Alpha Technologies AMPS80 HP - Manual (Page 31)

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4. System Pre-Installation
4.1 Site Selection
The AMPS80 HP is designed to be installed in a controlled environment, sheltered from rain, excessive dust
and other contaminants.
Consider both the floor loading and the physical space required for the AMPS80 HP power system and the
batteries.
4.1.1 Floor Plan Layout
Sufficient free space must be provided at the front and rear of the power system to meet the cooling require-
ments of the inverters and rectifiers(if installed) in the power system and to allow easy access to the power
system components.
Consider the following before selecting a location for the AMPS80 HP power system
• Structure of building able to support the additional weight
• Enough space to meet requirements for access
• Enough space to meet cooling requirements of the rectifiers
• Adequate space to do the install
• Route that equipment will take through the building to reach the site
• Check and record distances to load
• Check and record distances to AC power source
• Check and record distances to batteries/DC power source
• Understand the full load on the DC system
• Window for working hours and other similar restrictions
• How much and what kind of prep work can be done in advance
x Reinforce floors
x Install distribution panels
x Install cable racks
x Run wiring
x Minimize cable lengths (cost)
x Minimize cable flow and congestion