GE Industrial Solutions SG Series UL LISTED BATTERY CABINETS - Manual (Page 7)

Modifications reserved Page 8/36
Installation and O&M manual for SG battery cabinets - OPM_SGS_XXU_ISG_BAT_XUS_V020.doc Installation Guide SG Series UL Battery cabinets
2 PREPARING THE SITE
For the battery system to operate at peak efficiency, the installation site should meet the environmental
parameters outlined in this manual. If the battery system is to be operated at an altitude higher than 1500m
(5000 ft), contact a GE Sales Representative for important information about high altitude operation.
The GE SG Series battery cabinets use convection cooling to regulate internal component temperature.
Air inlets are on the front and the back of the cabinet and the outlets are on the top. Clearance must be allowed
in front (36” minimum), and top (18” minimum) each cabinet for proper air circulation.
2.1 ENVIRONMENT CONSIDERATIONS
The life of the battery system is adversely affected if the system is not;
- Installed on a level floor suitable for computer or electronic equipment.
- Installed in a temperature and humidity controlled indoor area free of conductive contaminants.
Failure to follow guidelines may void your warranty.
2.2 INSPECTING AND UNPACKING THE BATTERY CABINET
The cabinet is shipped bolted to a pallet, see Figure 4, and protected with outer protective packaging material.
The battery cabinet is extremely heavy. If unpacking instructions are not closely followed, the cabinet may tip
and cause serious injury or death.
1. Carefully inspect the outer packaging for evidence of damage during transit. Do not install a damaged
cabinet. Report any damage to the carrier and contact a GE Sales Representative immediately.
2. Use a forklift or pallet jack to move the packaged cabinet to the installation site, or as close as possible,
before unpacking. Insert the forklift or pallet jack‘s forks between the pallet supports on the bottom of the unit.
NOTE
Verify that the forklift or pallet jack is rated to handle the weight of the cabinet, (see Table 1).
Do not tilt the battery cabinet more than 10° from vertical or cabinet may tip over.
3. Set the pallet on a firm, level surface, allowing a minimum clearance of 3m (10 ft) on each side for removing
the cabinet from the pallet.
4. Remove the protective covering from the cabinet.
5. Remove the packing material, and discard or recycle them in a responsible manner.
6. After removing the protective covering, inspect the contents for any evidence of physical damage, and
compare each item with the Bill of Loading. If damage has occurred or shortages are evident, contact a GE
Sales Representative immediately to determine the extent of the damage and its impact upon further
installation.
NOTE
While waiting for installation, protect the unpacked cabinet from moisture, dust and other harmful contaminants.
Failure to store and protect the battery cabinet properly may void your warranty.
2.3 PREPARING FOR WIRING THE BATTERY SYSTEM
The electrical contractor supplies power and control wiring for battery cabinets. Wiring requirements, for
battery cabinets installed separate from the UPS cabinet, including the minimum AWG size of external wiring,
can be found on Table 3.