Alpha Technologies PN-4 - Manual (Page 4)

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PN-3 & PN-4
© 2002 TM 031-103-B0-003 Rev. C
Table of Contents
Product Safety .................................................................................................................................... 6
Important Notes About Installation .................................................................................................... 7
Product Information, Customer Service or Technical Support ............................................................ 8
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 9
1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 9
1.2 PN-3 and PN-4 Powernode Enclosure ................................................................................ 10
2. Pre-Installation ............................................................................................................................. 11
2.1 Site Preparation ................................................................................................................ 11
2.2 Concrete Pad Preparation .................................................................................................. 12
2.3 Enclosure Grounding ......................................................................................................... 13
3. Installation .................................................................................................................................... 15
3.1 Transportation and Lifting ................................................................................................. 15
3.2 Enclosure Mounting Procedure .......................................................................................... 15
3.3 Utility Powering ................................................................................................................. 16
3.3.1 Connection Procedure for the BBX-100A-8POS Service Disconnect: ................................ 17
3.3.2 Connection Procedure for the BBX-70A Service Disconnect: ............................................ 18
3.3.3 Sample Input Power Panels .............................................................................................. 19
3.4 Coaxial Cable to Service Power Inserter (SPI) Installation ................................................. 22
3.4.1 SPI to Ground Bar Connection Procedure ......................................................................... 22
3.4.2 Conduit Placement ........................................................................................................... 23
3.5 Battery Installation ........................................................................................................... 24
3.5.1 Battery Safety Notes ......................................................................................................... 24
3.5.2 Battery Identification ....................................................................................................... 25
3.5.3 Battery Terminal Connections ........................................................................................... 25
3.5.4 Battery Terminal Assembly Procedure ............................................................................... 26
3.5.5 Battery Installation Procedure ......................................................................................... 26
3.5.6 Battery Installation Layout ............................................................................................... 27
3.5.7 Battery Temperature Sensor ............................................................................................. 32
4. PN Series Options ........................................................................................................................ 33
4.1 Star Lock Security Bolt ...................................................................................................... 33
4.2 Battery Interface Unit (BIU) ............................................................................................... 34
4.3 Service Disconnects .......................................................................................................... 34
4.4 Input Power Panel (IPP) .................................................................................................... 35
4.5 Cooling Fan Kit ................................................................................................................. 36
4.6 Lightning Arrester (LA-P+) ................................................................................................ 37
5. Alpha Part Numbers ..................................................................................................................... 38
5.1 PN Series Options ............................................................................................................. 38
5.2 Pre-Cast Concrete Pads ..................................................................................................... 39