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    • Introduction

    • Application

    • Explosive Emissions from Batteries Under Charge

    • Self-Propelled Hyperbaric Lifeboats (SPHL) – Design Considerations

    • Batteries Fitted to Diving Bells and Hyperbaric Rescue Chambers

    • Battery Charging Procedures

    • Planned Maintenance

    • Conclusion

    • References

    Date: Reason: Revision:
    Date:April 2024 Reason:QA check – page 2, links and layout updated; no change to content Revision:Rev. 1.1
    Date:January 2021 Reason:Revised to strengthen the battery box venting system alarm arrangements in hyperbaric rescue units Revision:Rev. 1
    Date:July 2016 Reason:Minor updates made during review process; new publication number Revision:Rev.
    Date:October 1989 Reason:Initial publication as AODC 054 Revision:Rev.