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Fortress Power eVault 18.5 Installation Manual

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Rev. 9.1_4.2.20
FORTRESS EVAULT 18.5 kWh LITHIUM BATTERY INSTALLATION MANUAL
SECURE YOUR ENERGY WITH FORTRESS LITHIUM BATTERY SYSTEMS
Fortress
battery
systems
utilize
the
industry's
most
environmentally benign chemistry- Lithium Ferro Phosphate,
which eliminates operating temperature constraints, toxic
coolants, and the risk of thermal runaway and fire. The built-in
smart Battery Management System (BMS) integrates multilevel
safety concepts: Overcharge and Deep Discharge Protection;
Voltage and Temperature Observation; Cell balancing.
Fortress high-performance Lithium Batteries are manufactured
at the highest quality standard. It comes with large power
capacity and a fast charging and continuous discharge power.
The proprietary architecture and BMS eliminate the need for
cooling or ventilation, which creates an efficient round-trip
conversion.
The Fortress Lithium Battery is safe, easy to install, consistently
reliable, and highly efficient. It provides you the lowest lifetime
energy cost.
This installation manual contains information concerning
important procedures and features of Fortress Power Lithium
batteries. Read all the instructions in this manual before
installation,
operation,
transportation,
storage
and
maintenance.
.
.
.
505 Keystone Rd, Southampton, PA 18966, USA
(877) 497 6937
sales@fortresspower.com
www.fortresspower.com
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  • Page 1 Rev. 9.1_4.2.20 FORTRESS EVAULT 18.5 kWh LITHIUM BATTERY INSTALLATION MANUAL SECURE YOUR ENERGY WITH FORTRESS LITHIUM BATTERY SYSTEMS Fortress battery systems utilize industry’s most environmentally benign chemistry- Lithium Ferro Phosphate, which eliminates operating temperature constraints, toxic coolants, and the risk of thermal runaway and fire. The built-in smart Battery Management System (BMS) integrates multilevel safety concepts: Overcharge and Deep Discharge Protection;...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Rev. 9.1_4.2.20 Table of Contents: 1. SAFETY 1.1 General Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions ..............3 2. TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE 2.1 Transportation and Handling………………………………………….….……………………..………..4 2.2 Storage…………………………………..…….……………………………………………………………4 2.3 Response to Emergency Situations ....................5 3 PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS 3.1 Technical Data ..........................5 4.
  • Page 3 Rev. 9.1_4.2.20 1. SAFETY 1.1 General safety precautions ❖ All types of breakdown of the product may lead to a leakage of electrolyte or flammable gas. ❖ During installation of the battery, the utility grid, solar input must be disconnected from the Battery Pack wiring.

  • Page 4: Transportation, Handling And Storage

    Wearing insulated gloves, clothing and footwear and using electrically insulated tools are required when working with Fortress Power Lithium Batteries. Cover, restrain or remove jewelry or conductive objects (metal bracelets, rings, belt buckles, metal snaps, zippers, etc.) when working with any electrical or mechanical device.

  • Page 5: Response To Emergency Situations

    2.3 Response to emergency situations The battery pack comprises multiple batteries that are designed to prevent hazards resulting from failures. However, Fortress Power cannot guarantee their absolute safety. ❖ Leaking Batteries ❖ If the battery pack leaks electrolyte, avoid contact with the leaking liquid or gas. If one is exposed to the leaked substance, immediately perform the actions described below.

  • Page 6: Installation

    Safe and reliable installation requires trained and certified technicians. The following discussion of Fortress Power Battery configurations is a basic primer. Due to the variety of systems and components in the field, all possible scenarios are not covered. This is not the purpose of this section of the manual.

  • Page 7: Inspection Before Installation

    4.4 Installation Steps 4.4.1. Mounting and securing the battery The Fortress eVault 18.5 is designed to stand on the floor with 4 wheels on the bottom. If desired, the wheels can be disassembled. We recommend putting the batteries on durable racks to avoid flooding.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Battery To The Charge Controller And/Or Hybrid Inverter

    Rev. 9.1_4.2.20 Back view Side view Front view Dimensions are in mm 4.4.3 Connecting the battery to the Charge Controller and/or Hybrid Inverter The battery terminals are positioned under the top cover. Please use the screw driver to take the screws along the top cover off. Please make sure the breaker near the terminal is in the OFF position.

  • Page 9: Using Rs485 And Can Communication Port

    These ports also support MODBUS communication. Please consult with Fortress Technical Support for further assistance CAUTION! Please check with Fortress Power to see if you can use the CAN comm. port to connect the battery to your charge controller or battery-based inverter.

  • Page 10: Parallel Connection

    Rev. 9.1_4.2.20 4.4.5 System Commission If you’re only installing (x1) eVault 18.5, please follow the below steps to start up the system. 1. Check system connection cables for correct polarity. 2. Put the battery’s 250A breaker on the “ON” position.
  • Page 11 Rev. 9.1_4.2.20 Please follow the procedure to parallel eVault batteries 1. Prepare communication cable. Each unit comes with one RJ45 cable. If the cable is missing, please make sure the cable you purchase on the market meets the following standards. Please note that a standard RS485 cable is used. wire color P2 wire color P1-1...
  • Page 12 10. Please put battery breaker into “ON” Position 11. Please put inverter breaker into “ON” Position CAUTION! Paralleling the eVault 18.5 batteries without connecting them via RJ45 cable(s), please make sure the difference between the highest voltage and lowest voltage does not exceed 0.5 volts.
  • Page 13 In some instances, after a prolonged shut down, a charge might need to be manually applied to the energy storage bank. Should this occur, please contact Fortress Power for technical support. Fortress Lithium Batteries are designed to remain robust and safe under most circumstances.

  • Page 14: Final Connection Of The Installation

    Fortress Power technicians and sales staff are available to provide any additional information on the Fortress Lithium Batteries as needed. Please be aware of the potential electrical hazards before interacting with any and all electrical or mechanical devices.

  • Page 15: Discharging

    Rev. 9.1_4.2.20 6.3 Discharging ✓ Do not discharge battery below operating voltage. ✓ Do not discharge battery at rates greater than maximum continuous current. ✓ Do not operate in conditions that will exceed the internal operating temperatures of the battery. 6.4 Parameter set up guide in Charger/Inverter Before commissioning the energy storage system, the appropriate controller and inverter settings must be programmed per the manufacturer’s recommendations.
  • Page 16 • Once the BMS Tool Software is running, check what Alarm is currently active • Follow “Troubleshooting Manual” 3. If Problem persists, please contact Fortress Power Tech Support a. TechSupport@FortressPower.com b. (267) – 684 – 6509 505 Keystone Rd, Southampton, PA 18966, USA (877) 497 6937 sales@fortresspower.com...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Inspect Main BMS Module for improper solders or burns. Replace if necessary. Contact Fortress Power Tech Support. “ALARM” LED Light is on Check Inverter Settings. Use the BMS-to-Computer Adapter Cable in conjunction with the but unit still functions BMS Tool on a Windows Computer to check BMS Vitals and diagnose situation.
  • Page 18 Rev. 9.1_4.2.20 8.2 LCD Display Warnings Error Meaning over high voltage protection over low voltage protection Discharge over-temp protection, charge over-temp protection, environmental over-temp protection Discharge low-temp protection, charging low-temp protection, environmental low-temp protection Discharge over current protection, charge over current protection Short circuit protection 8.3 Fundamental Troubleshooting Guide Running state...
  • Page 19 ● ● temperature protection temperature PLEASE CONTACT US FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT Fortress Power, LLC 505 Keystone Road, Southampton, Pennsylvania, 18966 877.497.6937 sales@fortresspower.com www.FortressPower.com 505 Keystone Rd, Southampton, PA 18966, USA (877) 497 6937 sales@fortresspower.com...

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