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Battery 

Installation Manual

Pubication No: US-DDM-IM-AA - June 2016

FRAME ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION

To assemble and install the frame for the PowerSafe

®

 DDm 

battery system, follow the procedure below using the system 

layout determined in the “System Layout” section.

Base Beams

1.  LEVEL with customer-supplied floor shims, and anchor in 

place. Do NOT torque anchor bolts until frame assembly is 

complete.

2.   Install ALL base beams before continuing.

Vertical Channels

1.  Insert vertical channels into base beams.

  See Figure 9.

2.  Bolt vertical channels to base beams. Refer to below list 

for hardware order and Figure 10:

  •  Serrated Hex Bolt (M10x1.5 – 100mm)
  •  Rack Frame
  •  External Tooth Washer
  •  Flat Washer
  •  Lock Washer
  •  Hex Nut

3.  Torque all connections (except anchor bolts) to 40 ft-lbs.

VERTICAL CHANNEL TO BASE

BEAM HARDWARE DETAIL

FIGURE 10

INSTALL VERTICALS

FIGURE 9

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Summary of Contents for PowerSafe DDm 100-21

Page 1: ...ersys com Publication No US DDM IM AA June 2016 RESERVE POWER BatteryInstallationManual PowerSafe DDm Modular Battery Systems IMPORTANT Read safety information first See Safety Storage Operating and M...

Page 2: ...ce Failure to observe the precautions as presented may result in injury or loss of life This document is proprietary to EnerSys This document cannot be copied or reproduced in whole or in part nor can...

Page 3: ...e Lead Compounds DANGER 2201 8677 n burns and eye damage May breast fed children May cause act with internal components m blood and kidneys through atory system and skin May rogen Explosive fire blast...

Page 4: ...ke cause a flame or spark in the immediate area of the batteries This includes static electricity from the body 10 Use proper lifting means when moving batteries and wear all appropriate safety clothi...

Page 5: ...n Keep out of reach of children EnerSys 2366 Bernville Road Reading PA 19605 USA Tel 1 610 208 1991 Contains Lead Sulfuric Acid Electrolyte Lead Compounds DANGER 2201 8677 Harmful if swallowed inhaled...

Page 6: ...www enersys com IMPORTANT Read safety information first See Safety Storage Operating and Maintenance Manual 4...

Page 7: ...9 Anchor Spacing 10 FRAME ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION 11 Base Beams 11 Vertical Channels 11 Horizontal Channels 12 Cell Support Shelves 14 BATTERY CELL INSTALLATION 15 Module Retainers 16 Electrical Bon...

Page 8: ...TACK ZERO SEPARATION Figures 3A and 3B Systems are available in 24 48 and other voltage configurations These systems allow for assembly at remote locations See the ASSEMBLY DRAWING to determine the co...

Page 9: ...BatteryInstallationManual Pubication No US DDM IM AA June 2016 MULTI STACK FIGURE 2 MULTI STACK ZERO SEPARATION FIGURE 3A MULTI STACK ZERO SEPARATION FIGURE 3B 7...

Page 10: ...ON HAND Chalk Line Torpedo Level Plastic Torque Wrench 10 200 in lbs SAE and Metric Torque Wrench 50 100 ft lbs SAE and Metric Floor Anchors User supplied per battery system Floor Shims User supplied...

Page 11: ...7 and 8 configuration with the dimensions defined in Table 2 2 Locate the position of the floor anchors using the frame base beams NOTE Floor anchoring is REQUIRED for all installations Allow sufficie...

Page 12: ...5 21 18 48 26 93 35 26 53 71 L 2 95 85 25 21 48 31 43 41 26 42 68 L 2 95 85 27 22 98 33 69 44 27 67 22 L 2 95 85 33 27 48 40 43 53 26 80 71 L 2 95 100 21 18 48 26 93 35 26 53 71 L 2 95 100 25 21 48 31...

Page 13: ...r in place Do NOT torque anchor bolts until frame assembly is complete 2 Install ALL base beams before continuing Vertical Channels 1 Insert vertical channels into base beams See Figure 9 2 Bolt verti...

Page 14: ...the vertical channel Bottom horizontal channel Serrated Hex Bolt M10x1 5 100mm Full Threads Rack Frame External Tooth Washer Flat Washer Lock Washer Hex Nut Second from bottom horizontal channel Serra...

Page 15: ...er bolts at the vertical channel Bottom horizontal channel Serrated Hex Bolt M10x1 5 100mm Full Threads Rack Frame External Tooth Washer Flat Washer Lock Washer Hex Nut Second from bottom horizontal c...

Page 16: ...r the rack are in place position the vertical channels so that the front and rear horizontals fit tightly against the shelves See Figure 17 5 Torque ALL bolts connecting the horizontals to the vertica...

Page 17: ...safely positioned on the shelves 1 BEFORE installing the cells check the voltages The minimum acceptable cell voltage is 2 05 vpc If a cell has a voltage below 2 05 vpc call your nearest EnerSys sales...

Page 18: ...the higher shelves See Figures 20 and 21 Module Retainers 1 For each battery module install retainer plates and spacers as required using a M10x1 5 25mm Serrated Hex Bolt See Figure 22 2 Torque to 20...

Page 19: ...nt All system connections must be made to the terminal plate and NEVER to the cell terminal Top termination is standard on most configurations side termination is optional 1 Clean the terminal plate e...

Page 20: ...ccording to the ASSEMBLY DRAWING Assemble as the example shown in Figure 25 and below list NOTE Stamped flat washers may have one sharp edge Install the washer with the sharp edge away from the plated...

Page 21: ...SEMBLY DRAWING 2 Clean the terminal bar contact area with a stiff bristle nonmetallic brush pad until the plated surface is bright Be careful not to remove the plating with excessive brushing 3 Apply...

Page 22: ...ctions made to a battery for tapping a certain group of cells to provide a voltage other than the total battery voltage is NOT recommended and can VOID THE WARRANTY It can affect the serviceability of...

Page 23: ...live terminal plate Safety shields are designed to be removed for service or maintenance NOTE The bottom of each safety shield will overlap on the outside the top of the shield below it Terminal Plate...

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