Alpha Technologies PWE-SG Series - Manual (Page 22)

033-090-C0-001, Rev.A 22
2.0 Installation, continued
2.6
Battery Installation, continued
2.6.4 Battery Assembly for Front Terminal Battery Posts
Below is the typical battery terminal assembly for front terminal battery posts. Torque
rating for all terminals in 60-in-lbs (6.5nM).
Bolt
Lock Washer
Flat Washer
Ring Terminal
Threaded Battery Post
Fig. 2-17, Typical Ring Lug Assembly for Front Terminal Batteries, Single Lug
2.6.5 Battery Installation for Front Terminal Batteries
Place the batteries, with the terminals oriented toward the front of the enclosure. 1.
Use the battery manufacturer's recommended spacing between batteries for
maximum ventilation.
Number the batteries using labels or masking tape and record each battery's
2.
number and date code in the maintenance log. This helps in future record
keeping and identification.
Connect the batteries in series to achieve 36VDC or 48VDC.
3.
Verify battery polarity and install battery jumper bars after attaching all terminals 4.
to respective terminal posts. Use a voltmeter to verify polarity and DC voltage at
the module's battery connector.
Plug the battery cable connector into the battery cable connector from the conduit
5.
kit. See page 23 for battery wiring diagrams.
NOTE:
The cables are marked with a RED sleeve to indicate the (+) positive battery terminal.