5.8 | Stacking Limitations |
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There are recommended limits on stacked (horizontal | ||||
only) battery configurations, see Table B and consult your | ||||
layout/wiring diagram. | TABLE B |
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Absolyte GX Stacking Limitations for the | ||||
| GX System |
| Seismic | |
| GX2000 | 6 High |
| 6 High |
| GX3000 | 6 High |
| 6 High |
| GX4000 | 6 High |
| 6 High |
| GX5000 | 6 High |
| 6 High |
| GX6000 | 6 High |
| 6 High |
when stacked 4 modules high and UBC Zone 1 compli- | ||||
ance at 8 modules high. |
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5.9 | Terminal Plates |
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Each system is supplied with a terminal plate assembly | ||||
for the positive and negative terminations. These should | ||||
always be used to provide proper connection to the oper- | ||||
ating | equipment | and | cell | terminals. |
Any attempt to connect load cables directly to cell termi- | ||||
nal may compromise battery system performance as well | ||||
as the integrity of cell post seals. |
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5.10 | Grounding |
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It is recommended that the modules or racks be ground- ed in accordance with NEC and/or local codes. See Appendix C for recommended procedure.
SECTION 6: UNPACKING
PACKAGEDFigureMODULES2
6.0 General
Do not remove shipping materials if a storage period is planned, unless charging is required per Section 4.2.
The battery modules are generally packed in groups. |
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Lag bolts retain the modules to the shipping pallet |
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together with a protective hood bolted in place. Modules |
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are also bolted together at the top adjacent channels. |
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See Figure 2. | 10 |
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6.1 Accessories
NOTE: Check accessory package against packing list to assure completeness. Do not proceed with instal- lation until all accessory parts are available.
Accessories are packed separately and will include the following:
• Layout/wiring diagram
• Installation and operating instructions
• Lifting straps and lifting shackles
• Bottom Supports - I beams
• Hardware bag for I beam installation
• Hardware bag for module to module connections
• Standard clear covers
• Top clear covers
• Clear cover mounting brackets and assembly hardware
• Terminal plates
• Terminal plate mounting bracket
• Terminal plate hardware kit
• Terminal Plate Cover and assembly hardware
• Module tie plates and hardware (where required)
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• Hardware bag for connectors
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• Battery warning label
• Battery nameplate
• Cell numerals with polarity indicators
• Shims (leveling)
• Seismic Shims (where required)
• Alignment (drift) pins
*Registered Trademark of Sanchem Inc.
6.2 Recommended Installation Equipment and Supplies
• Fork lift, portable boom crane or
— GX2000 Module Weight: 315 kg (695 lb)
— GX3000 Module Weight: 447 kg (985 lb)
— GX2000
— Bottom Support
• Chalk line
• Line Cord
• Torpedo level (Plastic)
• Plywood straight edge 1/2” x 4” x 48”
• Torque wrenches (100
• Ratchet wrench with 10, 13, 17, 19 mm and 1/2 in. sockets
• Box wrenches 10, 13, 17, 19 mm sizes
• Vinyl electrical tape
• Paper wipers
• 3M Scotch Brite®
• Hammer drill (Floor anchoring) * Registered trademark of 3M