3. Installation
3.1 Before You Install Your Batteries
1. When gathering your tools for your installation, please make sure that you have a digital multi-
meter with a 0.1 V accuracy. It will help you to verify battery polarity before you make any connec-
tions. You can also use the multimeter to ensure that your batteries are at the same voltage.
2. Please write down and save the serial numbers of your batteries along with the rest of your
system information. The serial numbers are on a silver barcode sticker and start with the letters
“MWT”. If you have already downloaded and installed the KiloVault iT battery monitoring applica-
tion, also write down and save the battery names. Make sure you set aside the included terminator
plugs as they can easily be misplaced.
3. Each battery must be commissioned by individually charging it to exactly 14.1 V before placing it
into operation with other batteries. Otherwise, the batteries will be fully charged or fully discharged
at different times and could cause a low voltage or high voltage disconnect.
A. You will see 14.1 V while the battery is still on the charger and actively charging. When
charging is finished and the charger shuts off or the battery is disconnected, the voltage will
slump to 13.3 > 13.6 V. This is normal. The battery is still fully charged.
B. Due to transportation regulations, lithium batteries cannot be shipped fully charged. As a
result, if you have purchased more than one battery for your system all batteries must be
fully charged to exactly 14.1 V before using.
C. Many automotive-type battery chargers will not reach 14.1 V. Please check charger spec
ifications when selecting your charge. You can contact your KiloVault® distributor for a list
of recommended chargers.
D. An acceptable charger:
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Must be a 12 V charger.
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Maximum charge voltage - 14.1 V.
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Must have Equalization disabled.
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1200 HLX+ maximum charge amperage - 80 A.
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2400 HLX+ maximum charge amperage - 150A.
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3600 HLX+ maximum charge amperage - 150A.
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Charger must taper the amps as the battery approaches 14.1 V.
E. After batteries are fully charged and disconnected from the charger, allow them to rest for
a minimum of two hours. During this time, the voltage will relax, even as low as 13.3 V.
Your batteries are still fully charged. This is normal.
3.2 Location
Locate your battery bank in a place that is dry and as well protected from extreme temperatures as
possible. No ventilation is required as these do not off-gas like lead-acid batteries do.
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