Battery Racks and Cabinets Assembly Instructions Battery Racks Effective: May 2008 Alpha Industrial Power Inc
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Battery Rack Assembly Instructions Note: Installer is cautioned to review the drawings and illustrations contained in this manual before proceeding. If there are questions regarding the safe operation of the installation of the racks, please contact Alpha Industrial Power or your nearest Alpha representative.
1.0 Introduction These instructions detail the proper assembly of Alpha battery racks. Note: Use a crew of at least two persons trained in handling, installing, operating, and maintaining batteries and battery systems to assemble the battery racks. Rack components must be assembled and secured on-site in accordance with these assembly instructions and all applicable codes and laws. During assembly procedure, do not tighten the hardware until the final step.
1.0 Introduction, continued 1.1 Parts List Please refer to the bill of material enclosed with each rack. Each battery rack is unique and will contain different parts for each configuration 1.2 Pre-installation Note: The following items must be addressed prior to assembly and installation. Installation Considerations Anchoring To provide stability and safety, securely anchor all battery racks to the floor in accordance with applicable codes Codes Ensure observance of all applicable codes.
2.0 Assembly Procedure 2.1 Determine the type of battery rack you are installing. Every battery rack will be marked with the rack type, depth of the rack and the length of the battery rack. 2P – 350 / 2700 Total Length of the rack in mm Total Depth of the rack in mm Battery Rack Type (see section 2.
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2.2 Identify the parts required to construct the battery rack. Angle Clip “L” Angle Clip “D” Support Foot M8 Hex Nut Outside Rail Mid-Support Rail M8 x 20 Bolt 2.3 Utilizing the footing layout diagram assemble the frames.
Figure 2.4.1 2.4 Assemble the rails to the frame Figure 2.4.2 Figure 2.4.3 Figure 2.4.4 2.4.1 Attach the rail to the frame with one angle clip “L” and 2 each M8 Bolts 2.4.
2.4.3 Attach the diagonal cross rack bracing ( All assemblies will not have bracing) M8 Bolt Angle Clip “D” Angle Clip “D” Diagonal Brace M8 Nut Frame 2.4.4 Level Rack by adjusting the insulated foot.
2.4.5 Installation of middle support rail (if required) One or more mid-support rails may be required. Space evenly between outside rails Install procedure same as outside rails. (2.4.1 & 2.4.2) 2.4.6 At this time, verify or torque all hardware to 75 in-lbs (8Nm) 2.4 Installation is now complete for Standard battery racks and the rack is ready for battery installation. Follow the battery layout provided for you installation to install the battery system.
3.0 Seismic Battery Hardware Installation Note: For Seismic battery rack installation, perform steps 2.4.1 through 2.4.6. On seismic racks the insulated foot is replaced with a floor flange for bolting the battery rack to the floor. After battery installation follow seismic battery installation instructions. 3.1 Identify the individual components of the seismic installation. Wing Nut Flat Washer Battery Hold-down Angle Bar Fixing Rod Length varies by battery 3.
3.3 Install the batteries onto the racks. Note: When installing the batteries leave a 10mm spacing between cells to accommodate the fixing rods during the seismic hardware installation. 3.4 Layout the battery hold-down angle bars to verify installation position Holes are spaced differently on each side. Battery width + 10mm 3.5 Position the hold-down angle bars onto the batteries. Align the fixing rods with the holes and hook the rod under the outside rail.
3.6 Feed the fixing rod through the holes in the hold-down angle bar. Insert washer and install wing nut until hand tight as shown in figure 3.6.A. Fixing rods are installed in opposite directions on every-other battery spacing (see figure 3.6.B & 3.6.C) Wingnut Washer Figure 3.6.A Hold-down angle bar NOTE: 25mm side Fixing Rod Figure 3.6.B Figure 3.6.C 3.7 Installation is now complete for Seismic battery racks.
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