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3.24.2 Batteries intended for storage, unfilled, and without charging. The vent hole for each cell shall be
closed by easily removable, air-tight, and moisture-proof type seals or appropriate tape, which shall be
held firmly in place until removed. Seals for vent holes are not required when the battery is enclosed in a
six-sided box and sealed with weather resistant tape along the seams when the battery is enclosed and
sealed in an air-tight and moisture-proof bag. Plates and separators of dry charged batteries shall meet
the performance requirements when activated.
3.24.3 Maintenance free. Filled with electrolyte and fully charged.
3.25 Instruction for placing battery into service. Instructions for placing the battery into service, shall be
provided with each battery. The instructions shall show the latest recommended date for placing the
battery in service and shall include the specific gravity of electrolyte for filling (charged and dry) and
charging instructions. The method of providing the instructions shall be in accordance with the
manufacturer s standard practice.
3.26 Warranty. The manufacturer s standard commercial warranty or the warranty specified in Federal
Schedule Group 61, Part 1, batteries: 6 or 12 volt lead-acid storage shall apply.
3.27 Marking. Batteries supplied to this CID shall be marked with the manufacturer's (MFR s) standard
commercial PIN. (NOTE: The part number marked on the unit pack shall be the CID PIN.)
3.28 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered, or
environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible provided that the
material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes economically
advantageous life cycle costs.
3.29 Workmanship. Containers, covers, and vent caps shall be free from cracks, lead, and broken parts.
Lead burning or welding shall be homogeneous and free from blow holes or imperfect bonds between
parts which have been burned or welded together. Handles and metallic parts shall be free of burrs,
sharp edges, and corrosion. Marking shall be clear and distinct. The sealing compound shall not be
cracked or separated from the holding surfaces.
4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials to
the maximum extent practicable, in accordance with 23.403 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
5. PRODUCT CONFORMANCE PROVISIONS.
5.1 Product conformance. The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this CID,
conform to the producer s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and
be the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. The Government reserves the right to
require proof of such conformance.
6. PACKAGING. Preservation, packing, and marking shall be as specified in the contract or order.
7. NOTES.
7.1 PIN. The PIN should be used for Government purposes to buy commercial products to this CID.
See section 2 for PIN format example.
7.2 Environmentally preferable material. Environmentally preferable materials should be used to the
maximum extent possible to meet the requirements of this specification. As of the dating of this
document, the U.S. Environmentally Protection Agency (EPA) is focusing efforts on reducing 31 priority
chemicals. The list of chemicals and additional information is available on their website
https://www.epa.gov/osw/hazard/wastemin/priority.htm. Included in the EPA list of 31 priority chemicals
are cadmium, lead, and mercury. Use of these materials on the list should be minimized or eliminated
unless needed to meet the requirements specified herein (see Section 3).
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