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6 6 M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e ..........................................................4 4 7 7 6.1 Important Safety Instructions ........................47 6.2 Performing Preventive Maintenance ......................47 6.2.1 DAILY Maintenance ..........................47 Eaton 93E External Battery Cabinet Installation Manual P-164000057—Rev 05...
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8 8 W W a a r r r r a a n n t t y y ............................................................5 5 1 1 Eaton 93E External Battery Cabinet Installation Manual P-164000057—Rev 05...
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Figure 10. Eaton 93E 30EBC and Eaton 93E 60EBC as Shipped on Pallet ............... 20 Figure 11. Eaton 93E 30EBC and Eaton 93E 60EBC Battery Breaker Locations – Front Views with Doors Removed ........................... 21 Figure 12. Removing the Front Shipping Bracket – 93E 30EBC................24 Figure 13.
List of Tables viii Eaton 93E External Battery Cabinet Installation Manual P-164000057—Rev 05...
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93E 20-30 kVA and 40-60 kVA UPS to enhance the usability and reliability of the systems. The EBC safeguards operation during brownouts, blackouts, and other power interruptions providing cost-effective extended battery run time. Two models are available, the 93E 30EBC and 93E 60EBC and are equipped with valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries.
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Battery string kits are available to upgrade each 93E 30 EBC from two strings to three strings and each 93E 60 EBC from four strings to six strings. Kits must be installed by an authorized Eaton Customer Service Engineer. Contact an Eaton sales representative for information.
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Introduction Figure 2. Eaton 93E 30 kVA UPS and Two Eaton 93E 30EBCs EBC 1 EBC 2 Eaton 93E External Battery Cabinet Installation Manual P-164000057—Rev 05...
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Introduction Figure 3. Eaton 93E 60 kVA UPS and Two Eaton 93E 60EBCs EBC 1 EBC 2 1 1 . . 4 4 U U s s i i n n g g T T h h i i s s M M a a n n u u a a l l This manual describes how to install the EBC and is divided into chapters.
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F F o o r r M M o o r r e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Refer to the Eaton 93E UPS (20-30 kVA, 208/220V) Installation and Operation Manual or Eaton 93E UPS (40-60 kVA, 208/220V) Installation and Operation Manual for the following additional information: •...
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E E q q u u i i p p m m e e n n t t R R e e g g i i s s t t r r a a t t i i o o n n Please visit www.eaton.com/pq/register to register your new Eaton UPS / Eaton UPS Accessory. Model Number: Serial Number:...
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ELECTRIC ENERGY HAZARD. Do not attempt to alter any UPS or battery wiring or connectors. Attempting to alter wiring can cause injury. • Do not open or mutilate batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and eyes. It may be toxic. Eaton 93E External Battery Cabinet Installation Manual P-164000057—Rev 05...
Ne pas fumer près des accumulateurs. Ne pas produire de flamme ou d’étincelle dans la zone de l’accumulateur. Dissiper l'électricité statique de votre corps en touchant une surface reliée à la terre avant de toucher les accumulateurs. Eaton 93E External Battery Cabinet Installation Manual P-164000057—Rev 05...
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If the UPS system is to be operated at an altitude higher than 1500m (5000 ft), contact an Eaton service representative for important information about high altitude operation. The operating environment must meet the weight, clearance, and environmental requirements specified for the applicable accessory cabinet.
Operating temperatures above the recommended range will result in decreased battery life and performance, and will reduce or void the battery warranty. Refer to Eaton's Terms and Conditions of Sale with Battery Replacement Coverage and the Battery Replacement Price Book for more information. These documents can be found at www.eaton.com/powerquality...
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Installation Plan and Unpacking Figure 4. 93E 30EBC Cabinet Dimensions (Front, Right Side, and Rear Views) Front View Side View Rear View Dimensions are in millimeters [inches] Eaton 93E External Battery Cabinet Installation Manual P-164000057—Rev 05...
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Installation Plan and Unpacking Figure 5. 93E 30EBC Dimensions (Top and Bottom Views) Bottom View Top View Dimensions are in millimeters [inches] Eaton 93E External Battery Cabinet Installation Manual P-164000057—Rev 05...
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Dimensions are in millimeters [inches] Center of Gravity, see Figure 6 EBC with 2 strings 504 (20.0) 430 (17.0) 228 (9.0) EBC with 3 strings 665 (26.2) 430 (17.0) 224 (8.8) Eaton 93E External Battery Cabinet Installation Manual P-164000057—Rev 05...
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Installation Plan and Unpacking Figure 7. 93E 60EBC Cabinet Dimensions (Front, Right Side, and Rear Views) Front View Side View Rear View Dimensions are in millimeters [inches] Eaton 93E External Battery Cabinet Installation Manual P-164000057—Rev 05...
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Installation Plan and Unpacking Figure 8. 93E 60EBC Dimensions (Top and Bottom Views) Bottom View Top View Dimensions are in millimeters [inches] Eaton 93E External Battery Cabinet Installation Manual P-164000057—Rev 05...
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Dimensions are in millimeters [inches] Center of Gravity, see Figure 9 EBC with 4 strings 690 (27.2) 406 (16.0) 392 (15.4) EBC with 6 strings 865 (34.1) 406 (16.0) 392 (15.4) Eaton 93E External Battery Cabinet Installation Manual P-164000057—Rev 05...
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External battery cabinets can be used in combination with a UPS containing internal batteries. • Internal battery strings are to be connected by an authorized Eaton Customer Service Engineer. • Refer to the appropriate Eaton 93E UPS Installation and Operation manual listed in paragraph 1.7 For More Information...
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Use of any other battery type or mixing battery letter designation and sizes inside Eaton cabinets will damage equipment and void the product warranty. When replacing batteries use the same manufacturer and part number originally supplied with the unit to ensure correct harness fit and terminal landing.
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Carefully inspect the outer packaging for evidence of damage during transit. CAUTION Do not install a damaged cabinet. Report any damage to the carrier and contact an Eaton service representative immediately. NOTE For the following step, verify that the forklift or pallet jack is rated to handle the weight...
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B B a a t t t t e e r r y y B B r r e e a a k k e e r r L L o o c c a a t t i i o o n n Figure 11 shows the location of the battery breakers in the 93E 30EBC and the 93E 60EBC. Eaton 93E External Battery Cabinet Installation Manual P-164000057—Rev 05...
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Installation Plan and Unpacking Figure 11. Eaton 93E 30EBC and Eaton 93E 60EBC Battery Breaker Locations – Front Views with Doors Removed Battery Breaker Battery Breaker 93E 30EBC 93E 60EBC Eaton 93E External Battery Cabinet Installation Manual P-164000057—Rev 05...
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Installation Plan and Unpacking Eaton 93E External Battery Cabinet Installation Manual P-164000057—Rev 05...
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Insert the forklift or pallet jack forks between the supports on the bottom of the pallet (see Figure 6 for the EBC cabinet center of gravity measurements). Eaton 93E External Battery Cabinet Installation Manual P-164000057—Rev 05...
(counterclockwise) and swing the door open. If the leveling feet are not fully retracted, turn all four leveling feet until they are retracted into the cabinet. Figure 12. Removing the Front Shipping Bracket – 93E 30EBC Front Door Pallet Extension Plate...
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10. Use a forklift or pallet jack between the supports on the bottom of the pallet to lift the pallet by approximately 3 mm (1/8") and remove the skid (see Figure 13). Figure 13. Removing the Rear Shipping Bracket – 93E 30EBC Skid Bolts (3 places) Removable Skid Shipping Bracket...
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11. Slowly roll the cabinet toward the rear of the pallet. Once the pallet tilts, continue rolling the cabinet down the pallet until the cabinet is clear of the pallet. Figure 14. Installing the Pallet Extension Plate – 93E 30EBC Pallet Extension Plate (installed for unloading) 12.
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CABINET MAY FALL. Do not loosen the hardware attaching the front supports to the cabinet base. The cabinet must be lowered by the jacking bolts before the supports can be removed. Eaton 93E External Battery Cabinet Installation Manual P-164000057—Rev 05...
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Step 1 through Step 18; otherwise, proceed to Step 20. Install the second EBC on the right side of the first EBC. 20. Proceed to paragraph 4.3 Installing Power Terminal Cover Base. Eaton 93E External Battery Cabinet Installation Manual P-164000057—Rev 05...
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Wiring can be installed using conduit between cabinets or by routing wiring through the power terminal cover base wiring channels. To install the Power Terminal Cover Base: Locate the terminal cover base (see Figure 16) from the parts kit. Eaton 93E External Battery Cabinet Installation Manual P-164000057—Rev 05...
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Figure 16. EBC Power Terminal Cover Parts Right Side Left Side Base Wire Hooks Conduit Landing for DC Input and Output when using conduit (Install conduit to bottom of base.) Base (Inside View) Eaton 93E External Battery Cabinet Installation Manual P-164000057—Rev 05...
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Punch or drill holes in the bottom of the power terminal cover base on the UPS cabinet for the DC input conduit. Refer to the applicable Eaton 93E UPS Installation and Operation manual listed in paragraph 1.7 For More Information for UPS cabinet conduit landing location.
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Figure Route the other end of the battery cables (positive, negative, and ground) to the UPS cabinet external battery input and ground terminals. Refer to the applicable Eaton 93E UPS Installation and Operation manual listed in paragraph 1.7 For More Information for UPS cabinet terminal locations and termination requirements.
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Internal battery strings are to be connected by an authorized Eaton Customer Service Engineer at system startup. 31. Once the battery cabinets are installed and wired, return to the applicable Eaton 93E UPS Installation and Operation manual listed in paragraph 1.7 For More Information...
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Installation Figure 18. DC Power Terminal Locations – 93E 30EBC Ground Terminals DC Input and Output Terminals + and – Eaton 93E External Battery Cabinet Installation Manual P-164000057—Rev 05...
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Installation Figure 19. DC Power Terminal Detail – 93E 30EBC Ground Terminals UPS DC (+) DC In (+) (DC output to UPS or EBC 1.) (DC input from EBC 2.) UPS DC (–) DC In (–) (DC output to UPS or EBC 2.) (DC input from EBC 2.)
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Installation Figure 20. DC Power Terminal Locations – 93E 60EBC Ground Terminals DC Input and Output Terminals + and – Eaton 93E External Battery Cabinet Installation Manual P-164000057—Rev 05...
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DC In (+) (DC output to UPS or EBC 1.) (DC input from EBC 2.) UPS DC (–) DC In (–) (DC output to UPS or EBC 2.) (DC input from EBC 2.) Eaton 93E External Battery Cabinet Installation Manual P-164000057—Rev 05...
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Base Wiring Channel 93E 30EBC 93E 30 kVA UPS NOTE The 93E 30EBC and 93E 30 kVA UPS are shown. However, the 93E 60EBC and 93E 60 kVA UPS installation is the identical. Eaton 93E External Battery Cabinet Installation Manual P-164000057—Rev 05...
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Top Installed 93E 30EBC NOTE 1 The 93E 30EBC is shown. However, the 93E 60EBC installation is identical. NOTE 2 Do not install the Power Terminal Cover Left and/or Right Side covers if wiring adjacent cabinets using the power terminal base wiring channel.
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93E 30EBC 93E 30 kVA UPS NOTE 1 The 93E 30EBC and 93E 30 kVA UPS are shown. However, the 93E 60EBC and 93E 60 kVA UPS installation is identical NOTE 2 Do not install the Power Terminal Cover Left and/or Right Side covers if wiring adjacent cabinets using the power terminal base wiring channel.
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Make a copy of the Installation Checklist before filling it out, and retain the original. After the installation is complete, an Eaton Customer Service Engineer must verify the operation of the UPS system and commission it to support the critical load. The service representative cannot perform any installation tasks other than verifying software and operating setup parameters.
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S S c c h h e e m m a a t t i i c c s s Figure 27 Figure 28 show the 93E 30 EBC and 93E 60 EBC schematics. Eaton 93E External Battery Cabinet Installation Manual P-164000057—Rev 05...
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DC IN From EBC 2 UPS DC terminals (if applicable) From UPS or (if applicable) EBC 2 ground To EBC 2 ground (if applicable) LEGEND Factory Wiring Customer Wiring Half Battery String Eaton 93E External Battery Cabinet Installation Manual P-164000057—Rev 05...
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DC IN From EBC 2 UPS DC terminals(if applicable) From UPS or (if applicable) EBC 2 ground To EBC 2 ground (if applicable) LEGEND Factory Wiring Customer Wiring Half Battery String Eaton 93E External Battery Cabinet Installation Manual P-164000057—Rev 05...
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6 6 . . 2 2 . . 3 3 A A N N N N U U A A L L M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e Annual preventive maintenance should be performed only by authorized service personnel familiar with maintenance and servicing of the UPS system. Contact an Eaton service representative for more information about service offerings.
Phillips and Pozidriv are registered trademarks of Phillips Screw Company. A basic training course, available from Eaton, gives you a competent working knowledge of the UPS system Copyright 2008–2010 Eaton Corporation, Raleigh, NC, USA. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced in any way without the express written approval of Eaton Corporation.
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M M o o d d e e l l N N u u m m b b e e r r s s The External Battery Cabinet (EBC) is available in two models to meet the needs of the Eaton 93E UPS product line.
C C h h a a p p t t e e r r 8 8 W W a a r r r r a a n n t t y y For warranty information, please refer to the Resources link on our website, www.eaton.com/93E.
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