Fire and smoke control
    AS 1680.1-1990 Interior lighting - General principles and recommendations
    AS 2668-1983 Water for use in secondary batteries
    AS 1006-1995 Solid-stem general purpose thermometers
    AS 3000-1986 Electrical installations - Buildings, structures and premises (known as the SAA Wiring Rules)
    AS 1136.1-1988 Low voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies General requirements
    AS 2562-1982 Hydrometers - Portable syringe-type for lead-acid batteries
    AS/NZS 1668.1:1998 The use of ventilation and airconditioning in buildings Fire and smoke control in multi-compartment buildings
    AS 1775-1984 Low voltage switchgear and controlgear - Air-break switches, isolators and fuse-combination units (up to and including 1000 V a.c. and 1200 V d.c.)
    AS 2669-1983 Sulphuric acid for use in lead-acid batteries
    AS 2562-2005 Hydrometers - Portable syringe-type for lead-acid batteries
    AS 3111-1994 Approval and test specification - Miniature overcurrent circuit-breakers
    AS 3011.1-1992 Electrical installations - Secondary batteries installed in buildings - Vented cells Vented cells
    AS 3011.2-1992 Electrical installations - Secondary batteries installed in buildings Sealed cells
    AS 2676.2-1992 Guide to the installation, maintenance, testing and replacement of secondary batteries in buildings - Sealed cells
    AS 2184-1985 Low voltage switchgear and controlgear - Moulded-case circuit-breakers for rated voltages up to and including 600 V a.c. and 250 V d.c.
    AS 1319-1994 Safety signs for the occupational environment (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS 2191-1978 Stationary batteries of the lead-acid Plante positive plate type
    IEEE 242-2001 IEEE Recommended Practice for Protection and Coordination of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems (IEEE Buff Book)
    AS/NZS 1680.1:2006 Interior and workplace lighting General principles and recommendations

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    AS 3015-1993 Electrical installations - Extra-low voltage d.c. power supplies within public telecommunications networks
    AS/NZS 2982:2010 Laboratory design and construction
    AS 3011.2:2019 Electrical installations - Secondary batteries installed in buildings Sealed cells
    AS/NZS 3015:2004 Electrical installations - Extra-low voltage d.c. power supplies and service earthing within public telecommunications networks
    AS 3011.2-1992 Electrical installations - Secondary batteries installed in buildings Sealed cells
    AS/NZS 3010:2017 Electrical installations - Generating sets
    AS/NZS 2293.2:2019 Emergency lighting and exit signs for buildings Routine service and maintenance
    AS/NZS 4836:2011 Safe working on or near low-voltage electrical installations and equipment
    AS 4029.1-1994 Stationary batteries - Lead-acid Vented type (based on and including the full text of IEC 896-1)
    AS/NZS 4836:2001 Safe working on low-voltage electrical installations
    AS 2676.2-1992 Guide to the installation, maintenance, testing and replacement of secondary batteries in buildings - Sealed cells
    AS/NZS 3004.2:2008 Electrical installations - Marinas and recreational boats Recreational boats installations
    AS 3011.1-1992 Electrical installations - Secondary batteries installed in buildings - Vented cells Vented cells
    HB 94-1997 Electrical safety in the workplace
    AS 1851.6-1997 Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Management procedures for maintaining the fire and smoke control features of air-handling systems
    AS 2067-2008 Substations and high voltage installations exceeding 1 kV a.c.
    AS 4991-2004 Lifting devices
    AS/NZS 2293.2:1995 Emergency escape lighting and exit signs for buildings Inspection and maintenance
    AS/NZS 3010:2005 Electrical installations - Generating sets
    AS/NZS 2381.1:2005 Electrical equipment for explosive gas atmospheres - Selection, installation and maintenance - General requirements
    AS 3015(INT)-1991 Electrical installations - Extra-low voltage (d.c.) power supplies in public telecommunications networks
    AS 2293.1-2005 Emergency escape lighting and exit signs for buildings - System design, installation and operation
    AS 4509.2-2002 Stand-alone power systems - System design guidelines
    AS/NZS 2201.1:2007 Intruder alarm systems Client’s premises - Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance
    AS 3011.1:2019 Electrical installations - Secondary batteries installed in buildings Vented cells
    AS 2243.7-1991 Safety in laboratories - Electrical aspects
    AS 2067:2016 Substations and high voltage installations exceeding 1 kV a.c.
    AS 1851.14-1996 Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Pumpset systems
    AS 2201.2-2004 Intruder alarm systems Monitoring centres
    AS 1670.4-2004 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems - System design, installation and commissioning Sound systems and intercom systems for emergency purposes
    AS/NZS 2293.1:1995 Emergency evacuation lighting for buildings System design, installation and operation
    AS/NZS 60079.14:2009 Explosive atmospheres Electrical installations design, selection and erection (IEC 60079-14, Ed. 4.0 (2007) MOD)
    AS 4086.2-1997 Secondary batteries for use with stand-alone power systems Installation and maintenance
    AS/NZS 2293.1:1998 Emergency evacuation lighting for buildings System design, installation and operation
    AS/NZS 2293.1:2018 Emergency lighting and exit signs for buildings System design, installation and operation
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