American Power Conversion 400kW1MW installation manual BAT 1+ Top

Appendix C: Employing Sidecars

4.Using three (3) 253 mm2 [500 MCM] cables, connect the BAT 1+ horizontal bar in the Sidecar to the specified BAT 1+ bus in Battery Breaker #1.

At the Sidecar:

a.Make connections to the three (3) two-hole landings nearest the LEFT side of the BAT 1+ horizontal bar (refer to right graphic). If using top cable entry, connect with lugs pointing down. Otherwise, connect with lugs pointing up. Secure the three (3) lugs to their landings with six (6) M12 [1/2”] bolts, washers, lock washers, and hex nuts. Hardware not supplied.

b.If using top cable entry, reduce strain by zip tying cables to supports at top of frame (refer to below graphic). Zips not supplied.

BAT 1+

Top

Zip tied cables

BAT 1-

BAT 2+

BAT 2-

Front

At Battery Breaker #1: Refer to the battery breaker’s wiring diagram for the proper BAT 1+ lug landings on the other end of these three (3) cables.

Continue the rack assembly process, starting with “Connecting terminal blocks to batteries” on page 28.

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