GE Industrial Solutions H2007001 G11 Series - Manual (Page 25)

Infinity D Power System Installation Guide: +24V Systems H2007001
Issue 2.0, June 4, 2009 25
Install Batteries
WARNING: All batteries contain hazardous electrical energy. Lead-acid
batteries contain sulfuric acid and explosive hydrogen gas. Follow all
precautions noted in the literature accompanying the batteries. Use only
insulated tools.
CAUTION: Equipment frame anchoring, load rating, and seismic zone
rating should be verified before field installing trays and batteries.
Installing External Batteries
Step Action
1. Place batteries on battery trays, battery stands, or other satisfactory supporting surface and
interconnect per manufacturer’s instructions to create 24V or 48V strings as required.
Is an external disconnect switch being used?
2.
Yes - physically mount switch to an
appropriate place and ensure it is in the OFF
position prior to making any connections.
No – Finished.
3. Connect the battery hot conductor(s) to the line side of the disconnect switch and torque
connection per manufacturer's specification.
4. Connect the load side conductor to the disconnect switch and torque connection per
manufacturer's specification.