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Staco Energy is highly specialized in the development and production of uninterruptible power systems (UPS). The UPSs of this series are high quality products, carefully designed and manufactured to ensure optimum performance. No reproduction of any part of this manual, even partial, is permitted without the authorization of Staco Energy Products Company.
SECTION 1 Introduction The Staco E3 Extended Run Time Battery Cabinet for 3.5, 5, 7.5 and 10 KVA are used in conjunction with the Staco E3 3.5, 5, 7.5 and 10 KVA uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) to prevent loss of valuable electronic information and minimize equipment downtime.
SECTION 2 Safety Warnings IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions that you should follow during installation and maintenance of the battery cabinet. Please read all the instructions before operating the equipment and save this manual for future reference. READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS a.
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DANGER This battery cabinet contains LETHAL VOLTAGES. All repairs and service should be performed by AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. There are NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS inside the battery cabinet. WARNING This battery cabinet contains its own energy source (batteries). Hazardous voltage may be present even when the battery cabinet is not connected to a power source.
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CAUTION: A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and short circuit current. The following precautions should be observed when working on batteries: 1. Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects. 2. Use tools with insulated handles. 3. Wear rubber gloves and boots. 4.
Battery Life The batteries in your Staco UPS system were shipped from the factory fully charged. If you plan to place the batteries in storage for any period of time prior to installation and startup then the following precaution should be followed. Batteries placed in storage will age.
980 lbs E3-BAT-200-030-1-CSST 844 lbs E3-BAT-200-030-2-CSST 1165 lbs E3-BAT-280-040-1-CSST 1040 lbs E3-BAT-390-060-1-CSST 2465 lbs Clearance The following clearances are recommended for the Staco E3 Extended Run Time Battery Cabinet. From Front of Cabinet 36” (91.4 cm) working space Page | 8...
Unloading the Cabinet(s) The following tools are required for unloading the cabinet(s): Wrenches for 3/8” bolts Forklift CAUTION The battery cabinets are heavy (see Error! Reference source not found.). Unloading the cabinets requires at least two people to safely remove the cabinets from the pallet.
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Figure 3 - Shipping Bracket 5. Lift the cabinet with a forklift from the rear of the unit, one to two inches (1”-2” [2.5-5cm]) above the pallet. 6. Slide the pallet completely away from the raised cabinet. 7. Slowly lower the cabinet to the floor or other appropriate flat surface in designated location.
SECTION 4 Electrical Installation The Staco E3 Extended Run Time Battery Cabinet has the following power connections: Circuit Breaker Panel 3 pole (positive, neutral, negative), and ground connection for battery power input. This will go to the UPS system. Depending on the number of batteries strings, one or two battery fuses will be installed.
2. Ensure that the breakers are functional in the event of an electrical failure. 3. Wire the Staco E3 UPS per the User’s Handbook 4. Switch off utility power to the distribution point where the UPS is connected. Be absolutely sure there is no power.
Connecting to the Staco E3 Battery Cabinet To be performed by authorized service personnel: 1. Inspect battery trays for signs of damage. Verify that all terminal connections are sound. The red and black “powerpole” connectors will be connected, but the blue and white connectors on the wires joining the trays in the string should not be connected.
SECTION 5 Battery Removal, Installation, and Service The batteries must only be serviced by authorized service personnel. Always wear eye protection and have eye wash near at hand. Never work on any connections that have not been disconnected from all other sources of voltage. Parallel connected battery cabinets require that all battery strings in all battery cabinets be disconnected before working within any cabinet.
Maintenance The Staco E3 Extended Run Time Battery Cabinet is designed to be mostly user maintenance free, requiring only the occasional wipe with a damp cloth or non-abrasive cleaner.
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Batteries should be serviced by trained personnel. Appropriate safety precautions must be observed, including eye protection and skin protection. Contact with electrolytes requires flushing with generous amounts of clean water. Seek medical attention immediately following contact with electrolyte. Unwanted batteries must be recycled and should never be discarded.
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