Installation
Safe and reliable installation requires trained and certified technicians.Refer to professional installers regarding your system and its components and specifications. We encourage you or your installer to contact us with any specific questions for technical support. We are committed to working with you and your installation team to achieve a safe, reliable storage system that will provide years of maintenance free service.
Insulated tools and materials are recommended .
Pre-installtion Checks
• To check the battery package, type, quantity, appearance and other components
• Check if there is any damage on the battery box Insulated gloves Safety Glasses Safety Shoes
• Check the battery terminals and connections to make sure they are clean, free of dirt, fluids and corrosion • All battery cables and their connections should be tight, intact, and NOT broken or frayed
• Replace any damaged batteries and cables
• Check torque on terminal bolts
Installation Location
The battery pack must be installed indoors. Make sure that the installation location meets the following conditions:
• The area has no direct water showering risks .
• The floor is flat and level (Inclination < 15°).
• There are no flammable or explosive materials.
• The optimal ambient temperature is within the range from -4°F to 140°F .
• The temperature and humidity are maintained at a constant level.
• There is minimal dust and dirt in the area.
Installation Steps
• Clean cable connections. Broken, frayed, brittle, kinked or cut cables should be replaced
• Install and secure new battery. Be careful not to ground the terminals to any metal mounting, fixture, or body part
• Connect battery cables first and ground negative cable to avoid sparks
• Recommended terminal torque is 10 – 12 Nm
• Power Cabling for the Hydrocell Battery is not included. System Wiring Basics Refer to published electrical wiring specifications and ratings, refers to the Battery Cable Sizing Chart. Your qualified installer or application specifications will determine the wire gauge for your system
Make sure the battery pack voltage is correct for the application. Do not connect with reverse polarity. Always secure battery pack in place with mounting strap or battery hold down kit Use only M6/ M8 /M10 terminals Torque terminal bolts to 10-12 N/M - Do not over tighten If an inverter or DC-DC voltage converter will be used, connect battery terminals prior to connecting an inverter or converter. Terminal arc damage is not covered under warranty
Observe and note the run time that a new fully-charged battery provides for powering your product. Use this new battery run time as a basis to compare run times for older batteries. The run time of your battery will vary depending on the product’s configuration and the applications that you run.
Routinely check the battery’s charge status.
Carefully monitor batteries that are approaching the end of their estimated life.
Consider replacing the battery with a new one if you note either of the following conditions:
The battery SOH(Status of Health) drops below about 80% of the original run time.
The battery charge time increases significantly.
If a battery is stored or otherwise unused for an extended period, be sure to follow the storage instructions . If you do not follow the instructions, and the battery has no charge remaining when you check it, consider it to be damaged. Do not attempt to recharge it or to use it. Replace it with a new battery.