Toshiba Strata CT, Installation & Maintenance Manual

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Strata CT Installation
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Strata CT I&M Manual October 2000
Site Requirements
Input Power
The Strata CT requires an input power source of 240±20VAC, 50/60 Hz, single phase. The
system requires one or two AC outlets that must be dedicated to system use, fused, and
earthed.
Each Remote Expansion Cabinet requires 3.2 amps. maximum. The remote cabinet
installation requires one or two AC outlets that must be dedicated to system use, fused, and
grounded.
See Cabinet Installation Considerations for complete AC power cabling, ground wiring and
battery installation instructions for local and remote cabinets.
CAUTION! To avoid accidental power turn-off, it is recommended that an On/Off
wall switch not be used on AC circuits dedicated for the use of Strata CT.
A reserve power source (two or four customer-supplied 12VDC batteries) may be connected
to the Strata CT to serve as a backup in case of power failure.
Separate reserve power may be required for remote expansion cabinets.
Clearance and Location
The Base and optional Expansion Cabinets may be either floor or wall mounted. Figure 2-1
shows the minimum clearance requirements for up to five cabinets.
Notes
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Floor mounting requires the following additional hardware:
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BFIF – floor mounting stands and brackets.
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BCCB – electrical conduit box, if three or more cabinets are installed.
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Wall mounting requires a plywood (3/4 inch thick) backboard.
When selecting a location for the cabinets, the location must be:
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Dry and clean
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Well-ventilated
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Well-illuminated
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Easily accessible
The location must not be :
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Subject to extreme heat or cold
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Subject to corrosive fumes, dust, or other airborne contaminants
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Subject to excessive vibration
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Next to television, radio, office automation, or high frequency equipment
Optional customer-supplied reserve batteries require a well-ventilated location close (within
nine feet) to the Strata CT cabinets.
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