Section 3 – Installation and Operation Page 3-13 CFP83 Series Battery and Electrical Installation Overview Two redundant sets of batteries must be supplied for the selected operating voltage (standard 12 VDC or optional 24 VDC). Batteries must meet the requirement listed in Electrical System Specifications in Section 10. Batteries may be supplied by Cummins Fire Power as an option or may be supplied by the customer. Refer to National Fire Protection Association NFPA20-2003 Chapter 11 for battery and battery charger requirements for installations in the USA. Battery Installation Install the redundant sets of batteries in a well ventilated or otherwise protected location.
Provide adequate room for servicing or replacing the batteries. Provide protection from extremes of temperature and weather. Locate the batteries near the engine or increase the size of the conductors as required by applicable codes. Ensure that the batteries are configured properly for either 12 VDC or 24 VDC operations as appropriate. Battery Wiring Installation NOTE : Install the wiring in accordance with applicable codes and specifications. Install the Loose Wire Kit wires. Refer to Drawing 9767 in Section 13. If purchased, install the optional battery cable kit (Cummins Fire Power Part No. 9609). Otherwise, install equivalent customer supplied wiring. Drawing No. 9777, Section 3, Rev.
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