CommScope CMC-21 - Required Tools; Recommended Battery Dimensions and Battery Tray Configurations

CommScope Instruction Guide
860647713, Rev B, V.05
Page 30
38 Pages
■ Apply corrosion preventative compound (NOOX) generously and completely for all connections made
during installation as recommended by the battery manufacturer.
■ Never substitute unapproved parts.
► Required Tools
Only use insulated tools to install batteries.
■ Socket wrench set, metric
■ Socket wrench extension
■ Open end wrench set, metric
■ Allen wrench set, metric
■ Voltmeter
■ NOOX
► Recommended Battery Dimensions and Battery Tray Configurations
Caution:
Dispose of used batteries as specified by the battery manufacturer or in the instruction manual with
the battery kit and per local or regional practice.
Use only UL approved VRLA batteries, that meet the lower explosive UL requirement in agreement with
the battery manufacturers product instruction manual.
► Maximum Battery Dimensions
■ Height – 12.3"
■ Width – 5.3" per battery (max string width not to exceed 21.44", or 5.3" x 4)
■ Depth – 21.0" (do not exceed this depth)
Apply battery dimensions as required toward use of battery tray design in the CMC cabinet.
► 7RU or 8RU Battery Tray Spacing Options – Battery Recommendations
CMC-21/28/35 Equipment and Battery Cabinets (mixed) – 7RU or 8RU Spacing Options
■ 7RU Battery Recommendations:
— 100 AH – two string max
■ 8RU Battery Recommendations:
— 170 AH – two string max
CMC-28/35 Battery Only Cabinets – 8RU Spacing Options Only
■ 8RU Battery Recommendations:
— CMC 28 with 170 AH – three string max
— CMC 35 with 170 AH – four string max