BS 6604:1985

This standard BS 6604:1985 Code of practice for safe operation of starter batteries is classified in these ICS categories:

• 29.220.20 Acid secondary cells and batteries

This code gives recommendations on safety and health aspects associated with the handling, usage and charging of batteries for starting internal combustion engines.

It covers lead-acid, nickel-cadmium and nickel-iron types which are divided into two groups as follows:

1. lead-acid;
2. alkaline electrolyte types (nickel-cadmium and nickel-iron).

The code does not cover:

1. the design and construction of cells or batteries;
2. the health and safety aspects of cell and battery manufacture;
3. the use of batteries in potentially explosive atmospheres.

NOTE The title of the publication referred to in this code is given on the inside back cover.

Safety and health aspects associated with the handling, usage and charging of batteries for starting internal combustion engines.