BS EN 50272-3 sets out the safety requirements for secondary batteries and battery installations used in electric vehicles. These include the storage batteries and electric cells in battery powered industrial trucks – lift trucks, tow trucks and cleaning machines , locomotives and electric road vehicles, such as passenger and goods cars, golf carts and wheelchairs. The nominal voltages are limited to 1 000 V a.c. and 1 500 V d.c. This standard describes the principle safety measures to protect goods and people from hazards, including electricity, gas emission and electrolyte.
BS EN 50272-3 looks at the principles for the protection against electric shock, the prevention of short circuits and measures that should be taken to avoid the explosion of hazards due to ventilation. The standard also covers various battery containers and enclosures, as well as the accommodation for charging maintenance. BS EN 50272-3 concludes with more information on identification labels, warning notices and instructions of use, installation and maintenance.
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