AmpliPHI 3.8kWh Battery Installation Manual

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Table of Contents
1.0 – Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.1 – Online Resources .............................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 – Technical Support .......................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.3 – Product Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.3.1 – Battery Management System (BMS) ......................................................................................................................................5
1.3.2 – Built-In Breaker ..................................................................................................................................................................................6
1.3.3 – Networking Communications Cables & Plugs ..................................................................................................................7
1.4 – Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................................................7
2.0 –Safety .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
2.1 – General Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................................................................8
2.2 – Response to Emergency Situations ..................................................................................................................................................8
3.0 – Pre-Installation ..................................................................................................................................................................................................9
3.1 – AmpliPHI Battery Performance .........................................................................................................................................................9
3.2 – AmpliPHI Battery System Sizing ........................................................................................................................................................9
3.2.1 – Sizing for All Systems ......................................................................................................................................................................9
3.2.2 – Additional Sizing Considerations for AC Coupled Systems .......................................................................................9
4.0 – Installation ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.1 – Installation Options ............................................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 – Environmental Considerations ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.2.1 – Charging at Temperatures Below Freezing.................................................................................................................... 10
4.2.
2 – Explosive Gas Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.2.3 – Anti-Corrosion Protection ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.3 – Mounting Hardware ............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.4 – Dimensions and Weight ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.5 – AmpliPHI Battery Connection Terminals.................................................................................................................................. 12
4.5.1 – Batteries with Threaded Studs .............................................................................................................................................. 12
4.5.2 – Torque Batteries with Threaded Studs ............................................................................................................................. 13
4.6 – Electrical Wiring ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.6.1 – Increasing Storage Capacity via Parallel Wiring .......................................................................................................... 13
4.6.2 – Parallel Wiring Batteries with Threaded Studs using Battery Cables ............................................................. 14
4.6.3 – Parallel Wiring Batteries with Threaded Studs using Interconnecting Busbars ........................................ 17
4.7 – Communications Wiring ..................................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.8 – Battery System Commissioning...................................................................................................................................................... 21
4.9 – Battery Bank Expansion ...................................................................................................................................................................... 23
5.0 – Programming .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
5.1 – Operating Parameters per Warranty .......................................................................................................................................... 24
6.0 – Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Appendix A – AmpliPHI Battery Safety & Green Attributes, Certifications ............................................................................ 26
Appendix B – AmpliPHI Approved External Chargers ........................................................................................................................ 28
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