AmpliPHI 3.8kWh Battery Installation Manual

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CAUTION: Remember that charging the batteries in sub-freezing conditions will Void the
Warranty.
14. Bat
tery charging may be accomplished via the inverter/charger using an AC power source such as the grid or
a generator, or via a charge controller using power from a connected solar PV array.
15. Battery charging may be accomplished via the inverter/charger using an AC power source such as the grid or
a generator, or via a charge controller using power from a connected solar PV array.
16. The batteries will bulk charge to 56 VDC, will Absorb for 0.6 hours, and will then rest at approximately 53.3
VDC. At this point in the charging cycle, these voltages (53.3V) are considered 100% SOC.
17. Once the batteries are fully charged, turn on the inverter’s AC Output breaker and/or the breaker at the top
of your loads’ breaker panel.
4.9 – Battery Bank Expansion
New SimpliPhi Batteries that are added to an existing SimpliPhi battery bank must be of the same nameplate
voltage, form factor, and model.
CAUTION: Do not combine PHI Batteries with other brands or chemistries. This will Void
the Warranty.
The following are instructions for expanding upon an AmpliPHI battery bank using AmpliPHI batteries.
In addition to adhering to all other Installation Manual instructions, refer to the following guidelines
when expanding upon an existing AmpliPHI battery bank:
1. Charge the existing battery bank (“Bank A”) according to normal charging procedure (AmpliPHI
batteries charge to 56V and “rest” at approximately 52.5 - 53.5V after being taken off a
charge).
2. Disconnect Bank A from the system, by either
a. Disconnecting all battery cables leading from Bank A’s batteries to the battery combiner
box, panelboard, or inverter’s power panel, OR
b. Turning off the built-in breakers included in each of Bank A’s batteries
3. Connect the additional batteries (Bank B) to the system, following all wiring instructions and
torque specifications outlined in previous sections of segment 4.0 in this manual.
4. Check that the connected Balance of System (BoS) equipment settings (including charge rate)
are altered as a result of being networked to Bank B.
5. Charge Bank B fully, making sure all loads are disconnected at the time of initial charge.
6. Wire all Bank A batteries and Bank B batteries in parallel, adhering to the wiring methods
outlined in Sections 4.6 and 4.7 above.
a. Ensure that DC Positive common bus and DC Negative common bus ratings are
appropriate for the new larger quantity of batteries in the bank.
b. Remember to re-orient the networking connections as one long “daisy-chain” for the
expanded battery bank. This will involve unplugging the last terminator plug in the chain
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