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SimpliPhi Power, Inc. | 3100 Camino Del Sol | Oxnard, CA 93030, USA | (805) 640-6700 |
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Helpful Tips:
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The interconnecting busbars’ ratings should match or exceed the PHI Battery bank’s total surge
rating.
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Busbars for paralleling more than two or three PHI Batteries can be sourced from Storm Power
Components:
https://stormpowercomponents.com/.
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SimpliPhi recommends paralleling PHI Batteries using interconnecting busbars (not battery cables)
for PHI Battery Banks consisting of more than 20 PHI Batteries for a cleaner installation.
•
Size the battery cables leading from the interconnecting busbars to the Balance of System
equipment using the National Electrical Cod
e’s Conductor Ampacity tables.
CAUTION: Do not reverse polarity. Use a voltmeter to check polarity before making
connections to the battery terminals. Reversing polarity will Void the Warranty.
4.7
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Battery System Commissioning
CAUTION: PHI Batteries should be installed, wired and commissioned by a certified installer or
professional electrician who is familiar with general electrical safety precautions and specific
regional code requirements.
If the PHI Battery’s voltage has dropped (durin
g an extended period in storage) to
a voltage below the inverter’s minimum
starting voltage requirement, then the battery will need to be charged using a plug-
in / external charger. SimpliPhi’s
batteries have a very low self-discharge rate and typically do not require ancillary charging. If
the PHI Battery’s voltage has
dropped due to over-discharge, try the steps outlined in Section 6.0
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Troubleshooting prior to using ancillary charging
equipment.
CAUTION: Only use a SimpliPhi approved LFP charger if ancillary charging is required before
installation, testing or troubleshooting. Failure to use a SimpliPhi approved LFP charger will
damage the PHI Batteries and Void the Warranty. See Appendix C for more details on approved
chargers.
1.
Before installing the PHI Battery, inspect the battery for any signs of damage. Do not install or operate the battery
if it has been damaged during shipping.
2.
Prepare the battery module for installation by removing its plastic terminal covers, 11/16” stainl
ess steel hex nuts
and 3/8” lock washers from the batt
ery terminals and set aside.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to loosen the large brass nut at the base of the terminals; doing so
will damage the PHI battery and Void the Warranty.
