7.3
Battery Replacement
The lead-acid batteries will require replacement at maximum intervals specified by the
manufacturer (typically 5 years).
7.3.1
800 mm Deep Rack
1.
Ensure that all Mini Circuit Breakers are switched off (switch toggle towards the rear of the rack).
2.
Ensure that the AC mains supply to the charger is isolated.
3.
Disconnect the black terminal lead from the left-hand negative battery terminal as shown in
Figure 18.
Figure 18
BPC130 battery negative terminal disconnection
1) Disconnect the black terminal lead first.
2) Then disconnect the red terminal lead.
0V (BLACK)
+24V (RED)
4.
Disconnect the red terminal lead from the right-hand positive battery terminal at the front of the
rack as shown in Figure 18.
5.
Remove the charger tray as follows:
a.
Disconnect all wiring connected to the charger and Mini Circuit Breakers. Do not disconnect
the black and red terminal leads!
b.
Remove the charger tray from the rack by undoing six M4 screws.
6.
Disconnect the interlink cables and slide the batteries out of the tray.
7.
Install the new batteries and charger tray as described in Section "3.4.1 Battery Backup System
Installation – Rack with 800 mm Depth" (page 10).
8.
Reconnect the AC mains supply to the charger.
9.
Wait for the batteries to fully charge (24 hours) and then switch the Mini Circuit Breakers on as
required.
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Always use insulated tools!
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Batteries are heavy (23 kg each).
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Please move and handle with care
to avoid personal injuries and/or
damages to the batteries.
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