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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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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.
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 •...
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 ®...
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™.
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 ®...
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.
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 ®...
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 ®...
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 ®...
(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 ®...
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 ®...
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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 ®...
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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 ®...
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 ®...
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 ®...
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 ®...
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 ®...
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 ®...
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 ®...
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 ®...
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 ®...
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 ®...
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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...
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 ®...
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 ®...
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™...
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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 ®...
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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 ®...
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“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 ®...
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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 ®...
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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 ®...
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“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 •...
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 •...
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 ®...
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 ®...
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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 ®...
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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 ®...
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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 ®...
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.
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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