Alpha Technologies Radium MiniBay - Manual (Page 39)

9 044-001-C0-00, Rev. C
4.0 Site Preparation
4.1 Site Selection
Considerations:
• Where possible, select a site above the 100-year flood plain, and away from houses.
• Place in a shaded location to minimize the effects of solar loading.
• Locate in an area where airflow can be maximized.
• Avoid locating the enclosure where it is an obstruction and would inhibit visibility.
• Locate the enclosure away from sprinkler systems or other sources of forced water.
• Locate the enclosure out of the prevailing wind to minimize the buildup of snow or the
accumulation of wind-borne dust.
• Evaluate the soil conditions for suitability for the installation of the required grounding
system applicable to your particular installation.
• Ensure cabling has been run and terminated at the site.
• Will the enclosure be placed on a precast concrete pad or on a pad poured on site?
• An enclosure with both front and rear doors is required for batteries with terminals located
on top. Allow for at least 36" of front and rear clearance so the door(s) may be opened
adequately for servicing.
• Contact a cable locating service, the local utility, and adjacent building supervisors
to ensure installation location and cable routing does not interfere with existing utility
connections.
NOTE:
Prior to paving the pad or placing cables and conduit, familiarize yourself with the location of the conduit
seals. The pad should include a rectangular sweep opening filled with drain rock to allow cables and conduit
to be maneuvered into position to enter the seals.
Fig. 4-1, Conduit Seal Location