Talkaphone ETP-MTE-WP Wireless ECO TOWER with Pole - Manual (Page 21)

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5. If installing an ETP-CI, connect the antenna cable to the cellular interface. Cellular interfaces should
be powered by the included DC/DC converter, which has battery ring terminals pre-connected. The
cellular interface (through the DC/DC converter) should be connected directly to the battery.
The DC-DC converter should be set to 7.5 VDC for the cellular interface device.
NOTE: If the battery voltage drops below a set threshold, the solar controller will shut off power to
the “LOAD” terminals. By connecting the emergency communication equipment directly to the
battery, emergency calls can still be placed for a small period of time after the lighting disconnects.
NOTE: Excessive drainage will damage batteries. If lights disconnect due to low voltage,
batteries must be replaced promptly to ensure correct system operation during night time hours.
6. Install the shelves and batteries in the tower’s rear lower compartment as shown in Figures 25 & 26.
Make all remaining connections, including connecting the batteries in parallel with the provided
connector cable. Refer to Figure 28
NOTE: IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE BATTERIES ARE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL AND NOT
IN SERIES OR SYSTEM DAMAGE WILL OCCUR.
7. When using the LED Blue Light with ETP-400 Series Emergency Phones, connect the orange and
black auxiliary control cable pair of the Blue Light to the orange and black wires of the Emergency
Phone. Plug the RJ11 connector from the emergency phone into the cellular interface.
8. Attach the Emergency Phone to the tower with six (6) 10-24 oval head tamperproof screws.
Refer to the Emergency Phone Manual and ETP-CI Instructions for information regarding the
programming of your phone.
9. A single-gang electrical box with a grounding stud is provided inside the enclosure and should be used
for grounding purposes only.
10. Re-attach the access panel cover(s).
11. Refer to Figure 31 and 32 for a fully assembled view of the ETP-MTE-WP and ETP-MT/R OP
SOLAR.
To ensure proper grounding of all electrical components, the tower enclosure should be effectively
earth grounded from the grounding stud with 6 AWG or better insulated, stranded copper wire to
the metallic power service raceway (conduit) or an 8' or longer corrosion-resistant ground spike.
Use effective drip loops on all wiring connections.
All wiring should comply with local, regional and national codes.