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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
1.4 –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 –PHI Battery Performance..........................................................................................................................................................9
3.2 –PHI Battery System Sizing.........................................................................................................................................................9
3.2.1 –Sizing for Maximum Instantaneous Discharge (Load Rate)..............................................................................9
3.2.2 –Sizing for Maximum Instantaneous Charge Rate (DC Coupled) .................................................................11
3.2.3 –Sizing for Maximum Instantaneous Charge Rate (AC Coupled)..................................................................12
3.2.4 –Overall Battery System Sizing ....................................................................................................................................13
4.0 –Installation ............................................................................................................................................................................................14
4.1 –Installation Options...................................................................................................................................................................14
4.2 –Environmental Considerations ............................................................................................................................................14
4.2.1 –Charging at Temperatures Below Freezing .........................................................................................................14
4.2.2 –Explosive Gas Precautions .................................................................................................................................................14
4.2.3 –Anti-Corrosion Protection...........................................................................................................................................14
4.3 –Mounting Hardware .................................................................................................................................................................14
4.4 –Dimensions and Weight ..........................................................................................................................................................15
4.5 –PHI Battery Connection Terminals....................................................................................................................................17
4.5.1 –Batteries with Threaded Studs ..................................................................................................................................17
4.5.2 –Torque Value for Batteries with Threaded Studs ..............................................................................................17
4.5.3 –Batteries with Anderson Connectors ......................................................................................................................17
4.6 –Wiring..............................................................................................................................................................................................18
4.6.1 –Increasing Storage Capacity via Parallel Wiring.................................................................................................18
4.6.2 –Parallel Wiring Batteries with Threaded Studs using Battery Cables ......................................................18
4.6.3 –Parallel Wiring Batteries with Threaded Studs using Interconnecting Busbars ..................................22
4.7 –Battery System Commissioning...........................................................................................................................................23
4.8 –Battery Bank Expansion ..........................................................................................................................................................25
5.0 –Programming.......................................................................................................................................................................................26
5.1 –Operating Parameters per Warranty................................................................................................................................26
6.0 –Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................................................................28
Appendix A –PHI Battery Safety & Green Attributes, Certifications....................................................................................29
Appendix B –PHI Battery Bank Sizing Guide...................................................................................................................................32
Appendix C –PHI Approved External Chargers .............................................................................................................................36
Appendix D –PHI Legacy Battery Parameters ................................................................................................................................37