[RE-wrenches] Batteries and Working Spaces

[Jason Szumlanski]

Not an option.  Limited garage space.

On Sat, Mar 27, 2021, 3:01 AM Chris Worcester <chris at solarwindworks.com>
wrote:

> Can you add a catwalk with handrails in front of it for maintenance?
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> Chris Worcester
> chris at solarwindworks.com
> 530-448-9692
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> -------- Original message --------
> From: Jason Szumlanski <jason at floridasolardesigngroup.com>
> Date: 3/26/21 12:41 PM (GMT-08:00)
> To: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>
> Subject: [RE-wrenches] Batteries and Working Spaces
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> I am planning a battery backup system using Fortress 18.5kWh eVaults. Due
> to flood level requirements, these are going to need to be mounted about 48
> inches above the garage floor on a shelf/platform. That puts the tops of
> the battery cabinets well above 6'7". But I believe that these do not fall
> under the working space requirements of NEC 110.26 since they are not
> likely to require maintenance. In fact, could these be mounted even higher,
> say way up near the 14' ceiling (subject to manufacturer spacing
> requirements)?
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> Can anyone see any code problems with this approach, putting aside the
> practical problems with mounting heavy battery cabinets well above grade?
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> Jason Szumlanski
> Florida Solar Desing Group
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