Task 6 - Install The Batteries - Eaton APS6-600 Series Installation And Operation Manual

Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-600 Series for 3kW Rectifiers)
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Step 5 - Check terminations, secure cables and test insulation
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Task 6 - Install the Batteries

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Installation procedure
Step 1 - Install the batteries
Follow the battery supplier's/manufacturer's installation instructions.
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Select load cable to suit the dc load currents and voltage drop requirements. Also
refer to the table of minimum cable sizes for specific MCBs on page 75.
Route the load cables to the APS.
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If the optional top cover is used then route the cables under the cable tie rod.
Terminate the load common cable(s) with an M6 crimp lug.
Connect the load common cable(s) on the common bar at the load termination
points. Tighten according to the Standard Torque Settings on page 69.
Terminate the load live cable(s) at the load MCB(s).
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The current rating of the MCBs must be derated to 75%.
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Ensure that the fuse fail detection wires are properly terminated as shown in the
following diagram.
Tighten the MCB terminal(s).
Switch OFF all MCBs.
Check all terminations are correct and are tightened.
Secure the cables with cable ties to the cable tie rod to ensure there will be no
strain on the terminals.
Test the insulation resistance of the cables.
Always check that the battery cables have been terminated to the correct system polarity
BEFORE connecting the batteries or closing the battery disconnect device.
Connecting batteries to the system with incorrect system polarity will void all warranty
claims.
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Load MCB
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Load live cable
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Fuse fail detection wire (connected to fuse fail
alarm board)
July 2018