3 Installation & Use
3.1 Lifting
The iBATT5XX enclosure should be lifted into position carefully, ensuring that no
damage has been caused to the enclosure or any of the components installed onto
the outer faces such as certified vents, drains valves, cable glands, plugs etc.
Smaller & lighter enclosures (<25Kg) may be lifted by hand into position. Larger &
heavier enclosures (>25Kg) should be lifted into position by other means such as
cranes, hoists etc. If other means are used then straps should be fitted carefully to
the underside of the enclosure (Note, ensure any straps fitted DO NOT damage the
drain valve or lid gap spacers) & the enclosure lifted vertically into position.
3.2 Mounting
The iBATT5XX enclosure should be securely mounted to the floor with the fitted
brackets. Suitable fixings should be used with the fixing points to ensure no
movement or vibration on the enclosure.
3.3 Opening and Closing the Enclosure
The iBATT5XX enclosure is designed with a bolted or hinged lid which is secured
using retained bolts. Unscrew each lid bolt & remove the lid. When the lid is re-fitted,
place the lid onto the base & insert all the lid bolts into its threaded insert. Tighten
each lid bolt to 2Nm.
For certification compliance, the lid will have a specific gap between the base & the
lid for gas venting. When the lid is re-fitted, it must be ensured that the supplied
retained bolt spacers are used & in place before the lid is tightened down. There will
be certified drain valves fitted to bottom face of the enclosure, these drain valves
should be checked for any signs of damage or obstruction in the drain valve outlet. If
damage is found then the enclosure should be immediately removed from service
until the drain valve is replaced, contact Extronics for advice.
3.4 Cable Entries
Any cables fitted to the enclosure entries in the battery box must be via
ATEX/IECEx/UKEX approved Ex e cable glands. Customers fitting their own cable
glands should install them in accordance with the requirements EN 60079-14
‘Electrical Installations in Hazardous Areas (other than mines)’.
3.5 Battery Wiring
Some iBATT5XX enclosures are supplied with cable or connectors that are pre-wired
onto the battery terminals via certified cable entry devices. This is usually for IP56
supplied enclosures or bulkhead mounted connectors. If the enclosure is not supplied
pre-wired, then cable(s) needs to be installed & terminated onto the battery terminals
via suitably certified cable glands as described is 3.4. Ensure the cable(s) are
terminated onto the battery terminals using the correct cable lugs & tightened to the
correct torque, M6 bolts 7-9Nm, M8 bolts 10-12Nm. Take great care not to short out
the battery terminals during installation.
