Standard and Seismic Battery Racks
The following steps show how to assemble standard and seismic battery racks for flooded lead acid batteries. Also refer to the assembly drawing supplied with the rack shipment for specific
On multi-tier racks with more cells on one row than another, install larger number of cells on bottom row. Install rear side rail before installing cells. Locate side rail so overhang is equal on both ends of rack. Install plastic channel. Make sure all bolts are torqued as indicated in Table 1 before installing cells.
NO SEISMIC RACKS ARE TO BE BUTTED TOGETHER END-TO-END OR BACK-TO-BACK. 5.4 Batteries should be installed in a clean, cool and dry environment where there is minimal temperature variation. DO NOT locate batteries near HVAC ducts or exhausts, heat sources or direct sunlight.
DO NOT install in an airtight enclosure or room with no ventilation. 5.7 Rack-to-rack cable connectors provided by EnerSys are based on a rack spacing of 4 in. (100 mm); any length over this is the responsibility of the installer. 5.8 The floor/mounting platform must be reasonably level. Shimming up to 0.25 in.
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