Battery Installation - Kohler PowerWAVE EL 100XA User Manual

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3.3.9 BATTERY INSTALLATION

WARNING!!! Be careful while connecting batteries.

ATTENTION!!! Ensure the battery circuit breaker is in the "0" position before making the

connection for the battery instillation.

The batteries associated with the EL-Inverter equipment are usually mounted on purpose-built

battery shelves within the Chassis Cabinet. Sealed, maintenance-free batteries are normally

used in this type of installations.

Where battery racks are used, they should be sited and assembled in accordance with the

battery manufacturer's recommendations. In general, batteries require a well-ventilated, clean

and dry environment at reasonable temperatures to obtain efficient battery operation.

In general, a minimum space of 10 mm must be left on all vertical sides of the battery block. A

minimum clearance of 10 mm should be allowed between the cell surface and any walls. A

clearance of minimum 100 mm should be allowed between the top of the cells and the underside

of the shelf above (this is necessary for monitoring and servicing the cells). All metal racks and

cabinets must be earthed. All live cell connections must be shrouded.

1. Unpack each battery and check its terminal voltage. If any battery has terminal voltage less

than 12.5VDC, it must be charged before continuing.

2. Please check the battery connecting hardware and continue the following in respect to the

battery cable kit drawing.

3. Ensure the insulating membrane is in place on each shelf.

4. Please locate suitable number of batteries at each shelf.

5. Start locating the batteries from bottom to the top of the chassis.

6. Be careful about the connection between the batteries polarities.

7. After interconnecting the batteries, connect the (+) and (-) poles to the battery DC MCB1 & 2

inside the EL-Inverter. Be careful to connect the batteries correctly and ensure the following:

a. Check the voltage and polarity of the battery at the input of DCMCB 1 & 2 before

it is closed.

b. Close MCB3 before starting the EL-Inverter.

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