AccessNode Series 800A Outside Plant Cabinet Installation 323-3001-210 Issue 1.0
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Installing and connecting the batteries9-
This chapter describes how to install and wire batteries for the Series 800A
(S800A) cabinet. The batteries can be mounted in the S800A cabinet or inside
an in-pad battery vault.
The batteries are valve-regulated lead-acid cells equipped with plug-in
connectors for easy installation and maintenance. They can deliver eight hours
of battery reserve power at up to 350 amp-hours (Ah). See Chapter 13,
“Cabinet and equipment wiring and cabling,” for more information.
Chapter task list
This chapter contains the following procedures:
Note: If you cannot successfully complete a procedure, contact your next
level of support.
Prerequisites for installation
The choice of site and compliance with local regulations (such as the
applicable electrical codes, right-of-way easements, and noise requirements)
are the responsibility of the operating company. Before you install batteries,
make sure the following conditions have been met:
• The cabinet has been mounted on a concrete pad or vault as defined in
Chapter 2, “Installing the cabinet.”
• All hardware and materials are available and ready for the installation.
• All required drawings, local installation instructions, job specifications,
and other documentation are available and ready for use.
Task See
Installing 12 V batteries in a cabinet Procedure 9-1 on page 9-4
Installing 6 V batteries in a cabinet Procedure 9-2 on page 9-14
Wiring the cabinet when the batteries are
installed in the battery vault
Procedure 9-3 on page 9-26