American Power Conversion SYMSTRF-PD, SYMINIF-PD user manual Installing the Battery Modules

Chapter 5 - System Setup

Installing the Battery Modules

νEach battery module weighs 60 lb. Battery module installation and handling requires two people to lift the module.

Procedure for Battery Module Installation

1.Clear all battery module bays of any debris. Make sure the alignment tracks are clear, and free of obstruction.

Battery

Module

Bays

Battery

Module

Fig 5-2Location of Battery Module Bays

2.There are two alignment grooves molded into the bottom of the battery module bay. These correspond with runners that are molded into the bottom of the battery module.

See figure 5-3.

Alignment Grooves

Retaining Notch

Battery Module

Retaining Flange

Runners

Fig 5-3Battery Alignment Grooves and Runners

3.With one person on either side of the battery module, lift the module, align the runners with the alignment grooves, and slide module into the bay.

Note: When installing power or battery modules, always install them in the lowest available bays. Installing modules in this manner minimizes lifting, and lowers the center of gravity of the Power Array system.

4.As the battery module slides into the bay, the retaining flange will fall behind the notch in the frame. See figure 5-4. When a battery module is being removed, this flange prevents the battery from falling out of the bay until both people have assumed the full weight of the module.

Fig 5-4Battery Module Retaining Flange

5.To engage the internal electrical connector, the battery mod- ule must be swiftly and firmly pushed into place. The design of the battery module incorporates a “drop lock” that will engage when the battery module is properly seated in the bay. If the internal connector does not engage, a slight tug will move the module. If it is locked, the battery module will not move, and must be slightly lifted before it can be pulled from the bay.

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