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installation and commissioning of the system. Use of insulated gloves, clothing and footwear is always
recommended when working in close proximity to electrical devices. Cover, restrain or remove jewelry or
conductive objects (metal bracelets, rings, belt buckles, metal snaps, zippers, etc.) when working with any
electrical or mechanical device. Cover or restrain long hair and loose clothing when working with any
electrical or mechanical device.
PHI 3.5 Batteries do not vent any harmful gasses, and do not require special ventilation or cooling.
PHI 3.5 Batteries are not capable of thermal runaway. If the cells are severely damaged due to physical
abuse incurred outside of warranted specifications, which can cause electrolyte leakage and other
failures, as with any battery, the electrolyte can be ignited by an open flame. However, unlike other lithium
ion batteries (LCO) there are no hazardous or toxic materials in the electrolyte or the material
components of PHI 3.5 Batteries. See MSDS for chemical analyses (Appendix A).
1.1.2 – Charging at Temperatures Below Freezing
It is important to take necessary steps to determine the temperature of the battery prior to
charging the battery, as the battery may otherwise be adversely impacted.
CAUTION
:
Do not attempt to charge the battery below 32 F (0 degrees C). Although cold temperatures
do not harm PHI batteries, attempts to charge at subfreezing temperatures can adversely affect SOH and
cycle life, and will void the Warranty. If the battery must be charged below 32 F (0 degrees C), the rate of
charge must be at no more than 5% of the battery’s rated capacity (C/20).
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 battery and
void the warranty.
1.1.3 – Battery Management System (BMS)
PHI 3.5 Batteries are manufactured utilizing Lithium Ferrous Phosphate (LFP) cells, which are
produced under exclusive patented licensed technologies, as well as proprietary materials,
architecture, assembly methods and battery management system (BMS). This assures the
highest grade and quality, longest cycle-life, greatest efficiency and freedom from material
impurities, toxicity and hazardous risk.
Each PHI 3.5 Battery contains circuitry that protects the Lithium Ferrous Phosphate cells from
overcharge, over-discharge and excessive load amperage. If the values specified are exceeded,
the protective circuitry will shut down the flow of electricity to/from the PHI 3.5 Batteries. In some
cases, this will result in the need to re-initialize an inverter charger. Often, inverter system
settings will be saved within the inverter memory storage and will not need to be reset. This is not
an absolute standard but is common amongst most inverter chargers and should be anticipated if
the PHI 3.5 Batteries go into a state of self-protection and shut down the flow of electricity.
