SimpliPhi ESS Battery Installation Manual

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Table of Contents
Safety Information ................................................................................................................................................ 4
Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................................ 4
Warranty Statement ................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.0 – Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
1.1 – Online Resources ..................................................................................................................................................................................6
1.2 – Technical Support .................................................................................................................................................................................6
1.3 – Product Overview .................................................................................................................................................................................6
1.3.1 – Battery Management System (BMS) ......................................................................................................................................6
1.3.2 – Built-In Breaker ..................................................................................................................................................................................7
1.3.3 – Networking Communication Cables & Plugs ....................................................................................................................8
1.4 – Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.0 –Safety ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 – General Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................................................ 9
2.2 – Response to Emergency Situations ...................................................................................................................... 10
3.0 – Pre-Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 – SimpliPHI Battery Performance............................................................................................................................. 10
3.2 – SimpliPHI Battery System Sizing ........................................................................................................................... 11
3.2.1 – Sizing for All Systems .................................................................................................................................................................. 11
3.2.2 – Additional Sizing Considerations for AC Coupled Systems ................................................................................... 11
4.0 – Installation ................................................................................................................................................. 12
4.1 – Installation Options ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 – Environmental Considerations ............................................................................................................................... 12
4.2.1 – Charging & Discharging at Temperatures Below Freezing and Above 70° C ............................................. 12
4.2.2 – Explosive Gas Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.2.3 – Anti-Corrosion Protection ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.3 – Mounting Hardware .................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.4 – Dimensions and Weight ............................................................................................................................................. 13
4.5 – SimpliPHI Battery Connection Terminals ......................................................................................................... 14
4.5.1 – Batteries with Threaded Studs .............................................................................................................................................. 14
4.5.2 – Torque Batteries with Threaded Studs ............................................................................................................................. 14
4.6 – Electrical Wiring ............................................................................................................................................................. 15
4.6.1 – Increasing Storage Capacity via Parallel Wiring .......................................................................................................... 15
4.6.2 –Wiring Batteries with Threaded Studs using Battery Cables ................................................................................ 15
4.6.3 – Parallel Wiring Batteries with Threaded Studs using Interconnecting 4/0 Cables .................................. 18
4.7 – Communications Wiring ............................................................................................................................................ 19
4.8 – Conduit Box Installation (Outdoor Installations) .......................................................................................... 20
4.9 – Battery System Commissioning ............................................................................................................................. 21
4.10 – Battery Bank Expansion .......................................................................................................................................... 23
5.0 – Programming ............................................................................................................................................ 23
5.1 – Operating Parameters per Warranty .................................................................................................................. 23
6.0 – Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 24
Appendix A – SimpliPHI Battery Safety & Green Attributes, Certifications ................................ 26