1 Scope
This part of GB/T 5008 specifies the classification, technical requirements, methods of test, inspection rules, marking, packaging, transportation and storage, etc. of lead-acid starter batteries.
This part is applicable to vented (flooded) lead-acid batteries (hereinafter referred to as “batteries”) and valve regulated (gas recombination) batteries with a nominal voltage of 12V, used primarily as a power source for the starting, ignition and lighting of various automobiles, tractors and other internal combustion engines.
This part is not applicable to batteries for other purposes, such as the starting of railcar internal combustion engines.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 5008.2 Lead-acid starter batteries - Part 2: Dimensions of batteries and dimensions and marking of terminals
IEC 60095-1:2006 Lead-acid starter batteries - Part 1: General requirements and methods of test
3 Terms, definitions, designation and classification
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
Foreword II
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions, designation and classification
4 Technical requirements
5 Methods of test
6 Inspection rules
7 Marking, packaging, transportation and storage
Annex A (Normative) Markings of lead acid batteries
