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Your TechnicalSpecification Partner

Axion Critical Power Solutions provides consulting engineers, specifiers, and project managers with the technical documentation, basis-of-design resources, and specification language needed to design and specify critical power battery systems with confidence.

50+Spec Documents
2Battery Families
CSIMasterFormat Ready
FreeSpec Support
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ENGINEERING RESOURCES
๐Ÿ“„Datasheets & Cut SheetsAvailable
๐Ÿ“CAD / BIM FilesOn Request
๐Ÿ“‹CSI MasterFormat SpecsTemplates
๐Ÿ“Submittal PackagesOn Request
๐Ÿ“ŠBasis-of-Design DocsAvailable
โœ…Compliance DocumentationIncluded
TECHNICAL RESOURCES

Specification-Ready Technical Resources

Access the documentation you need to specify Axion battery systems โ€” available for VRLA and flooded wet cell product lines.

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Product Datasheets

Full technical specifications, dimensions, performance curves, and terminal configurations for every product.

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Cut Sheets

Concise one-page summaries for project submittals, RFQ packages, and design team distribution.

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๐Ÿ“‹DOCX / PDF

CSI MasterFormat Specs

Division 26 and Division 16 specification language โ€” ready to drop into your project manual.

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CAD & BIM Files

2D CAD drawings and BIM-ready blocks for battery cabinets and system layouts in DWG and RVT formats.

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Submittal Templates

Pre-formatted submittal packages including cover sheets, product data, and installation documentation.

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Basis-of-Design Guides

System selection rationale, lifecycle cost analysis, and comparative documentation for VRLA vs. wet cell.

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BATTERY SELECTION GUIDE

Select the Right Battery for Your Project

Use this reference table to match battery technology to project requirements, site conditions, and client maintenance capabilities.

Specification CriteriaVRLA BatteriesWet Cell (Flooded)
Typical ApplicationUPS, telecom, healthcare, data centersUtilities, substations, large UPS systems
Maintenance LevelLow โ€” largely maintenance-freeActive โ€” regular electrolyte monitoring
Typical Float Life5 โ€“ 12 years10 โ€“ 20 years
Enclosure RequiredNot always requiredVentilated room or cabinet required
Installation FootprintCompact โ€” rack or cabinet mountLarger โ€” floor-standing with acid containment
Cost ProfileLower upfront costHigher upfront, lower lifecycle cost
Certification / ListingUL 924, UL 1778, IEEE 485IEEE 485, IEEE 1187, NFPA 70E
Best Suited ForSpace-constrained, low-maintenance sitesLong-lifecycle, mission-critical utility sites
VRLA

Recommended for most commercial and healthcare applications

WET CELL

Recommended for utility and long-lifecycle industrial applications

SPECIFICATION SUPPORT

End-to-End Specification Support

Axion works directly with consulting engineers from early design through project close โ€” providing the technical documentation needed at every stage.

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CSI Specification Language

Ready-to-Use Spec Sections

  • Division 26 battery system language
  • Manufacturer substitution clauses
  • Performance and testing requirements
  • Warranty and lifecycle language
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Basis-of-Design Documents

Design Justification Support

  • System selection rationale
  • VRLA vs. wet cell comparative analysis
  • Lifecycle cost documentation
  • Site-specific design criteria
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Submittal Packages

Approval-Ready Documentation

  • Product data and cut sheets
  • Dimensional and installation drawings
  • UL and certification documentation
  • O&M manual excerpts
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Compliance Review Support

Code and Standard Alignment

  • NEC Article 480 compliance
  • NFPA 70E arc flash considerations
  • IEEE 485/1188 design conformance
  • AHJ coordination support
STANDARDS & CODES

Designed and Specified to Industry Standards

Axion battery systems are specified in alignment with the applicable electrical, safety, and environmental standards โ€” so your documentation is code-compliant from day one.

IEEE 485

Battery Sizing

Lead-acid battery sizing for stationary applications

IEEE 1188

VRLA Maintenance

Recommended practice for maintenance of VRLA batteries

NEC 480

Electrical Code

NEC Article 480 โ€” Storage Batteries installation requirements

NFPA 70E

Arc Flash Safety

Electrical safety in the workplace โ€” battery room safety

UL 924

Emergency Lighting

Emergency lighting and power equipment listing

UL 1778

UPS Systems

UPS system listing โ€” battery backup performance

CSA C22.1

Canadian Electrical

Canadian Electrical Code compliance for battery installations

IEC 60896

Stationary Batteries

IEC standard for stationary lead-acid battery systems

โœ“All battery systems supplied with applicable UL/cUL listings
โœ“Full documentation package included for AHJ submissions
โœ“IEEE conformance statements available on request
โœ“Site-specific code review support provided at no charge
PROJECT APPLICATIONS

Specified Across Critical Industries

Axion battery systems appear in specifications for a wide range of critical facility types โ€” each with unique power continuity requirements.

Healthcare

Hospitals & Medical Facilities

Life-safety UPS, nurse call, emergency lighting, and medical imaging backup power systems.

Spec Reference:VRLA โ€” Division 26 40 00
Data Centers

Data Centers & Colocation

High-density UPS battery strings supporting Tier I through IV data center uptime requirements.

Spec Reference:VRLA / Wet Cell โ€” Div 26
Utilities

Utilities & Substations

DC control power, SCADA, protective relay systems, and switchgear backup for utility facilities.

Spec Reference:Wet Cell โ€” IEEE 485
Telecom

Telecommunications

Central office, tower, and remote site battery systems supporting 24/7 network availability.

Spec Reference:VRLA โ€” Telcordia GR-63
Industrial

Industrial & Infrastructure

Process control UPS, emergency shutdown systems, and critical load backup for industrial plants.

Spec Reference:VRLA / Wet Cell
Government

Government & Institutional

Correctional, transit, municipal, and federal facilities requiring redundant power continuity.

Spec Reference:VRLA โ€” Division 26 33 53
WHY AXION

Built for How Engineers Actually Work

FastSpec Turnaround
FreeEngineer Support
CSIFormat Ready
2Battery Families
Canada& USA Coverage
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Spec-Ready Documentation

Every document is formatted for immediate use in project manuals, RFQ packages, and design submissions โ€” no reformatting required.

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Direct Engineer Support

Our technical team responds directly to engineers, specifiers, and consultants โ€” not a sales layer โ€” for fast, accurate answers.

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Two Product Families

Axion supplies both VRLA and flooded wet cell batteries โ€” so your specification doesn't need to change suppliers based on technology.

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Compliance-First Approach

Basis-of-design documents are written to align with NEC, NFPA, and IEEE standards, reducing AHJ review risk.

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Partner With Axion onYour Next Critical Power Project

Whether you need a datasheet, a CSI specification section, or a full basis-of-design package โ€” our engineering support team is ready to assist.

No-cost specification support for consulting engineers โ€” VRLA and wet cell battery systems