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  • Page 1 ENERGY VAULT User Manual AS1-3KS-5.1 | B1-5.1-48...
  • Page 3 8 Star Energy Pty. Ltd. All other brand names are trademarks of their respective owners. Neither 8 Star Energy Pty Ltd nor Eveready Brands, LLC is affiliated with the respective owners of their trademarks.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    System Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Eveready® Energy Vault Web-portal / App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Maintenance .

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This owner’s manual contains essential information that must be followed during the operation and maintenance of the Eveready® Energy Vault system (“Energy Vault”) and is intended for the primary user/operator of the system. To ensure safe installation and operation, the Energy Vault should only be installed by a CEC accredited technician/installer.

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    The Eveready® Energy Vault system must not be installed near a source of heat or ignition that may lead to sparks or open flames, for e.g., near electric or gas-based water heaters.
  • Page 8 Do not impact, pull, drag, step, or apply strong force on the system. Do not use solvents and/or cleaning fluids to clean the Eveready® Energy Vault system or expose it to harsh chemicals or vapours. Do not expose the Eveready® Energy Vault system to temperatures in excess of 50°C.

  • Page 9: Symbols

    Danger of Hot Surface During operation, internal components of the equipment may release heat. Do not touch the metal casing of the Eveready® Energy Vault when it is running. Attention Install the Eveready® Energy Vault out of reach of children.

  • Page 10: Eveready® Energy Vault [As1 And B1]

    20.4 kWh. Fig. 1. Eveready® Energy Vault [AS1-3KS-5.1/ 10.2/ 15.3/ 20.4] The primary unit [AS1-3KS-5.1] can be used either in a stand-alone manner or combined with a secondary unit [B1-5.1-48], allowing a wide range of energy storage options.
  • Page 11 The Eveready® Energy Vault system uses a safe battery chemistry called Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) and is intended to be used as a residential solar storage system. The primary and secondary units have a unique serial number, which can be described as follows.

  • Page 12: Operating Principle

    Operating Principle The Eveready® Energy Vault is designed to function seamlessly with your existing solar PV system(s) and the utility grid. It utilises excess solar generation to intelligently charge and discharge the battery and relies on Current Transformers (CTs) to measure solar generation and grid based consumption. The below image covers the key elements of the Eveready®...
  • Page 13 Back-Up mode allows users that have opted for Blackout Protection at the time of installation, to customise their battery energy usage during a blackout event. The Eveready® Energy Vault AS1 system can reserve a certain percentage of the battery to counter a blackout event. This energy is then discharged towards a few emergency back-up circuits, thus avoiding power interruption to essential circuits during a blackout.

  • Page 14: Technical Specifications

    Eveready ® Energy Vault [AS1 and B1] – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 15: System Monitoring

    System Monitoring The Eveready® Energy Vault is designed for both indoor and outdoor installations and can be monitored using the LED Status Indicators located on the primary interface of the AS1. Under normal operation, the State of Charge (SoC %) is displayed, along with custom flashing lights based on battery operation.

  • Page 16: Eveready® Energy Vault Web-Portal / App

    • Press (+) to navigate to the next page and complete the relevant fields including Plant Name, Solar PV System Capacity, Country/Region and Time Zone. • Press Save to complete plant creation. • Following the registration, log in to the Eveready® Energy Vault using your Username/Password. Forgot Password If you forget your password, you can press Forgot Password? on the Eveready®...
  • Page 17 • Import: is total amount of electricity imported from the grid. • Environmental protection data: includes CO offset or carbon dioxide emission reductions and its equivalence to the number of trees planted. Eveready ® Energy Vault Web-portal/App – Eveready ® Energy Vault [AS1 and B1]...
  • Page 18 This section also displays any alarms or warnings that may have occurred with the Eveready® Energy Vault AS1 system. Eveready ® Energy Vault [AS1 and B1] – Eveready ® Energy Vault Web-portal/App...
  • Page 19 Normal, to receive respective alarms. • Feedback: allows you to send relevant feedback in relation to your system directly to the system provider. • Shared List: allows other Eveready® Energy Vault AS1 users to share their plant information with you. • Press to enter the Settings menu, and update relevant fields, including your Nickname, Password and/or Email.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    App, to prevent the system from going into fault mode. If a warning/error persists or system behaviour becomes unusual, please contact your system provider for further support. A list of error codes applicable to the Eveready® Energy Vault AS1 system are covered in Table 4. If you have Blackout Protection...
  • Page 21 Battery low voltage alarm slave Alarm BMS communication loss alarm slave Alarm Ammeter communication loss alarm slave Alarm DRM0 alarm slave Alarm Table 4 – Eveready® Energy Vault AS1 / B1 Alarm and Error Codes Maintenance – Eveready ® Energy Vault [AS1 and B1]...

  • Page 22: System Operation

    System Operation If you are unable to resolve the system fault(s) via the Eveready® Energy Vault App, then you may be required to power cycle the Eveready® Energy Vault AS1 system in consultation with your system provider. Follow the steps below to conduct a full system shutdown.
  • Page 23 Turn On Eveready ® Energy Vault If the Eveready® Energy Vault primary unit [AS1] is installed in a stand-alone manner, the system shall be turned on as follows: Eveready® 1. Turn on the Main circuit breaker connected to the Energy Vault AS1 system (C20).

  • Page 24: System Connection Diagrams

    System Connection Diagrams The Eveready® Energy Vault AS1 system shall be configured as per the site’s energy requirements. As specified in Section 4, each primary unit [AS1-3KS-5.1] can be installed either in a stand-alone manner or combined with up to 3 secondary units [B1-5.1-48], allowing a maximum battery capacity of 20.4 kWh.
  • Page 25 Case 1 – CTs only The Eveready® Energy Vault AS1 system is installed to meet the electrical requirements of the site. If the service connection is single-phase, the system shall employ a combination of CTs (Grid and PV CTs) to measure relevant grid import/ export and solar generation data.
  • Page 26 Case 2 – Digital Meters only If the Eveready® Energy Vault AS1 system is installed on a site with a multi-phase service connection, it shall employ digital meters to measure grid import/export and solar generation. The system is connected as per the below schematic. Note, the Back-Up (UPS) feature is applicable only for End-Users that have opted for Blackout Protection at the time of purchase.

  • Page 27: Technical Resolutions

    Technical Resolutions If the system is not operating correctly or a fault/alarm persists, contact your Eveready® Energy Vault system provider. Always ensure that your Eveready® Energy Vault AS1 system is connected to the internet and you have all relevant information pertaining to the fault, prior to contacting your system provider.

  • Page 28: Emergency Procedures

    Emergency Procedures The Eveready® Energy Vault AS1 and B1 systems have a lithium-ion battery that contains several chemicals and organic electrolytes, which are hermetically sealed within a metal enclosure. There is no risk of chemical exposure under routine use of the unit’s specific application. In case of an emergency, where there is a genuine threat to health or safety, contact emergency personnel or fire response teams immediately and present the Safety Datasheet (SDS).
  • Page 29 Long term exposure may cause substance accumulation and/or irritation. • Medical Attention: Treat symptomatically. If symptoms persist, seek medical aid by calling a physician for appropriate medical advice. Emergency Procedures – Eveready ® Energy Vault [AS1 and B1]...

  • Page 30: Decommissioning And Recycling

    (EOL) and is constantly working to improve methods to recycle products. System owners are strongly encouraged to contact SolarBOS when the Eveready® Energy Vault system reaches its EOL, to obtain suitable advice regarding decommissioning, disposal and/or recycling methods.

  • Page 31: Safety Datasheet (Sds)

    Product Name: Eveready® Energy Vault Models: AS1-3KS-5.1, B1-5.1-48 Other Means of Identification: Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) BESS, Primary Solar Battery, Secondary Solar Battery, Eveready BESS, UN 3480 – Lithium Ion Batteries. Product Description: The Eveready® Energy Vault consists of the AS1-3KS-5.1 (Primary Solar Battery) and B1-5.1-48 (Secondary Solar Battery), each containing...
  • Page 32 Hazard Identification Classification of the Hazardous Chemical: EXEMPT FROM CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO AUSTRALIAN WHS REGULATIONS. Hazard Label: No signal word, pictogram, hazard, or precautionary statements have been allocated, but there is a label for Transport of Dangerous Goods on package. Class 9 –...
  • Page 33 First Aid Measures General Advice: Present this Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to the Medical Professional in attendance. • Eyes: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Seek medical attention if eye irritation persists. •...
  • Page 34 Safety Datasheet (SDS) – First Aid Measures...
  • Page 35 Accidental Release Measures In Case of Material Release or Spillage Evacuate personnel to a safe area until fumes dissipate. Eliminate all ignition sources (no smoking, sparks, flames, hot equipment) in the immediate area around the spill. Provide maximum ventilation to clear out hazardous gases. Do not touch or walk through spilled material.
  • Page 36 Exposure Controls and Personal Protection Engineering Controls Respiratory Protection: In case of battery venting, provide as much ventilation as possible. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation. Setup emergency exit and necessary risk-elimination area. Personal Protective Equipment Protection: Well fitted safety glasses (worn under shield), as approved by EN 166 (EU) or NIOSH (US).
  • Page 37 Toxicological Information Under normal conditions, any contact with a fully sealed, protected battery is non- toxic. If leakage occurs, exposure to internal contents may cause moderate to severe irritation to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Inhalation, skin contact, and eye contact must be avoided when possible.

  • Page 38: Limited Warranty Terms And Conditions

    Warranty Conditions SolarBOS Pty. Ltd. (“SolarBOS”) shall provide a limited product warranty (“Warranty”) for the Eveready® Energy Vault systems (Product) to an End-User, subject to the terms and conditions covered within this Warranty document, so long as the system is installed within the territory of Australia.
  • Page 39 7 years (84 months) from the date of installation, whichever comes first. The Product should comply with the specified operating conditions as detailed within the Installation Manual supplied with the Eveready® Energy Vault. Extended Warranties for Products are available upon request.
  • Page 40 Pre-conditions for Warranty This Warranty is subject to the following conditions: 2.1 The failure of the Product must occur within the Warranty Period as described in Section 1. 2.2 The Product must be installed, wired, and commissioned correctly by a CEC qualified and licensed installer.
  • Page 41 Warranty Period and promised services to the faulty Product will be expired. In this event, no new certificate will be offered. 3.6 For the Eveready® Energy Vault Products, it is required that all systems have internet connection for monitoring.
  • Page 42 Exclusions of Warranty This Warranty will not apply to a defect or fault to the extent to which one or more of the conditions arises: 4.1 If the Warranty Period specified above has expired. 4.2 The Product(s) are damaged by the End-User’s improper usage, storage, or operation, that does not conform with instructions in the User Manual.
  • Page 43 4.15 Damage caused by continued use of the Product following the knowledge of a defect. 4.16 Wrong deliveries, incorrect or damaged packing and transit damage claims are not Warranty Claims. Warranty Claim Note: If a Product fails within the Warranty Period, the End-User must stop using the Product or the system in which the Product is installed and contact SolarBOS to make a Warranty Claim within 2 weeks of the problem being discovered.
  • Page 44 Costs of Submitting a Warranty Claim This Warranty only covers repair or replacement of the defective Product. It does not cover: • Any costs incurred by the End-User or the installer in normal or scheduled maintenance of the Product; or •...
  • Page 45 Deadlines for Submitting Warranty Claims We aim to rectify genuine quality problems as a priority. This is generally achieved by analysing and investigating why defective products have failed and by introducing immediate corrective measures to prevent re-occurrence of failures. It is therefore critical that all claims under this Warranty are promptly submitted to us as soon as the Product fails, and in any event, within 14 days of knowledge of the matter of event giving rise to the claim.
  • Page 46 No distributor, agent, or staff of SolarBOS and/or Eveready Certified Distributors is authorised to make any revision, extension, or addition to the quality Warranty.
  • Page 47 Applicable Law (ACL) Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

  • Page 49: Appendix

    APPENDIX Installation and Commissioning Checklist Following the installation of the Eveready® Energy Vault (AS1-3KS-5.1 / B1-5.1- 48), ensure that you complete the below checklist and share a record with your system provider. It is also recommended that installers retain records of the equipment installed.
  • Page 50 Appendix – Installation and Commissioning Checklist...
  • Page 51 Installation and Commissioning Checklist – Appendix...

  • Page 52: Induction Requirements (For Installers Only)

    Induction Requirements (For Installers Only) Following the installation of the Eveready® Energy Vault, please ensure that the system owner or nominated representative is provided the following information: • demonstration of the system shutdown and start-up procedures. • introduction to the system manual.

  • Page 53: Risk Assessment

    Risk Assessment Eveready® Energy Vault [Model No.] AS1-3KS-5.1 AS1-3KS-10.2 AS1-3KS-15.3 AS1-3KS-20.4 DVC Level DVC-A (Battery) Battery Product Type CEC Approved BESS as per AS/NZS 5139:2019 Assessed by: Date of Assessment: Reviewed by: Date of Review: Risk Assessment – Appendix...
  • Page 54 Appendix – Induction Requirements (For Installers Only)
  • Page 55 Induction Requirements (For Installers Only) – Appendix...
  • Page 56 However, installers will be required assess site considerations to determine the inherent risk rating and the residual risk. The Eveready® Energy Vault battery system comprising model nos. AS1-3KS-5.1, AS1-3KS-10.2, AS1-3KS-15.3, AS1-3KS-20.4 and B1-5.1-48 utilise lithium-iron phosphate cells (Model No.
  • Page 57 Notes...
  • Page 60 ENERGY VAULT www.evereadysolarstorage.com...

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