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2.5.2 Battery Installation
The panel requires two 12V
batteries for standby operation.
The battery leads are connected
onto the base card via a two-part
plug and socket, as shown in the
diagram opposite.
Refer to the Specifications for
minimum and maximum battery
sizes allowed.
OBSERVE POLARITY OF
CONNECTIONS
Note: Either of the positive
connections can be used on the
terminal block.
Base Card Terminations
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BATTERY
Place the batteries in the bottom of the enclosure
and connect
the ‘Red’ lead to the positive (+)
terminal of battery #1 and the ‘Black’ lead to the
negative (-) terminal of battery #2. Connect the
negative of battery #1 to the positive of battery #2
using the supplied link cable.
Ensure that the battery terminals do not short out
against any part of the enclosure, circuit board or
chassis plate.
+
-
+
-
+
-
#1
#2
RED
BLACK
Link Cable
Do not make the final battery connections until the installation wiring is completed and the
system is to be powered up.
Always connect the AC Mains input before connecting the battery.
New batteries require ‘top-charging’ before installation. Refer to Section
recommended batteries.
2.5.2.1 Small Enclosure
The diagram opposite shows the
recommended location and orientation
for the 7AH batteries within the panel.
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