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Scope of Work for

VRLA Battery Maintenance
 
 

 
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Preventive Maintenance Programs for

VALVE-REGULATED BATTERY SYSTEMS

 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Annual
         
Record charging sys mfg./model, serial no., output rating, and current & voltage reading as displayed on charger á á á á
Measure and record battery string current and voltage (metered reading for each battery string) á á á á
Measure and record voltage from most positive to ground and from most negative to ground á á á á
Measure and record AC ripple current going into battery á á á á
Measure and record ambient temperature á á á á
Measure and record pilot cell float voltage á á á á
Inspect battery, rack, floor, and battery area and clean as necessary (applies to exposed battery jar surface only in absence of corrective maintenance needs) á á á á
Thoroughly clean exposed battery surfaces       á
Inspect for cracks in cells, leakage, and terminal or rack corrosion á á á á
Measure and record the voltage of each cell/unit á á á á
Measure and record the internal resistance of each cell/unit á á á á
Visually inspect each connection    á   á
Measure and record connection resistances (resistances between all cells/units) á á á á
Measure and record torque values of each electrical connection and correct per manufacturers specifications when necessary       á
Inspect the integrity of the battery rack (spot-check torque on battery rack frames, brace and tie rods, etc.)       á
Confirm and record the presence of safety equipment, product labels as supplied by the mfg., operating manuals, etc. á á á á
Review records maintained by customer for periodic log entries á á á á
Record date of cleaning and inspection á á á á
Provide completed inspection report including estimated runtime á á á á
         
* Above items are based on IEEE standards for maintaining battery systems      
** All items above focus on verification of Battery System Uniformity. These tests are not executed to determine battery capacity however, can be used as a health measure to determine confidence levels that the battery will perform per manufacturers current discharge ratings.    
*** Capacity testing should not be run unless the batteries' operation is questionable. Batteries should not be discharged beyond the specified final voltage. Load testing or capacity tests are considered a cycle on the battery. Cycling of a battery will shorten the life of the battery.