Oil SDS

TRANSPORTATION
NexSys batteries are classified as “non-spillable wet electric storage batteries”
and may be shipped by air or ground transportation without restriction.
NexSys batteries are in compliance with requirements of:
1. US Dept of Transportation - 49 CFR Section 173.159 para d
2. ICAO/IATA Packing Instruction 872, Special Provision A67
3. IMDG Class 8, UN ID 2800 special provisions 238
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ADR 2011 and RID 2011 Special Provisions 238, 295 and 598 and are
classified as non-spillable and exempt from hazardous goods regulations
when securely packed and protected against short circuits.
Figure 2 – Open circuit voltages state of charge
STATE OF CHARGE
The open circuit voltage of the individual NexSys
®
bloc prior to installation
can be used as an approximate guide to the state of charge (SOC) of the
bloc. Figure 2 also shows the influence of storage temperature on the charge
retention characteristics.
STORAGE – INDIVIDUAL NEXSYS
®
BLOCS
The data in this section only applies to batteries in storage.
Batteries are dispatched from the manufacturer in a fully charged state. The
state of charge will decrease with storage. All batteries lose their stored
energy when allowed to stand open-circuit, due to parasitic chemical
reactions.
Self-discharge is also strongly influenced by temperature; high temperatures
greatly reduce storage life (See Figure 2 above). It is recommended that the
fully charged battery should be stored in a cool dry place, ideally below 68°F
(20°C).
The battery has a maximum inspection-free storage life of two years, if stored
at or below 68°F (20°C), after which a refresh charge should be
administered. However, it is advisable to conduct an inspection and open
circuit voltage check after 12 months. If the open circuit voltage falls below
12.6 volts the battery should be recharged using an approved EnerSys
®
charger.
The battery may be stored for up to five years without degradation of
performance provided that an Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) check is
conducted every 12 months. When stored in temperatures in excess of 86°F
(30°C), the battery should be OCV checked every six months.
STORAGE – NEXSYS
®
BLOCS INSTALLED IN EQUIPMENT
Some equipment will continue to draw very low power loads from the battery
when not in service resulting in a battery discharge rate greater than shown
in Figure 2 and described in the previous section. Consequently all sources
of electrical power drain must be removed from the battery while in transit,
storage or extended periods of time out of service. This includes
disconnecting the Wi-iQ
®
device (if fitted) from the battery.
Failure to comply with the above will result in premature battery failure. Also,
refer to comments in the opportunity charging section relating to short
storage periods between equipment usage.
CAPACITY
Table 2 – Capacity at different discharge rates
The capacity of the NexSys battery or bloc series is rated in amp-hours at the
1, 3 and 6 hour rate [Ah]. Table 2 provides available capacity as a functi
on of
discharge rate.
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