Alpha Technologies Underground Battery Vault - Manual (Page 8)

031-040-B0-002 Rev. B
8
Hex-head bolts (standard)
Penta-head hardware optional)
Cover
Batteries
Box, High density
polyethelyne
1” thick grate
2.5” PVC Conduit
UBV Underground Battery Vaults
Standard Features
HDPE Vault
(in): 43.5L x 31.75W x 18H
(mm): 105L x 806W x 457H
HDPE Lid
(in): 35.6L x 24.1W
(mm): 904L x 612W
Accommodates up to 8 batteries
Optional Features
• BCK-UBV3 Fused Battery Cable Kit - 3 batteries
• BCK-UBV4 Fused Battery Cable Kit - 4 batteries
• BCK-UBV6 Fused Battery Cable Kit - 6 batteries
• BCK-UBV8 Fused Battery Cable Kit - 8 batteries
• BCK-EXT 15 BCK extension - 5' for XM2 Series
• BCK-EXT 20 BCK extension - 20' for XM2 Series
• BCK-EXT 25 BCK extension - 25' for XM2 Series
• UBV-SH Tamper-proof Security Hardware
• UBV-ST Security Tool
• UBV-BT Battery Tray & Hardware (max. 6 AlphaCell
™
batteries)
• UBV-BG Battery Grate for Vault
• UBV-BC Individual Battery Cover - Protects battery from
water, dirt & corrosion
• RTS-4 Remote Temperature Sensor 4'
• RTS-25 Remote Temperature Sensor 25'
Alpha’s UBV Series Underground Battery Vaults and BVE enclosures meet municipal and
state regulations involving line of sight restrictions. These utility approved vaults are manu-
factured from high density polyethylene (HDPE) and can house up to eight batteries. Sev-
eral options are available including combinations with ground and pole mount power supply
enclosures.
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Underground Battery Vault
Fig. 1-1 Underground Battery Vault (UBV)
2 x 48VDC battery string confi guration (maximum capacity)