Alpha Technologies CXPS 48-1.2-225 48 Vdc - Manual (Page 22)

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4 Installation
Only qualified personnel should install and connect the power components within the Alpha power system. For
battery installation, refer primarily to the manufacturer’s manual. Refer to the drawings located at the rear of this
manual.
4.1 Safety precautions
Refer to the important safety instructions near the front of this manual.
4.2 Tools required
Appropriate insulated tools are essential for the installation. Use this list as a guide:
•
Battery lifting apparatus.
• Electric drill with hammer action, ½" capacity
• Crimping tools and dies that match lugs used in the installation.
• Load bank of sufficient capacity to load the largest rectifier into current limit.
• Digital voltmeter with test leads
• Cable cutters.
• Torque wrench: ¼" drive, 0 - 150 in-lb.
• Torque wrench: 3/8" drive, 0 - 100 ft-lb.
• Insulating canvases (2' x 2', 1' x 1', 3' x 3', etc.)
• Insulated hand tools, see Figure 8:
-Combination wrenches -Ratchet and socket set
-Various screwdrivers -Electricians knife
• Battery safety spill kit required for wet cells:
-Protective clothing -Face shields
-Gloves -Baking soda
-Eye wash equipment
• Cutters and wire strippers 0.08 - 6 mm 2 (#28 to #10 AWG).
Figure 8–Example of an insulated tool kit