Changing out Batteries???

[dlange23]

Hello, I am going to be changing batteries on my 61c tonight. I know that I will have to take my switch down..

Is there anything that I need to know or anything anybody has experienced??

My switch has not been down in 11 years and the last 2 weeks it has been down twice from storms. Tested batteries and they are shot.. (11 yrs old no wonder???)

Any input would be great.

Thanks
Darin

 

[BkMesser]

Tape up your tools and watch + and - connections when you take the old batteries out.

 

[johnpoole]

back it up, scpu back it up again and put the disk in your shirt pocket.. then locate the install disk and the keycodes. just in case.. with those and a spare backup i've brought switches back up after the firemen left..

tape everything, take your time.. get the right tools, not 2 cresent wrenches and a hammer.. a stripped or twisted off bolt can keep the switch down.. go to a auto parts place and get battery grease and some wd-40 before you start..

read all voltages before you power up

john poole
bellsouth business
columbia,sc

 

[speckledhen]

Why does the switch need to go down to change out batteries?
I change them often and my switches always stay up, unless of course there happens to be a power cut at the time you are there.
Don't forget to put a test meter across the complete bank of batteries before replacing the fuse to check for any reverse polarity.

 

[GHTROUT]

Certainly, many of us have done the job, but after more and more years of experience, I will always hire a Battery company to perform the work. A few reasons:

They have the insurance that keeps you employed if the system goes up in smoke. It’s a matter of perception…”why didn’t we contract a Manufacturer approved battery expert”.?? It ain’t the money, it’s the difficulty using “cost savings” as the reason a near million dollar system was put at risk.

As a manager/exec/vp, I would not allow my employee to have to take the blame, or the amperage, or the “molar” value unless there was nobody else that could be trusted to do it better.

And you know what – In some cases, I won’t allow any contractor to perform certain changes…because I can’t risk the chances they will goof up. So certainly perform the work if you know what needs to be known.

And you have trained a backup for your position of course











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[SpelingChampeon]

I agree with GHTROUT. There are specialists out there who do it on a daily/weekly basis. Small battery plants are easy, but larger (GNB type) plants are extremely heavy, and cumbersome to deal with. Unless you understand every aspect of battery removal, and are extremely comfortable.. I would suggest exploring the costs and benefits of having a certified company do the work.