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FieldSmart
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Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900
Installation Manual
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To install 100Ah VRLA batteries
Open the side FAC 900 cabinet or EXM front door.
Remove the vent cover from the side door, if present:
a.
Remove the (4) pan head Phillips screws from the vent cover, and set aside.
b.
Remove the vent cover.
c.
Reinstall the (4) screws.
Note:
The screws secure both the vent cover and solar shield in place, and must be reinstalled for the solar
shield.
At the front of the seismic retaining bracket, disconnect the #8 AWG battery power cables from the power
supply leads (if connected).
Open the latch on each side of the terminal cover and remove the cover.
Remove the seismic retaining bracket from the internal battery enclosure as follows:
a.
Remove the (2) hex head screws and washers from each side of the retaining bracket.
b.
Rotate the retaining bracket forward, and lift the bracket from the groove at the base of the battery enclo-
sure.
c.
Place the retaining bracket within close proximity of the enclosure (the battery power cables are connected
to the front of the bracket).
Place a string of four batteries into the battery enclosure, with the terminals in front.
Install the jumper straps between the battery terminal posts per the manufacturer instructions.