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Installation Manual
Generac PWRcell™ Battery
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be used in a critical life support application.
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in death or serious injury.
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  • Page 1 Installation Manual Generac PWRcell™ Battery 008980 WARNING Loss of life. This product is not intended to be used in a critical life support application. Failure to adhere to this warning could result in death or serious injury. (000209b) Register your Generac product at: WWW.GENERAC.COM 1-888-GENERAC (888-436-3722)
  • Page 2 Use this page to record important information about your Generac Product Record the information found on your unit data label on this that all maintenance for safe operation is performed promptly, Serial Number Locations and to have the equipment checked periodically by an ASD. page.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing Rear Modules ..........17 Installing Grounding Tabs .........17 Introduction ............1 Installing Front Modules ..........17 Read This Manual Thoroughly ........1 Installing Module Spacer (Generac PWRcell 3 and Safety Rules ............1 Generac PWRcell 5 only) ..........18 How to Obtain Service ..........1 Installing Retention Clips ...........18 Connecting COM Cables ...........19...
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  • Page 5: Section 1: Safety Rules & General Information

    Safety Rules & General Information Section 1: Safety Rules & General Information Introduction Safety Rules This installation manual provides instructions and The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible cir- recommendations for installing and commissioning the cumstance that might involve a hazard. The alerts in this Generac PWRcell™...

  • Page 6: General Hazards

    Safety Rules & General Information General Hazards IMPORTANT NOTE: See individual unit specifications for required maintenance and run times pertaining to DANGER use. • Connecting Generac PWRcell to the electric utility Loss of life. Property damage. Installation must always grid must only be done after receiving prior comply with applicable codes, standards, laws and regulations.

  • Page 7: Electrical Hazards

    Safety Rules & General Information Electrical Hazards WARNING DANGER Electrocution. Refer to local codes and standards Electrocution. Never connect this unit to the electrical for safety equipment required when working with a system of any building unless a licensed electrician live electrical system.

  • Page 8: Battery Hazards

    Safety Rules & General Information Battery Hazards Safety Shutdown WARNING DANGER Explosion. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Electrocution. Initiate a system-wide safety shutdown Batteries are explosive. Electrolyte solution can cause and turn PWRcell Disconnect Switch OFF on all burns and blindness.

  • Page 9: General Rules

    Safety Rules & General Information General Rules Standards Index DANGER WARNING Loss of life. Property damage. Installation must always Loss of life. This product is not intended to comply with applicable codes, standards, laws and be used in a critical life support application. regulations.
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  • Page 11: Section 2: General Information Specifications

    General Information Section 2: General Information Specifications Generac Generac Generac Generac Description Units PWRcell 3 PWRcell 4 PWRcell 5 PWRcell 6 Energy Total Energy 13.5 Usable Energy 11.4 14.3 17.1 Power Continuous 60 minutes 10.0 2 minutes Battery Modules Number DC Voltage (per module) 46.8...

  • Page 12: Serial Number Locations

    General Information Serial Number Locations Unit Dimensions Refer to Figure 2-1 to locate unit serial number and nameplate. Record the information from these tags so it is available if the tags are lost or damaged. When ordering parts or requesting assistance, you may be asked to provide this information.

  • Page 13: About Generac Pwrcell Battery

    General Information About Generac PWRcell Battery The Generac PWRcell Battery is the storage component The REbus nanogrid automates the flow of power to of the Generac PWRcell system. The Generac PWRcell enable plug-and-play setup and operation of Generac Battery can be used for grid-connected solar applications PWRcell equipment.

  • Page 14: Component Locations

    General Information Component Locations Battery Disconnect Switch DANGER Electrocution. Initiate a system-wide safety shutdown and turn PWRcell Disconnect Switch OFF on all connected batteries before performing service. Failure to do so will result in death, serious injury, equipment and property damage. (000600) Figure 2-4.

  • Page 15: Section 3: Location And Compliance

    Location and Compliance Section 3: Location and Compliance Location and Clearances NOTE: Consider year-round temperature extremes when choosing a location. In extreme climates, always Install the Generac PWRcell Battery in dwelling units in install Generac PWRcell in a conditioned space. Generac the following permitted locations only: recommends installing Generac PWRcell in a condi- •...
  • Page 16 Location and Compliance Note on DC Wiring and the NEC Some electricians or installers may be unfamiliar with DC wiring in a residential setting. Note the following: • NEC 215.12(C)(2) for correct DC wiring coloring. • NEC 210.5(C)(2) for identification of DC conduc- tors carrying more than 50V.

  • Page 17: Section 4: Installing Generac Pwrcell Battery

    Installing Generac PWRcell Battery Section 4: Installing Generac PWRcell Battery Carton Contents Installing and Leveling Wall Bracket • Wall bracket NOTE: The Generac PWRcell Battery is designed to be installable by one or two people without requiring heavy • Body (including pre-installed electronics package equipment.
  • Page 18 Installing Generac PWRcell Battery 9.9 in 1.3 in 22.2 in 251.2 mm 563 mm 29.2 mm 13.4 in 339 mm 9.4 in 57.6 in 239 mm 1.46 m 1.23 in 31 mm 41.6 in 42.8 in 1.06 m 1.09 m 29.6 in 0.751 m 009924...

  • Page 19: Placing Body Onto Bracket And Leveling Feet

    Installing Generac PWRcell Battery Placing Body onto Bracket and Tighten machine screws to bracket and torque to 13 in-lbs. Leveling Feet Verify feet have not lifted from floor. Figure 4-5. Lift body (A) onto bracket (B). Tighten feet jam nuts to lock them in place. Keep body tight to the wall while lowering body onto bracket.

  • Page 20: Connecting Blackstart Battery

    NOTE: One lead is already connected to terminal (F). spacer installation for Generac PWRcell 3 (B), Generac Record model, serial number, and date of pur- PWRcell 4 (C), Generac PWRcell 5 (D), and Generac chase on front cover of this manual.

  • Page 21: Installing Rear Modules

    Installing Generac PWRcell Battery Installing Rear Modules Figure 4-13. Install grounding tabs (L) at the top of the module on both sides. Verify bottom intake filter is in place. See Compo- Fasten each grounding tab with M4x8 machine nent Locations screw (M).

  • Page 22: Installing Module Spacer (Generac Pwrcell 3 And Generac Pwrcell 5 Only)

    Installing Generac PWRcell Battery Installing Module Spacer (Generac PWRcell 3 Figure 4-17. Slide spacer up between brackets. and Generac PWRcell 5 only) Push bottom of spacer in. Figure 4-15. Module spacers (O) must be installed on any single module shelf.

  • Page 23: Connecting Com Cables

    Installing Generac PWRcell Battery Figure 4-20. Note that there are three types of Apply gentle pressure to ensure all grounding tabs retainer clips: double retention clips (U), single retention and clips make firm contact with case. clips marked O (T) and single retention clips marked X Secure retention clip to bracket with M4X8 screw.

  • Page 24: Connecting Battery Power Cable

    Installing Generac PWRcell Battery Figure 4-23. Continue connecting the remain- ing battery modules. While installing CAT5 cables: • Work from top to bottom • Connect battery modules sharing a shelf with a black jumper cable (I) going from the rear battery COM OUT port to the front battery COM IN port •...

  • Page 25: Installing Cover

    See Installing Module Spacer Gently push in on the bottom of the cover. This will (Generac PWRcell 3 and Generac PWRcell 5 lock the bottom of the cover in place. only). Peel off the protective plastic sheet from the cover.

  • Page 26: Recommended To Maximize Battery Capacity

    Installing Generac PWRcell Battery Use the down arrow to highlight module Vset and Replace and secure front cover. See Installing press the center button to select and Confirm. Cover. Verify the battery is discharging. Power on the Generac PWRcell Battery. Wait for the Generac PWRcell Battery to disable NOTE: If the unit stalls in an Initializing or Waiting state, itself.

  • Page 27: Section 5: Commissioning

    Commissioning Section 5: Commissioning General Information Configure Generac PWRcell 1. Select Mod. Settings on the Generac PWRcell NOTE: Register the Generac PWRcell Inverter before Inverter control panel. commissioning at https://register.generac.com/. 2. Configure Mod. Settings setpoints as desired. See Before commissioning Generac PWRcell verify all wiring the Generac PWRcell Owner’s Manual.

  • Page 28: Decommissioning

    Commissioning Decommissioning Decommissioning Plan WARNING The owner of the Generac PWRCell Battery system and Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an the qualified Generac Service Dealer shall prepare a official recycling center in accordance with all local written decommissioning plan that provides the overview laws and regulations.

  • Page 29: Section 6: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Section 6: Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Some of the more common problems are listed in the table below. This information is intended to be a check or verification that simple causes can be located and fixed. It does not cover all types of problems. Procedures that require in-depth knowledge or skills should be referred to a Generac Authorized Service Dealer.
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  • Page 31: Section 7: Wiring Diagrams

    Section 7: Wiring Diagrams Generac PWRcell 3 BLACK Contactors Snubber Battery String DC I/O Switch Black-start battery G R B REbus 380v DC REbus cable entrance Module CAT5 COMs Cable Front Module Spacer Module 2 Module Jumpers Module 1 Module 3...

  • Page 32: Generac Pwrcell 4

    Wiring Diagrams Generac PWRcell 4 BLACK Contactors Snubber Battery String DC I/O Switch Black-start battery G R B REbus 380v DC REbus cable entrance Module CAT5 COMs Cable Front Module 1 Module 3 Module Jumpers Module 2 Module 4 Back 009946 Installation Manual for Generac PWRcell Battery...

  • Page 33: Generac Pwrcell 5

    Wiring Diagrams Generac PWRcell 5 BLACK Contactors Snubber Battery String DC I/O Switch Black-start battery G R B REbus 380v DC REbus cable entrance Module CAT5 COMs Cable Front Module Spacer Module 2 Module 4 Module Jumper Module 1 Module 5 Module 3 Back 009947...

  • Page 34: Generac Pwrcell 6

    Wiring Diagrams Generac PWRcell 6 BLACK Contactors Snubber Battery String DC I/O Switch Black-start battery G R B REbus 380v DC REbus cable entrance Module CAT5 COMs Cable Front Module 1 Module 3 Module 5 Module 2 Module 4 Module 6 Back 009948 Installation Manual for Generac PWRcell Battery...
  • Page 36 ©2019 Generac Power Systems, Inc. S45 W29290 Hwy. 59 All rights reserved. Waukesha, WI 53189 Specifications are subject to change without notice. 1-888-GENERAC (1-888-436-3722) No reproduction allowed in any form without prior written www.generac.com consent from Generac Power Systems, Inc.

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