4.
DC EQUIPMENT
4.1 General
The DC system includes one or several sets of
chargers and batteries, battery and distribution
monitoring relays, isolator breakers and fused
distributions. This equipment may be factoryassembled and tested as 1 cabinet per set, ready
for connection to the AC supply and external DC
distributions. Alternatively, it may be delivered for
site assembly and installation with batteries to be
installed in a separate batteryroom, separate
charger(s) and separate controlgear. The
commissioner must ensure that the system is set
up and energised to give full capacity and fault
protection as intended.
tightened
according
to
the
battery
manufacturers instructions and coated with a
thin layer of Vaseline.
Interconnection cables and unfused parts of
the connection cables are well fixed and
isolated from each other (recomm. distance +/>100 mm), and fastened so they do not stress
the battery terminals.
Battery maintenance equipment is located in
cabinet or on a nearby wall.
Battery room is well ventilated, dry and clean.
The NiCd battery room or cabinet is connected
to the exhaust air duct.
4.3 Chargers
The chargers must be built for the type and size of
batteries used. The connections are also to be
checked to conform with the manufacturers
diagrams to avoid damage when energised.
Fig. 4 DC-system
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4.4 DC distribution board
4.5 Batteries
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water and boost the charge voltage until gas has
been developing for h. The charging current limit
is generally set for 5...10% of 10h capacity.
WARNING! The acid used in accumulator
batteries may cause serious injury if it comes
into contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Always
use protective glasses and gloves when filling
and inspecting batteries.