RV FEATURE
CLAUSE 5.4.12.2 Battery location requirements“ Lithium ion batteries shall:
( a) Be installed externally, i. e., behind a wall, compartment or barrier that prevents the egress of gases into the habitable structure; and
( b) Not enter the habitable area of the structure; and
( c) Be installed to operate within the manufacturer’ s defined operating temperatures, including IP rating; and
( d) Be installed in a suitable battery container where the battery manufacturer has not provided encapsulated cells.”
Lithium batteries require a monitoring system displaying the state of charge.
If mounted externally, lithium batteries must be protected against physical impacts and vented to the outside.
David says:
“ For batteries installed in an enclosed area, such as behind a wall, under the bed, in a cupboard or under a seat, the battery installation is required to be in a sealed box or container vented to the outside of the RV. Cables into the battery box or container must be sealed by cable glands or similar.
“ For installations external to the van’ s body, the battery should be protected from physical impact by a box or container vented to the outside of the RV.
“ Care should also be taken to comply with other aspects of the standard. This includes but is not limited to: easy access to batteries via panel or hatch; attaching a warning label that warns of dangers if the panel / hatch is not sealed; mounting the battery securely in the battery compartment; that all connections are tight and that there is no conductive material touching the lugs.”
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