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Amphenol Charles CUBE-BB48E2QV Series General Description And Installation

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1.
GENERAL INTRODUCTION ................................................... 1
1.1. Document Purpose ............................................................... 1
1.2. Product Purpose ................................................................... 1
1.3. Product Mounting and Location ............................................ 1
2.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ....................................................... 2
3.
INSTALLATION ........................................................................ 4
3.1. Inspecting the Product .......................................................... 4
3.2. Following and Using Safety Precautions................................ 4
3.3. Obtaining Tools and Equipment ............................................ 4
3.4. Preparing the Installation Site ............................................... 4
3.5. Lifting the CUBE .................................................................. 5
3.6. Mounting the CUBE ............................................................. 5
3.8. CUBE Wiring and Equipment................................................ 7
3.9. Conduit Seals ....................................................................... 9
4.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .................................................... 9
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WARRANTY & CUSTOMER SERVICE ................................... 9
7.
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................... 10
7.1. Regulatory Specifications .................................................... 10
7.2. Product Specifications ........................................................ 10
7.3. Supported Batteries ............................................................ 10

1. GENERAL INTRODUCTION

1.1. Document Purpose

This document provides general information for the CUBE-BB48E2QVx of the Charles Industries' Universal Broadband Enclosure
(CUBE) product line. Figure 1 shows a closed front view of the enclosure.
Hereafter, the Charles Universal Broadband Enclosure CUBE-BB48E2QVA and CUBE-BB48E2QVR will be referred to as the "CUBE."

1.2. Product Purpose

The CUBE is a battery backup unit that houses multiple strings of -48VDC customer supplied VRLA batteries.

1.3. Product Mounting and Location

This enclosure is suitable for outside plant-type (OSP) locations and those that may require NEC compliance. The outdoor, weather-
resistant CUBE is to be mounted on a pad or platform. The installer connects the CUBE to a -48VDC power supply housed in a separate
enclosure. Detailed mounting and installation information is covered in Section 3.
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Availability of features and technical specifications herein are subject to change without notice.
Charles is a registered trademark of Charles Industries.
Charles Universal Broadband Enclosure
CUBE-BB48E2QVx
General Description and Installation
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    LT-BB48E2QVA Printing, March 28, 2024 Charles Universal Broadband Enclosure CUBE-BB48E2QVx General Description and Installation GENERAL INTRODUCTION ........... 1 1.1. Document Purpose ............... 1 1.2. Product Purpose ..............1 1.3. Product Mounting and Location ..........1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ............2 INSTALLATION ................ 4 3.1.

  • Page 2: Product Description

    LT-BB48E2QVA 2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The CUBE is a battery backup enclosure that supports up to five strings of customer supplied VRLA batteries. It is equipped with a 2000BTU DC powered HVAC system. Each battery string is controlled by a disconnect breaker. All images in this document show the BB48E2QVA model.
  • Page 3 LT-BB48E2QVA BATTERY BREAKER DOOR ALARM AND MONITOR SWITCH BLOCK HVAC CUTOFF SWITCHES ALARM TERMINAL BLOCK AIR FILTER OVERHEAT THERMOSTAT (2) BREAKERS (HVAC AND LIGHT CONTROL) 3PT LATCH 216 STYLE PADLOCKABLE DOOR HANDLE WIND LATCH (5) BATTERY DISCONNECT BREAKERS AIR FILTER SOLAR SHIELD (5) BATTERY (4) LIFTING BRACKETS...

  • Page 4: Installation

    LT-BB48E2QVA 3. INSTALLATION 3.1. Inspecting the Product The CUBE is shipped mounted upright on a skid. Remove the bolts, unpack the unit, and dispose of the packaging material. -INSPECTION NOTE- Visually inspect the unit for damages prior to installation. If the equipment was damaged in transit, immediately report the extent of the damage to the transportation company.

  • Page 5: Lifting The Cube

    LT-BB48E2QVA 3.5. Lifting the CUBE See Table 1 for CUBE weight. Charles recommends the following procedure for lifting the CUBE. SPREADER BARS 3.5.1. Required Equipment SHORT SLINGS/CHAINS One derrick (crane) capable of lifting the CUBE • Spreader bars • Four lifting slings or chains with each having a 2,500 lbs. capacity •...
  • Page 6 LT-BB48E2QVA 3.6.2. Constructing a New Pad Use only concrete for new pad construction. Do not use substitute materials • since they lack the rigidity for CUBE placement. (4) Ø 0.87 16.71 HOLES • Observe local building practices for pad construction. Charles recommends that 3.25 the pad should extend a minimum of 8”...

  • Page 7: Cube Wiring And Equipment

    LT-BB48E2QVA 3.8. CUBE Wiring and Equipment After the CUBE is properly mounted in the desired location, apply No-Ox where bus bar and other 2-hole lug connections will be made. Install ground and power connections. Always ground the equipment first, before making any other connections. WARNING Perform all bonding and grounding connections prior to any electrical and communications connections.
  • Page 8 LT-BB48E2QVA 3.8.1. Ground Connection External ground lugs are available on the rear of the CUBE for connecting a site ground wire. 3.8.2. Battery Connection WARNING Always turn off battery breakers prior to servicing batteries. Verify the polarity of the cables prior to terminating them to the batteries. Ensure the battery terminations are properly insulated to avoid shorting prior to terminating to the batteries.

  • Page 9: Conduit Seals

    LT-BB48E2QVA 3.8.5. Overheat Thermostat The CUBE is equipped with an overheat (high temperature) alarm thermostat in the equipment compartment that provides a normally closed connection. The overheat alarm is factory set at 60°C and opens the connection if this temperature is exceeded. -NOTE- Changing the overheat (high-temp) thermostat default factory set points can lead to unnecessary alarms or system performance issues, such as equipment failures as a result of unreported alarms.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    LT-BB48E2QVA 7. SPECIFICATIONS 7.1. Regulatory Specifications Designed to meet GR-487 • • UL-2416 Listed If CUBEs are field-modified, a customer provided ETL field evaluation of the modified components may be required to re-establish ETL certification to UL standards. Consult local jurisdictions for guidance on a site-by-site basis. 7.2.

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