Section 4: Installing Generac Pwrcell Battery; Carton Contents; Preparing Location; Unboxing Generac Pwrcell Enclosure - Generac Power Systems PWRcell 3 Installation Manual

Section 4: Installing Generac PWRcell

Carton Contents

•
Wall bracket
• Body (including pre-installed electronics package
and battery jumpers)
• Cover
•
Hardware kit
• Generac PWRcell Battery Installation Manual and
Generac PWRcell Battery Owner's Manual
NOTE: Lithium ion battery modules are shipped sepa-
rately. Keep battery modules in their original packaging
until installation. Observe storing and stacking require-
ments.

Preparing Location

• Sweep away any debris or dust that might get
pulled into the Generac PWRcell Battery bottom
intake vent. See Component
• Verify grade is smooth. A sharply sloping or
irregular floor surface may hinder installation of the
front cover.
Unboxing Generac PWRcell
Enclosure
Lay package on one of the long edges.
1.
Remove top cardboard cap.
2.
Remove Documentation and Hardware box and
3.
set aside in a safe place.
Remove cardboard sleeve.
4.
Lay unit onto its back.
5.
Remove bottom cardboard cap.
6.
Remove the Generac PWRcell Battery front cover.
7.
NOTE: To remove, slide cover toward the top of the unit,
swing the bottom out, and pull cover down.
Set cover aside in a safe place.
8.
NOTE: Do not adjust the feet at this time. The feet are
shipped pre-positioned to ensure sufficient clearance for
front cover.
Installation Manual for Generac PWRcell Battery
Battery
Locations.
Installing Generac PWRcell Battery

Installing and Leveling Wall Bracket

NOTE: The Generac PWRcell Battery is designed to be
installable by one or two people without requiring heavy
equipment.
NOTE: Use caution when handling heavy parts and bat-
tery modules. Lift heavy parts in teams if necessary to
prevent injury.
Verify location adheres to the Generac PWRcell
1.
Battery location requirements. See
Clearances for guidelines.
NOTE: See Figure 4-2,
the Generac PWRcell Battery dimensions.
Verify screws are appropriate for wall surface and
2.
can adequately secure the unit to the wall. See
Specifications for unit weight.
See Figure 4-1. Mount bracket to wall with the fol-
3.
lowing requirements:
• Bottom edge (A) must be 29.625 in (752 mm) off
the floor.
• Each horizontal brace requires a minimum of two
fasteners.
• All fasteners must engage with a structural
member.
•
Bracket must be level.
Rough in field wiring if applicable. See
4.
and Figure 4-4 for knockout locations (B) and
dimensions.
Figure 4-1. Mounting Bracket
Location and
Figure 4-3, and Figure 4-4
Figure 4-2
A
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