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4. INSTALLATION
Safe and reliable installation requires trained and certified technicians. The following discussion of
Fortress Power Battery configurations is a basic primer. Follow all requirements for Energy Storage
Systems in the National Electric Code. Due to the variety of systems and components in the field, all
possible scenarios are not covered. This is not the purpose of this section of the manual. 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.
4.1 Tools & Materials
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The following insulated tools and materials are required:
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Positive and negative battery cables. It is recommended
to install a 150A fuse
between the bus bar and the battery
. We recommend copper cables larger than AWG
2/0. The battery cables are not included. Please refer to the published Battery Cable
Sizing Chart for the proper size, based on your system specification.
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Positive and Negative Terminal lug recommendation: M8 (diameter: 8mm or 5/16in)
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Screwdriver
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Communication Bus Terminator: to Match Impedances during parallel setup
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RS 485 cable
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RECOMMENDED: Small 48V Charger for trickle-charge purposes
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OSHA approved personal protective equipment
4.2 Inspection before Installation
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Check the battery package, type, quantity, appearance and other components
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Check if there is any damage on the battery box
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Check the battery terminals and connections to make sure they are clean, free of dirt,
fluids and corrosion
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Check the Open Circuit Voltage.
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Set the battery on a clean working space.
Insulated gloves
Safety Glasses
Safety Shoes