NOTE –“Wiring from an emergency source or emergency source distribution
overcurrent protection to emergency loads shall be kept entirely independent
of all other wiring and equipment, unless otherwise permitted” NEC ARTICLE
700 excerpt.
5.0
Battery and DC Connections
WARNING – Only qualified personnel that are familiar with AC and DC
installation techniques and codes (such as an electrician) should perform the
Installation.
WARNING – Remove all rings, watches, and other jewelry before doing any
electrical service or installation work. Always wear protective clothing and
appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) that is suitable such as eye
protection when working near batteries.
WARNING - Batteries contain tremendous energy and can explode if short
circuited. Precautions should be taken to eliminate possible short circuits. Do
not install batteries until unit is completely mounted and secured in a
permanent location with all conduit and AC wiring connected.
5.1
Battery Inspection
Inspect the batteries for any physical damage such as cracks or any other sign of leaking
electrolyte. Batteries contain Sulfuric Acid which is highly corrosive. A leak from a battery will
cause an unsafe condition.
Each battery comes pre-connected with wire sufficient for the current of the system and has a
quick connect/dis-connect means by use of Anderson Power Pole connectors. These
connectors are mated together with the inverters pre terminated connectors for fail-safe
connection.
5.2
Battery Installation
Because the batteries come pre-terminated with connectors, installation is simply placing the
batteries on the inverter's bottom shelf and then connecting each batteries connector to the
mating connectors in the wiring harness.
Torque on all lugs to the batteries are 5 Newton Meters or 44 Inch Pounds.
NOTE – The top cover should already be removed from installing the AC Input
and Output wiring. Please refer to section 4.1 for Top Cover Removal.
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