Storm Hood and Filter Kit Field Installation Guide UPE-4 and UPE-8 Enclosures Effective: October, 2002 Alpha Technologies ®
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® UPE-4, UPE-8 Storm Hood and Filter Kit Feild Installation Guide 745-179-C0-001, Rev A Effective Date: October, 2002 © Alpha Technologies, Inc. NOTE: Photographs contained in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. These photographs may not exactly match your installation. NOTE: Review the drawings and illustrations contained in this manual before proceeding.
Table of Contents Section One, Introduction 1.1 Safety Information ...................................................................... 5 1.2 Parts List ..................................................................................... 6 1.3 Required Tools ............................................................................. 6 Section Two, Installation 2.1 Weather Stripping Installation ..................................................... 7 2.2 Front Door Cover Installation ..................
1. Introduction 1.1 Safety Information SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important installation instructions, and should be saved for future reference. This safety symbol will be found throughout this manual, carefully read all information boxes and abide by the instructions: ATTENTION This symbol indicates important instructions.
1. Introduction 1.2 Parts List Each kit contains: (kit items are labeled 1 through 9) 1.3 3 Storm hood vent covers (items 4, 8, and 9) 2 Weather stripping, 3 pcs. (item 6) 8 Filter pads, 8 pcs. (items 1, 2, 3, and 7) 16 Rivets, 14 pcs. Required Tools 1/2” drive hand drill 9/64” (#28) drill bit Rivet gun with 1/8” nose piece Heavy duty scissors or utility knife Tape measure Vacuum to remove metal shavings from interior of cabinet.
2. Installation 2.1 Weather Stripping Installation Procedure 1. Cut the weather stripping, item 6, to length according to the chart below: Enclosure Model Bottom Strip (a) Side Strips (b) UPE-4 30 Inches 19 Inches UPE-8 30 Inches 31.75 Inches ATTENTION Ensure that surfaces to receive adhesive strips are clean and dry 2. Remove the front door of the enclosure. 3.
2. Installation 2.2 Front Door Cover Installation Procedure 1. Drill six 9/64” holes at the center punches on both sides of the louvers. 2. Remove the protective paper from the adhesive strips on item 3 (2 pcs), and place on the top and bottom of the storm cover, item 4. 3. Using the rivets provided with the kit, attach the storm cover to the enclosure’s front door (see inset below). 4. Leave the door off for the remainder of the installation. Rivet Gun Storm Cover Rivet Enclosure 4 3 Fig.
2. Installation 2.3 Side / Rear Cover Installation Procedure CAUTION Use extreme caution when drilling into the battery compartment. Do not allow drill to penetrate battery! 1. Set BATTERY BREAKER on the power supply to OFF. Set the AC SERVICE BREAKER to the OFF position. 2. Move batteries as far away as possible from the area where drilling is taking place. If unsure, remove battery pack from enclosure. 3.
2. Installation 2.4 Louver Filter Installation Procedure CAUTION Do not expose power supply and electrical boxes to moisture while lid is removed 1. Unlock and remove the front door, if installed. 2. From the inside, remove the three wing-nuts holding the lid onto the enclosure, remove the lid and set aside. 3. Remove the protective paper from the adhesive strips on item 2, and press into place on the back inside wall of the enclosure. Ensure all louvers are covered. 4.
2. Installation 2.5 Completed Installation Fig. 6 Completed Installation (lid removed to show detail) 745-179-C0-001 Rev.
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