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: Verify the system configuration before installing.
Important
A proper system design is required for warranty purposes.
Improper system configuration will void the warranty.
Information subject to change without notice.
2024 Fortress Power, LLC. All rights reserved.
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- Page 1 9.6kWh Manual : Verify the system configuration before installing. Important A proper system design is required for warranty purposes. Improper system configuration will void the warranty. Information subject to change without notice. 2024 Fortress Power, LLC. All rights reserved. EM-V1.0...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents ABBREVIATIONS ............................5 CHANGE LOG ............................... 6 INTRODUCTION ............................7 ............................7 BOUT ORTRESS OWER ...............................7 ARRANTY UPPORT EFORCE INTRODUCTION ..........................8 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND SYSTEM DESIGN ................... 9 ................................9 ATASHEET ..............................10 YSTEM IZING SAFETY ...............................11 ................................11 YMBOLS ........................ - Page 4 12.4 ............................38 ISCHARGING OTES 12.5 ..........................38 NDERSTANDING HARGE TAGE 12.6 ..........................38 EATING LEMENT PERATION 12.7 .............................. 39 ECOMMISSIONING CONTACT INFORMATION ..........................40...
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Page 5: Abbreviations
1. Abbreviations A = Amperes m = Meters AC = Alternating Current mA = milliamperes Ah = Amperes hour(s) mV = millivolts AWG = American Wire Gauge N = Neutral BAT = Battery NEC = National Electric Code BMS = Battery Management System NEMA = The National Electrical Manufacturers Association CAN = Controller Area Network NFPA = National Fire Protection Association... -
Page 6: Change Log
2. Change Log VERSION CHANGE DESCRIPTION EM-V1.0... -
Page 7: Introduction
Phone: US: (877) 497-6937 LATAM: (215) 710-8960 3.2 Warranty Support Unless otherwise submitting a Fortress warranty through the Guardian hub, please submit your eForce 9.6 warranty here: https://fortresspower.com/warranty Beyond this product manual, you may also find our inverter guides useful to system installation and commissioning: https://support.fortresspower.com/portal/en/kb/inverter-guides... -
Page 8: Eforce Introduction
The eForce 48VDC Battery is an advanced energy storage solution designed to cater to both residential and commercial energy needs. This battery is manufactured by Fortress Power, known for its innovative approach to providing reliable and efficient energy storage solutions. -
Page 9: Product Specifications And System Design
5. Product Specifications and System Design 5.1 Datasheet... -
Page 10: System Sizing
. Instead of memorizing the above chart, a good rule of thumb is a maximum of 5.7kW of power output per eForce 9.6 without battery-inverter communication. Alternatively, you could design 9.3kW of power output per eForce 9.6 with battery-inverter communication, but it may limit the inverter burst capacity. Under no circumstance should you install an inverter with charging capacity greater than 195A per eForce, even if you intend to limit the charge or discharge capacity of the inverter either manually or digitally. -
Page 11: Safety
6. Safety 6.1 Symbols Risk of electrical shock, fire, or Damage Important instructional note, that leads to best results where it is not safety or damage related. -
Page 13: Safety Precautions And Instructions
Fuses, breakers, wiring ratings and values should be determined by established standards and evaluated by certified electricians, licensed installers, and regional code authorities. The eForce 9.6 B a t t e r y Management System (BMS) alone will not protect the batteries from these extreme electrical events. Failure to adhere to installation protocol will void the warranty. -
Page 14: Transportation And Handling
Bulk voltage and absorb voltage should be set to 52.5V if no battery-inverter communication is available. Recommended operating parameters of charger/Inverters For 8,000+ Cycles: • Operating temperature range: 50°F to 110°F (0°C to 60°C) per fortress power recommend charge and discharge inverter configuration. 6.4 Transportation and Handling •... -
Page 15: Storage
• Water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder and foam are the most effective means to extinguish a Lithium Ferrous Phosphate (LFP) battery fire. • Use ABC Fire extinguisher, if the fire is not from battery and has not spread to it yet. 6.6 Storage Store batteries away from direct sunlight and in locations with temperatures ranging between 0°C and 35°C (32°F to 95°F) to avoid exposure to high temperatures. -
Page 16: Unboxing Check List
7. Unboxing Check List 7.1 eForce 9.6 Battery 7.2 eWay 7.3 Envy Panel 7.4 Wall Mount Kit (Separate optional accessory kit) - Page 17 PART DESCRIPTION eForce 9.6kWh Battery eForce 9.6kWh Battery Wall fitted bracket Battery side brace M5*6 Cross Flat bolt 5*12mm Hexagon socket bolt M8*60mm screws M6*60mm expansion bolts eForce eWay eForce eWay Wall fitted bracket Battery side brace Base Support Wall mounting/fitted template eWay Key Base Legs Hole Caps...
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Page 18: Battery Specifications
8. Battery Specifications 8.1 Dimensions and Definitions 8.1.1 eForce Battery LEFT VIEW RIGHT VIEW FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW Power Switch Allows user to power on the eForce and at the same time provide a safe means of disconnecting the battery from a 48V HYBRID inverter and disabling battery voltage output. -
Page 19: Eway
8.1.2 eWay Front View with Closed Cover Front View with Opened Cover (Removable with Philips flat-head tool) Bottom View 8.1.3 Conduit & Cable Requirements KNOCKOUT HOLE SIZE (IN.) REQUIRED CONDUIT MEASUREMENT (IN) 0.70 ½ 1.73 1 ¼ 1.98 1 ½ 2.48 CABLE REQUIREMENTS eWay Busbar Torque... -
Page 20: Base
Bottom Isometric View 8.1.4 Base Bottom View... -
Page 21: Led Status Definition
8.1.5 LED Status Definition Table Legend Solid Quick Flash Slow Flash PROTECTION/ ALARM/ OPERATING STATUS LED5 LED4 LED3 LED2 LED1 LED6 LED7 LED8 NORMAL Boot Boot in Boot Boot Boot Boot in Boot Boot POWER ON in 5S in 5S in 5S in 5S in 5S... -
Page 22: Communication Board
8.1.6 Communication Board 8.1.6.1 Port Definition FRONT VIEW AREA DESCRIPTION Battery to Battery communication port Guardian/Gateway RJ45 connection port Internal BMS Connection Battery- to Inverter communication Port BOTTOM VIEW Battery to Battery Relay Parallel Port (Common) Power Source Guardian Power Source (Cable Included) Do not use the power outlet plug if choosing this method of... -
Page 23: Minimum Spacing Requirement
9. Minimum Spacing Requirement 16in 9.1 Acceptable but not limited Installation Configurations Ground Mounted, Floor Standing, or Wall Hanged (Separate Accessory Option 3 Opition 2 Option 4 Option 1 Envy Front Panel Cover... - Page 24 Wall Hanged (With Separate Accessory) Opition 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 1 Warning! Make sure that the wall is structurally sound and that it may hold heavy weight load. Failure to do so may result in injury or potential death. This configuration includes the option of bolting the eForce Base to a concrete slab or installing the included legs on the bottom.
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Page 26: Installation
• Measure and mark the mounting points according to the dimensions of the base. • The eForce 9.6 should not be installed in direct exposure to the sun. 2. Safety Considerations: • Wear safety glasses and gloves during installation to protect against debris and sharp edges. -
Page 27: Mechanical Installation
10.2 Mechanical Installation 10.2.1 Floor Standing installation. Danger Floor must be Flat. This configuration is not allowed in rough and or highly porous surfaces. If so, consider the following Options: 1. Resurfacing the floor 2. Install the system with wall hanged configuration, 3. - Page 28 3. Install the Base Legs • Align each base leg with its designated mounting point on the base. • Screw the legs into the mounting slots. Tighten the connection points using a wrench or socket set, ensuring that the legs are firmly attached to the base. 4.
- Page 29 Using a marking tool, mark the locations of the mounting holes on the wall or surface where the • template will be installed. These are indicated by the holes labeled “Wall/Fitted” and “on the template. • The template should be centered on the base and aligned with the pre-drilled holes or mounting points.
- Page 30 The battery modules weigh more than 50 pounds, use mechanical lifting equipment or team lift to reduce the risk of injury. Ensure all workers involved in the installation are wearing appropriate PPE. 8. Align the Brackets: Attach the brackets to the back of the battery module as shown in the image. These brackets will •...
- Page 31 hole using the provided screws, or anchors. Ensure the battery module is stabilized and cannot tip or shift. 11. Repeat steps 8-10 when installing 1 or 2 additional batteries (Maximum of 3 batteries for vertical stacking). Use special lifting equipment when installing 3 batteries to allow the 3 battery be lifted/hoisted.
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Page 32: Electrical Installation
12. eWay Installation • Finally, Mount the eWay on top of the battery and secure with side braces as seen in the image below. 10.3 Electrical Installation • Using the included key, insert it into the eWay keyhole and unlock it. -
Page 33: Connection Overview
10.3.1 Connection Overview One eForce Battery and Envy Inverter Electrical Connection Overview Envy 12kW/10kW/8kW Inverter LED - PCS Cable Guardian/Gateway Primary Battery Terminator Separate Normally Closed RSD Button STOP LED-GATEWAY/GUARDIAN Cable LED-BMS Cable eWay #1 Primary Battery 9.6kW/ 19.2kWh/ 28.8kWh When operating with one battery, keep the terminator plug placed in its original position. - Page 34 Protective Earth battery following chronological sequence starting with the Primary Battery. Plug the Relay Communication Parallel Cable from battery to battery. For More details of parameter settings with the eForce, Used Area please refer to the Fortress Power Envy 12kW/10kW/8kW Manual.
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Page 35: Commissioning
Commissioning 11.1 Commissioning a single or multiple batteries with one eWay 1. For Commissioning batteries where multiple eWay are in parallel, please go to the “Commissioning in Parallel” section. 2. Turn the battery breaker on the inverter side. -
Page 36: Commissioning Multiple Eforce 9.6 Batteries In Parallel
11.2 Commissioning multiple eForce 9.6 batteries in parallel For a maximum battery bank size of 153.6kWH, up to 16 eForce 9.6 batteries can be connected in parallel. All wires should be an appropriate gauge and constructed to manage the loads that will be placed upon them. -
Page 37: Settings
It is appropriate to lower this to 46V if using a generator or grid charge to automatically maintain or charge the battery at 48V or above. The eForce 9.6 has a safety feature that will cut around this voltage level if necessary. If you regularly deep discharge the eForce 9.6 down to 42V, please increase your battery size or upgrade your inverter to maintain warranty compliance. -
Page 38: Charging Notes
inverters, EV chargers etc.) to ensure the total system charges or discharges the battery within its specification. controllers do not charge the battery concurrently, when and if their combined charge current totals are greater than the charge current of the combined battery bank. Take additional extra precautions when using wind power to charge the battery, or if the inverter and charge controllers are not the same manufacturer. -
Page 39: Decommissioning
12.7 Decommissioning At the End of Cycle Life retained capacity is equivalent to 70% Year 1 Capacity. eForce 9.6 contains scrap material useful to recycling. Dispose of the battery at a local recycling center or ship back to Fortress Power. -
Page 40: Contact Information
Contact Information For Technical Support Please Contact us at Tech-Support Contact Information Useful Links • Phone: Tech Support (877) 497-6937 Tech Support (Spanish) (215) 710-8960 • Support Tickets: https://www.fortresspower.com/support/ • Warranty Submittal: https://www.fortresspower.com/warranty/...
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