Posted By Robert S Woods
1. A client has been advised by his insurers that a suitable barrier must be placed a metre in front of the FLT chargers. The chargers a situated on a purpose built concrete plinth approximately 500mm high. Is this just the insurance assessors opinion or is there relevant legislation? I would agree with him from a risk assessment point of view.
2. I cannot find the relevant regulation that states that a barrier must be placed in front of electrical distribution cabinets and the distance between the barrier and the installation.

Any help or advice would be appreciated.

Posted By Ciaran McAleenan
Robert

Since batteries give off flammable hydrogen gas during the charging process it would be wise to keep a safe distance (via barrier if necessary) during this stage.

Merv's point is equally valid (I've watched the video also).

Have a look at the following HSE and manufacturers guidance;

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg139.htm#3
http://www.associatedequ...ted/pdf/manuals/6018.pdf
http://www.battery-charg...harging_instructions.htm

It should give you a few useful pointers when assessing you operation.

Good luck

Ciaran