Alpha Technologies Te43 - Manual (Page 22)

Alpha Technologies Ltd. 057-104-C0 Rev B WC
Burnaby, British Columbia. Telephone: 604 436 5900 Fax: 604 436 1233. Page 17 of 27
4.3 Installation tools and equipment
4.3.1 Tools Required
Insulated tools are essential for DC power system installation. Use this list as a guide:
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Electric drill with hammer action
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Digital voltmeter equipped with test leads
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Lap top computer with Cordex communication software (not required for initial installation and test)
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Various crimping tools and dies, to match lugs used in installation
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Torque wrench: ¼" drive, 0-150 in-lb for battery post connections
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Torque wrench: 3/8" drive, 0-100 ft-lb for system connections
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Insulating canvases as required (2' x 2', 1' x 1', 3' x 3', etc.)
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Insulated hand tools:
-Combination wrenches -Ratchet and socket set
-Various screwdrivers -Electricians knife
- Fine tipped slot screwdrivers (“tweaker”) -Cable cutters
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Cutters and wire strippers (#14 to #22 AWG) [2.5 – 34 mm 2 ].
4.3.2 Lifting equipment requirements
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Hoist or crane capable of lifting 1814 kg (4000 lb)
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The forklift should have a rated lifting capacity of 1814 kg (4000 lb) with a minimum fork length of 36 ”
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Four wire-rope slings at least 1.22 m (4') long with a capacity of 907 kg (2000 lb) each.
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Four clevises.
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Minimum 1.59 cm (5/8 ”) diameter rope to use as a tagline to guide the enclosure while lifting.
Figure 12 – Example of an insulated tool kit