NE-M Installation Guide
Step
1.
Steps show four 12V batteries per shelf – one string of -48V batteries.
2.
1 Battery Disconnect Switch per shelf shown.
Other options
•
2 Battery Disconnect Switches per shelf (left and right) (two 24V battery strings per shelf)
•
1 or 2 Anderson Disconnects per shelf
•
No Battery Disconnect Switches or Anderson Disconnects - Battery cables shipped loose.
1
Place four batteries on each battery tray.
Position three Battery Spacers between the
2
batteries.
48V Battery Strings:
Interconnect three inter-cell bus bars to
configure one 48V battery string per the
battery manufacturer's instructions.
3
24V Battery Strings:
Interconnect two inter-cell bus bars to
configure two 24V battery strings per the
battery manufacturer's instructions.
4
Attach the battery securing top rail.
External Batteries
Step
Place batteries on battery trays, battery stands, or other satisfactory supporting surface and interconnect per
1
manufacturer's instructions to create 24V or 48V strings as required.
Yes – go to Step2.
Physically mount switch to an appropriate place and ensure it is in the OFF position prior to making any
2
connections
Connect the battery hot conductor(s) to the line side of the disconnect switch and torque connection per
3
manufacturer's specification.
Connect the load side conductor to the disconnect switch and torque connection per manufacturer's
4
specification.
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Action
Notes:
Action
Is an external disconnect switch being used?
No – Finished.
Figure 41 Place Batteries
Inter-cell
bus bars
Middle bus bar for
48V systems only
Figure 42 Battery Inter-Cell Bus Bars
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Top Rail
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