SimpliPhi Battery Manual

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If the PHI Battery’s voltage has dropped (during an extended period in storage) to a voltage below the inverter’s minimum
starting voltage requirement, then the battery will need to be charged using a plug-in / external charger. SimpliPhi’s batteries
have a very low self-discharge rate and typically do not require ancillary charging. If the PHI Battery’s voltage has dropped due to
over-discharge, try the steps outlined in Section 6.0 – Troubleshooting prior to using ancillary charging equipment.
MISE EN GARDE: Uniquement utiliser un chargeur LFP approuvé par SimpliPhi si une charge auxiliaire est
nécessaire avant l’installation, une mise à l’essai ou un dépannage. Ne pas utiliser un chargeur LFP approuvé
par Simpliphi endommagera les Batteries PHI et Annulera la Garantie. Voir l’Annexe C pour plus de détails sur
les chargeurs approuvés.
MISE EN GARDE: Ne pas desserrer le gros écrou en laiton à la base des bornes ; cela endommagerait la
Batterie PHI et Annulerait la Garantie.
CAUTION: Only use a SimpliPhi approved LFP charger if ancillary charging is required before installation,
testing or troubleshooting. Failure to use a SimpliPhi approved LFP charger will damage the PHI Batteries
and Void the Warranty. See Appendix C for more details on approved chargers.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to loosen the large brass nut at the base of the terminals; doing so will damage the
PHI battery and Void the Warranty.
CAUTION: All SimpliPhi Power Core Power and Peak Power products are designed to work exclusively in
parallel. Never connect in series to achieve higher voltages. Wiring in series will destroy the PHI batteries
and Void the Warranty.
Verify polarity at all connections before energizing system. Reverse polarity at the PHI Battery terminals will
destroy the PHI batteries and Void the Warranty.
1. Before installing the PHI Battery, inspect the battery for any signs of damage. Do not install or operate the battery if it has
been damaged during shipping.
2. Prepare the battery module for installation by removing its plastic terminal covers, 11/16” stainless steel hex nuts and 3/8”
lock washers from the battery terminals and set aside.
3. Before installing the PHI Battery, test its voltage by turning its built-in breaker to the ON (I) position.
4. Measure the PHI Battery’s voltage with a multimeter. Batteries typically ship at 20% State of Charge, which correlates with
~50.2 VDC / 25.1 VDC / 12.55 VDC.
5. When installing more the one PHI Battery, check that the batteries’ voltage readings are similar. Batteries with a voltage
variance greater than 1 Volt DC should be isolated and charged separately.
6. After testing the PHI Battery’s voltage, turn the battery’s built-in circuit breaker back to the OFF (0) position.
7. Wire the PHI Battery bank with all the included PHI Batteries’ built-in breakers in the OFF (0) position.