Proper installation design and installation procedures are prerequisite to long and reliable serviceof large stationary lead storage batteries. A definite need exists within the industry for recommendations that provide a uniform method for the design of the installation and the installation procedures of all batteries to meet station requirements. However, to provide practices that can be used immediately (especially for nuclear power generating stations), this document will limit its scope to the installation design and installation procedures of large stationary lead storage batteries. Included will be the seismic considerations for new battery installations.

This document provides recommended design practices and procedures for storage, location, mounting, ventilation, instrumentation, preassembly, and assembly of large lead sealed cell storage batteries. Required safety practices are also included. This document applies particularly to installations at generating stations (including nuclear) and large substations. The portions of this document that will specifically relate to personnel and nuclear plant safety are mandatory and are designated by the word shall; all other portions are recommended practices and are designated by the word should. Battery sizing, maintenance, capacity testing, charging equipment, and consideration of other types of batteries are beyond the scope of this document