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GCL Series

GBLF51-EN-A21-V1.1-2108

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Page 1 User Manual GCL Series GBLF51-EN-A21-V1.1-2108...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS About This Manual ..............1 Products Covered by This Manual ........1 Target Group ..............1 Symbols Used ..............1 Storage of the Manual ............. 1 Safety ..................2 2.1 Important Safety Instructions ..........2 2.2 Response to Emergency Situations ........3 2.3 Limitation of Liability ...............
Page 5: About This Manual
1. About This Manual 1.1 Products Covered by This Manual The manual is valid for GCL Series Li-ion battery: GBLF51-5. Please read through this manual carefully before operation. 1.2 Target Group This manual is intended for a qualified electrician. Any electrical...
Page 6: Safety
2. Safety Please don't crush or impact the battery, and always dispose it according to the safety regulation. 2.1 Important Safety Instructions Danger to life from electric shock. •Before performing any work on the battery, make sure the battery is power off and the DC isolator is disconnected.
Page 7: Response To Emergency Situations
2.2 Response to Emergency Situations Leaking Batteries  If the battery leaks electrolyte which is corrosive, avoid contact with the leaking liquid or gas. Direct contact may lead to skin irritation or chemical burns. If one is exposed to the leaked substance, do these actions: Accidental inhalation of harmful substances: Evacuate people from the •...
Page 8: Limitation Of Liability
2.3 Limitation of Liability Any product damage or property loss caused by the following conditions GRWOCOL does not assume any direct or indirect liability. • Product modified, design changed or parts replaced without GRWOCOL authorization; • Changes, or attempted repairs and erasing of series number or seals by non GRWOCOL technician;...
Page 9: Scope Of Delivery
3. Scope of Delivery Battery B Battery A F(for Battery B) E(for Battery B) G(for Battery B) Item Designation Battery (All-in-one Application) cover Battery with battery- (Expansion Application) Screws for Fixing Mounting Bracket User Manual BMS cable (Expansion Application) Power cable (Expansion Application , Red for positive, black for negative) Battery-Bracket(Expansion Application) The Battery A or B is suitable for different applications, and the accessories in...
Page 10: Product Description
4. Product Description The GCL Series battery is a series of Low Voltage Lithium-ion battery. It is designed for residential and commercial energy storage system. It must only be connected with a GRWOCOL hybrid inverter. To prevent personal injury and property damage and to ensure long- term...
Page 11: Appearance For Expansion Application
4.2 Appearance for Expansion Application Position Designation Connection Area Cover (Battery-cover) For All-in-one application with hybrid inverter, this cover is not needed. Nameplate Label: Clearly identify the product, including the SN, technical data, certifications, etc. If the battery is not used or not installed for a long time, it is recommended to measure the voltage and charge it before use for better maintenance.
Page 12 Icons on the Nameplate Symbol Explanation Caution, Risk of Danger Caution, Risk of Electric Shock Refer to the Operating Manual WEEE Mark. This battery should not be disposed as ordinary waste.
Page 13: Mounting
5. Mounting 5.1 Environment Requirements Check to make sure the installation site does not fall into any of the following conditions: If any do, then a risk assessment will be required. •Unsafe due to assessment of occupational health safety risks. •The ambient temperature is outside the range of tolerable ambient temperature(-20°...
Page 14: Angle And Space Requirements
5.2 Angle and Space Requirements Never install the Battery horizontally, or with a forward tilt or with a backward tilt or even with upside down. Install the battery upright or at a maximum back tilt of 15 degrees to facilitate heat dissipation. This battery is indoor version and can be only installed in an indoor location.
Page 15: Mounting The Battery
5.3 Mounting the Battery 5.3.1 Unpacking and Check for Transport Damage Unpacking the battery package and make sure the battery is intact during transportation. If there are some visible damages, such as cracks, or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. 5.3.2 Procedure for All-in-one Application The battery bracket, power cables, and BMS cables are along with the inverter in the inverter package.
Page 16 Product back dimension drawing STEP 2: Screw the bracket on the wall Use expansion bolts or correct wall • fixings to attach the mounting bracket on the wall tightly.
Page 17 STEP 3: Mount the Battery to the Bracket • Lift and hang the battery to the battery- bracket and ensure that the two mounting ears perfectly engage with the battery - bracket. STEP 4: Open the Connection Area Cover • Pull out the front cover of the wiring area, unscrew the upper cover and open the upper cover, then connect the battery cable and the BMS communication cable (refer to in Chapter 6).
Page 18: Electrical Connection
6 Electrical Connection 6.1 Overview of the Connection Area Position Designation Grounding Port Battery Power Ports DC Isolator LED Indicator Power Switch BMS Ports...
Page 19: Battery Power Connection
6.2 Battery Power Connection Battery connection diagram (All-in-one Application) Procedure: Before connecting the power cables, make sure the DC isolator of the battery is disconnected. STEP 1: • Install the connectors to battery power ports; make sure the polarities are correct. STEP 2: •Plug the other ends of power cables into inverter.
Page 20: Bms Communication Connection
6.3 BMS Communication Connection Please check whether the BMS communication cable in the accessory box is appropriate for the battery. If you are not sure for that, please confirm with your vendor. Procedure: STEP 1: • Please insert the RJ45 connector into the BMS port of battery. STEP 2: •...
Page 21: Parallel Connection Of Multi-Batteries
6.4 Parallel Connection of Multi-batteries Expandability: Up to 5units of GCL Series batteries can be parallel connected in one system. Parallel Connection Diagram (Expansion Application) Procedure: STEP 1: •Connect all the positive terminals of power ports of each battery. •Connect all the negative terminals of power ports of each battery.
Page 22: Operating Of The Battery
7 Operating of the Battery 7.1 LED Indicator The LED indicates the operating state of the battery. Explanation Blue Normal status; SOC is above 20%. Green Normal status; SOC is below 20%. Attention light (when appearing for 5 minutes or less) indicates self-recoverable faults present.
Page 23: Technical Data
8 Technical Data Electrical Data GBLF51-5 Cell Type Total Energy 5kWh Depth of Discharge Recommended Depth of Discharge Nominal Voltage 51.2 V Operating Voltage Range 40-58.4 V Nominal Capacity 100 Ah Max. Charge Current 50 A Max. Discharge Current 100 A Max.
Page 24: Contacts
Contacts: Growcol International Technology(Shenzhen) Co.,Ltd. Address: 2DO5, Baoyunda R&D complex building, Fuhua community, Xixiang street, Bao'an District, Shenzhen. China Tel: +86-755-85273176 Fax: +86-755-85273176 Email: info@growcol-tech.com Web: www.Growcol-tech.com...