MYERS Illuminator E 1.5kW, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...Illuminator System Series E IE 1 5 kW 16 7 kW Installation Guide 44 South Commerce Way Bethlehem PA 18017 1 800 526 5088 610 868 3500 Fax 610 868 8686 Service 610 868 5400 www myerseps com ...

Page 2: ... type batteries contain either acid or alkali and can cause burns to skin and eyes If battery fluid is spilled on skin or in the eyes flush with fresh water and contact a physician immediately 5 Equipment should be mounted in locations where unauthorized personnel will not readily subject it to tampering 6 The use of accessory equipment not recommended by Manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition...

Page 3: ...NTIRE MANUAL AND REVIEW ALL DOCUMENTATION BEFORE ATTEMPTING SYSTEM INSTALLATION FOR SERVICE OR INSTALLATION INFORMATION TELEPHONE 610 868 5400 24 HR HOTLINE FAX 610 954 8227 FOR YOUR PROTECTION PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD IMMEDIATELY ...

Page 4: ...PARTS inside the system WARNING Do not install the system outdoors Do not install near gas or electric heaters or in other high temperature locations Use caution when servicing batteries Battery acid can cause burns to skin and eyes If acid is spilled on skin or in the eyes flush with fresh water and contact a physician immediately Equipment should be mounted in locations where unauthorized person...

Page 5: ...alified service personnel such as a licensed electrician should perform the system and battery installation and initial startup There is a risk of electrical shock Please record your unit s model number serial number and part number below You can find these numbers on the label on the inside of the system s right hand door Model Number __________________________ Serial Number _____________________...

Page 6: ... 62 cm 22 1 8 56 30 cm 8 20 36 cm 11 29 27 cm 7 17 82 cm 11 29 27 cm 4 3 8 11 14 cm 3 3 8 8 59 cm 9 23 54 cm 21 54 71 cm 18 7 8 47 94 cm 19 49 53 cm 2 5 08 cm Unit 2 76 193 39 cm 48 122 14 cm 25 63 62 cm 19 50 26 cm 18 7 8 47 94 cm 47 119 60 cm 49 5 8 126 05 cm 2 5 08 cm Table 3 2 Required Clearances Sides Top Front 0 0 0 cm 12 30 5 cm 39 100 0 cm Table 3 3 Conduit Knockouts Larger Smaller 1 2 4 4...

Page 7: ...e sure that the floor can support the weight of the system the batteries and any other necessary equipment Table 3 4 System weight in lbs kg System Models for 90 Minute run time 1 5kw 2 25kw 3 0kw 3 75kw 5 0kw 6 0kw 8 0kw 10 0kw 12 5kw 16 7kw Unit with Standard SLC Batteries 511 232 674 305 827 376 980 445 1168 530 1715 778 2120 962 2561 1162 3025 1373 3845 1744 Unit without Batteries 215 97 230 1...

Page 8: ... it would be at a normal temperature of 25 C 77 F At about 45 C 113 F battery life is one fourth of normal Make sure that heaters sunlight air conditioners or outside air vents are not directed toward the batteries These conditions can make the temperature within battery strings vary which can cause differences in the batteries voltages Eventually these conditions affect battery performance Do not...

Page 9: ...s typical installations of system Standard 1 5 kW 2 25 kW 3 0 kW 3 75 kW 5 0 kW 6 0 kW 8 0 kW 10 0 kW 12 5 kW and 16 7 kW models do not have external battery cabinets Figure 4 1 Typical Hardwired Installation Building Service Panel To Supported Loads Building Service Panel To Supported Loads ...

Page 10: ...voltage inside the unit Remove rings watches and other jewelry before installing the AC wiring Always wear protective clothing and eye protection and use insulated tools when working near batteries Whenever you are servicing an energized unit with the inside panel open electric shock is possible follow all local safety codes TEST BEFORE TOUCHING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock install...

Page 11: ... 17 amps 25A 5 0 kW 120V 52 amps 70A 5 0 kW 208V 30 amps 40A 5 0 kW 240V 26 amps 35A 5 0 kW 277V 23 amps 30A 6 0 kW 120V 63 amps 80A 6 0 kW 208V 36 amps 45A 6 0 kW 240V 32 amps 40A 6 0 kW 277V 27 amps 35A 8 0 kW 120V 84 amps 100A 8 0 kW 208V 48 amps 60A 8 0 kW 240V 42 amps 50A 8 0 kW 277V 36 amps 45A 10 0 kW 120V 104 amps 125A 10 0 kW 208V 60 amps 80A 10 0 kW 240V 52 amps 70A 10 0 kW 277V 45 amps ...

Page 12: ... to the unit Only authorized persons shall be able to disconnect AC to the unit see NEC 700 20 and 700 21 CEC Section 46 If you are using the input circuit breaker to disconnect AC you must make sure that only authorized persons have control of the circuit breaker panel to meet the requirements of NEC 700 20 CEC Section 46 8 Read the following caution before removing conduit knockouts CAUTION To p...

Page 13: ...UTPUT WIRES 12 Connecting load wires without system distribution circuit breakers connect load wires to the system s terminal block labeled OUTPUT Connect hot wire s to the output block marked Nor On the common wire s to the output block marked Neutral and the ground wire s to the Green Yellow terminal block marked Ground Emergency only load hot wires must be connected to the optional circuit on t...

Page 14: ...114061H System Installation Manual 13 Figure 5 1 AC Connections for 1 5 k W 5 0 kW systems Figure 5 2 AC Connections for 6 kW 16 7 kW systems 5 0 kW system for 120 Minute run time ...

Page 15: ... INSIDE THE INVERTER This means that the cabinet and shelves are at ground potential as soon as negative connections are made to the batteries It is strongly recommended to make all negative connections to the batteries the last step to prevent any chance of shorting battery positive to ground With the DC fuse s removed make connections to battery positive first working your way towards battery ne...

Page 16: ...ls and can rupture or leak if mistreated Remove rings and metal wristwatches or other metal objects and jewelry Don t carry metal objects in your pockets where the objects can fall onto the batteries or into the system Tools must have insulated handles and must be insulated so that they do not short battery terminals Do not allow a tool to short a battery terminal to another battery terminal or to...

Page 17: ...ibrated in inch pounds or Newton meters Wire brush Safety glasses with side shields Electrical tape Battery Voltage vdc Models 1 5k 2 25k 3 0k 3 75k 5 0k 6 0k 8 0k 10 0k 12 5k 16 7k Battery Volts for 90 Minute Systems 48v 72v 96v 120v 144v 180v 240v 144v 180v 240v Battery Volts for 120 Minute Systems 72v 96v 120v 144v 180v 240v 144v 180v 240v 240v Battery Cable Sizing The battery cable or wire use...

Page 18: ... 1 3 cm of insulation Connect the cable to the battery block Tighten the connection as shown on the battery wiring diagram Insulate the other end of the cable 3 If your unit has only has one battery string go on to the Arranging the Batteries section Repeat step 1 and 2 for units with 2 strings 10 kW 12 5 kW and 16 7 kW systems Arranging the Batteries NOTE As you arrange the batteries you must be ...

Page 19: ...lines If you are using conductive grease apply a thin coating of high temperature conductive grease on each post and every cable connector before you assemble and torque the connection to slow corrosion If you use nonconductive grease like petroleum jelly do not apply any grease before you make the connections and torque them Instead make the connection first then torque it to the value shown in T...

Page 20: ...gs Replacing the Batteries CAUTION A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high short circuit current A qualified electrician familiar with battery systems should service the batteries Review all the safety instructions at the beginning of this chapter before you replace any batteries Use the Same Quantity and Type of Battery CAUTION You must use the same quantity and type of battery ...

Page 21: ...eries could explode Do not open or mutilate batteries Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and eyes It may be toxic Dispose of Batteries Properly CAUTION Batteries contain lead Many state and local governments have regulations about used battery disposal Please dispose of the batteries properly ...

Page 22: ...e system AC Input Circuit Breaker and Installation Switch are off 1 Turn on the AC input at the building service panel ensure that the systems input breaker CB1 is off 2 Locate the DC Pre charge Switch S2 see figure 7 1 or figure 7 2 or figure 7 3 press it for five seconds then install the main battery fuse F1 inside the electronics cabinet 3 Turn on the System AC input circuit breaker CB1 See fig...

Page 23: ...ual 22 Figure 7 2 Battery Fuse DC Pre charge Switch Installation Switch 6 kW 8 kW 5 kW System for 120 Minute run time Figure 7 3 Battery Fuse DC Pre charge Switch Installation Switch 10 kW 16 7 kW 8 kW System for 120 Minute run time ...

Page 24: ...g Event Log Alarm Log User Setup Factory Setup Status System Information and Test Mode Once the desired menu has been reached press the ENTER key to gain access to this menu Once into the menu use the left or right arrow key to scroll to different functions within the menu Press the ENTER key again to gain access to the desire function To exit press the ESCAPE key until the desired level has been ...

Page 25: ...the Inverter output Inverter Watts Indicates the DC Watts Battery Power the Inverter is processing Test Log To get to the Test log menu from the default screen press the ENTER key scroll to the Test log menu using the left or right arrow key then press the ENTER key again Use the left or right arrow key to view the test desired and the press the ENTER key for more information The Test log indicate...

Page 26: ...he left or right arrow key then press the ENTER key again The display will prompt for a password The password is left arrow right arrow left arrow and right arrow Once the password is entered the user has access to change the following functions Date Time Month Test Year Test Low VAC High VAC Near Low Battery Low Battery High Temp Load Reduction Current Date The parameters are Day of Week Month Da...

Page 27: ... 108VDC 144VDC 130VDC 180VDC 162VDC 240VDC 216VDC Load Reduction Current Parameters are set in Amps AC Use the same technique as the above alarms for modification Load Reduction Current is a useful diagnostic tool that will automatically generate a fault when the output current is 10 percent higher or lower than the set point number Status Indicates the Status of the machine Line Present Battery C...

Page 28: ...the system Follow the steps in the Startup and Warranty Validation form to test the installation and startup the system for the first time After you complete this form return it to the manufacturer to validate the warranty Keep the System Installation Guide and the User s Guide in the folder attached to the inside of the system door ...