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KEY POINTS
1. Each PHI2.6™ Smart-Tech Battery contains circuitry that protects the Lithium Ferrous Phosphate
cells from overcharge, over-discharge, excessive charge and load amperage. If the values
specified are exceeded, the Smart-Tech Batteries will enter a protective shut down state. In some
cases this will result in the need to re-initialize an inverter charger or other pieces of equipment in
the installation. 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 among most inverter
chargers. Check your inverter manufacturer specifications.
2. If PHI2.6™ Smart-Tech Batteries enter a self protective mode, negligible voltage readings will be
present until the units reset. In some instances, after a prolonged shut down, a charge might need
to be manually applied to the energy storage bank. Should this occur, please contact SimpliPhi
Power for technical support. The PHI Smart-Tech batteries are designed to remain robust and safe
under most circumstances.
3. Although each PHI2.6™ Smart-Tech Battery contains circuitry that protects the Lithium Ferrous
Phosphate cells from overcharge, over-discharge and excessive load amperage, the PHI2.6™
Smart-Tech Batteries must always be installed with a charge controller and the appropriate settings
to protect the PHI2.6™ from open PV and other high voltage sources. The PHI2.6™ Smart-Tech
Battery alone will not protect the batteries from these extreme electrical phenomena.
4. GRID TIED SYSTEMS: Once the PHI2.6™ Smart-Tech Batteries have been installed, turn on the
entire system to test, but
once testing has been completed please disconnect the
PHI2.6™
Smart-Tech Battery Bank from the load center until your local Utility Inspector is ready to
turn on the entire system. The charge controllers and inverter monitoring systems can drain the
PHI2.6™ Smart-Tech Batteries over an extended period of time when the entire system is not fully
operational due to the electrical draw of the system components.
5. OFF GRID SYSTEMS: Do not connect the PHI2.6™ Smart-Tech Batteries until the entire system is
ready to turn on and is fully operational. Install with the 80 Amp breaker in the “OFF” position.
6. See Charge Controller Settings in the Appendix of this manual. PHI2.6™ Smart-Tech Batteries are
compatible with almost all Inverter Chargers and Charge Controllers. Please contact SimpliPhi
Power for recommended settings for any device not expressly covered in this manual.
7. 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.
8.
CAUTION: Charging PHI LFP batteries at temperatures below freezing.
Do not attempt to charge the battery below 32 F (0 degrees C). Attempts to charge at
subfreezing temperatures can adversely affect SOH and cycle life, and will void the warranty.
If the battery must be charged at temperatures below freezing the rate of charge must be at no
more than 5% of the battery’s rated capacity (C/20).
