Description |
Qtly, Semi-Annual and Annual |
Record Battery Make/Model and Date Code |
Q-S-A |
Measure and record battery string current and voltage (metered reading for each battery string) |
Q-S-A |
Measure and record voltage from most positive to ground and from most negative to ground |
Q-S-A |
Measure and record AC ripple current going into battery |
Q-S-A |
Measure and record ambient temperature |
Q-S-A |
Measure and record pilot cell float voltage |
Q-S-A |
Inspect battery, rack, floor, and battery area and clean as necessary (applies to exposed battery jar surface only in absence of corrective maintenance needs) |
Q-S-A |
Clean exposed battery surfaces |
Q-S-A |
Visually Inspect for cracks in cells, leakage, and terminal or rack corrosion |
Q-S-A |
Measure and record the voltage of each cell/unit |
Q-S-A |
Measure and record the internal resistance of each cell/unit |
S-A |
Visually inspect each connection |
Q-S-A |
Measure and record connection resistances |
A |
Re-torque each electrical connection per manufacturers specification (Battery String Must Be 0ff-Line) |
A |
Inspect the integrity of the battery rack ( battery rack frames, brace and tie rods, etc.) |
A |
Confirm and record the presence of safety equipment, product labels as supplied by the mfg., operating manuals, etc. |
Q-S-A |
Review records maintained by customer for periodic log entries |
Q-S-A |
Record date of cleaning and inspection |
Q-S-A |
Provide completed inspection report |
Q-S-A |