J-L-231C
January 20, 1987
SUPERSEDING
J-L-231B
March 30, 1977
FEDERAL SPECIFICATION
LEADS, STORAGE-BATTERY
This specification was approved by the Commissioner,
Federal Supply and Services, General Services Administration,
for the use of all Federal agencies.
1. SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION
1.1 Scope. This specification covers low tension cables used for
connections between storage batteries and other electrical equipment. The
insulated leads are used for connections between the battery and equipment
where heavy amperage 6, 12, and 24 volt (V) ungrounded circuits interconnect.
The uninsulated leads and straps are used for bonding and grounding
connections.
1.1.1 Federal specification coverage. Federal specifications do not
include all varieties of the commodity as indicated by the title of this
specification or which are commercially available, but are intended to cover
those generally used by the Federal Government.
1.2 Classification.
1.2.1 Type, classes, and styles. Leads shall be one of the following
types, classes, and styles, as specified (see 6.2).
Type I - Ground lead, uninsulating strap, flat woven or braided.
Style 1 - Battery to ground
Style 2 - Ground to ground (bonding strap)
Type II - Battery lead, insulated (rope strand, concentric lay or
bunched)
Class A - Extra-flexible rope strand
Class B - Stranded concentric lay or bunched
AMSC N/A FSC 6140
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is
unlimited.
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