PHI 3.8 24V & 48V Battery Manual

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3.0 – Pre-Installation
The information within this section covers pre-installation procedures & considerations, namely, PHI
Battery performance parameters to be aware of during the design process, guidance on system sizing, as
well as mounting hardware and PHI Battery weight to protect the PHI Battery and Warranty.
3.1 – PHI Battery Performance Parameters and Sizing
Calculations
PHI Batteries are designed to operate at a continuous C/2 rate across a large operating temperature
range, as seen in Table 1.0 above. The PHI Batteries do not need an increase in sizing or special
compensations when determining the size of the energy storage and management system under the
circumstances and conditions seen in Table 1.0 above. See specific inverter manufacturer program
settings for optimizing system integration.
PHI Batteries do not need to be de-rated unless running continuously at more than 90% capacity, at
temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius, or above 45 degrees Celsius. To achieve higher, warrantied
cycles of 10,000+, the PHI Batteries are typically operated at 80% maximum Depth of Discharge. Please
contact SimpliPhi Power Technical Support if alternative settings are desired. Please also refer to
operating temperatures and inverter settings in the Programming section of this Manual.
3.2 – System Sizing for Your Installation
The number of PHI Batteries should be specified in terms of total storage capacity before the initial
installation based on the goals and objectives of the project. All PHI Batteries are balanced during final
production and testing stages. Following proper wiring guidelines ensures that a system will not require
any manual balancing processes.
CAUTION:
Do not combine PHI Batteries with other brands or chemistries. This will void the Warranty.
CAUTION:
Do not mix PHI Batteries from different installations, clients or job sites. This will void the Warranty.
3.3 – Mounting Hardware
The SimpliPhi Power Mounting Brackets (sold separately) are designed to secure one PHI 3.8 or PHI 2.9
Battery to a load bearing surface. The PHI 3.8 and PHI 2.9 Batteries can be mounted in practically any
orientation (terminals up or on any side), with no impact to the performance of the PHI Battery. Do not
install them upside down. The brackets can be mounted directly to a wall or can be arranged on strut
channels for ease of positioning (mounting hardware not included). A qualified installer should be familiar
with accomplishing this with the appropriate load bearing requirements.
For ease of measuring, arranging and mounting your PHI 3.8 or PHI 2.9 Battery array, a drawing of the
PHI 3.8 and 2.9 Battery Mounting Brackets with dimensions is provided below (
Figures 2.0 and 3.0
).
During mechanical testing, individual PHI 3.8 and PHI 2.9 Mounting Brackets were exposed to 200
pounds each of downward pressure along the bracket’s outer edge. During this test, a deflection of
approximately 30 thousandths of an inch was measured. Bracket sets are designed to hold one PHI 3.8
Module with a weight of 78.24 pounds or one PHI 2.9 Module with a weight of 61.06 pounds.
3.4 – Battery Weight
PHI 3.8 Batteries weigh 78.24 pounds and PHI 2.9 Batteries weigh 61.06 pounds. The Wall Mount
Bracket Assemblies weigh 9 Pounds (with bolts). The SimpliPhi Power Mounting Brackets should be
mounted into load bearing beams, studs or solid materials with appropriate fasteners. SimpliPhi Power is
not liable for damage caused by inappropriate installation mounting of brackets.