Storage And Transport; Storage; Inverter Storage; Battery Storage - Alpha ESS SMILE5 Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Storage and Transport

4. Storage and Transport

4.1. Storage

4.1.1. Inverter Storage

The following requirements should be met if the inverter is not put into use directly:
1. Do not unpack the inverter.
2. Keep the storage temperature at -40~70° C and the humidity at 5%~95% RH.
3. The inverter should be stored in a clean and dry place and be protected from dust
and water vapor corrosion.
4. A maximum of six inverters can be stacked. To avoid personal injury or device
damage, stack inverters with caution to prevent them from falling over.
5. During the storage period, check the inverter periodically. Replace the packing
materials which are damaged by insects or rodents in a timely manner.
6. If the inverters have been stored for more than two years, it must be checked and
tested by professionals before being put into use.

4.1.2. Battery Storage

The following requirements should be met if the battery pack is not put into use directly:
1. Place batteries according to the signs on the packing case during storage. Do not
put batteries upside down or sidelong.
2. Stack battery packing cases by complying with the stacking requirements on the
external package.
3. Store the battery pack out of reach of children and animals.
4. Store the battery pack where it should be minimal dust and dirt in the area.
5. Handle batteries with caution to avoid damage.
6. The storage environment requirements are as follows:
a. Ambient temperature: -10~55° C, recommended storage temperature: 15~30° C
b. Relative humidity: 15%~ 85%
c. Place batteries in a dry and clean place with proper ventilation.
d. Place batteries in a place that is away from corrosive organic solvents and gases.
e. Keep batteries away from direct sunlight.
f. Keep batteries at least 2 m away from heat sources.
7. The batteries in storage must be disconnected from external devices. The indicators
(if any) on the batteries should be off.
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