Install Manual

Safety Rules & General Information
4 Installation Manual for Generac PWRcell Battery
Battery Hazards
(000162)
Explosion. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
Batteries are explosive. Electrolyte solution can cause
burns and blindness. If electrolyte contacts skin or eyes,
flush with water and seek immediate medical attention.
WARNING
WARNING
(000228)
Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an
official recycling center in accordance with all local
laws and regulations. Failure to do so could result in
environmental damage, death, or serious injury.
(000601)
CAUTION
Equipment damage. Use ONLY manufacturer approved
battery modules. Using any other module could damage
Generac PWRcell Battery and may void the warranty.
Always recycle batteries in accordance with local laws and
regulations. Contact your local solid waste collection site
or recycling facility to obtain information on local recycling
processes. For more information on battery recycling, visit
the Battery Council International website at: http://
batterycouncil.org
Fire Hazards
(000603)
Fire hazard. Never attempt to fight a fire yourself.
Evacutate the building and contact emergency services.
Inform dispatcher that lithium-ion batteries are in the
building. Failure to do so could result in death, serious
injury
, or property or equipment damage.
WARNING
WARNING
(000218)
Fire and explosion. Installation must comply with all
local, state, and national electrical building codes.
Noncompliance could result in unsafe operation,
equipment damage, death, or serious injury.
(000147)
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Unit must be positioned in a
manner that prevents combustible material
accumulation underneath. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
General Rules
(000190)
DANGER
Loss of life. Property damage. Installation must always
comply with applicable codes, standards, laws and
regulations. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
(000638)
DANGER
Loss of life. Only qualified personnel may install this battery
system. Installation of a PWRcell Battery by a homeowner is
prohibited. Installation by unqualified personnel will result in
death, serious injury, equipment or property damage.
WARNING
Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an
official recycling center in accordance with all local
laws and regulations. Failure to do so could result in
environmental damage, death or serious injury.
(000228)
• Follow all safety precautions in the owner’s manual,
installation guidelines manual, and other documents
included with the equipment.
• Never energize a new system without opening all dis-
connects and breakers.
• Always consult local code for additional requirements
for where unit is being installed.
• Incorrect installation can result in personal injury and
damage to the unit. It may also result in the warranty
being suspended or voided. All instructions listed
below must be followed including location clearances
and conduit sizes.
Before You Begin
• Contact your local utility provider for approval before
installation. Install the battery in accordance with all
utility installation requirements.
• Contact local inspector or city hall to be aware of all
federal, state, and local codes which could impact
installation. Secure all required permits before
installing.
• Fully comply with all relevant NEC, NFPA, and OSHA
standards, as well as all federal, state, and local
building and electric codes. This unit must be
installed in accordance with current NFPA and ICC
standards, and any other federal, state, and local
codes for minimum distances from other structures.