scope:

Applies to secondary batteries and battery installations used for traction applications in electric industrial trucks (including - lift trucks, tow trucks, cleaning machines, automatic guided vehicles), battery powered locomotives, electric road vehicles (e.g. passenger and goods vehicles, golf carts, bicycles, wheelchairs). The nominal voltages are limited to AC 1000 V respectively DC 1500 V and describe the principal measures for protection against hazards generally from electricity, gas emissions and electrolyte. It provides requirements on safety aspects associated with the installation, use, inspection, maintenance and disposal of batteries. It covers lead-acid, nickel cadmium and other alkaline secondary batteries.