Install Manual

Table of Contents
Installation Manual for Generac PWRcell Battery iii
Section 1: Safety Rules & General
Information
Introduction ..........................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
Safety Rules .........................................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
General Hazards ..................................................2
Electrical Hazards ................................................3
Battery Hazards ...................................................4
Fire Hazards .........................................................4
General Rules .......................................................4
Before You Begin ........................................................4
Standards Index ..........................................................5
Section 2: General Information
Specifications ......................................................7
Serial Number Locations ....................................8
Unit Dimensions .................................................8
About PWRcell Battery ........................................9
Component Locations .......................................10
Battery Disconnect Switch ...............................10
Battery Status LED ............................................10
Section 3: Location and Compliance
Location and Clearances ..................................11
Compliance ........................................................12
Section 4: Installing Generac PWRcell
Battery
Carton Contents .................................................13
Preparing Location ............................................13
Unboxing Generac PWRcell
Enclosure ...........................................................13
Installing Battery Cabinet .................................13
Fastener Recommendations .....................................13
Installing and Leveling Wall Bracket .........................13
Battery Dimensions and Knockout Locations 14
Placing Body onto Bracket and Leveling Feet ..........15
Installing REbus wiring .....................................15
Connecting Blackstart Battery ...................................16
Installing Battery Modules ................................16
Installing Rear Modules .............................................17
Installing Grounding Tabs .........................................17
Installing Front Modules ............................................17
Installing Module Spacer (PWRcell 9 and
PWRcell 15 only) .......................................................18
Installing Retention Clips ...........................................18
Connecting COM Cables ...........................................19
Connecting Battery Power Cable .....................20
Installing Cover .................................................. 21
To remove the cover: ................................................21
Upgrading PWRcell Battery ..............................21
Using Vset Function ..................................................21
Maximizing Battery Capacity After Upgrade ..............22
Section 5: Commissioning
General Information ..........................................23
Commissioning Procedure ...............................23
Select System Operational Mode and Enable
Inverter ......................................................................23
Configure Battery ......................................................23
Enable Battery ...........................................................23
Confirm System Islanding is Enabled. .......................23
Operating Modes, Charging Parameters, and
Setpoints ............................................................23
Decommissioning ..............................................24
..................................................................................24
Decommissioning Plan ..............................................24
Battery Recycling ......................................................24
Section 6: Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting ..................................25
Section 7: Wiring Diagrams
PWRcell 9 ........................................................... 27
PWRcell 12 ......................................................... 28
PWRcell 15 ......................................................... 29
PWRcell 17 ......................................................... 30