Alpha UPE-8 User Manual
Installation and Operation Manual
UPE-4 and UPE-8
Effective: September, 2002
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Alpha Technologies.
Protecting The Power in Communications.
Power
UPE-4, UPE-8
Enclosure Installation Manual
031-165-C0-001, Rev A
Effective Date: September, 2002
Copyright© 2002
Alpha Technologies, Inc.
NOTE: Photographs contained in this manual are for illustrative purposes
only. These photographs may not exactly match your installation.
NOTE: Review the drawings and illustrations contained in this manual
before proceeding. If there are questions regarding the safe
operation of this powering system, please contact Alpha
T echnologies or y our nearest Alpha representative.
Contacting Alpha Technologies:
For general product information and customer service
1-800-863-3930
(7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time )
For complete technical support
1-800-863-3364
(7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time, or 24/7 emergency support)
Preface
Series
UPE
Preface Topic Page
Overview 4
About This Manual 4
T ab le of Contents 5
List of Figures 5
Product Safety 6
Battery Safety Notes 9
Installation Notes 10
Enclosures
Overview: The purpose of the UPE Series Enclosure Installation
Manual is to provide a high-level overview of the system
and to detail the installation procedure for the
enclosures.
Audience: This manual intended for the installers of the system.
About this manual:
Contents: This Installation Manual is comprised of two sections.
Section 1 Pre-Installation. This section describes site
selection, pad layout, and enclosure grounding.
Section 2 Installation. This section describes the installation
of the enclosure to the pad, and the installation of
batteries and power supplies
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Series
UPE
SECTION ONE Pre-Installation
1.1 Site considerations................................................................................. 11
1.2 Enclosure Dimensions ........................................................................... 12
1.3 Pedestal support .................................................................................... 14
1.4 Enclosure Grounding ............................................................................. 16
SECTION TWO Installation
2.1 Enclosure Protection.............................................................................. 17
2.2 Transportation and Lifting ....................................................................... 18
2.3 Enclosure Installation............................................................................. 19
2.4 Utility Power Connection ........................................................................ 20
2.5 Power Supply Placement ....................................................................... 28
2.6 Battery Installation.................................................................................. 29
2.7 Battery T emperature Sensor .................................................................. 34
2.8 Lightning Arrester Option ....................................................................... 35
2.9 Battery Heater Mat and LRI-ACI Lamp Options..................................... 36
2.10 Enclosure Door Tamper Switch / Rain Deflector Options ...................... 36
Enclosures
Table of Contents
Preface
Fig. 1-1 UPE4 Enclosure Dimensions ......................................................................... 12
Fig. 1-2 UPE-8 Enclosure Dimensions ........................................................................13
Fig. 1-3 Enclosure Grounding ...................................................................................... 16
Fig. 2-1 Post placement ..............................................................................................17
Fig. 2-2 T ypical ISE Receptacle Wiring........................................................................23
Fig. 2-3 T ypical Service Entrance Wiring ..................................................................... 24
Fig. 2-4 Breaker-Quad-Option Wiring ...........................................................................25
Fig. 2-5 120 and 240V AC UL Wiring (030-051-C7-A) .................................................... 26
Fig. 2-6 UPE-4 Battery placement............................................................................... 32
Fig. 2-7 UPE-8 Battery placement............................................................................... 33
Fig. 2-8 RTS Placement.............................................................................................. 34
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List of Figures
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Preface
Important Safety Instructions Contained in This
Manual
CAUTION
HAZARDOUS CONDITION
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, injury or death caused by explosion of fuel or moving
parts, and to ensure the safe operation of this unit, the following symbols ha v e been
placed throughout the manual. Where these symbols appear , servicing should be
performed only by qualified personnel.
DANGEROUS V OLT AGE
This symbol indicates a “dangerous voltage” exists in this area of the
product. Use caution whenever working in the area to prevent
electrical shock.
INHALA TION HAZARD - DON’T BREA THE V APORS
This symbol indicates an “inhalation hazard” exists in this area of the
product. Use caution whenever working in the area to prevent possible
inhalation of harmful (fuel or exhaust) vapors.
NO MA TCHES OR OPEN FLAMES
This symbol indicates a fire or explosive hazard exists in this area of
the product. Use caution whenever working in the area to prevent
possible combustion fuel vapors.
MECHANICAL OR MOVING PARTS HAZARD
These symbols indicate the presence of a “mechanical or moving parts
hazard” in this area of the product. Use caution whenever working in
the area to prevent possible injury to the operator or service personnel.
LEAK HAZARD
This symbol indicates a “leak hazard” exists in this area of the product.
Use caution whenever working in the area to prevent and correct any
leaks detected.
CRUSH HAZARD
This symbol indicates the presence of crushing hazard in this area.
Keep hands clear of areas under extended battery trays and equipment
drawers.
ATTENTION
This symbol indicates important installation, operation or maintenance
instructions. Always follow these instructions closely.
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Safety Precautions
• The system must be serviced only by qualified personnel.
• Remove all rings, watches and other jewelry before servicing
batteries or servicing the system.
• V erify the voltage requirements of the equipment to be protected
(load), the AC input voltage to the power supply (line), and the output
voltage of the system prior to installation.
• The utility service panel must be equipped with a properly rated
circuit breaker for use with this po wer supply.
• When connecting the load, DO NOT e xceed the output rating of the
system.
• Always use proper lifting techniques whenever handling units,
modules or batteries.
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• If batteries are being stored prior to installation, they should be
charged at least once every three months to ensure optimum
performance and maximum battery service life.
• The battery pack, used to provide backup power , contains dangerous
voltages. Battery inspection and replacement must be performed by
qualified personnel.
• Always wear protective clothing, insulated gloves and eye protection
(i.e. safety glasses or a face shield) whenever working with batteries.
• Always carry a supply of water, such as a water jug, to wash the eyes
or skin in the event of exposure to battery electrolyte.
• Do not allow live battery wires to contact the enclosure chassis.
Shorting battery wires can result in a fire or possible explosion.
• Batteries must be inspected every three to six months and replaced immediately
if any signs of cracking, leaking or swelling are present.
• Always replace batteries with those of an identical type and rating.
Never install old or untested batteries.
• Av oid using uninsulated tools or other conductive materials when
handling batteries or working inside the enclosure.
• Spent or damaged batteries are considered environmentally unsafe.
Always recycle used batteries or dispose of in accordance with all
Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Clean up any electrolyte spills in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local
regulations and codes.
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Battery Safety Notes
Chemical Hazards
Any gelled or liquid emissions from a Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) battery is
electrolyte which contains dilute sulfuric acid which is harmful to the skin and eyes; is
electrically conductive; and is corrosive.
If electrolyte contacts the skin, wash immediately and thoroughly with water .
If electrolyte enters the eyes, wash thoroughly for 10 minutes with clean water or a
special neutralizing eye wash solution and seek immediate medical attention.
Neutralize any spilled electrolyte with the special solutions contained in a “spill kit” or with
a solution of 1 lb. Bicarbonate of soda to 1 gal. of water . Report accident, and seek
medical attention if necessary.
Fire, Explosion, and Heat hazards
Lead acid batteries can contain an explosive mixture of hydrogen gas which can vent
under overcharging conditions.
Do not smoke or introduce sparks in the vicinity of the battery .
Prior to handling the batteries, touch a grounded metal object, such as the rack, to
dissipate any static charge that may have developed in your body.
Do not charge batteries in a sealed container. The individual batteries should have 0.5
inches of space between them to allow for convection cooling. If contained, assure the
container or cabinet and room have adequate ventilation to prevent an accumulation of
potentially dangerous gas.
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Important Installation Notes
The system must be installed ONLY by qualified service personnel.
Consult local utility codes for additional cabinet grounding and utility requirements.
ALPHA TECHNOLOGIES is not responsible f or broken welds or other damage to the
cabinet caused by improper installation.
All dimensions are given in inches.
For further information regarding this installation, contact ALPHA TECHNOLOGIES or y our
nearest ALPHA representative.
For general product information and Customer Service
7:00AM to 5:00PM Pacific Time
1-800-863-3930
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To obtain complete Technical Support,
7:00AM to 5:00PM Pacific Time
or
For after-hours Emergency support
7 days per week, 24 hours a day
1-800-863-3364
NOTE:
Alpha Technologies’ products are subject to change
through continual improvement processes . Therefore ,
specifications and/or design layouts may vary slightly
from descriptions included in this manual. Updates to the
manual will be issued when changes affect form, fit or
function.
Save these instructions for future reference
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1.1 Site considerations
The site must be planned so that the enclosure will receive good air flow. If
possible, in areas of extreme heat, it is best to position the enclosure so that it
will be shaded from the afternoon sun. In areas of prevailing winds, it is best that
the enclosure be located so that the sides of the cabinet face the winds instead of
the doors. This will greatly reduce the buildup of sand or snow against the
enclosure’s air v ents.
In areas of potential flooding, the geographical site and concrete pad must be
located above the flood plain.
The enclosure must be placed where it will be free of obstructions, allowing
easy access to the doors for service or equipment access. For ventilation and
maintenance, allow a minimum space of 36 inches in the front and 36 inches in
the rear, between the enclosure and other solid structures.
Place the enclosure well away from sources of forced water, such as
underground sprinkler systems and direct roadway splash.
1. Pre-Installation
The concrete pad dra wing pro vided in this manual contains all of the required
mounting details, including electrical service and cable plant entrances.
For ease of installation, lightweight polymer concrete pads are available from
Alpha Technologies for all UPE series enclosures.
The v apor barrier material (such as 30 lb. felt, neoprene pond liner, or heavy
grade tar paper) must initially extend at least 6" in all directions around the
perimeter of the enclosure and be trimmed closer to the enclosure.
WARNING: Never transport the unit with batteries installed.
Batteries must ONLY be installed after the unit is
transported to the site and secured to the pad.
T r ansporting the unit with batteries installed may
cause a short circuit, fire, explosion, and/or damage
to the battery pack, enclosure and installed
equipment. Damage caused by improper shipping or
transporting a unit with batteries installed is not
covered by the warr anty.
The batteries used in this application may vary slightly depending upon
optional configurations, battery types, or customer requirements. The batteries are
typically gelled-electrolyte, valve-regulated such as the Alpha Cell. Should a
battery be found damaged, refer to the battery manufacturer's documentation
regarding the safe handling of the battery .
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1. Pre-Installation
1.2 Enclosure dimensions
35.4
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Front View
Bottom View
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24
32
Figure 1-1 UPE-4 Enclosure Dimensions
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