How to install the emergency power battery cabinet

How do I install a fire alarm battery cabinet?

The BC-1(R) provides an internal terminal assembly for wiring the batteries to the fire alarm control panel power supply terminals. Install the battery cabinet in accordance with CAN/ULC-S524 Installation of Fire Alarm Systems. Install the battery cabinet in the same room as the fire alarm control panel.

Can You Lay tools on top of battery cabinets?

Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries or battery cabinets. Refer to Chapter 3 Installation Plan and Unpacking for cabinet dimensions and weight, wiring and terminal data, and installation notes. Do not tilt the cabinets more than 10° during installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in severe injury or death.

Where do I install a line-up and match Battery Cabinet?

Line-up-and-match battery cabinets are installed adjacent to the UPS. The recommended installation location is on the right side of the UPS cabinet. See Figure 2 and Figure 3 for line-up-and-match configuration views. Contains two or three battery strings to be used with the 93E 30 kVA UPS.

How do you wire a battery cabinet?

Route the battery cabinet ground wiring from the UPS through the top of the IBC to the wiring channel on the left side of the IBC (see Figure 13). Route the wiring along the wiring channel to the IBC ground terminal block. See Figure 14 for terminal location. Secure the ground wiring to the wire tie anchors (see Figure 15) using Zip ties.