STAGE ZERO Volta 2K Portable Power Station User Manual
- June 10, 2024
- STAGE ZERO
Table of Contents
Volta 2K Portable Power Station
User Manual
Volta 2K Portable Power Station
Please read this manual before use and follow the instructions inside.
Keep this manual for future reference.
This Manual contains important instructions that should be followed during
operation of the Stage Zero Volta 2K Unit.
The information contained in this manual is subject to change by Stage Zero
(Pty) Ltd (hereinafter referred to as Stage Zero) without prior notice.
Safety Precautions
1.1 General
This section contains important instructions that should be followed during
operation of the Volta 2K Unit (hereinafter referred to as “Facility”).
It is important and necessary to read the Stage Zero User Manual carefully
before using the Facility. Failure to do so or to follow any of the
instructions or warnings contained in said document can result in electrical
shock, serious injury, or death.
1.2 Risk of Unsafe Operation
When using this Facility, basic safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of personal injury. Improper operation, maintenance or
modification of this Facility could result in serious injury and property
damage. Stage Zero stipulates that this Facility is a fixed product that
requires a professional Stage Zero accredited installer to install and may not
be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was
designed for.
1.3 Shock Hazard Warning
The Facility is a fixed installation. Any contact with electrically active
parts of the Facility, such as electrical terminals and if applicable the sub-
distribution board terminations can result in injury or death, irrespective of
whether the Facility and the other electrical equipment of the property have
been disconnected.
1.4 Battery Safety
The Facility contains a LiFePO4 battery within it’s enclosure.
The following safety instructions must be followed:
- Do not advise the contractor to install the Facility near external heat sources or in direct sunlight.
- Do not attempt to open any components of the Facility and connect additional batteries of any type. This will result in a tamper notification to the national operations centre and the device will be inoperable.
- Do not pack flammable or hazardous materials around the Facility.
- Do not generate steam or store corrosive chemicals in the vicinity of the Facility.
- Do not mutilate batteries, the batteries contain an electrolyte that is toxic and harmful to the skin and eyes.
1.5 General Safety
The following list highlights the general safety precautions that need to be
followed:
-
Before attempting to operate the Facility and other electrical equipment, all instructions should be read and understood. All other maintenance and repair requirements must be reported to the help line (via the customer portal) who
will arrange for the necessary work to be conducted. -
Reliance on Life Sustaining Equipment
• The backup services are scoped on variable assumptions that may change over time and should NEVER be relied on as sustainable source of power for any life sustaining equipment.
• Examples of life sustaining equipment include but not limited to breathing apparatus, life monitoring systems or lung and heart respiratory machines.
• This Facility is intended for indoor use only. To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, locate the Device in a temperature (0 – 40 °C) and humidity controlled indoor area, free of conductive contaminants. -
DO NOT connect photovoltaic solar wiring directly to the Facility.
-
DO NOT allow children to touch or handle any part of the Facility under any circumstances.
-
DO NOT try to disassemble, service or modify the Facility (or any part thereof) in any way
-
DO NOT try to disassemble, service or modify the Facility (or any part thereof) in any way
-
This Facility is not intended for operation by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning operation of the Facility by a person responsible for their safety.
-
It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent authorised Stage Zero accredited person to carry out any service or repair on the Facility.
1.6 Emergency Situations
1.6.1 Leaking Batteries
If the Facility (or any part thereof) has any indication of a liquid like
substance leaking from it, avoid contact with the substance and contact Stage
Zero immediately.
If one is exposed to the leaked substance, immediately perform the actions
described below:
- Inhalation: Evacuate the contaminated area and seek medical attention.
- Contact with eyes: Rinse eyes with flowing water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
- Contact with skin: Wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water and seek medical. attention. Ingestion: Induce vomiting and seek medical attention.
1.6.2 Fire
NO WATER!
DO NOT use water to extinguish fires that arise from the Facility (or any
part thereof). Should a fire occur, use a specialist Lithium fire extinguisher
to extinguish the fire, alternatively use a DCP (dry powder) or CO2 (carbon
dioxide) type fire extinguisher.
1.6.3 Wet Batteries
If the Device (or any part thereof), is wet or submerged in water, do not let
people access it, and contact Stage Zero for technical support.
1.7 Prohibitions
It is prohibited to:
- Connect any additional batteries of any type to the Facility
- Disassemble the Facility (or any part thereof) in any form or manner
- Cosmetically change the exterior of the Facility, e.g., painting, etc.
Product Information
2.1 General
The Volta 2K unit (hereinafter referred to as “Facility”) is a universal power
supply that can be used to power your appliances/devices when the main
electricity power fails (i.e. during load shedding). The changeover from grid
to ‘back-up’ power occurs automatically and requires no input from the user.
The Facility will be installed on the User’s premises by an accredited Stage
Zero Contractor. During the installation process, the user will inform the
contractor which loads/circuits should be powered during loadshedding. The
selected essential loads will remain powered in case of a power outage (load
shedding).
The Facility consists of a packaged unit that has an integrated battery and
inverter which utilizes grid power to charge the batteries during non-load
shedding periods. The Facility connects to the main AC circuit at a voltage of
230VAC (alternating current, single phase) and converts it to low voltage DC
(direct current) to charge the battery. The DC output from the battery is then
converted to a pure sinewave at 230VAC to supply the connected essential load.
During outages, and if the Facility’s batteries are fully charged,
uninterrupted power will be delivered to the selected essential circuits. The
Facility has a maximum output power supply of 2kW and a battery capacity of
2560Wh (2304Wh @ DOD of 90%) and is capable of sustaining a 900Wh load for
approximately 2½ hours (e.g. x20 20W LED light bulbs, a 300W computer, a 60W
laptop and a 140W home entertainment system).
During load shedding, the system will provide power to the selected circuits
for a time period dependant on:
- Load connected to the sub distribution board
- Whether the Facility’s battery was fully charged at the time when the power failed (load shedding)
The Facility’s battery, under normal circumstances, should take approximately two to three hours to fully charge from the point where they were completely discharged.
2.2 Specifications
Product
Type| UPS Backup Power
Capacity| 2304Wh @ 90% DOD
Rated Output Power| 2000W
Peak Power (3 sec)| 4000W
Battery Type| LiFePO4 (Lithium iron phosphate)
Input Voltage| 175-265 VAC
Output Current (Max, Back-up)| 8.7A
Output Current (Max, AC Bypass)| 32A (Limited by MCB to 20A)
Output Power (Max, Back-up)| 2000W
Output Power (Max, AC Bypass)| 7360W (Limited by MCB)
Output Voltage| 220-240 VAC
Thermal Dissipation| Passive (Air vents in side panels; Inverter internal fan)
Discharge Rate| 0.83C (±83A DC)
Charge Rate| 0.4C (40A DC)
Operating time at design base load of 900W (No AC input)| 2.5hrs
Operating time at max load of 2000W (No AC input)| 1.15hrs
Charge Cycle| 2.5hrs
Over Current Protection| 125A DC (Internal); 20A AC (MCB)
Mechanical
Dimensions (H x W x L)| 1025 x 570 x 210mm
Weight| 72kg
Environmental
Operating Temperature| 0 – 40°C
Operating Temperature (Optimal)| 15 – 35°C
Operating Humidity| 10-90% (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature| -20 to 40°C
Ingress Protection Rating| IP20
Miscellaneous
Input| x1 Round Socket, 3P, 20A, Male
Output| x1 Round Socket, 3P, 20A, Female
Status Indicator / Display| None
Accessories| Sub Distribution Board (if applicable)
Fuse| 125A DC (Internal – Battery to Inverter)
Refer to technical datasheet for more detailed information regarding the
Facility
2.3 Views
- Volta 2K Unit Fuse Holder
- Sub Distributions Board
- Main Distribution Board
- Trunking
- Main Circuit Breaker
- Grid Input, Inverter Circuit Breaker
- Change Over Switch
- Inverter Output, Inverter Circuit Breaker
- Grid Input Indicator (pilot light)
- UPS Output Indicator (pilot light)
2.4 Installation
The equipment is installed by an accredited Stage Zero contractor.
The following equipment is installed:
- Volta 2K unit
- Sub DB with two AC circuits (preferably one for lights and another for plugs)
- User manual
- All cabling for the installation of the unit
Other than identifying circuits to receive back-up power, there are no
physical activities required from the User during the installation and
commissioning of the product.
2.5 Product Specific Safety Precautions
Following precautions to be adhered to for safe use:
- DANGER The Product generates the same potentially lethal AC power as household wall outlets, even when not connected to an AC supply.
- DANGER The Product contains internal batteries and may present a shock hazard even when disconnected from AC power.
- DANGER If the Product emits smoke or unusual odours, immediately switch Product into the ‘Off mode’. Contact Stage Zero immediately.
- DO NOT let the Product be subjected to direct water. It is NOT water resistant.
- DO NOT obstruct the air vents of the product (located on vertical sides).
- DO NOT insert foreign objects into electrical outlets or air vents.
- DO NOT stack anything on top of any of the Product’s installed components.
- DO NOT place any heat sources (e.g. open flame, heaters, etc.) in close proximity of the Product.
- DO NOT remove the cover lids for any of the Product’s installed components
- DO NOT attempt to remove the face plate of the Product’s DB.
Operating Instructions
3.1 Operating Modes
The Facility has three operational modes. The modes are dependent on the
position of the Change Over switch.
Facility operational modes:
- Bypass: The Change Over switch is in the ‘up’ position. The Facility’s back-up power capability is bypassed enabling power supply solely from the grid, i.e. no back-up power available.
- Off: The Change Over switch is in the ‘neutral’ position. Independent of grid or backup power availability, the unit will not provide any power output.
- Battery: The Change Over switch is in the ‘down’ position. This is mode is the intended operational mode, i.e. the unit is capable of supplying back-up power in case of load shedding.
Notes:
The pilot lights do not indicate in which mode the Facility is. It only
indicates if there is power available from the Grid to the Facility (red),
and/or if the Facility is capable of supplying back-up power (green).
Care and Maintenance
- Ideal operating temperature range is 0 – 40°C.
- Do not use corrosive chemicals or aerosols to clean this device.
- From time to time wipe the Volta 2K unit with a soft DRY cloth. Do not subject the unit to water OR use a wet cloth to wipe the unit.
- To protect against electric shock or injury, electrical or mechanical inspections and maintenance will be performed on scheduled maintenance periods by Stage Zero.
Customer Portal
The Customer portal is where the User can review, order and manage Stage Zero
solutions. It is also from where the User can request support via logging a
ticket on the Help tab.
The Customer Portal has the following tabs:
-
Dashboard (default) – general overview of account and performance of installed solution.
-
Accounts – detailed overview of client’s account containing personal information, account payments and billing, installation C.o.C’s and application documentation. The User can also settle payments from the Accounts tab.
Note:
It must be emphasised that if the payment is late, or the card is invalid, the client’s access to back-up power will be disconnected and will only be re- activated once the account is settled. -
Services – general overview of what services (subscriptions) are contracted and paid for.
-
Messages – list of messages regarding the status of the device will be logged and available for the User to view (e.g. the use of the battery during power outages / load shedding., etc.).
-
Help – allow the customer to submit a ticket/query when a fault occurs, or the system is offline.
Note:
When a serious issue occurs such as a fire or complete power outage outside of load shedding, it is recommended to call the stage zero help line which is shown on the customer portal under the help tab.
5.1. How to submit a ticket
To log a ticket using the Customer Portal follow the following steps:
- Navigate to Help tab from the Dashboard
- Select ‘Submit Ticket’
- Select Service – From drop down, select most applicable option for type of ticket, e.g., account, PPA service, hardware service, inverter service, solar panel service, etc.
- Problem Subject – Insert a brief description of the problem, e.g., for a noisy inverter use ‘Inverter noisy’
- Request Description – Insert more detailed description of the problem
- Attach any supporting information of the problem, e.g., photos, video clips, etc.
- Submit
All tickets that have been logged will be time stamped and can be tracked either on the dashboard or on the help tab.
Warranty
Stage Zero warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from normal wear and tear, accidents; damages sustained during; alterations; unauthorized use or repair; neglect, misuse, abuse; and failure to follow instructions for care and maintenance for the product.
Legal Notice
8.1 Information contained in this manual
- Stage Zero gives no warranty of any kind whatsoever, either explicitly or implicitly, with respect to the information contained herein.
- Stage Zero’s copyrighted designs, products and processes contained or described in this document are confidential. This document, either in part, or as a whole, may not be copied or reproduced by any means whatsoever, nor disclosed to third parties for purposes other than for which it is supplied, without the prior written consent of Stage Zero and shall not be furnished to any third party without the prior written consent of Stage Zero.
- Stage Zero, its subsidiaries, the directors, employees, and agents cannot be held liable for the use of and reliance of the information in these documents.
- This document (User Manual) is an uncontrolled copy of a controlled document (Operating Instruction) held by the Stage Zero Management System. Please refer to our product lists and documents published on our website at: http://www.stagezero.co.za. as these lists are updated on a regular basis.
8.2 Disclaimer and Indemnification
Stage Zero shall not be liable for:
- The losses of damage to property, death or personal injury arising from non-compliance with this Stage Zero User Manual.
- The losses not caused by Stage Zero’s negligence.
- Stage Zero shall not be liable to either Customer or any other third party under any applicable law, law of delict, in equity, restitution or otherwise for any kind of indirect or consequential loss or damage including loss of actual or anticipated profit or revenue, loss of use or productivity, loss of production or business interruption, loss of goodwill, loss of any contract or loss of opportunity that is connected with any claim arising under or in connection with use of the Stage Zero Facility.
- By operating the Stage Zero Device, you indemnify Stage Zero and shall hold Stage Zero harmless against any liability arising from non-compliance with this Stage Zero User Manual.
Queries and Support
Email [email protected] or visit www.stagezero.co.za for more information.