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

Section 4: Installing Generac PWRcell Battery

Carton Contents

• Wall bracket
• Chassis (gray), including pre-installed electronics
package and battery jumpers
•
Cover (white)
• 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

• Verify grade is smooth. A sharply sloping or
irregular floor may hinder front cover installation.
• Sweep away any debris or dust that could get
pulled into the PWRcell battery bottom intake vent.
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 battery front cover by sliding cover
7.
toward the top of the unit, swinging cover bottom
out, and pulling the 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
Installing Generac PWRcell Battery

Installing Battery Cabinet

WARNING
Personal Injury. Use caution when handling heavy parts and
battery modules. Lift heavy parts in teams if necessary. Failure
to do so could result in death, serious injury, and equipment or
property damage.
WARNING
Personal Injury. Install the PWRcell battery cabinet before
installing battery modules within the cabinet. Failure to do so
could result in death, serious injury, and equipment or
property damage.

Fastener Recommendations

NOTE: The details below are minimum guidance. Con-
sult local building codes and a structural engineer to
ensure the use of appropriate fasteners.
• Minimum 4 structural
protected steel, diameter 1/4 in.
• Fastener head clearance 5/8 in tall, 7/8 in diameter.
• If fastener is not flanged head, corrosion protected
style, install a steel washer between the fastener
head and wall bracket.

Installing and Leveling Wall Bracket

See Figure 4-1 on the following page for battery dimen-
sions and knockout locations.
See Specifications
1.
Mount bracket to walls with the following require-
2.
ments:
• Bottom edge of bracket is 29-5/8 in (752 mm) off
the floor.
• Bracket must be level.
• Each horizontal brace requires a minimum of two
fasteners. Four total fasteners are required.
• If mounting into stud framing, the bracket must be
fastened to a minimum of two separate structural
members.
• All fasteners must engage with a structural
member. If mounting into stud framing use a stud
finder to locate the center of the stud.
Rough in field wiring if applicable.
3.
(000697)
(000698)
fasteners, corrosion
for unit weight.
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