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- Page 1 SOLAR INDUSTRIAL LINE USER’S GUIDE...
- Page 2 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase from Trojan Battery Company, the manufacturer of the world’s most trusted deep-cycle batteries. The battery you purchased was engineered by Trojan to deliver superior power, performance, durability, and reliability for use in a broad range of demanding applications. Our goal is to provide reliable energy storage solutions that enhance the way people live and work around the world.
- Page 3 If you have any questions concerning safety precautions or for any assistance in installing or using the batteries in your system, contact Trojan Battery Company’s technical support engineers at one of the following numbers, or send us an email through our website at www.trojanbattery.com/tech-support/.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Storage in Hot Environments ........22 EQUIPMENT NEEDED ......... 6.2. Storage in Cold Environments ........23 MAXIMIZING THE PERFORMANCE BATTERY INSTALLATION ......OF YOUR TROJAN BATTERY ....3.1. Inspection ............... 6 3.2. Battery Connections ..........7 WHAT TO EXPECT FROM 3.3. Terminal Types ............7 YOUR TROJAN BATTERY 3.4. ... -
Page 5: Safety
SAFETY Since batteries deliver large amounts of power that can cause injury and even death, observing safety rules is of paramount importance. For your safety and the safety of those around you, please observe the following checklist when working on or around batteries. -
Page 6: Equipment Needed
Make sure the electrolyte level covers the plates, but be sure not to overfill the battery as the level of electrolyte will rise during the charging process. If any problems are detected with the batteries, contact Trojan technical support or contact your battery distributor. If damage occurred in transit, contact your freight carrier. -
Page 7: Battery Connections
3.3 TERMINAL TYPES Figure 1 illustrates the terminal found on Trojan Solar Industrial batteries. The appropriate dry torque for bolts through the terminal is 100-120 in-lb (11-14 Nm). U S E R ’ S... -
Page 8: Correct Hardware Installation
It is important that fasteners be tightened to the appropriate torque. Each Trojan Solar Industrial battery is shipped with a hardware kit that contains 2 bolts, 4 flat washers, 2 lock washers, and 2 nuts. Figure 2 illustrates the proper arrangement of components. - Page 9 î Place the stainless steel split spring washer on the end of the bolt that is protruding through the terminal, against the flat washer. î Install the hex stainless steel M8 nut on the bolt and tighten the nut with your fingers. Do not torque the bolts until all the cables are installed to allow some adjustment of position.
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Page 10: Cable Size
Battery cables should be sized to handle the expected load. Refer to Table 1 for the maximum amperage based on the cable/wire gauge size. Note that Trojan Battery supplies a single maroon 4/0 cable with each Solar Industrial battery, which will be sufficient for all of the inter-battery connections. -
Page 11: Terminal Protection
3.7. TERMINAL PROTECTION Trojan Solar Industrial batteries include terminal protectors for the purpose of keeping the terminals clean and dry in order to avoid corrosion and short-circuiting. Cable installation requires the removal of the terminal protectors which involves the following steps:... -
Page 12: Connecting Batteries In Banks
3.8. CONNECTING BATTERIES IN BANKS You can increase capacity and voltage, or both, by configuring your batteries as shown in Table 2. TABLE 2 SERIES CONNECTION To increase voltage, connect batteries in series. This will not increase the system capacity. Twelve SIND 02 2450 batteries connected in series System Voltage = 2V x 12 = 24V System Capacity = 2450Ah (C... -
Page 13: Ventilation
If the batteries are installed in a battery rack designed for the Solar Industrial line, the batteries should sit on the bottom of the rack and should not be suspended by the handles. Trojan does not provide battery racks. -
Page 14: Temperature
3.13 OTHER INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 3.13.1 SPACE Trojan recommends that the aisle space provided in front of the battery bank be a minimum of 36 inches (915 mm). The designer/installer must verify the requirements for aisle space in all applicable local codes or regulations. -
Page 15: Preventative Maintenance
The following procedures define the recommended schedule for proper maintenance and record keeping. Readings should be taken when the batteries are at full state of charge and not under load (open-circuit). The Trojan Solar Industrial warranty requires that records be kept on the Battery Maintenance Log Sheet (included in this Guide) and is available for download on our website at https://www.trojanbattery.com/literature. -
Page 16: Watering (Flooded/Wet Batteries Only)
î After adding water, secure vent caps back onto batteries. î Water should only be added to batteries when the battery temperature is above 45°F (7°C). î If you have purchased a single-point watering system from Trojan Battery, please refer to the associated User’s Guide available at www.trojanbattery.com. - Page 17 TABLE 3 WATER IMPURITY LIMITS Impurity Parts Per Million Effects of Impurity Color Clear and “White” Suspended Matter Trace Total Solids Organic and Volatile Matter Corrosion of positive plate Ammonia Slight self-discharge of both plates Antimony Increased self-discharge, reduces life, lower on-charge voltage Arsenic Self-discharge, can form poisonous gas at negative plate Calcium...
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Page 18: Cleaning
4.3. CLEANING Check the battery for cleanliness at regular intervals and keep terminals and connectors free of corrosion. Terminal corrosion may adversely affect the performance of the battery and present a safety hazard. î Disconnect the battery from the charging source and the load. î... - Page 19 î Never charge a frozen battery. î Avoid charging at temperatures above 113°F (45°C). Trojan recommends a 3-phase I-V-I profile for charging its flooded batteries î Phase 1: Constant current bulk charge î A constant current equal to 10-13% of C20 is applied as the voltage slowly increases. The bulk phase ends when the voltage rises to the absorption voltage.
- Page 20 -5 mV x -25) battery *If charging time is limited contact Trojan Technical Support for assistance. **In cases where the charger has a bulk voltage setting rather than a current, use the above absorption settings. FIGURE 6 RECOMMENDED DEEP-CYCLE FLOODED/WET CHARGING PROFILE...
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Page 21: Equalizing (Flooded/Wet Batteries Only)
“equalization” is used. Equalizing is an overcharge at the voltage specified in Table 4 and is performed after fully charging deep-cycle flooded/wet batteries. An equalizing charge prevents electrolyte stratification and reduces sulfation, which are leading causes of battery failure. Trojan recommends equalizing for 2-4 hours in the following situations: î... -
Page 22: Storage
STORAGE The following tips will help ensure that your batteries emerge from storage in good condition: î Charge batteries before placing them in storage. î Store in a cool and dry location, protected from the elements. î Disconnect from equipment to eliminate potential parasitic loads that may discharge the batteries. î... -
Page 23: Storage In Cold Environments
î Do not discharge your battery to more than 80% depth of discharge. This safety factor will eliminate the chance of over-discharging and damaging your battery. î If you have any questions or concerns about battery care, please contact Trojan Battery Company’s technical support engineers at 800-423-6569 Ext. 3045 or +1-562-236-3045 before a problem develops. -
Page 24: What To Expect From
î Trojan’s deep-cycle flooded batteries take 50 - 100 cycles to achieve full, peak capacity. î When operating batteries at temperatures below 80°F (27°C), they will deliver less than the rated capacity. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
These battery testing procedures are guidelines only for identifying a deep-cycle battery that may need to be replaced. Unique situations may be observed that are not identified within this procedure. Please contact Trojan Battery Company’s technical support engineers at 800-423-6569 Ext. 3045 or +1-562-236-3045 for help interpreting any test data. -
Page 26: Specific Gravity (Flooded/Wet Batteries Only)
TABLE 7 ON-CHARGE TEST THRESHOLDS NOMINAL BATTERY MINIMUM VOLTAGE ALLOWABLE VARIATION VOLTAGE THRESHOLD WITHIN A SET 2.33V 0.33V 4.66V 0.47V 7.00V 0.7V 9.3. SPECIFIC GRAVITY (FLOODED/WET BATTERIES ONLY) A specific gravity reading is the most accurate way to determine a battery’s state of charge. This measurement is based on the density of the electrolyte compared to the density of water and is typically determined by the use of a hydrometer. -
Page 27: Battery Recycling
Trojan Battery supports proper recycling of your battery to keep the environment clean. Please contact your nearest Trojan Distributor, at www.trojanbattery.com, to learn how to properly recycle your batteries. Below is the process in which your Trojan battery will be recycled:... -
Page 28: Battery Abbreviations
BATTERY ABBREVIATIONS °F Ampere Degrees Fahrenheit Ampere-hour Industrial Terminal State of Charge American Wire Gauge °C Degrees Celsius Volt Depth of Discharge T R O J A N B A T T E R Y... - Page 29 Notes U S E R ’ S G U I D E...
- Page 30 Notes T R O J A N B A T T E R Y...
- Page 31 Notes U S E R ’ S G U I D E...
- Page 32 © 2020 Trojan Battery Company, LLC. All rights reserved. Trojan Battery Company is not liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental or consequential damages that may result from any information provided in or omitted from this manual, under any circumstances. Trojan Battery Company reserves the right to make adjustments to this manual at any time, without notice or obligation.
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