Storing the Battery

Qualified person

  1. Charge or discharge each battery cabinet to an SOC of 45%.
  2. Disconnect the battery from voltage sources ( > Disconnecting from voltage sources).
  3. Disconnect the connections on the battery ( > Disconnecting the Connections on the Battery).
  4. Observe the battery storage requirements ( > Specifications for Battery Storage).
  5. Ensure that the climatic conditions for storing the battery are safely observed for the entire storage duration. Evidence that the storage conditions have been observed must be provided using suitable means.
  6. The battery should be cycled no later than 18 months after manufacture and no later than before the best before date.
  7. Before commissioning, check whether the battery is deeply discharged. Note the deep discharge protection limits.
  8. If the battery is deeply discharged, contact Service.

    Also see:

    Climatic Requirements for the Storage Location
    Requesting Recyclization of a Battery