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Chapter 2 Installing FACP Components
Step 9. Installing and Removing Batteries
Installing and
Removing
Batteries in a One
Bay Cabinet
To install the batteries:
1. Remove the batteries from the
packaging and inspect them for
any damage.
2. Tilt the first battery towards you
and insert it into the space at the
bottom of the cabinet.
3. Once inside the cabinet, tilt the
battery back to an upright
position and slide it to the right of
the cabinet.
4. Repeat the proceeding two steps
with the second battery and make
sure it is snugly positioned beside
the first battery.
5. Once both batteries are in place
remove the terminal protectors
from the batteries.
6. Connect the batteries to the panel
using the battery harness:
• Connect the positive terminal
of the left battery to the
positive battery input on the
panel using the red cable.
• Connect the negative terminal
of the right battery to the
negative battery input on the
panel using the black cable.
• Use the white jumper cable to
connect the two remaining
battery terminals, joining the
two batteries.
7. Power up the panel following the
instructions in “Step 10. System
Power Up and Power Down
Procedures” on page 43.
To remove the batteries:
1. Power Down the Panel following
the instructions in “Step 10.
System Power Up and Power
Down Procedures” on page 43.
Figure 2-39. One Bay Battery Installation
2. Remove the harness from the batteries.
3. Fit the battery terminals with terminal protectors.
4. Remove the batteries from the cabinet by tilting them towards you, then taking them out of
the cabinet.
5. Dispose of the old batteries properly.