TS 33.1.3 Battery CompartmentThe ba

TS 33.1.3 Battery CompartmentThe battery compartment shall prevent accumulation of snow, ice and debris on top of the batteries and shall bevented and self-draining. It shall be accessible only from the outside of the vehicle. All components within thebattery compartment, and the compartment itself, shall be protected from damage or corrosion from the electrolyte.The inside surface of the battery compartment's access door shall be electrically insulated, as required, to preventthe battery terminals from shorting on the door if the door is damaged in an accident or if a battery comes loose.The battery compartment temperature should not exceed manufacturers specification.The vehicle shall be equipped with a 12VDC and 24VDC quick disconnect switch(es). The battery compartmentdoor shall conveniently accommodate operation of the 12 VDC and 24 VDC quick disconnect switch(es).The battery quick disconnect access door shall be identified with a decal. The decal size shall not be less than 3.5 x5in. (8.89 x 12.7cm).The battery hold-down bracket shall be constructed of a nonconductive and corrosion-resistant material (plastic orfiberglass).This access door shall not require any special locking devices to gain access to the switch, and it shall be accessiblewithout removing or lifting the panel. The door shall be flush-fitting and incorporate as spring tensioner or equal toretain the door in a closed position when not in use.The batteries shall be securely mounted on a stainless steel or equivalent tray that can accommodate the size andweight of the batteries. The battery tray, if applicable, shall pull out easily and properly support the batteries whilethey are being serviced. The tray shall allow each battery cell to be easily serviced. A locking device shall retain thebattery tray to the stowed position.If not located in the engine compartment, the same fire-resistant properties must apply to the battery compartment.No sparking devices should be located within the battery box.