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- Page 1 EPIC Series Battery Cabinet O&SI 1.2 — Last update: 26 June 2024 HindlePower Inc Copyright HindlePower Inc. 2024...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. 1. R R eceiving & Mounting eceiving & Mounting ............................................3 3 1.1. Storing & Receiving...................... 4 1.2. Unpacking & Inspecting....................4 1.3. Reporting Damage or Shortage ..................4 1.4. Moving ......................... 5 1.4.1. Identifying Dimensions & Weight ................5 1.4.2. -
Page 3: Storing & Receiving
Receiving & Mounting The page breaks & formatting, as well as start & end sections, of this online variant of the EPIC Series Battery Cabinet Operating & Service Instructions may differ slightly compared to the paper har paper hard copy d copy included in your EPIC manual pocket. - Page 4 EPIC Series Battery Cabinet Series Battery Cabinet If you store the EPIC Series Battery Cabinet for more than a few days before installation, store it in its original shipping container, in a temperature controlled, dry climate. Ambient temperatures of 0 to 122 °F / -18 to 50 °C are acceptable.
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Page 5: Identifying Dimensions & Weight
1.4.1. Identifying Dimensions & Weight Identifying Dimensions & Weight Dimensions Dimensions Identify the dimensions of your EPIC Series Battery Cabinet by the number of bays in the unit. Dimensions by # of Bays (in./mm) Dimensions by # of Bays (in./mm) Bays... - Page 6 1.4.2. Methods for Moving Methods for Moving The standard EPIC Series Battery Cabinet does not have top-lifting eyes for moving, though this option is available, as discussed below. To move the standard-equipped cabinet on its supplied shipping pallet, use a forklift. Once the pallet has been moved to the cabinet’s desired mounting location, supplied lifting straps can be used to lift the cabinet, remove the pallet, and return the cabinet to the floor.
- Page 7 Crane Lifting Kit (option) Crane Lifting Kit (option) The lifting eyes allow for transport or installation of the Epic series console using rigging connection points on the roof. The sling angle, as measured from the sling to the roof of the enclosure, should be no less than 60 degrees.
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Page 8: Mounting
Do NOT lift, push, or relocate the EPIC Series Battery Cabinet with batteries of any type installed within the enclosure. The EPIC Series Battery Cabinet is designed for floor mounting on a permanent, flat, leveled surface, preferably concrete or other fireproof material. The surface must be capable of supporting the weight of the complete system of cabinet and installed components. - Page 9 HindlePower Inc EPIC Series Battery Cabinet O&SI - 1.2_en JE5276-04 Four Bay Foundation Mounting Drawing JE5276-05 Five Bay Foundation Mounting Drawing Basic notes that apply to all cabinets, which are also found on the drawing are: 1. We recommend placing the cabinet then drilling for mounting anchors. Mounting holes are on the cabinet’s mounting feet.
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Page 10: Introduction
Design Design The EPIC Series Battery Cabinet is a flexible and expandable modular cabinet capable of housing a complete dc power system for indoor or outdoor use. Design features include: • Separate bays for batteries and electronic components (e.g., charger, dc distribution, etc.) in the cabinet increase safety and reliability of internal components. - Page 11 The listed model number is applicable only to the actual enclosure, not the battery charger, batteries, nor any other self-contained device mounted inside the cabinet which is not an accessory of the EPIC Series Battery Cabinet. The model number refers to the type of enclosure as described below.
- Page 12 How to Read Configured Model Number How to Read Configured Model Number The factory-configured model number of your EPIC Series Battery Cabinet is coded to describe the size and type of cabinet, as well as the included features and options.
- Page 13 Dimensions of Cabinet – By Number of Sections Dimensions of Cabinet – By Number of Sections The EPIC Series Battery Cabinet is a flexible and expandable modular cabinet capable of housing a complete dc power system for indoor or outdoor use. Models consist of 1−6 sections, with combinations of electrical and battery bays according to customer needs.
- Page 14 Electrical Bay Electrical Bay The EPIC Series Battery Cabinet features an electrical bay on the left-hand side and a battery bay on the right. This standard left-right configuration may be reversed on custom orders. The electrical bay houses most of the electrical system components. This may include the battery charger, DC distribution, AC distribution, environmental controls and the Hindle Health System.
- Page 15 This design helps control the battery bay environment and separates any hydrogen that may de-gas from the battery from the electrical equipment. The EPIC Series Battery Cabinet automatically purges the battery bay so that concentrations of hydrogen cannot reach explosive levels.
- Page 16 EPIC Series Battery Cabinet is operating properly and maintaining system reliability. GREEN GREEN No alarms are present for EPIC Series Battery Cabinet or for any external devices that are connected to INPUT 1-4 of EPIC’s Control Board. See Section 3...
- Page 17 HindlePower Inc EPIC Series Battery Cabinet O&SI - 1.2_en Control – When Air Conditioner is Present Control – When Air Conditioner is Present Battery bay heating is managed through the air conditioner unit when an air conditioner is present. The Cabinet will alarm if the internal temperature decreases beyond the users alarm point.
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Page 18: Wiring - General Notes
Optional Wiring Optional Wiring If ordered as such, the EPIC Series Battery Cabinet may be supplied with system cabling from an installed battery charger to an installed dc distribution system. Also, the cabinet may be supplied with user-specified battery cabling of required length and gauge. Pre-wired battery cabling is end-marked with positive (+) red, and negative (-) black leads. - Page 19 3.2. Control Board – Layout Control Board – Layout The EPIC Series Battery Cabinet features a simplified control board which may include factory- wiring and factory-configuration. It also provides several locations for users to wire optional inputs, and provides simple identification of alarms. Each of these features will be discussed in...
- Page 20 HindlePower Inc EPIC Series Battery Cabinet O&SI - 1.2_en The modified graphic of the control board above identifies features that may be wired or configured at the factory. These include: NAME NAME DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Wiring of Hindle Health LED door lamps.
- Page 21 HindlePower Inc EPIC Series Battery Cabinet O&SI - 1.2_en 3.4. 3.4. Control Board – User Wiring & Control Board – User Wiring & Communication Options Communication Options The modified graphic of the control board above identifies locations where users may connect outputs that provide additional alarm communications abilities or inputs from external equipment and/or sensors.
- Page 22 HindlePower Inc EPIC Series Battery Cabinet O&SI - 1.2_en environment. User-customizable alarm input that will activate Hindle Health RED LED on door. Often used with hydrogen detector to indicate 1% hydrogen concentration in INPUT INPUT 4 4 environment. If LINK4 dip switch in SW-3 is set to ON, then Input 4 will be linked to FAN, causing fan to run when 1% hydrogen exists.
- Page 23 HindlePower Inc EPIC Series Battery Cabinet O&SI - 1.2_en Fail – Illuminates when Fan Failure detect circuit activates. ON – Illuminates when fan has power. ON (SW2) ON (SW2) Switch used to test fan ON/OFF. Switches mostly for latching alarms.
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Page 24: Maintenance Maintenance
Performing Maintenance on Battery Cabinet Recommended Annual Cleaning Recommended Annual Cleaning Before cleaning this equipment, disconnect EPIC Series Battery Cabinet from its power sources first. • Do not use liquid cleaners, aerosols, abrasive pads, scouring powders, or solvents such as benzene or alcohol. - Page 25 HindlePower Inc EPIC Series Battery Cabinet O&SI - 1.2_en Troubleshooting Errors Troubleshooting Errors For help in troubleshooting the causes of and resolving errors, please contact the factory at 610–330−9000. Copyright HindlePower Inc. 2024 Page 25 of 35...
- Page 26 Parts Data Package Parts Data Package A job-specific customized Parts Data Package report is supplied with every shipped EPIC Series Battery Cabinet. The data listed in this report supercedes any information featured in product literature, standard documentation, and/or quote documents. The parts and quantities listed are applicable only to the console featuring the same serial number listed on the Parts Data Package report.
- Page 27 HindlePower Inc EPIC Series Battery Cabinet O&SI - 1.2_en drawings, refer to document with the higher revision level. For document availability of private- labeled manuals and/or standard drawings, please contact your sales representative or visit the web site listed on the back cover of this manual.
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Page 28: Safety Safety
HindlePower Inc EPIC Series Battery Cabinet O&SI - 1.2_en 6. 6. Safety Safety SECTION SECTION TOPICS TOPICS Key to Safety Symbols Equipment Misuse Examples DANGERS WARNINGS CAUTIONS 6.1. 6.1. Key to Safety Symbols Key to Safety Symbols SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY... - Page 29 Do not operate equipment without all guards and/or covers in place. 6.2. 6.2. Equipment Misuse Examples Equipment Misuse Examples Use of equipment in a manner not specified by manufacturer may impair protection provided by the EPIC Series Battery Cabinet and result in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH SYMB SYMBOL OL EXAMPLE EXAMPLE Do not use the equipment for any purpose not described in this manual.
- Page 30 During normal operation, batteries may produce EXPLOSIVE GAS! Never smoke, use an open flame, or create arcs in the vicinity of the EPIC Series Battery Cabinet, or any batteries stored inside it.
- Page 31 Do not install the EPIC Series Battery Cabinet in any environment for which it is not designed. Do not operate the EPIC Series Battery Cabinet if it has been damaged in any way. Refer to qualified service personnel. Before using the EPIC Series Battery Cabinet, read all instructions and cautionary...
- Page 32 HindlePower Inc EPIC Series Battery Cabinet O&SI - 1.2_en SYMB SYMBOL OL INSTRUCTION INSTRUCTION Maintain at least 6in / 152mm of free air on all vented surfaces for cooling. Allow sufficient clearance to open the front and/or rear doors. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions, and therefore should be stored for easy access.
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Page 33: Ranty
HindlePower Inc EPIC Series Battery Cabinet O&SI - 1.2_en 7. 7. Warranty Warranty This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years five (5) years from date of manufacture. - Page 34 HindlePower Inc EPIC Series Battery Cabinet O&SI - 1.2_en The manufacturer’s extended warranty includes all items as mentioned in the ‘Standar ‘Standard W d War arranty’ ranty’ as previously listed, plus reasonable in/ out freight costs related to a warranty claim for parts. Said freight cost is based on either standard UPS rates or common carrier only, as appropriate.
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