y shop are, that it
must be covered with acid-proof paint, and must be made of heavy
lumber if it is to carry complete batteries. Figure 82 shows the heavy
shelving required in a stock-room, while Figure 83 shows the lighter
shelving which may be used for parts, such as jars, cases, extra
plates, and so on.

[Fig. 82]

Fig. 82. Typical Stockroom, Showing Heavy Shelving Necessary for
Storing Batteries.

Figures 84 and 85 show two receiving racks for batteries which come in
for repairs. In many shops batteries are set on the floor while
waiting for repairs. If there is plenty of floor space, this practice
is not objectionable. In any case, however, it improves the looks of
the shop, and makes a better impression on the customer to have racks
to receive such batteries. Note that the shelves are arranged so as to
permit acid to drain off. Batteries often come in with wet, leaky
cases, and this shelf construction is suitable for such batteries.

The racks shown in Figures 86 and 87 are for repaired batteries, new
batteries, rental batteries, batteries in dry storage, and for any
batteries which do not have wet leaky cases.

Figures 88 and 89 show racks suitable for new batteries which have
been shipped filled with electrolyte, batteries in "wet" or "live"
storage, rental batteries, and so on. Note that these racks are
provided with charging circuits so that the batteries may be given a
low charge without removing them from the racks. Note also that the
shelves are spaced two feet apart so as to be able to take hydrometer
readings, voltage readings, add water, and so on, without removing the
batteries from the racks.

BINS

Figure 90 gives the dimensions for equipment bins suitable for covers,
terminals, inter-cell connectors, jars, cases, and various other
parts. These bins can be made with any desired number of sections, and
additional sections built as they are needed.

[Fig. 83]

Fig. 83. Corner of Workshop, Showing Lead Burning Outfit, Workbench
and Vises.

[Fig. 84 Working drawing of a 6-foot receiving rack]

[Fig. 85 Working drawing of a 12-foot receiving rack]

[Fig. 86 Working drawing of an 8-foot rack for repaired batteries,
new batteries, rental batteries, batteries in dry storage, etc.]

[Fig. 87 Working drawing of a 16-foot rack for repaired batteries,
new batteries, rental batteries, batteries in dry storage, etc.]

[Fig. 88 Working drawing of a 16-foot ra