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- Page 1 FORTRESS POWER V4.1 11-01-21...
- Page 2 EVAULT MAX INSTALLATION MANUAL V4.1 11-01-21...
- Page 3 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.
- Page 4 V4.1 11-01-21...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
FORTRESS POWER TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY 1.1 General Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions 2. TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE 2.1 Transportation and Handling 2.2 Storage 2.3 Response to Emergency Situations 3. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS 3.1 Technical Data 4. INSTALLATION 4.1 Environmental Requirements 4.2 Tools and Materials 4.3 Inspection Before Installation 4.4 Installation Location... - Page 6 1. SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • All types of damage to 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.
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Page 7: Transportation, Handling And Storage
2.3 RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY SITUATIONS The battery pack consists of multiple batteries and a sophisticated Battery Management System 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 a person is exposed to the leaked substance, immediately perform the actions described below. -
Page 8: Product Introductions
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION TECHNICAL DATA Electrical Total Energy (kWh) 18.5 Recommend Charge Current Max. Charge Current (Continuous) [A] Max. Discharge Current Continuous) [A] Max Pulse Current for 10sec [A] Capacity [Ah] Voltage [V] 51.2 (48V Nom) Charging Temperature [F] 32°F ~ 120°F (0°C ~ 49°C) Discharging Temperature [F] 14°F ~ 120°F (-10°C ~ 49°C) Circuit Breaker/Disconnecting Means... -
Page 9: Environmental Requirements
4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS Application scenarios Residential/Small Commercial Indoor and away from strong electromagnetic Operating Environment radiation Operating Temperature 14°F ~ 120°F (-10°C ~ 49°C) IP grade IP55 Short Duration (≤1month): -20~45°C (-4~110°F) Storage Temperature Long Duration (≥1month): 5~35°C (41~95°F) Operating Humidity 0 ~ 85% non-condensing 180A@≤2,000m Max charge/discharge current vs. -
Page 10: Installation Location
4.5.1 Mounting and securing the battery The Fortress eVault Max 18.5 is designed to stand on the floor with 4 wheels on the bottom. If desired, the wheels can be removed. We recommend putting the batteries on durable racks to avoid flooding. Please refer to the eVault Max Data Sheet for weight and dimensions. -
Page 11: Connecting The Battery To The Charge Controller And/Or Hybrid Inverter
4.5.3 Connecting the battery to the Charge Controller and/or Hybrid Inverter The battery terminals are positioned under the top cover. To open the cover, slide the raised latch to the right, the handle will then pop up, rotate it counterclockwise 90° and lift the lid to the open position. Note: the lid does not have a mechanism to keep it from shutting so be sure to open it past 90°... -
Page 12: Battery Communications
4.5.6 System Commissioning If you’re installing a single eVault Max 18.5, please follow the below steps to start up the system. When using a single battery be sure to set the “Battery ID” to 0 or the unit will not start. - Page 13 When installing multiple inverters with one or more eVault Max 18.5, please turn the first inverter on then use the following the steps, then power up the remaining inverters. 4.5.7 Parallel eVault Max Units eVault Max units with the same capacity may be connected in parallel in configurations of up to 20, this is the maximum number allowed for consistent and robust operation.
- Page 14 eVault Max Communication Interface Details Note: The Inverter CAN and RS485 ports are optional and only one is used at a time for closed loop inverter communications. The battery RS484 port is used when the inverter requires a MODBUS interface such as on the Sol-Ark 12, 8, &...
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Page 15: Parallel Communication Connection
6. Touch the battery LCD to set “Battery ID” from 1 to N (Parallel number) as illustrated in the picture below. 7. Touch the LCD to set Inverter “Protocol ID” to the following: PROTOCOL ID SUPPORT INVERTER PROTOCOL Fortress Power/Sol-Ark MODBUS SMA CANBUS Fortress Power CANBUS V4.1 11-01-21... -
Page 16: Battery Connections
3. Switch the inverter breaker to the “ON” Position CAUTION! If paralleling the eVault Max 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. A large current flow from the higher voltage battery to the lower voltage battery and could potentially damage one or both batteries. -
Page 17: Lcd Display And Alarm Warning
The eVault Max are compatible with most 48V Inverter/Chargers and Charge Controllers. Please contact Fortress Power to learn the recommended settings for any device not explicitly covered in this manual. -
Page 18: Final Connection Of The Installation
Fortress Power technicians and sales staff are available to provide any additional information on the eVault Max as needed. Please be aware of the potential electrical hazards before interacting with any and all electrical or mechanical devices. -
Page 19: Operating
Never attempt to charge a battery without first reviewing and understanding the instructions for the charger being used. Only use a Fortress Power Approved Lithium Ferro Phosphate (LFP) charger if ancillary charging is required before installation, testing or troubleshooting. Failure to use a Fortress Power approved LFP charger will damage the battery and void the warranty. -
Page 20: Parameter Set Up Guide In Charger/Inverter
If inconsistent, please use the BMS Adapter Cable along with BMS Tool Software • Once the BMS Tool Software is running, check what Alarm is currently active • Follow “Troubleshooting Manual” 3. If the problem persists, please contact Fortress Power Tech Support V4.1 11-01-21... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
BMS Tray may need to be taken out. Inspect Main BMS Module for improper solders or Display is not accurate burns. Replace if necessary. Contact Fortress Power Tech Support. Check Inverter Settings. Use the BMS-to-Computer Adapter Cable in conjunction with “ALARM”... -
Page 22: Lcd Display Warnings
8.2 LCD DISPLAY WARNINGS ERROR LIST 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... - Page 23 RUNNING STATUS DISPLAY SOLUTION STATE · over current Charge lower the power used alarm · over current disconnect the battery and turn it on after Charge protection lowering the power · total low-voltage Discharge start charging alarm · total low-voltage Discharge charging activation protection...
- Page 24 RUNNING STATUS DISPLAY SOLUTION STATE · environment Temperature over temperature reduce the environment temperature alarm · environment Temperature over temperature reduce the environment temperature protection · environment Temperature low temperature improve the environment temperature alarm · environment Temperature low temperature improve the environment temperature protection V4.1 11-01-21...
- Page 25 (877) 497-6937 Legal Fortress Power assumes no responsibility or liability for loss or damage, whether direct, indirect, consequential or incidental, which might arise out of the use of this information. Use of this information is entirely at the user’s risk.
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