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FORTRESS LITHIUM BATTERY INSTALLATION MANUAL
SECURE YOUR ENERGY WITH FORTRESS LITHIUM BATTERY SYSTEMS
Fortress battery systems utilize the industry's most environmentally benign chemistry- Lithium Ferro
Phosphate, which eliminates operating temperature constraints, toxic coolants and the risk of thermal
runaway and fire. The built-in smart Battery Management System (BMS) integrates multilevel safety
concepts: Overcharge and Deep Discharge Protection; Voltage and Temperature Observation.
Fortress High-performance Lithium Batteries are manufactured at the highest quality standard. It comes
with large power capacity and a fast charging and continuous discharge power. The proprietary
architecture and BMS eliminate the need for cooling or ventilation, which creates an efficient round-trip
conversion.
Fortress Lithium Battery is safe, easy to install, consistently reliable, highly efficient. It provides you the
lowest lifetime energy cost.
This installation manual contains information concerning important procedures and features of Fortress
Power Lithium batteries. Read all the instructions in this manual before installation, operation,
transportation, storage and maintenance.
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505 Keystone Rd, Southampton, PA 18966, USA
(877) 497 6937
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- Page 1 FORTRESS LITHIUM BATTERY INSTALLATION MANUAL SECURE YOUR ENERGY WITH FORTRESS LITHIUM BATTERY SYSTEMS Fortress battery systems utilize the industry’s most environmentally benign chemistry- Lithium Ferro Phosphate, which eliminates operating temperature constraints, toxic coolants and the risk of thermal runaway and fire. The built-in smart Battery Management System (BMS) integrates multilevel safety concepts: Overcharge and Deep Discharge Protection;...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents: 1. SAFETY 1.1 General safety precautions and Safety instructions ..............4 2. TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE 2.1 Transportation and Handling……………………………………….……..…….………..……………5 2.2 Storage………………………………………………………………………………..……………………5 2.3 Response to emergency situations ....................6 3 PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS 3.1 Technical data ..........................6 4. INSTALLATION 4.1 Tools and material list for installation…………………………..…………….……..………….……7 4.2 Inspection before installation………………………………………………….……..…….….…….7-8 4.3 Installation Location…………………………………………………………………..…………………8 4.4 Installation Steps…………………………………………………..…………….…..……….………….8... - Page 3 1. SAFETY 1.1 General safety precautions ❖ All types of breakdown of the product may lead to a leakage of electrolyte or flammable gas. ❖ During installation of the battery, the utility grid, solar input must be disconnected from the Battery Pack wiring. Wiring must be carried out by qualified personnel. Battery Pack is not user serviceable.
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Page 4: Transportation, Handling And Storage
Wearing insulated gloves, clothing and footwear and using electrically insulated tools are required when working with Fortress Power Lithium Batteries. 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. -
Page 5: Response To Emergency Situations
2.3 Response to emergency situations The battery pack comprises multiple batteries that are designed to prevent hazards resulting from failures. However, Fortress Power cannot guarantee their absolute safety. ❖ Leaking Batteries If the battery pack leaks electrolyte, avoid contact with the leaking liquid or gas. If one is exposed to the leaked substance, immediately perform the actions described below. -
Page 6: Installation
Safe and reliable installation requires trained and certified technicians. The following discussion of Fortress Power 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. -
Page 7: Installation Location
Recommended terminal torque is 7.0 – 7.7 Nm (5.1 – 5.7 ft-lb) • Power Cabling for the Fortress Power Battery is not included. System Wiring Basics Refer to published electrical wiring specifications and ratings, refers to the below Battery Cable Sizing Chart. -
Page 8: Connection Terminals
NOTE! Without exception, product experiencing terminal burn out will not be warranted. 4.6 Mounting Hardware The Fortress Power Batteries are designed to stand on the floor with 4 wheels on the bottom. If it’s wished, the wheels can be disassembled. It’s recommended to put the Batteries on durable racks to avoid flooding. - Page 9 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 Fortress Power for technical support. Fortress Lithium Batteries are designed to remain robust and safe under most circumstances.
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Page 10: Final Connection Of The Installation
Fortress Power technicians and sales staff are available to provide any additional information on the Fortress Lithium Batteries as needed. Please be aware of the potential electrical hazards before interacting with any and all electrical or mechanical devices. -
Page 11: Retrofitting
Never attempt to charge a battery without first reviewing and understanding the instructions for the charger being used. Only use a Fortress Power Approved Lithium Ferro Phosphate (LFP) charger if ancillary charging is required before installation, testing or troubleshooting. Failure to use a Fortress Power approved LFP charger will damage the battery and void the warranty CAUTION! Do not attempt to charge the battery below 32 F (0 degrees C). -
Page 12: Charging Stage
and will void the warranty; never charge battery if it is frozen; never charge a visibly damaged battery. 7.2.1 Please follow the following steps to use the charger to charge the battery: 1) Connect the charger leads to the battery. 2) Make sure that the charger lead, both at the charger and the battery side, connections are tight. - Page 13 Charger/Inverter configuration recommendation for best Performance: Schneider/outback/ SMA/Sol-Ark 3000 Cycles 6000 Cycles Equalized Support LFP-10:200 Ah / LFP-15:300 Ah Capacity Limit Equalized Voltage Recharge Voltage 57.6V 55.4V Bulk Voltage 57.6V 55.4V Absorb Voltage 48.4V 50.7V Low Battery Cut Out Voltage...
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Page 14: Service And Maintenance
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 Fortress Power for technical support. Fortress Lithium Batteries are designed to remain robust and safe under most circumstances.
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