Applying Power To The Power Supply Panel - POWERPATH PS-8-LP Installation Instructions Manual

4.0 Applying Power to the Power Supply Panel

Now that all the Wiring is complete and the switch settings have been made, it's time to apply power to the Power Supply
panel.
1. Connect AC source. The AC source shall be connected to a dedicated, non-switch power source. The AC must
first be wired into the buildings main electrical power. The conduit entry can be either from the top or left side
using the knock-outs. See Figure 8. Connect Earth Ground First.
2. Connect backup batteries. Batteries shall be Sealed Lead Acid type. Observe correct polarity and voltage. Use
two of the same size batteries connected in series as shown in Figure 9. Use up to 33 Ahr batteries depending
on circuit loading, BATTERY CALCULATION SHEET is provided on pages 20 and 21.
The POWERPATH enclosure can accommodate two 12VDC batteries up to 7 Ahr in size. Batteries larger than
NOTE:
7 Ahr must be stored in a separate battery enclosure such as the Wheelock BATC Battery Enclosure.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
P84905-002 A
ALWAYS APPLY AC POWER BEFORE APPLYING BATTERY POWER. ALWAYS
REMOVE BATTERY POWER BEFORE REMOVING AC POWER. FAILURE TO DO SO
CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE POWER SUPPLY COMPONENTS.
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AC Power Terminals on the Power Supply PC Board
Figure 9: Batteries Connected in Series
TWO DIFFERENT SOURCES OF POWER MAY BE CONNECTED TO THIS PANEL.
DISCONNECT BOTH SOURCES OF POWER BEFORE SERVICING. FAILURE TO
DISCONNECT BOTH SOURCES OF POWER BEFORE SERVICING COULD RESULT
IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU AND/OR OTHERS.
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