EN IEC 62485-2:2018

FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Protection against electric shock
5 Disconnection and separation
6 Prevention of short circuits and protection from
   other effects of electric current
7 Provisions against explosion hazards
8 Provision against electrolyte hazard
9 Accommodation, housing
10 Charge current requirements
11 Identification labels, warning notices and instructions
   for use, installation and maintenance
12 Transportation, storage, disposal and environmental
   aspects
13 Inspection and monitoring
Annex A (informative) - Charging methods and modes of
        operation
Annex B (informative) - Calculation of safety distance d to
        protect against explosion hazards
Bibliography
Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to
         international publications with their
         corresponding European publications

IEC 62485-2:2010 applies to stationary secondary batteries and battery installations with a maximum voltage of DC 1 500 V (nominal) and describes the principal measures for protections against hazards generated from:- electricity,- gas emission,- electrolyte.This International Standard provides requirements on safety aspects associated with the erection, use, inspection, maintenance and disposal. It covers lead-acid and NiCd/NiMH batteries.