Performing a Visual Inspection of the Battery

Qualified person

  1. Check that the supplied battery cabinet type label and the supplied battery room label are correctly affixed.
  2. Check that the ambient conditions of the battery still meet the climatic requirements. Consult the data recorded by the temperature and humidity sensor for this.
  3. If the ambient conditions of the battery do not meet the climatic requirements, decommission the system and contact Service for a more detailed examination of the system. Find and eliminate the causes of the deviation in the ambient conditions.
  4. Check for any visible signs of moisture around the battery.
  5. If there are visible signs of moisture around the battery, decommission the system and contact Service for a more detailed examination of the system. Find and eliminate the causes of the moisture.
  6. Check for any changes to the network.
  7. Check that all electrical safety devices (e.g., AC miniature circuit breaker, circuit breaker in the DC distributor, and external switches in the battery cabinet doors) are intact.
  8. If an electrical safety device is defective, find and eliminate the causes of the defect. Contact Service, if required.
  9. Check for any conversions to or around the system.
  10. Check that the system is working in accordance with the system operator’s expectations.
  11. Document all inspection results.
  12. Remove dirt or dust deposits with a dry cloth.

    Also see:

    Checking Electrical Connections
    Cleaning and Maintaining the Battery Cabinet