This Standard sets out requirements for the installation of sealed lead-acid and sealed alkaline secondary batteries with a nominal voltage exceeding 24 V d.c. and a capacity exceeding 10 A.h at the 1 h rate of discharge, permanently installed in buildings, structures or premises. This Standard applies to premises with critical power continuity requirements, for example acute care hospitals, sub-station support and black start.
NOTE 1 Refer to AS 2676.2 for guidance on the installation and maintenance of sealed secondary batteries.
NOTE 2 This Standard applies to sealed cells only. Refer to AS 3011.1 and AS 2676.1 for the installation and maintenance of vented cells.
NOTE 3 Refer to AS/NZS 3015 for 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.
NOTE 4 Refer to AS 5139 for general installation and safety requirements for battery energy storage systems (BESSs).