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Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 400
Installation Manual
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Visually inspect each battery for defects such as:
• Fractured housing or other physical damage
• Leakage
• Bulging
Note:
Replace any battery that displays a defect. See Replacing Batteries for instructions.
Perform the following maintenance tasks:
a.
Load test each battery to verify that ample current is available to maintain the system.
b.
Ensure that each battery provides 13.5 VDC (plus or minus .2 VDC).
c.
Clean each battery to remove dust, dirt, or corrosion from the battery surface.
Note:
Only use water for cleaning the battery surface. Do not use any chemicals.
d.
Clean the battery terminals and apply No-Ox anti-corrosion grease to each.
e.
Record the inspection and maintenance details in the cabinet records per local practice.
Inspect the battery compartment for any signs of damage. Clean the compartment and fix any damage to
painted areas by removing all rust and dirt from the affected area, and then applying touch-up paint to the area
to prevent future corrosion.
Re-install the batteries into the battery compartment. See Installing Batteries for instructions.
Re-install the seismic protection bracket, if present.
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