IEEE DRAFT 1188 : D9 2005

1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Safety
  4.1 Protective equipment
  4.2 Precautions
  4.3 Procedures
5 Maintenance
  5.1 General
  5.2 Inspection
      5.2.1 Monthly
      5.2.2 Quarterly
      5.2.3 Yearly and Initial
      5.2.4 Special Inspections
  5.3 Corrective Actions
      5.3.1 Immediate
      5.3.2 Routine
6 Test description and schedule
  6.1 Acceptance
  6.2 Performance
  6.3 Service
7 Procedure for battery tests
  7.1 Pretest Requirements
  7.2 Test Length and Discharge Rate
      7.2.1 Test Length
      7.2.2 Discharge Rate
  7.3 Capacity Test Methods
      7.3.1 Time Adjustment Method
      7.3.2 Rate Adjustment Method
  7.4 Acceptance and Performance Tests
  7.5 Service Test
  7.6 Restoration
  7.7 Completion of Recharge
8 Battery Replacement Criteria
9 Records
Annex A (informative) Determining the State of Charge
Annex B (informative) Voltages
Annex C (informative) Corrective Actions
Annex D (informative) Connection detail resistance measurements
Annex E (informative) Calculation of battery capacity
Annex F (informative) Temperature Correction Factors

Limited to maintenance, test schedules and testing procedures that can be used to optimize the life and performance of valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries for stationary applications. It also provides guidance to determine when batteries should be replaced.