MYERS Illuminator E Series User manual

Illuminator™System
Series E & IE
1.5 kW – 16.7 kW
Installation Guide
44 South Commerce Way, Bethlehem, PA 18017
1-800-526-5088 •[phone] •Fax: [phone]
Service: [phone]
www.myerseps.com

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This unit contains LETHAL VOLTAGES. All repairs and service should be performed by
AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY! There are NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS inside this unit.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical equipment, you should always follow basic safety
precautions, including the following:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not install the system outdoors.
3. Do not install near gas or electric heaters or in other high-temperature
locations.
4. Use caution when servicing batteries. Depending on battery type, batteries
contain either acid or alkali and can cause burns to skin and eyes. If
battery fluid is spilled on skin or in the eyes, flush with fresh water and
contact a physician immediately.
5. Equipment should be mounted in locations where unauthorized personnel
will not readily subject it to tampering.
6. The use of accessory equipment not recommended by Manufacturer may
cause an unsafe condition and void the warranty.
7. Do not use this equipment for other than its intended use.
8. Qualified service personnel must perform all servicing of this equipment.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The installation and use of this product must comply with all national, federal,
state, municipal, or local codes that apply. If you need help, please call
Service at 1-610-868-5400.

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C A U T I O N
READ ENTIRE MANUAL AND REVIEW ALL DOCUMENTATION BEFORE ATTEMPTING SYSTEM
INSTALLATION!
FOR SERVICE OR INSTALLATION INFORMATION:
TELEPHONE: [phone] (24 HR. HOTLINE)
FAX: [phone]
FOR YOUR PROTECTION....
PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD IMMEDIATELY.

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C H A P T E R 1
SAFETY WARNINGS
Read the following precautions before you install the system.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important instructions that you should
follow during installation and maintenance of the system and batteries. Please read all instructions
before operating the equipment and save this manual for future reference.
DANGER
This system contains LETHAL VOLTAGES. AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL should
perform all repairs and service ONLY. There is NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS inside the
system.
WARNING
•Do not install the system outdoors.
•Do not install near gas or electric heaters or in other high-temperature locations.
•Use caution when servicing batteries. Battery acid can cause burns to skin and eyes. If acid is
spilled on skin or in the eyes, flush with fresh water and contact a physician immediately.
•Equipment should be mounted in locations where unauthorized personnel do not readily subject
it to tampering.
•The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe
condition.
•Do not use this equipment for other than intended use.
•Only qualified service personnel (such as a licensed electrician) should perform the system and
battery installation and initial startup. There is a risk of electrical shock.

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C H A P T E R 2
INTRODUCTION
Please read this manual thoroughly before operating your safety system. Keep this manual and
the system User’s Guide in the folder mounted inside the unit’s door.
WARNING
Only qualified service personnel (such as a licensed electrician) should perform the system
and battery installation and initial startup. There is a risk of electrical shock.
Please record your unit’s model number, serial number, and part number below. You can find
these numbers on the label on the inside of the system’s right-hand door.
Model Number __________________________
Serial Number __________________________
Part Number __________________________

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C H A P T E R 3
BEFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT
Installation Dimensions and Clearances
Figure 3.1 System Dimensions
Table 3.1 Dimensions
Unit (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (J) (K) (L) (M) (N) (P) (R)
Unit #1
47”
(119.60
cm)
30”
(76.34
cm)
25”
(63.62
cm)
22 1/8”
(56.30
cm)
8”
(20.36
cm)
11 ½”
(29.27
cm)
7”
(17.82
cm)
11 ½”
(29.27
cm)
4 3/8”
(11.14
cm)
3 3/8”
(8.59
cm)
9 ¼”
(23.54
cm)
21 ½”
(54.71
cm)
18 7/8”
(47.94
cm)
19 ½”
(49.53
cm)
2”
(5.08
cm)
Unit #2
76”
(193.39
cm)
48”
(122.14
cm)
25”
(63.62
cm)
19 ¾””
(50.26
cm)
18 7/8”
(47.94
cm)
47”
(119.60
cm)
49 5/8”
(126.05
cm)
2”
(5.08
cm)
Table 3.2 Required Clearances
Sides Top Front
0”
(0.0 cm)
12”
(30.5 cm)
39”
(100.0 cm)
Table 3.3 Conduit Knockouts
Larger Smaller
1 ¾” / 2”
(4.45 cm / 5.08 cm)
7/8” / 1 1/8”
(1.59 cm / 2.86 cm)
1
2

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Location Guidelines
Keep the following guidelines in mind when choosing the location for your system and batteries:
•Verify that the environment meets the requirements in “Storage and Operating Environment” on
page 7. The environment can affect the reliability and performance of both the unit and the
batteries.
•Choose a permanent location for the unit. Attempting to move the unit after you have installed the
batteries can damage the batteries and the cabinet.
CAUTION
Do not move the unit after you install the batteries. If you do, the unit and batteries may be
damaged.
CEC requires the unit to be located in a service room. If the room is equipped with a sprinkler
system, the unit must be provided with sprinkler proof covers.
The system should be connected to the emergency generator, if available.
This equipment is heavy. Refer to Table 3.4 when you choose a site to make sure that the floor
can support the weight of the system, the batteries, and any other necessary equipment.
Table 3.4 System weight [in lbs. (kg)]
System Models for 90 Minute run-time
1.5kw 2.25kw 3.0kw 3.75kw 5.0kw 6.0kw 8.0kw 10.0kw 12.5kw 16.7kw
Unit with Standard
SLC Batteries
511
(232)
674
(305)
827
(376)
980
(445)
1168
(530)
1715
(778)
2120
(962)
2561
(1162)
3025
(1373)
3845
(1744)
Unit without
Batteries
215
(97)
230
(104)
235
(107)
240
(109)
280
(127)
605
(274)
640
(290)
785
(356)
805
(366)
885
(401)
System Models for 120 Minute run-time
Unit with Standard
SLC Batteries
674
(305)
827
(376)
980
(445)
1168
(530)
1715
(778)
2120
(962)
2561
(1162)
3025
(1373)
3845
(1744)
Consult
Factory
Unit without
Batteries
230
(104)
235
(107)
240
(109)
280
(127)
605
(274)
640
(290)
785
(356)
805
(366)
885
(401)
885
(401)
Receiving and Moving the Unit and the Batteries
Systems weigh several hundred pounds, (see Table 3.4; ask your sales representative for additional
information). Make sure you are prepared for these weights before you unload or move the unit or the
batteries. Do not install any batteries until you have permanently installed the unit and connected all
conduit and wiring.

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Storage and Operating Environment
Make sure you store and install the system in a clean, cool, dry place with normal ventilation and level
floors.
Storage Temperature
Store the batteries (in the system) at -18 to 40°C (0 to 104°F). Batteries have a longer shelf life if they
are stored below 25°C (77°F). Keep stored batteries fully charged. Recharge the batteries every 90–
180 days. The system without batteries may be stored at -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F).
Ventilation
The air around the unit must be clean, dust-free, and free of corrosive chemicals or other
contaminants. Do not place the system or batteries in a sealed room or container.
Operating Temperature
System can operate from 20° to 30°C (68° to 86°F) and up to 95% relative humidity. The batteries’
service life is longer if the operating temperature stays below 25°C (77°F).
Batteries
The temperature should be near 25°C (77°F) for optimum battery performance. Batteries are less
efficient at temperatures below 18°C (65°F), and high temperatures reduce battery life. Typically, at
about 35°C (95°F), battery life is half of what it would be at a normal temperature of 25°C (77°F). At
about 45°C (113°F), battery life is one-fourth of normal.
Make sure that heaters, sunlight, air conditioners, or outside air vents are not directed toward the
batteries. These conditions can make the temperature within battery strings vary, which can cause
differences in the batteries’ voltages. Eventually, these conditions affect battery performance.
Do not allow tobacco smoking, sparks, or flames in the system location because hydrogen is
concentrated under the vent cap of each cell of the battery. Hydrogen is highly explosive, and it is
hard to detect because it is colorless, odorless, and lighter than air.
Every type of battery can produce hydrogen gas, even sealed maintenance-free batteries. The gas is
vented through the vent caps and into the air, mainly when the unit is charging the batteries. The
batteries produce the most hydrogen when maximum voltage is present in fully charged batteries; the
batteries do not produce hydrogen during float charging. The amount of current that the charger
supplies to the batteries (not the battery ampere-hour) determines how much hydrogen is produced.
High Altitude Operation
The maximum operating ambient temperature drops 1°C per 300m (2°F per 1000 ft) above sea level.
Maximum elevation is 3000m (10,000 ft).

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INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
Figure 4.1 shows typical installations of system. Standard 1.5 kW, 2.25 kW, 3.0 kW, 3.75 kW, 5.0 kW,
6.0 kW, 8.0 kW, 10.0 kW, 12.5 kW, and 16.7 kW models do not have external battery cabinets.
Figure 4.1 Typical Hardwired Installation
Building
Service
Panel
To
Supported
Loads
Building
Service
Panel
To
Supported
Loads

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C H A P T E R 5
AC INPUT &AC OUTPUT INSTALLATION
WARNING
Only qualified service personnel (such as a licensed electrician) should perform the AC
installation. There is a risk of electrical shock.
Read the following cautions before you continue.
CAUTION
•Unit contains hazardous AC and DC voltages. Because of these voltages, a qualified
electrician must install the system, AC line service, and batteries. The electrician must
install the AC line service according to local and national codes and must be familiar
with batteries and battery installation.
•Before you install, maintain, or service the unit, always remove or shut off all sources of
AC and DC power and shut off the system. You must disconnect AC line input at the
service panel and turn off the Installation Switch (S1), the Main AC Input Circuit
Breaker (CB1), and the Battery Fuse(s) to make sure the unit does not supply output
voltage.
•Whenever AC and/or DC voltage is applied, there is AC voltage inside the unit; this is
because the unit can supply power from AC line or from its batteries. To avoid
equipment damage or personal injury, always assume that there may be voltage inside
the unit.
•Remove rings, watches, and other jewelry before installing the AC wiring. Always wear
protective clothing and eye protection and use insulated tools when working near
batteries. Whenever you are servicing an energized unit with the inside panel open,
electric shock is possible; follow all local safety codes. TEST BEFORE TOUCHING!
•To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, install the unit and its batteries in a
temperature and humidity-controlled indoor area free of conductive contaminants. See
page 7 for operating environment specifications.
1. Open the unit’s doors. Make sure the installation switch and the input circuit breaker are
off, and the battery fuse(s) removed.
2. Look at the ID label on the inside right door. Write down the following information:
Input Voltage: __________
Output Voltage: __________
3. Now, make sure the input and output voltages are what you need. Remember that the
system provides single-phase power only.
•Does the input voltage available for the system at the AC service panel match the
input voltage shown on the unit’s ID label?
Service Panel Voltage = ____________ Input Voltage __Yes /__No
•Does the output voltage on the ID label match the voltage your loads (protected
equipment) need?
Load Voltage = _____________ Output Voltage __Yes/__No
If you answered NO to either of the preceding questions, call SERVICE.