Contents About This Manual ..................1 1.1 Sope of Use ..................1 1.2 Intended Audience ................2 1.3 Description of Safety Symbols .............. 2 1.4 How to Use This Manual ............... 2 2 Safety ......................3 2.1 General Safety ..................3 2.2 Mechanical Safety ................
This manual mainly describes the basic information, installation, electrical connection, commission and troubleshooting of the product. Read the manual carefully before any operation. This manual is valid for 30kW/60kWh commercial and industrial energy storage system (Hereinafter referred to as ESS): BHF-X60 Inverter model list: Model HP3-30KT2...
Read the manual and other related documents before performing any operation on the all-in-one device. Documents must be stored carefully and be available at all times. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Please check www.livoltek.com for more information.
2 Safety 2.1 General Safety This equipment should be used in an environment that meets the design specifications, otherwise it may cause equipment failure, the resulting abnormal equipment function or damage to parts, personal safety accidents, property damage and etc., which are not covered by the equipment quality warranty. Local laws, regulations and codes should be observed when installing, operating and maintaining the equipment.
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incorrect operation or intentional damage. ⚫ Damage to the all-in-one device caused by a third party or the customer, including damage caused by relocating and installing the all-in-one device in a manner that does not comply with the requirements of this manual, as well as adjusting, altering, or removing identifying marks in a manner that does not comply with the requirements of this manual.
reliably grounded and that there is no danger of electric shock. Do not approach the equipment except for the qualified personnel who ⚫ will operate it. Do not energize the equipment without completing the installation or without confirmation from qualified personnel. Ensure that at least two people are present when the all-in-one device is powered on for the first time.
⚫ When transporting the equipment, the operator's view may be blocked by the package with a large size, in that it is necessary to arrange another person to assist in instructing the operator to adjust where to put down the package.
through the pipe or over the hole, must be protected to avoid the cable by sharp edges, burrs and other damage. ⚫ Cable wiring is completed, the cable bracket and cable clamps are needed for reliable fixing, backfill the soil area of the cable to ensure that the ground is closely adhered to, to prevent backfilling soil, cable deformation or damage caused by force.
After completing the inspection, remove the grounding wire between the inspection circuit and the grounding circuit. 2.4 Battery Safety Livoltek shall be not responsible for damage to the batteries caused by following reasons: ⚫ Failure to charge and accept the battery in time due to the customer, resulting in overdue storage, loss of capacity or irreversible damage.
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⚫ Due to the field equipment operating environment or external power parameters cannot meet the environmental requirements of normal operation, the battery caused by direct damage, including that the actual operating temperature of the battery is too high or too low, poor power grid conditions and frequent power outages.
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from entering the interior of the battery and causing a short circuit. ⚫ Batteries must be stored in a separate warehouse with the outer packaging, avoiding mixing with other materials, being stored in open areas, and stacking batteries too high. The site must be equipped with fire-fighting facilities that meet the requirements, such as fire sand and fire extinguishers.
medical help sought immediately. After dropping the battery (no matter with or without package), it is ⚫ forbidden to continue to use it. If there is no obvious deformation or damage in appearance and there is no obvious odor, smoke or fire, transfer the battery to an open and safe place for 1h under the premise of ensuring safety, and contact our service engineer.
⚫ After completing maintenance and replacement operation, lock the cabinet door in time and keep the key properly. 3 Product Overview 3.1 System Overview Diagram 1 (with a diesel generator) ➢ ➢ Diagram 2 (without a diesel generator)
3.2 Product Introduction BHF-X60 series outdoor energy storage cabinet integrates energy storage battery cabinet, inverter, and acoustic and visual warning system. The inverter converts direct/ alternating current to alternating/ direct current to achieve power supply from PV/ the grid to the loads and the battery, from the battery to the loads and the grid.
⚫ Applied in remote and off-grid areas as independent power supply systems to provide stable and reliable electricity to local residents and institutions. 3.3 Appearance Components & Parts Description HP3-30KT2 inverter converts energy Inverter among the battery, the grid and the PV. Cabinet for collective cable connection, such as pre-installed cables, self-wiring On-grid power cables, Backup load power...
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Battery pack cabinet Install battery packs. Cool the battery (inside) & Fan (on the packs. door) Alarms when thermal runaway condition occurs in any cluster of the battery pack Sound and light alarm and the malfunction of the all-in-one device. Displays the status of the battery, the PV, Visual display screen the grid and the generator connected.
3.5 Nameplate Here is the nameplate of the BHF-X60 series C&I ESS. It’s sticked inside the door of the battery pack cabinet. 3.6 Icons on the Nameplate Icon Description Caution: Risk of Danger Caution: Risk of Electric Shock! Caution: Hot Surface...
WEEE Mark. Do not dispose of the inverter together with household waste 4 Transportation, Unpacking and Storage 4.1 Transportation For better protection of the equipment, transportation with packaging is ⚫ recommended; ⚫ Transportation of equipment should be carried out in accordance with the marking requirements on the packaging to prevent personal injury and equipment damage;...
4.3 Storage In order to keep the product in a better state of protection during transportation, it is packed in specific wooden crates. The product shall not be stored in an exposed outdoor location if the product is not immediately transported or installed for use in a storage location that complies with the following conditions: Requirements -20~55℃...
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2014 Design Code for Electrochemical Energy Storage Power Plants and NFPA 855 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems. The energy storage system is exclusively designed for outdoor applications and must be installed in an outdoor environment; indoor arrangements are not supported.
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restrict unauthorized access, preventing personal injury or property damage during operation. ⚫ Protection from Liquids: Install the equipment in a location free from liquid exposure. Avoid areas below water pipes, air outlets, or other locations prone to condensation or water leakage, such as air conditioning outlets, vents, or server room windows, to prevent liquid ingress and potential short circuits.
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quicksand, or caves. ⚫ Critical sanitary protection zones for water supply sources. ⚫ Historic monuments and sites conservation areas. Mitigation Measures: If no alternative site is available, the following safety measures are recommended: Install a firewall with a fire resistance rating of not less than 3 hours for safety protection.
⚫ Installation Space for Devices in Parallel Leave at least 500 mm distance in the front and at the back of the device. 5.2 Pre-installation Preparation ➢ Additionally required material ⚫ Preparation for the inverter Recommended Model Wire Size Cable parameters for breakers 1100V/25A HP3-30KT2...
Before installing the product, please inspect it for any signs of damage. If you detect any evidence of damage, retain the evidence and promptly contact Hangzhou Livoltek Power Co., Ltd. If you confirm that the product is in good condition, please proceed to check against the delivery list to verify the completeness of all components.
later parallel connection as needed. 5.4 Mechanical Installation After making sure that there is no abnormality in the product and all accessories are complete, you can refer to the following suggestions for mechanical installation: ⚫ According to the product size in advance to select the equipment installation location, good positioning and fixing.
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Step 1: Lift the device to the installation site. Mark the positions of the four brackets with a marker. Step 2: Loosen the screws and remove the brackets. Step 3: Drill holes with a driller. Step 4: Install back the four brackets and secure them with screws. Step 5: Thread Grid, Backup loads cables or other communication cables as needed from the ports at the right side of the device.
➢ Scenario 2 If there is a cable tunnel under the ground at the installation site customers select, locate the position of the device to make the inlet of the device close to the trunking under the ground. Prepare the trunking for Grid, Backup loads and other communication cables tidying up.
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➢ Electrical Connection Diagram (with a Diesel Generator) ➢ Electrical Connection Diagram (without a Diesel Generator)
Open the cable sheltering cover under the inverter, the lid of the AC combiner box under the inverter, the cover of the high voltage box and the door of the cabinet for battery packs on the left side to prepare for electrical connection. The door of the cabinet for battery packs is opened for checking before powering on and device maintenance.
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➢ Wiring Connection Procedure: Customers should prepare PV cables. LIVOLTEK provides corresponding PV connectors in the scope of delivery for quick connection of PV inputs. To ensure IP65 protection, use only the supplied connector or the connector with the same...
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Recommended Model Wire Size Cable parameters for breakers 1100V/25A HP3-30KT2 10-12 AWG 4-6 mm² (Single string MPPT) Step1: Assembling the PV Connectors. ⚫ Strip the insulation from each PV cable by 6mm –8 mm. ⚫ Assemble the cable ends with the crimping pliers. ⚫...
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⚫ Check the cable connection of the PV string for polarity correctness and ensure that the open circuit voltage in any case does not exceed the inverter input limit of 1000V. Step 2: Connecting the PV cables to the inverter. ⚫...
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⚫ Arc or contactor over-temperature may occur if the PV connectors are not firmly connected in place, and LIVOLTEK shall not be held liable for any damage caused due to this operation. ⚫ If the DC input is connected inversely and the DC switch has been rotated to "ON", do not operate immediately.
6.2 Grid and Backup loads cable Connection ➢ Procedure Step 1: Loosen the swivel nuts at the right side of the device as needed. Remove the waterproof plugs or cut the membrane inside the swivel nuts. Step 2: Thread the Grid and Backup loads power cables though the inlet into the AC combiner box.
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Step 6: Connect assembled L1/ L2/ L3/ N cables of the Grid cable and Backup cable to the L1/ L2/ L3/ N terminal of the Grid and Backup loads terminal block inside the AC combiner box respectively. Connect the assembled PE cable of two cables to the PE bar inside.
⚫ For Meter Communication Customers should connect a Livoltek three-phase CT meter, connect the 485_A and 485_B of the Meter terminal block inside the AC combiner box to the pin 15 and 16 of the three-phase CT meter. Please refer to 6.3.3 Meter Communication for details.
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➢ Procedure Step 1: Connect the Grid power cable from the AC combiner box to the PCS Grid terminal block of the ATS. Step 2: Connect the power cable from the diesel generator to the diesel generator terminal block of the ATS. Please refer to the user manual of a specific generator selected for generator connection details.
6.3.2 Parallel Communication ➢ System Diagram BHF-X60 series ESS supports three devices connected in parallel. To achieve parallel communication, customers should buy a Livoltek PSD1000 WiFi dongle and connect it to the battery cabinet. ⚫ System Diagram (with a Diesel Generator)
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⚫ System Diagram (without a Diesel Generator) ➢ Mechanical Installation The assembled Grid and Backup loads cables for parallel connection in the accessory is about 5 meters long. Please notice the installation space when the devices are connected in parallel. ➢...
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master all-in-one device). Step 2: Connect the other end of the assembled Grid power cable to the PCS Grid terminal block inside the ATS and connect the Grid terminal block inside the ATS to the grid. Connect the other end of the Backup cable to backup and emergency loads.
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Grid, Backup loads and PV power cables to the Grid, Backup loads terminal block inside the AC combiner box and the PV terminals on the inverter (the master all-in-one device). Step 2: Connect the other end of the assembled Grid power cable to the grid. Connect the other end of the Backup cable to backup and emergency loads.
6.3.3 Meter Communication System diagram ➢ When no diesel generator is connected, the Livoltek three-phase CT meter ⚫ should be connected between the AC distribution box and the grid. When a diesel generator is connected, the Livoltek three-phase CT meter ⚫...
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➢ Procedure Step 1: Prepare a communication cable, thread the cable through the inlet at the right side or at the bottom of the AC combiner box (depending on the mechanical installation). Step 2: Strip both ends of the cable, connect one end of the cable into the 485_A &...
PSD300 WiFi logger to the WiFi port on the battery cabinet. If all-in-one devices are connected in parallel, customers should buy a Livoltek PSD1000 WiFi logger and connect it to the master all-in-one device in the parallel system.
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Flash Always off System off Always on The meter and dongle are online Slow The meter is online and dongle is Flash offline Green Fast The meter is offline and dongle is Flash online, system is in upgrading Always off The meter and dongle are both offline Battery connection and BMS Always on communication are both normally...
and 25 ≤ SOC < 50 Three Battery is not charging or discharging cells on and 50 ≤ SOC < 75 All cells Battery is not charging or discharging and 75 ≤ SOC ≤ 100 System failure Flash EPS port overload System is working normally ⚫...
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⚫ The all-in-one device is correctly and firmly installed on the ground. ⚫ All cables are connected according to chapter 6; ⚫ All unused terminals are properly sealed. ⚫ All AC circuit breakers are correctly connected. For battery cabinet, check and ensure that pre-installed cables in the ⚫...
⚫ Please use the LIVOLTEK APP to initiate the self-test procedure and get the test results. Refer to “Settings on the APP” for details. Step 8: Observe the indicator and display ⚫...
LIVOLTEK portal is a platform that the inverter connects through WIFI Stick, and upload the data to it every 5 minutes. You can log in account at any time through a computer, IOS or Android to achieve real-time display and remote control.
8.1 User Interface on the APP Notes: The advanced setting and Maintenance settings can only be check and set via local mode or Web. 8.2 Wi-Fi Configuration ➢ Preparation ⚫ Power on inverter. ⚫ Power on router and check the wireless networks that mobile phone joined.
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Android APK. Scan the QR Code below to download the APP on your smartphone. Step 2: Connect the Inverter ⚫ Open Livoltek APP, choose "Go Local Mode" ----> "Wi-Fi Mode". ⚫ Connect to WiFi logger according to the last six digits of your inverter SN. ⚫...
8.3 Register an account Open the app or web and login with the username & password. Register it first if you don’t have an account, which provides access to the remote monitoring and management.
⚫ There are two different accounts for end users and business (agents/installers), with different account authorizations. ⚫ Business accounts can only be registered through web. ⚫ Only end user accounts can be registered through the APP. ⚫ The agent/installer can create a sub-account for the end user after the power site (PV plant) is created.
Notes: Tick "I agree installers to access to this site ", then your installer can assist you to set the inverter remotely. 8.4.2 Setting Site and Authorization ⚫ Enter the PV capacity and system type (solar storage system) for your site. ⚫...
8.5.2 Basic Settings You can set the inverter time, Restart the inverter, choosing work modes, battery type and set charging time period in Basic settings. 8.5.2.1 Emergency Charge ⚫ Emergency Charge is design to avoid the damage caused by long time excessive discharge.
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charged to 54V, and it will exit this mode after 2 hours. But you can exit this mode by clicking "Restart" during this process. 8.5.2.2 Select Work Modes Work Modes decides the operation logic of the hybrid system. Make sure what you select is exactly what you want.
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system will report BMS communication failure. ① ② Discharge End-up SOC @ Grid It refers to the discharge cut-off SOC of the Li- ② Ion battery when the utility grid is available. The battery is not allowed to discharge if the ③...
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Advanced settings are generally customization for installation. Please contact your installer or factory and enter the installer password (Default: hx123456). AC Coupling For the AC Coupled Inverter, this switch should be turned on. Grid Standards Grid standards means safety code. Generally, it is set before leaving the factory according to the shipping country and region.
limit, the system must be installed with electricity meter or CT. 8.6 Parallel Setting ⚫ Before the single inverter turn on its parallel function, the device cannot be connected to the grid. ⚫ Before parallel settings, the firmware version of the inverter should be upgraded to 1.0.2 and above.
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⚫ Assigning parallel inverter IDs Step1:Click “Device→Device List” and enter parallel configuration interface. Step2: Click “Search”, the WiFi dongle automatically searches the information of inverters in the parallel system and complete ID assignments and parallel connections of the inverters in the system. (Paralleling time will be extended in accordance with the increase of the number of paralleling inverters.)
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⚫ The parallel setting is achieved through the electrical connection (Grid & Backup loads power cable connection on both sides of the battery cabinet and 485_A&485_B and CAN_H&CAN_L communication connection inside the AC combiner box among the all-in-one devices), please ensure all cables for parallel communication are connected firmly and correctly.
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⚫ Ethernet configuration Step1: Click “Network→Ethernet” Step2: Wait until all information on the interface appears and click “Set”. (DHCP is the default Mode and the device will automatically obtain IP address and other information.)
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➢ Verification of distribution network Click “Network → Configuration” and check whether the WiFi dongle is successfully configured.
8.6.2 Batch Configuration of Parallel Inverters Step1: Click “Device”, check and confirm devices which need to be connected in parallel and WiFi dongle have been added into the site. Step2: Click the WiFi dongle, enter the detail interface and click “Inverter”. Step3: Select the inverters which need to be batch set and click “Batch Setting”.
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⚫ Priority is given to setting “Parallel enable” and “Parallel quantity” to achieve parallel function. ⚫ Please ensure “Parallel enable” is enabled. ⚫ Please confirm the “Parallel quantity” filled in corresponds to the actual quantity of inverters connected in parallel. Step5: Enter “System Setting”...
8.6.3 Batch Upgrading of Parallel Inverters Step1: Click “Administration → Firmware Upgrade” and enter the batch upgrading interface. Step2: Select “Online Upgrade” or “Local Upgrade”. ⚫ Mobile device can only select “Online Upgrade”. ⚫ PC can select “Online Upgrade” or “Local Upgrade”. Step3: Select the upgrading item: WiFi dongle or the inverter.
8.7 Diesel Generator Setting If the system is connected to a diesel generator, customers should do some...
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basic settings on the APP. ⚫ For single device Enter the diesel generator setting interface with the following path: Power Flow (your inverter site) Setting Advanced Settings Site Energy Management (password for installers only) General parameters Step 1: Turn on the diesel generator switch to connect the communication between the inverter and the diesel generator.
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Diesel work mode is available only when Auto is set under Power Mode. Select Stop, Start or Auto control with working SoC. a. Select Stop or Start to shut down and start the diesel generator through APP. b. Select Auto control with working SoC, the generator automatically charges or stops charging the battery with Start-up SOC and End -up SOC value set.
9 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Before maintaining and commissioning the device and its peripheral distribution unit switch off all the charged terminals of the device, and wait at least 10 minutes after the device is powered off. 9.1 Troubleshooting When the device has an exception, its basic common warning and exception handling methods are shown in the table below.
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inverter will Grid voltage lower reconnected Grid Undervoltage than the set protection the grid after the value grid returns normal. Grid frequency higher Checking Grid Over- 7,18 than the set protection frequency of the frequency value grid. The inverter will Grid frequency lower reconnected Grid...
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switch. Wait for 15 minutes, then close the AC and DC switches and restart system. This usually due to cloudy and rainy days, when weather becomes better, fault will The leakage current is Leakage current disappear; if the higher than the set fault weather protection value...
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Livoltek customer service Centre. Check the voltage difference Imbalance of voltage Grid voltage between in each phase of the imbalanced voltages of the grid phases grid. Check whether chassis reliably grounded...
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ventilated position, that it is not exposed to direct sunlight and that the fan is working properly. Check the ISO protection value; Inspect the PV cables for ground insulation impedance. If the cables are insulation normal and the impedance fault occurs Insulation photovoltaic panel to...
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Remove some Load power exceeds loads from the off- EPS Overload inverter power grid port or reduce their power. Check battery communication line connections Inverter cannot Battery normal to ensure detect battery communication reliable communication connection. Reinstall battery communication Line. Check whether the positive and...
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as overheating or low temperature, which case, improving the battery's operating environment is necessary. Related to voltage anomalies, check battery cables 577-587 Battery Fault connected properly, if there is reverse connection, loose wire ends, et 135, 161, The inverter can 163, 165, continue 167, 169-...
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environmental factors corresponding to alarm, carry necessary repairs. 6,10, 15, Wait inverter to restart operation. 24-30, Disconnect 33-56, 58-143, System Fault switches, battery 257, 258, switch, wait for 15 262, 265, minutes, then 269, 273, reconnect 277, 281, power to restart 517, 519 the inverter.
Contact Livoltek after-sale service team for support. ⚫ In the event of any of the above situations and if the alarm or fault persists, please contact your local electricity company or the Livoltek Customer Service Centre. 9.2 Routine Maintenance To ensure that the inverter can operate properly for a long term, you are advised to perform routine maintenance on it as described in this chapter.
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➢ Routine Maintenance Checking Item Method Period Check the temperature and dust of the System clean inverter. Clean the inverter enclosure if necessary. Check whether the inverter is not damaged System running or deformed or can be operated with no status abnormal sound.
10. Technical Data Notice: All specifications are subject to change without notice. Model BHF-X60 DC Input Max. PV Array Power [Wp] 60000 Max. DC Voltage [V] 1000 MPPT Voltage Range [V] 150~950 Rated DC Voltage [V] Start Voltage [V] Max. DC Input Current [A] 32/32/32 Max.
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Rated Output Frequency [Hz] 50 / 60 Adjustable from 0.8 Leading to 0.8 Power Factor [cos ф] Lagging Total Harmonic Distortion [THDi] < 3% AC Input [On-grid] Rated AC Voltage [V] 3W + N + PE, 380/400 Rated Output Frequency [Hz] 50 / 60 Max.
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AC Overcurrent Protection Integrated AC Short Circuit Protection Integrated AC Overvoltage Protection Integrated DC switch Integrated AC/DC Surge Protection II / II AFCI Optional System Parameters Max. Efficiency of System 90%@0.25P, 88%@0.5P Depth of Discharge Operating Temperature [°C] -20 ~ 55 Operating Humidity 5% - 95% (non-condensation) Operating Altitude [m]...
Disposing of the Wasted and Damaged Battery Pack 11.1 Regarding the wasted or damaged battery packs, Livoltek will not recycle them. Therefore, customers can contact a recycling agency to dispose of them. The expenses incurred shall be borne by the users themselves.
Failure to meet these requirements may result in the company declining to provide warranty services. 12.3 Disclaimer Livoltek reserves the right to decline warranty services under the following circumstances. However, repair services may still be offered at an additional cost: ⚫...
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