GE Industrial Solutions CPS6000 - Manual (Page 63)

CPS6000 –48V Indoor/Outdoor Power Shelf
Issue 21 January 2008
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Battery Strings Installation
Up to four battery strings can be connected to the CPS6000 Distribution Module.
Warning: Batteries contain hazardous electrical energy, sulfuric acid, and explosive
hydrogen gas. Follow all precautions noted in the manufacturer’s literature accompanying the
batteries.
Warning: If a battery disconnect switch is being used, mount the switch before proceeding
and make sure it is in the OFF/OPEN position prior to making any connections.
Connect Battery Strings
This procedure is used to connect up to four battery strings to the CPS6000.
Step Action
1. If battery circuit breakers are required, remove the straps installed by the
factory and install the bullet-style circuit breakers into the bottom two
positions in the Distribution Module. See Figure 5-19. Caution: Turn the
circuit breakers to the OFF position until the unit is ready to be energized.
2. Place batteries on the battery trays in a 48 V string arrangement per
manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Make battery string V- and RTN connections to the Distribution Module.
Refer to the appropriate Figures 5-19b through 5-19e for battery string
connections to Distribution Modules.
5. Secure the cables to the battery terminals with M6 nuts. Torque to 65 in-lb
(7.3 Nm).
Figure 5-19a: Accessing Battery String Connections