AFPAM32-1186 — Valve-regulated Lead-acid Batteries For Stationary Applications

AFPAM32-1186 governs the application, selection, installation, and maintenance of valve-regulated lead-acid batteries on Air Force installations.

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  • Publication number: AFPAM32-1186
  • Title: VALVE-REGULATED LEAD-ACID BATTERIES FOR STATIONARY APPLICATIONS
  • Date: 2014-04-28

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It covers lead-acid battery fundamentals, VRLA battery aging and failure, industry standards, application considerations, personnel and equipment safety, and periodic maintenance. It also addresses electrochemical processes, battery construction, monitoring, maintenance, explosion hazards, and short circuit hazards.

Topics covered

  • Lead-acid battery fundamentals
  • VRLA battery design
  • Battery aging and failure modes
  • Industry standards
  • Application considerations
  • Personnel and equipment safety
  • Periodic maintenance

Questions and answers

Where can general storage battery criteria be found?

Refer to AFJMAN 32-1280(I), Facilities Engineering, Electrical Exterior Facilities, and to AFJMAN 32-1281(I), Facilities Engineering, Electrical Interior Facilities, for general storage battery criteria.

How should users submit comments and suggested improvements?

Users should send comments and suggested improvements on AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication, through major commands (MAJCOM) and HQ AFCESA/CESM, 139 Barnes Dr, Tyndall AFB FL 32403-5319 to HQ USAF/ILEO, 1260 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1260.

Where is AFPAM32-1186 available digitally?

NOTICE: This publication is available digitally on the AFDPO WWW site at: http://afpubs.hq.af.mil.

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