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KiloVault® HAB™ Series
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4)
Deep Cycle Solar Batteries
Installation and User Manual
Revision: 1.00
1/28/2020

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  • Page 1 KiloVault® HAB™ Series Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Deep Cycle Solar Batteries Installation and User Manual Revision: 1.00 1/28/2020...
  • Page 2 Additionally, the illustrations in this manual are for demonstration only and are intended to help explain the KiloVault® HAB™ system concepts and installation instructions. Details may vary slightly depending upon the market region and the product version.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    .................... 22 4.6.3. Single Inverter Simplified Wiring Diagram ..............23 4.6.4. Multiple Inverter Simplified Wiring Diagram ............. 24 3 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 4 Downloads .......................... 46 7.2. Documentation ........................46 7.3. Software ..........................46 7.4. Contact Us ........................... 46 Revision History........................... 47 4 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Read this instruction manual before installing and operating the HAB™. Note: Indicates points of particular emphasis that make operation more efficient or convenient. Recyclable: Please contact KiloVault® for recycling instructions. 5 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com •...
  • Page 6: General Safety Precautions And Instructions

    Skin contact with a punctured or otherwise open battery can cause irritation.  If the HAB™ becomes punctured or cracked, use appropriate respiratory and hand protection. 6 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 7: Battery Handling Guide

     Check the HAB™ immediately after transporting it.  If the HAB™ is damaged in any way, do not use it; contact KiloVault immediately. 1.3.2. Storage In addition to the General Safety Precautions and Instructions, the following guidelines should be observed when storing the HAB™.
  • Page 8: Qualified Personnel

    Knowledge of and adherence to the information in this guide, to all applicable safety precautions, and to electrical industry best practices. 8 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 9: Overview

    2. Overview KiloVault® HAB™ Series wall-mount energy storage systems provide a 7.5 Kilowatt-hour battery in a single package. Up to eight units can be used together for additional capacity. The HAB Series has been designed for trouble-free mounting and is easy to connect with other system components.
  • Page 10: Specifications

    56.4 V Weight Over 207 lb. (94 kg) Refer to Troubleshooting for a complete list of protection limits. 10 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 11: Environmental Specifications / Operating Environment

    Storage Temperature -4 to 110° F (-20° C to 45° C) Maximum Altitude Under 9843 feet (3000 m) 11 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 12: Physical Specifications

    19.78 in (502.4 mm) Depth 8.79 in (223.4 mm) Hanging Bracket Depth 0.51 in (13 mm) Ingress Rating IP51 12 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 13: Installation

    Disconnect the HAB™ before carrying out maintenance or repair. Attention: Read this instruction manual before installing and operating the HAB™. 13 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 14: Unpacking The Hab

    (refer to section Mounting and Securing the HAB™) and place it on a safe, dry, clean surface. 14 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 15: Package Contents

    The standard HAB™ packaging includes the battery unit, mounting brackets and screws, communications cables, and lift handles. Figure 3: Standard HAB™ Packaging 15 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 16 Lift Handle Screws (Installed Into The HAB™ Case): M6x12mm, Fine Thread, 0.75 Pitch, Internal Hex Button Head 6 each 16 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 17: Tools, Materials, And Safety Equipment Required For Installation

    17 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 18 Figure 5: Upper Wall Mounting Plate Figure 6: Lower Wall Mounting Plate 18 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 19 18 gauge, a mounting surface (such as a larger plywood surface to distribute the weight) must be attached to the wall prior to installing the HAB 19 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 20: Mounting And Securing The Hab

    Using sufficient personnel lift the HAB™ until the unit’s upper and lower mounting flanges are just above the upper mounting plate’s upper and lower lips and the HAB™ is between the short 20 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 21: Connecting The Hab™ To Your Inverter

    NEVER reverse the polarity (positive and negative) of your unit’s connections. NEVER short circuit your HAB™. Figure 10: HAB Side Panel Connection Area 21 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 22: Connecting The Hab

    Disconnect the CAN Bus communication cable between the Master HAB™ and the Inverter (if available). 22 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 23: Single Inverter Simplified Wiring Diagram

    It is extremely important to make all conductors to each battery the same length to help ensure they contribute balanced current to the HAB 23 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 24: Multiple Inverter Simplified Wiring Diagram

    The following diagram describes a typical multiple inverter system for installations greater than 7.5 kW. This is purely a graphical representation. Figure 12: Multiple Inverter Installation 24 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 25: Optional Battery Combiner Box And Bus Bar

    HAB™. The unit closest to the master HAB™ is the 1 ; the next in line is the 2 , and so on. 25 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 26: Inverter Communication Cable, Amphenol At06-6S, Pin Pinouts

    Not Connected Please refer to your inverter documentation for instructions on properly wiring the connection into the inverter. 26 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 27: Operation, Maintenance & Monitoring

    Negative value = Discharging Power Positive Value = Charging State of Charge Percentage Full Number of Cycles Battery Temperature 27 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 28: Configuring And Commissioning The Hab

    The following section describes the commissioning and operation of your HAB™ system. 5.2.1. Configuration Configuring Charge Controller & Inverter Voltage Set-points is very important. 28 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 29 Maximum Charge Current 120 A Absorb Time (some controllers do not allow a selection under 6 Under 6 Under 4 Under 2 minutes, please contact KiloVault minutes minutes minutes for additional information) Battery Capacity 150 Ah (7.5 kW) per HAB...
  • Page 30: Starting The Hab™ For The First Time

    The HAB™ is now off. 30 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 31: Monitoring

    Wi-Fi light on You may need to do the HAB™ is lit. this more than once. 31 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 32: Configuring The Hab It Application While Connected To The Internet

    HAB™ voltage, screen to view events. how to contact capacity, status, and voltage, current, KiloVault, including health. There is also a HAB™ internal our toll free number switch to temporarily temperature, and the and web address. disconnect the HAB™...
  • Page 33 When you receive the verification code, type it into the verification code field and click the “Sign Up” button. 33 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 34 HAB until that user removes that HAB from HAB 34 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 35 “Scan Wi-Fi for Battery”. to the account page. 35 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 36 Internet access through your local Wi-Fi network. Otherwise your mobile device will automatically reconnect to the HAB™ when it is in range. 36 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 37 HAB™. upper right hand corner to HAB from HAB iT. access more functions. 37 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 38 “Save.” page and taps “Scan Battery’s QR Code.” Users that have created an account can also check on the status of your batteries using the KiloVault Cloud Platform. Using your browser open https://us.topband- cloud.com/libattery/#/login. 38 of 47 KiloVault LLC •...
  • Page 39: Maintenance

    There are no user serviceable parts inside of the HAB™. Do not open the HAB™ case. Simply keep the exterior clean, dry, and dust free. 5.5. Disposal Please contact KiloVault for recycling instructions. Do not dispose of this equipment with household waste. 39 of 47 KiloVault LLC •...
  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Charge Low Temperature Alarm 41°F ±5.4°F (5°C ± 3°C) Charge Low Temperature Protection 32°F ±5.4°F (0°C ± 3°C) 40 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 41: Warning / Alarm Indicators

    Flashing State of Charge Bar BMS. Restart the HAB™ using the power button on the front of the unit. 41 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 42: Parallel Battery Alarm Conditions And Connection Test

    OFF. the same power switch. One or more address. follower ALARM LEDs flash 0.5s on, 0.5s off. 42 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 43 ALARM LEDs flash 0.5s on, Restart each HAB using 0.5s off. the front panel power switch. 43 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 44 RUN LED flashes 1s HAB, it is added on, 1s off. back into parallel connection. 44 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 45 1s off as it continue charging waits to be and their RUN LEDs added back into are lit. parallel connection. 45 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...
  • Page 46: Technical Support

    7. Technical Support 7.1. Downloads Downloads will be made available on the KiloVault website. 7.2. Documentation Documentation for the HAB™ can be downloaded from the KiloVault website - https://kilovault.com/ 7.3. Software Instructions for firmware updates for the HAB will be provided by the HAB iT Wi-Fi app.
  • Page 47: Revision History

    Chart and HAB iT changes 1.02 Table, HAB iT, and formatting change requests 1.03 Remove Charge/Discharge Graphs (see V1.02 for current graphs) 47 of 47 KiloVault LLC • 330 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 • +1 (888) 218-5924 • info@kilovault.com • www.kilovault.com ®...

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