u          Do not expose the battery pack directly to water or fire

u    Do not solder directly to any component of the battery pack

u    Do not mix positive (red) and negative (black) connections

u    Do not short circuit the battery pack or any components

u    Do not mix with other battery types

u          Always fully charge the battery before use

u    Charge with 48 V/16 cell lithium battery charger or 48 V solar charge

              controller only. Or 96 V / 32 cell lithium battery charger / 96 V solar.

u    Store in dry | cool place | covered if installed on a boat

u          Switch the BMS on / off when safety switch is on only!

u    Do not expose to full sunlight | Do not operate over 40 C or below 0 C

u    Do not dismantle the battery pack and do not operate without the box | Do not change components

u    Do not connect a solar system and the grid charger at the same time | Use double switch in this case

u    Keep your battery clean and free from corrosion and dirt

u    Never connect load or charger to the battery with the BMS off or the red LED illuminated!

u    All cells should have the same voltage at all times—if not, the single cells have to be manualy balanced!

The improper use or the modification of the battery box will void the warranty. All4solar is not responsible for any damage caused by the use of this battery or damages to any applications  connected to this battery. The user has to take necessary precautions to secure a safe use of this battery and the applications connected.

 

 

 

Manual for LIFEPO4 battey packs    48-96 V 100-200A systems     V 1.5 2012

PREPARARATION FIRST USE

Disconnect anything connected to the main plug. Switch the battery on by pulling out the safety switch. Then switch on the BMS (battery monitor system) via the toggle switch. You should hear the main contactor switching on and the green light illuminated on the BMS board. The battery monitor should start working and after a  few seconds show the battery voltage. (How to programm the battery monitor, reset the data etc.—read the separate manual). The battery voltage has to be at least 50/100 volts or higher. If the battery voltage is below 53 / 106 volts, we recommend to fully charge the battery first before use. If the battery voltage is below 40 volts, the main relay will switch off again. You have to immediately charge the battery by connecting the charger to the main plug and switching the BMS on / off. The voltage will increase and the contactor will should stay on. At 54 / 108 volts the battery is usualy fully charged.

CHARGING / STORAGE

Connect the charger to the main plug. The BMS has to be switched on at all times when a charger and / or a load are connected to the main plug. The BMS can be switched off, if the battery is not used for a longer period. The battery hast be fully charged, if not used for a extended period. It will loose approximately 4 Amp hours per month (BMS off = charge every 12 months) and 9 Amp hours per month (BMS on = charge every 6 months). These batteries do not have any memory effect, but we still recommend to always fully charge them to increase the life time and avoid damage.

USE THE BATTERY

Before connecting a load, switch the battery off by pushing the safety switch. Then connect the load to the main plug and pull the safety switch. Wait a few seconds, this allows the capacitors in the motor controller to charge which will avoid sparking in the main contactor of the battery. The BMS and the battery monitor have to be on: Check if the green light of the BMS is illuminated. If a red light is on, the battery should not be used. Check the voltage and recharge the battery first. If the red light stays on, check the led light on each cell (16 cells) and contact all4solar.  Do not manipulate the system. If you do so, this will void the warranty as well as any use not respecting this manual. If you still want to do changes to the battery, ask for the technical documentation.

 

 

 

 

ERRORS / CAUTION

The battery is safe to operate when THE GREEN LED ON THE BMS IS ON | THE RED LIGHT ON THE BMS IS NOT ON | THE GREEN LED ON EACH BATTERY CELL IS ON | THE BATTERY MONITOR IS ON | THE VOLTAGE IS OVER 48 / 96 VOLTS.

The battery is not to be used when THE GREEN LED ON THE BMS IS NOT ON | THE RED LIGHT ON THE BMS IS ON | THE GREEN LED ON EACH BATTERY CELL IS OFF OR RED | THE BATTERY MONITOR IS OFF | THE VOLTAGE IS UNDER 44 / 88 VOLTS (Recharge allowed, if all other indicators are ok)  MEASURE  CELL VOLTAGES FIRST—if inbalanced see separate instructions

Safety Switch

Battery Monitor

BMS Switch

BMS

LEDs