Eaton Single EBC, Installation And Operation Manual

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External Battery Cabinets

Chapter 4       EBC  Installation

4 .1 

Preliminary Installation Information

Refer to the following while installing the EBC:

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To review the UPS manual, Chapter 3 of this manual for cabinet dimensions, equipment weight, wiring and 
installation notes.

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Do not tilt the cabinets more than ±10° during installation.

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Suitable for mounting on concrete or other non-combustible surfaces only.

1.  If not already accomplished, use a forklift or pallet jack to move the EBC cabinet to the installation area, or 

as close as possible, before unloading from the pallet. Insert the forklift or pallet jack forks between the 
supports on the bottom of the pallet.

2.  Remove four bolts securing the front shipping bracket to the cabinet and four bolts securing the bracket to 

the pallet (see Figure 4-1). Remove the front shipping bracket. If installing the cabinet permanently, retain 
the shipping bracket and securing hardware for later use.

3.  Attach the ramp to the front of the pallet (see Figure 4-2):

a.  Locate the ramp (top panel from wood container), ramp extension, and ramp brackets with M10 
bolts.
b.  Place the ramp against the front of the pallet.
c.  Attach the ramp extension to the front of the ramp by inserting the tabs on the extension into 
the slots at the bottom of the ramp.

4.  If the leveling feet are not fully retracted, turn the leveling feet until they are retracted.

5.  Remove four bolts securing the rear shipping bracket to the cabinet and four bolts securing the bracket to 

the pallet (see Figure 4-3). Remove the rear shipping bracket. If installing the cabinet permanently, retain 
the shipping bracket and securing hardware for later use.

WARNING

Installation should be performed only by qualified personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the 
required precautions.

4 .2 

Unloading the EBC Cabinet from the Pallet

     The EBC is bolted to a wooden pallet supported by wood skids.

WARNING

The EBC cabinet is heavy (see Table 3-1). If unpacking and unloading instructions are not closely 
followed, the cabinet may tip and cause serious injury.

CAUTION

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Do not tilt cabinet more than 10° from vertical.

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Lift the cabinets only with a forklift or damage may occur.

The EBC uses inline wheels, not swivel casters. When moving the EBC, move the 
cabinet in straight lines as much as possible, minimizing turns.

For the following steps, verify that the forklift or pallet jack is rated to handle the 
weight of the cabinet (see Table 3-1 for cabinet weight).

NOTE