Rack Assembly

Covering battery connections. After each lug has been connected to its battery terminal, snap the boot down over the lug/terminal.

Addressing the third shelf

The THIRD shelf is addressed only after bottom shelf batteries have been loaded and wired.

1.Position Battery Rails on THIRD shelf Cross Bars according to spacing requirements obtained from the Rail Spacing Matrix on page 17. Measure with ruler or tape to ensure proper spacing, and later make adjustments as necessary.

Refer to step 1 on page 17 for similar procedure.

2.Screw Battery Rails into THIRD shelf Cross Bars using 1/4-20 x 3/4” flathead screws and 1/4-20 spring nuts. Each battery rail requires two screws and two spring nuts (one screw and spring nut is applied to each cross bar).

Refer to step 2 on page 17 for similar procedure.

3.Using a rated lifting device, load batteries onto THIRD shelf rails in accordance with your wiring diagram. Take note of where each numbered battery should be placed, and the proper positioning of its positive and negative terminals.

Refer to step 3 on page 18 for similar procedure.

4.Make all specified THIRD shelf battery-to-battery and row-to-row connections. Refer to “Wiring the batteries” on page 18.

Addressing the second shelf

The SECOND shelf is addressed only after third shelf batteries have been loaded and wired.

1.Position Battery Rails on SECOND shelf Cross Bars according to spacing requirements obtained from the Rail Spacing Matrix on page 17. Measure with ruler or tape to ensure proper spacing, and later make adjustments as necessary.

Refer to step 1 on page 17 for similar procedure.

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American Power Conversion 400kW1MW installation manual Addressing the third shelf, Addressing the second shelf