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Power. On Your Terms.
PHI 3.8™, PHI 2.9™,
PHI 1.4™ & PHI 730™ Battery Models
INSTALLATION MANUAL
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Optimized Energy Storage & Management for Residential & Commercial Applications Utilizing
Efficient, Safe, Non-Toxic, Energy Dense Lithium Ferrous Phosphate (LFP) Chemistry
© SIMPLIPHI POWER, INC. REV073019

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  • Page 1 Power. On Your Terms. PHI 3.8™, PHI 2.9™, PHI 1.4™ & PHI 730™ Battery Models INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLATION MANUAL Optimized Energy Storage & Management for Residential & Commercial Applications Utilizing Efficient, Safe, Non-Toxic, Energy Dense Lithium Ferrous Phosphate (LFP) Chemistry...
  • Page 2 PHI Battery. SimpliPhi Power, Inc. | 3100 Camino Del Sol | Oxnard, CA 93030, USA | (805) 640-6700 | info@simpliphipower.com | SimpliPhiPower.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Appendix A – PHI Battery Safety & Green Attributes, Certifications ........18 Appendix B – PHI Approved External Chargers ..............20 Appendix C – PHI Legacy Battery Parameters ..............21 SimpliPhi Power, Inc. | 3100 Camino Del Sol | Oxnard, CA 93030, USA | (805) 640-6700 | info@simpliphipower.com | SimpliPhiPower.com | 3 |...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with electrical equipment. SimpliPhi Power, Inc. | 3100 Camino Del Sol | Oxnard, CA 93030, USA | (805) 640-6700 | info@simpliphipower.com | SimpliPhiPower.com | 4 |...
  • Page 5 Fuses, breakers, wiring ratings and values should be SimpliPhi Power, Inc. | 3100 Camino Del Sol | Oxnard, CA 93030, USA | (805) 640-6700 | info@simpliphipower.com | SimpliPhiPower.com...
  • Page 6 SimpliPhi Power, Inc. | 3100 Camino Del Sol | Oxnard, CA 93030, USA | (805) 640-6700 | info@simpliphipower.com | SimpliPhiPower.com | 6 |...
  • Page 7: Explosive Gas Precautions

    SimpliPhi Power, Inc. | 3100 Camino Del Sol | Oxnard, CA 93030, USA | (805) 640-6700 | info@simpliphipower.com | SimpliPhiPower.com | 7 |...
  • Page 8: Specifications

    Specifications are typical/nominal. Subject to change without notice. • There is less than 1% loss of energy during charging. SimpliPhi Power, Inc. | 3100 Camino Del Sol | Oxnard, CA 93030, USA | (805) 640-6700 | info@simpliphipower.com | SimpliPhiPower.com | 8 |...
  • Page 9: Pre-Installation

    The SimpliPhi Power Mounting Brackets (sold separately) are designed to secure one PHI 3.8 or PHI 2.9 Battery to a load bearing surface. The PHI 3.8 and PHI 2.9 Batteries can be mounted in practically any orientation (terminals up or on any side), with no impact to the performance of the PHI Battery. Do not install them upside down.
  • Page 10: Battery Wall Mount + Bracket Dimensions

    3.5 – Battery Wall Mount + Bracket Dimensions Please see the tables below for physical dimensions of the PHI 3.8 and PHI 2.9 Battery both with, and without, the SimpliPhi Power Mounting Bracket, as well as a diagram that provides guidance on Mounting Bracket assembly.
  • Page 11: Installation & Wiring

    We encourage you or your installer to contact us with any specific questions for Technical Support. We are committed to working SimpliPhi Power, Inc. | 3100 Camino Del Sol | Oxnard, CA 93030, USA | (805) 640-6700 | info@simpliphipower.com | SimpliPhiPower.com...
  • Page 12 Wiring in series will void the Warranty. Figure 4.0 – Two PHI Batteries in Parallel SimpliPhi Power, Inc. | 3100 Camino Del Sol | Oxnard, CA 93030, USA | (805) 640-6700 | info@simpliphipower.com | SimpliPhiPower.com | 12 |...
  • Page 13: Torque Values

    CAUTION: Spark may be present when connecting wires to PHI terminals. SimpliPhi Power, Inc. | 3100 Camino Del Sol | Oxnard, CA 93030, USA | (805) 640-6700 | info@simpliphipower.com | SimpliPhiPower.com | 13 | REV073019...
  • Page 14 24 hours (10% at top of charge and 10% at bottom of charge). SimpliPhi Power, Inc. | 3100 Camino Del Sol | Oxnard, CA 93030, USA | (805) 640-6700 | info@simpliphipower.com | SimpliPhiPower.com...
  • Page 15: Battery Bank Expansion

    The battery bank’s total energy capacity is the sum of the differently-rated batteries. For example, a battery bank composed of one PHI 3.5 battery and one PHI 3.8 battery has a total energy storage capacity of 7.3 kWh for the bank (3.5 kWh + 3.8 kWh). CAUTION: Do not combine PHI Batteries with other brands or chemistries.
  • Page 16: Programming

    When performing rapid deep charge/discharge cycles, the PHI Battery should be allowed to "rest" 15 mins in between. SimpliPhi Power, Inc. | 3100 Camino Del Sol | Oxnard, CA 93030, USA | (805) 640-6700 | info@simpliphipower.com | SimpliPhiPower.com | 16 |...
  • Page 17: Simpliphi Technical Support

    6.0 – SimpliPhi Technical Support For technical support related to your PHI Battery, please contact us as follows: 805.640.6700 techsupport@simpliphipower.com SimpliPhi Power, Inc. | 3100 Camino Del Sol | Oxnard, CA 93030, USA | (805) 640-6700 | info@simpliphipower.com | SimpliPhiPower.com | 17 | REV073019...
  • Page 18: Appendix A - Phi Battery Safety & Green Attributes, Certifications

    In the EU, some military and medical equipment are exempt from RoHS compliance. SimpliPhi Power, Inc. | 3100 Camino Del Sol | Oxnard, CA 93030, USA | (805) 640-6700 | info@simpliphipower.com | SimpliPhiPower.com | 18 |...
  • Page 19 – no fumes, leaking, or gas discharge and no chemicals or acids to worry about. Designed and Manufactured in the USA Using Exclusive American Patented Technologies. SimpliPhi Power, Inc. | 3100 Camino Del Sol | Oxnard, CA 93030, USA | (805) 640-6700 | info@simpliphipower.com | SimpliPhiPower.com...
  • Page 20: Appendix B - Phi Approved External Chargers

    When placing your order, specify the connection type to match your battery model. PHI 3.8 and PHI 2.9 model batteries require a charger with alligator clips or crocodile clips, whereas PHI 1.4 and PHI 730 model batteries require a charger with Anderson Connectors.
  • Page 21: Appendix C - Phi Legacy Battery Parameters

    When performing rapid deep charge/discharge cycles, the PHI Battery should be allowed to "rest" 15 mins in between. SimpliPhi Power, Inc. | 3100 Camino Del Sol | Oxnard, CA 93030, USA | (805) 640-6700 | info@simpliphipower.com | SimpliPhiPower.com | 21 |...

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