● Unauthorized changes or modifications to the product are not permitted, any unauthorized changes will void the HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K warranty and Hanchu ESS will not be liable for any damages caused thereby. ● This manual and other product-related manuals are an integral part of the product and need to be kept properly for on-site installation personnel and related technical personnel to consult.
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HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K The ‘DANGER’, ‘WARNING’ and ‘ATTENTION’ items in the manual do not represent all safety precautions to be followed, but as a supplement to all safety precautions. Hanchu ESS is not responsible for any of the following situations: ● Operation beyond the conditions specified in this manual.
Do not enter the building on fire in any case. 2.2 Personnel Requirements ● Personnel installing or maintaining Hanchu ESS equipment must be trained, understand all necessary safety precautions, and be able to correctly perform all operations. Personnel who will operate the equipment, including operators, trained personnel and professionals should possess local national required qualifications in special operations such as high-voltage operations and operations of special equipment.
HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K minimize the hazards on themselves and other people. Operators: operation personnel who may come into contact with the equipment, except trained personnel and professionals. 2.3 Installation Environment Requirements ● The installation and operating environment must comply with international, national and local standards for lithium batteries and with local laws and regulations.
HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K 2.4 Electrical Requirements 2.4.1 General Requirements Before connecting cables, ensure that the product is intact. Otherwise, electric shocks or fire may occur. ● Ensure that all electrical connections comply with local electrical standards. ● Ensure that the cables you prepared meet local regulations.
HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K ● The electrolyte is harmful to your skin and eyes, so do not disassemble or damage the battery and avoid contacting with the electrolyte. ● Do not place irrelevant objects on the top of the equipment or insert them into any position of the equipment.
HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K ● Use batteries within the temperature range specified in this manual. ● Do not use damaged batteries (such as damages caused when a battery is dropped, bumped or dented on the enclosure). Damaged batteries may release flammable gases. Do not store damaged batteries near undamaged products.
HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K 2.7.3 Fire Emergency Measures ● If a fire occurs, power off the system if it is safe to do so. ● Use carbon dioxide, FM-200 or ABC dry powder extinguishers to extinguish the fire. ● Ask firefighters to avoid contacting with high-voltage components during extinguishing fires to prevent the risk of electric shock.
HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K Product Description The HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K is a new generation equipment with home energy storage system that can meet the diverse needs of global users. High-performance lithium iron phosphate battery is used for functional integration and modular structure design. It has realized the convenient expansion, rapid product installation, load matching, remote control and many other functions.
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HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K 3.1.3 Product Dimension And Weight Table 3 Product Dimension And Weight Width Depth Height Weight 430mm 150mm 800mm 72KG Figure 2 Picture of the Product Smart Energy, Sustainable Solutions...
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HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K Table 4 Interface Description Symbol Name Definition WIFI WIFI interface Connect to the Hanchu Cloud The battery DC output positive pole, which is Positive socket connected to the positive pole of the inverter through the cable. The battery DC output negative pole, which is...
HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K 3.3 Symbol Explanation Table 5 Symbol Explanation Symbol Explanation The relevant equipment complies with the requirements in the CE guidelines. After the battery life is terminated, the battery can continue to be used after it recycled by the professional recycling organization and do not discard it at will.
HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K Installation 4.1 Installation Note Please read and understand this section carefully before installing the product! Please follow the equipment installation steps to ensure the equipment can be successfully installed. 4.1.1 Personnel Qualification Product installers should have received safety technical training, obtained the local electrician certifications and the authorized qualifications for product installation.
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HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K 4.1.3 Installation Angle The battery can be installed on the ground or the wall. When the battery is installed on a wall, install it on a flat wall and keep the battery parallel to the wall. And don’t install the battery at inclined, horizontal, or upside down positions.
HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K 4.2 Installation Preparation 4.2.1 Personal Protective Equipment The product is a household energy storage system. Improper operation may cause personal injury and property damage. Personal protective tools must be used during installation. The following are the recommended personal protective tools: ●...
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HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K 4.2.4 Product Accessories Table 7 Product Parameters Battery System core components Label Name Quantity Function description Anti tipping bracket Fix battery Wall Mount Bracket(optional) Fix battery Power cable 1 Connect the negative pole between Quick plug terminals at both...
HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K 4.3 Installation There are two types of battery installation methods: floor installation and wall installation. The installation method is decided by the customer. 4.3.1 Floor Installation Attention should be paid to the following items before installation: ● Power cable specification:The matching power cable is 3AWG, and the max current is 120A. Please do not work under the condition of exceeding this current.
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HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K Fit the expansion tube into the hole and pull tight, then use the expansion screw to install and secure the anti Step 2: Fix the anti tipping bracket tipping rack to the wall. Figure 7 Sample of Step 2 for Floor Installation...
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HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K 4.3.2 Wall Installation Attention should be paid to the following items before installation: ● Power cable specification: The matching power cable is 3AWG, and the carrying capacity is 120A. Please do not work under the condition of exceeding this current.
HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K There is a hook design on the back of the battery box, align and fix it to the positioning groove of the wall Step 3: Fix the battery bracket for firm support.The distance between the batteries is 200-350mm, and the distance between the battery and the inverter is not less than 400mm.
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HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K 4.4.1 System General Wiring Diagram Figure 12 System General Wiring Diagram Smart Energy, Sustainable Solutions...
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HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K 4.4.2 Preparing Cables Table 8 Cables Type Name Size Source ground wire Prepared by the customer Power cable 1 black/400mm Delivered with the product Power cable 2 red/400mm Delivered with the product Power cable 3 black/1000mm Delivered with the product...
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HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K 4.4.3 Power Connections Between Batteries Use power cable 1 to connect the negative pole (P- terminal) of battery A to the negative pole (P- terminal) of battery B, and use power cable 2 to connect the positive pole (P+ terminal) of battery A to the positive pole (P+terminal) of battery B.
HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K Note: Once the cord is successfully connected to the terminal, an audible sound will indicate the proper connection. It is forbidden to mix batteries of different brands, specifications and batches, otherwise it will cause a system failure. 4.5 Communication Connection ...
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HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K Figure 19 Sample of Communication Parallel 1) The connection between the inverter and the battery must be connected to the CAN communication port Note: of the battery, otherwise communication cannot be performed; the connection between the batteries must be connected to the RS485 port.
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HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K 3) The communication port pins connecting the subs to the primary are defined as follows: RS485-IN Port Table 10 Definition of RS485 Port Pins RJ45 Pins Definition RS485-IN 1、8 RS485B-B 2、7 RS485B-A CANH0 CANL0 GNDC RJ45 Pins Definition RS485-OUT RS485-OUT Port 1、8...
If the battery has been down for a long time and does not work, it is necessary to maintain and recharge the battery in time according to subsections 6.2 and 6.3 of this manual. 4.6.3 Inverter Protocol Selection The battery default factory CAN communication is Hanchu ESS protocol and RS485 communication is SRNE protocol. Protocol Selection: 1) Check which protocols are supported by the inverter;...
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HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K 4.6.4 Confirm Address 1) When the system is used in parallel, it supports up to 16 batteries in parallel. 2) When running in parallel, you need to confirm the address of each unit. The Run State 01~16 in the display shows the address of the battery, 01 represents the host device, and the rest 02~16 are slaves.
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HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K For more details, please refer to the attached Monitor Usage Guide for the installation and registration of the logger. Figure 31 Sample of the Logger and Usage Guide Smart Energy, Sustainable Solutions...
HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K 4.7 Definition Of LCD The LCD screen is shown below. Figure 32 Sample of LCD Screen Table 11 Definition Of LCD Icon Battery remaining capacity is 76%~100% function Battery remaining capacity is 50%~75% Battery remaining capacity is 26%~49% Battery remaining capacity is below 25%...
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HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K Charging overcurrent alarm Discharge overcurrent alarm Charging high temperature alarm Charging low temperature alarm Discharge high temperature alarm Low temperature discharge alarm Environmental high temperature alarm Environmental low temperature alarm MOS high temperature alarm Individual Cell undervoltage protection Individual Cell overvoltage protection...
If the long press does not work, please not come on when button is pressed. contact the Hanchu ESS after-sales service department or your dealer directly. Check whether the circuit breaker at the battery terminal is closed and switched on.
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HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K Please contact Hanchu ESS after-sales VoltSensor Fault Battery voltage sensor failure. service company or your dealer directly. Please contact Hanchu ESS after-sales TempSensor Fault Battery temperature sensor failure. service company or your dealer directly. Stop charging and discharging. Please...
HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K Battery Maintenance 6.1 Battery Storage Requirements The battery is required to be stored in a temperature range from 0°C to +40°C. Routine maintenance is required for batteries that have been stored for a long time. Depending on the storage time of the battery and the storage environment, Please charge the battery to the corresponding SOC at 0.2C as required by the table...
HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K Table 14 Lithium Battery Recharge Cycle SOC<5% SOC at power down before storage Maximum recharge interval We do not provide warranty service for permanent battery failure due to overdue recharging by the customer. 6.3 Long-term Idle Maintenance Requirements If a long period of inactivity (≥30 days) is planned, the following two requirements should be observed to...
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HOME-ESS-LV-9.4K confirming with a multimeter that there is no dangerous voltage and no parts need to be repaired inside the machine. ● Maintenance of batteries should be performed or supervised by someone who is familiar with batteries and required precautions.
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