American Power Conversion 400kW1MW Installation Site, Installation considerations

Installation Site

Installation considerations

The installation site should adhere to the following requirements:

•There should be ample room for performing rack assembly, battery installation, maintenance, and possible battery replacement.

•Aisle spacing should be in accordance with applicable code requirements.

•Racks should be set on a firm and reasonably level surface. Shimming up to a maximum of 6 mm [0.25 in.] may be used to level corner posts both front-to-back and side-to-side.

•Consider all requirements and restrictions with respect to floor loading.

•Batteries must remain in a climate-controlled environment having a temperature range of 22° to 25° C [72° to 77° F] and a relative humidity of 0% to 95%, non-condensing.

•Batteries should not be exposed to excessive moisture, construction dirt, corrosive elements, and other contaminants.

Installation equipment

Prior to assembling racks, ensure availability of the following tools and equipment:

• Open end/box wrenches (SAE dimensions)		• Battery lifting device (rated)
• Ratchet set w/sockets (SAE dimension)—3/8”		• Step ladder or stepping stool
• Torque wrench		• Tape measure
•	Standard, Phillips, and torx-head screwdrivers	•	Chalk line
•	Concrete drill (for floor anchoring, if applicable)	•	T-square
• Voltmeter		• Level
• Ohmmeter (for ground testing)		• Felt tip marker
•	Floor shims (user supplied)	•	Protective boot (to cover cable lugs)

Torque specifications

	STANDARD BOLT			BATTERY TERMINAL
Bolt Diameter			Torque	Battery Type		Torque
mm	inches	Nm	in-lbs	Brand	Nm	in-lbs
6	1/4	7	60	Power	7.9	70
10	3/8	27	240	Fiamm	11.3	100
12	1/2	68	600

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