Infrastructure and Mobility, Traffic Solutions
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Version
7
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Status
ISSUED
Last Editor
Ore Oluwatudimu
TS008468
Date
31/01/2017
Document
Name
UPS Solution General Handbook
Doc. No.
667/HB/47750/000
Copyright
Siemens plc 2017 All Rights Reserved
9.11 Fitting and Connecting the Batteries
Step No.
UPS Cabinet
Battery Expansion Cabinet
Refer to
10
Fit and connect the batteries
Section 9.11
WARNING:
All battery safety information must be read and understood before
installation of the batteries begins. Refer to the safety information at the
beginning of this document.
WARNING:
Use the insulated spanner when adjusting battery terminal fixings.
Terminals should not be exposed for extended periods. Replace the terminal
covers whenever possible. This reduces the risk of an accidental short-circuit.
WARNING:
Ensure all power sources are
switched off and safely isolated
before fitting the batteries. All switches and MCBs should be in the OFF or
BYPASS position.
Each Battery Housing module takes four 12V LC batteries, forming a 48V battery pack.
These will be referred to as Battery 1, 2, 3 and 4 from left to right respectively. Repeat the
following steps for each Battery Housing module within UPS cabinet AND Battery
Expansion cabinet.
1.
Lower the battery retention bar of the Battery Housing module. Slide Battery 1
into the housing.
2.
Connect the negative ring tag from the housing’s MCB to the negative terminal
on Battery 1. (grey cable)
WARNING:
All battery terminals are to be made hand tight.
DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN
as battery terminals can easily be damaged.
3.
Slide Battery 2 into the housing. Connect the positive of Battery 1 to the negative
of Battery 2 using the terminal linking bar provided.
NOTE:
When fitting batteries in the Battery Housing module directly below the
UPS Housing module, the Battery Temperature sensor is to be fitted as this
stage. Refer to section 9.12 before completing the following instructions.
4.
Repeat this last step with Batteries 3 and 4.
Figure 9-10: Battery Terminals Connected with the Terminal Linking Bar