ZephIR user manual QP1009-582 v2
© Natural Power 2008
10
th
June 2008
Page 55
Shipping and the ZephIR
battery pod
Within the battery pod of the ZephIR systems are housed
four ‘Gelled Electrolyte Sealed lead acid batteries’.
As standard, the units are supplied with four 33 Ah @ 12V,
providing a nominal supply of 66Ah @ 24V.
During shipping, (especially for air freight), batteries should
be disconnected from the control electronics of the
system, and the battery terminals should be isolated.
ZephIR battery pod represents the bulkiest and heaviest
component within ZephIR system and should only be
transported when housed in its packaging case.
Transport Information
Proper Shipping Name:
Batteries, Wet, Non-Spillable, Electric Storage
Emergency Action Code:
EAC None
UN No. 2800
Hazard Class 8
Road / Rail (ADR / RID)
Proper Shipping Name Batteries, Non-Spillable, Electric Storage
ADR UN No. 2800
ADR Hazard Class 8 ADR Item no.81o©
ADR/RID No 80 Tremcard None
Sea (IMDG)
Proper Shipping Name Batteries, Non-Spillable, Electric Storage
Not Classified as Hazardous for Sea Transport
Air (ICAO / IATA)
Proper Shipping Name Batteries, Non-Spillable, Electric Storage
Not Classified as Hazardous for Air Transport
Battery disconnection
Prior to shipment by rail, air or sea, it is recommended
that the batteries in ZephIR are disconnected from the
electronics of the ZephIR system.
To do this, the user should remove the battery pod lid,
by removing the eight ‘pin-head’ allen key screws and
disconnecting the 5 connectors located in the pocket of
the battery pod.
The battery pod lid can then be replaced ready for
shipping.
Battery specification
Nominal voltage
6 and 12V
Design life
12 years
Operating temp
-20 to +50°C
Grid alloy
Calcium / Tin Lead Alloy
Plates
Flat pasted
Separator
Microporous Duroplastic
Active Material
Very high purity lead
Case and cover
UL94V0
Charge voltage
Float 2.27 - 2.30 VPC @ 25°C
Cycling 2.35 @ 25°C
Max 2.4 VPC
Max ripple 0.05 C [A]
Electrolyte
Sulphuric acid. Analytical grade
purity
Venting valve
EPDM rubber 1.5 to 2psi [10.5 to
14KPa] release pressure. Resealing
at 1psi [7 KPa]
Terminal
Copper insert terminal for M6
bolt. Epoxy sealed by extended
mechanical parts
Torque setting
5 to 7Nm
[recommended]
