To prevent Explosion in Battery room

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1.Providing proper ventilation inside the compartment. 

  • Independent exhaust fan provided [Non-sparking type; should not produce static charge]
  • Inlet duct should be below battery level. Outlet duct top of the compartment.  [Both batteries emit Hydrogen. Hydrogen is lighter than air. It accumulate on top of  the compartment] 

2.By preventing any source of ignition. 

  • No smoking; No naked flames.
  • Battery room lighting must be flame proof (Ex d)
  • Room temperature to be maintained between 15°C-25°C 
  • Battery should never be placed in emergency switchboard room. [chances of sparking due to arching of circuit breakers] 
  • Maintenance tools must be rubberized coating to prevent accidental short circuit. 
  • No metal jugs for filling distilled water inside batteries.
  • Cables should be adequate size and well connected.

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