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2. Specifications are typical/nominal.
3. Subject to change without notice.
4. There is less than 1% loss of energy during charging.
PHI 3.5 Batteries do not need to be de-rated unless running continuously at more than 90% capacity, at
temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius, or above 49 degrees Celsius. To achieve higher, warrantied cycles
of 10,000+, please refer to operating temperatures and inverter settings in operating parameters per
warranty section. Further details are available on request from SimpliPhi Power.
Section 2.0 – Installation Procedure and Diagrams
This section covers system sizing for your installation, basic concepts of system configuration and
increasing storage capacity by wiring in parallel. It also provides sample installation diagrams as well as
mounting hardware and weight as well as torque value information.
Section 2.1 – System Sizing for Your Installation
The number of PHI 3.5 Batteries should be specified in terms of total storage capacity before the initial
installation based on the goals and objectives of the project. All PHI 3.5 Batteries are balanced during
final production and testing stages. Following proper wiring guidelines ensures that a system will not
require any manual balancing processes.
CAUTION:
Do not combine PHI 3.5 Batteries with other brands or chemistries.
CAUTION:
Do not mix PHI 3.5 Batteries from different installations, clients or job sites.
Section 2.2 – System Configuration – Basic Concepts
Safe and reliable installation requires trained and certified technicians. The following discussion of PHI
Battery configurations is a basic primer. 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.
CAUTION:
PHI 3.5 Batteries are designed for parallel operation only – do not arrange in series for increased
voltage.
2.2.1 – System Wiring Basics
Refer to published electrical wiring specifications and ratings. All wire should be an appropriate
gauge and construction to handle the loads that will be placed upon it. Heavy gauge, high strand
copper wire is the industry standard due to its stability, efficiency and overall quality. A qualified
installer should understand this and must adhere to the industry standard and published electrical
guidelines.
