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Chapter 3 - Unpacking and Installing Frame
Remove Packing Materials
Note: It is recommended that all packaging materials be re-
moved, and temporarily stored, in case any of the system com-
ponents must be returned to the factory.
1. Remove the Shipping Bands - Using appropriate precau-
tions, carefully cut the plastic shipping bands.
2. Removing the Plastic Wrap - Using care to not damage the
surface of the Power Array, cut off the plastic wrap by running
the tip of a sharp utility knife along the surface of one of the
cardboard corner supports. Remove the plastic wrap from
the frame.
3. The Pallet Ramp - The pallet ramp is shipped under the
cardboard cap, on top of the frame. It will sometimes become
wedged inside the cardboard cap. Use caution removing this
cap from the frame. Remove the ramp from the top of the
frame.
4. Corner Supports - When the cardboard cap is removed,
the four corner supports will fall away. Remove them, and
place to one side.
5. Remove the Cover Grills - Remove the grill covers from the
frame. Grasp each grill cover by the side finger hold that is
molded into them. Pull straight forward. Set the covers to one
side. Be careful not to scratch them.
6. Leveling Feet - Fully retract each of the four leveling feet
located near the casters on the bottom of the frame.
Fig 3-2 Frame Restraint and Ramp Holes
Remove the Frame from the Pallet
1. Loosen Rear Bracket Screws - Loosen the two phillips-
head screws securing the brackets at the rear of the frame.
2. Remove Two Pallet Restraint Screws - See Figure 3-2. Re-
move the two phillips-head, pallet restraint screws. Use the
cloth handle to remove the frame restraint from the pallet.
Place the frame restraint and two screws to one side.
3. Install the Ramp - Position the ramp so that the installation
bolts line up with the ramp bolt holes on the pallet. Install the
ramp onto the pallet as shown in Figure 3-3.
Fig 3-3 Frame Pallet Ramp
4. Roll the Frame from the Pallet - The following operation
requires two people. Holding the frame near the center, care-
fully roll it down the ramp, and onto the floor. (The frame is
equipped with casters.)
5. Roll the Frame to the Installation Site - Carefully roll the
frame from the staging area to the final installation site.
6. Shipping Material Storage - Gather all shipping materials
together, and store it temporarily, in case any system compo-
nent must be returned to the factory.
Moving Battery & Power Modules
1. Moving All Modules On Pallet - Using the pallet jack, move
the modules pallet(s) to the installation site. If necessary, the
modules can be moved one at a time. Remove all outer pack-
aging materials from pallet, and carry each boxed module to
the final installation site.
3. Stack Modules - Carefully stack the battery and power
modules near the installation site. Leave enough room for the
electrican to install the wiring to the frame.
Clean-UP
1. Packaging Materials - Remove all packaging materials from
the installation site. Store it temporarily, so that it will be
available if any components must be returned to the factory.
2. Final Inspection - Check the module bays of the frame to
make sure they are clear of debris.