Canbat CLC100-12 Lead Carbon Batteries User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: CANBAT

Canbat CLC100-12 Lead Carbon Batteries

Safety Information

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It is essential to read, understand, and follow these instructions prior to installing or operating Canbat lead carbon batteries.

General Safety Precautions and Instructions

Do not attempt to use any battery that appears damaged during shipment or otherwise.
Do not submerge Canbat lead carbon batteries. This could cause injury and will void your warranty.
Do not attempt to disassemble the batteries. Its components are not user serviceable. This could cause personal injury and will void your warranty.
To avoid the risk of shock or fire, ensure all wire is properly sized and in good condition.
Do not impact, pull, drag, or step on lead carbon batteries.
Verify all equipment be connected to the lead carbon battery is off before making connections.
A small risk of spark does exist while making connections. Ensure the area is free of explosive gasses and liquids and is not installed in confined areas. This includes flammable fuel powered machinery, holding tanks, pipe fittings, and connectors.
Respiratory irritation may be caused if a lead carbon battery is punctured or cracked.
Skin contact with a punctured or otherwise open battery can cause irritation.
If a Canbat lead carbon battery becomes punctured or cracked, use appropriate respiratory and hand protection.
High voltage battery connections (configurations of greater than 36V DC nominal) can be dangerous in any DC system. A 48V nominal battery bank can have 60VDC at the terminals when fully charged!
DC voltages over 52V can stop the human adult heart; please be careful and wear insulated gloves. In addition to the General Safety Precautions and Instructions, the following guidelines should be observed when handling Canbat lead-carbon batteries.

Transportation

Because lead carbon batteries are heavy, they should be moved with the help of multiple people and moving/lifting equipment.
Do not drop Canbat lead carbon batteries.
If you are transporting Canbat lead carbon batteries on a pallet, do not stack them more than layers high.
Only transport Canbat lead carbon batteries facing up.
Check immediately after transporting.
If the battery is damaged in any way, do not use it; contact Canbat immediately.

Storage

In addition to the General Safety Precautions and Instructions, the following guidelines should be observed when storing lead carbon batteries.
Store in a clean, dry, shaded, and well ventilated area, at a temperature between 15 °C and 35 °C.
Charge to at least 70% (the state of charge upon delivery) before storage.
Charge at least once every 6 months.
Repeated (100%) discharges will decrease battery capacity.
Fully charge the battery within 15 days of a deep discharge of 90% or more
Do not drop, stack, or turn upside down.
Store away from children and animals.

Keep your batteries away from heaters and organic solvents. An increased storage temperature results in an increased self-discharge rate, so store them in a cool dry environment.

Response to Emergency Situations

Canbat lead carbon batteries are designed to prevent hazards resulting from failures; however, no battery system is 100% safe, and Canbat cannot guarantee its absolute safety.
In the unlikely event of fire, if possible, first shut off the source of the electricity. We recommend having a fire extinguisher in close proximity of your power generating equipment.
Class ABC extinguishers are easily obtainable and are best suited for multipurpose fire types such as wood, flammable liquids, and electrical appliances.

Qualified Personnel

This guide, and the tasks and procedures described in this manual, are intended for use by qualified personnel only. Only qualified personnel shall install, operate, overhaul, or maintain Canbat lead carbon batteries. During maintenance or overhaul, at least two people (equipped with protective measures, including but not limited to, safety glasses, insulated gloves, and safety shoes) must be present. Qualified personnel are defined as being a trained and locally certified electrician or installer who has the following knowledge, skills, and experience:
Functional principles and operation of on-grid and off-grid (backup) electrical systems
Dangers and risks associated with installing and using electrical devices and acceptable mitigation methods
Installation of electrical devices
- Knowledge of and adherence to the information in this guide, to all applicable safety precautions, and to electrical industry best practices

When working with any battery system, ensure you have the necessary tools and safety equipment, including but not limited to:

Insulated tools
Rubber apron and gloves
Face protection face shield
Safety goggles
Fire extinguisher
Emergency eyewash and shower, if available
Acid spill cleanup kit

Use the following safety precautions:

Pay attention to electrical warning symbols to avoid serious injury or death caused by electrical shock or burns.
Remove all rings and jewelry while working on batteries.
Multi-cell battery systems can attain high voltage and/or currents. Do NOT touch uninsulated batteries, connectors, or terminals. To prevent serious electrical burns and shock, use EXTREME CAUTION when working with DC Battery system.
Always wear protective clothing.
Protect your eyes and any exposed skin.
Use non-conductive or insulated tools when working with ANY battery system.
All installation tools should be adequately covered with vinyl electrical tape or suitable non conductive material to minimize the possibility of shorting across connections.
Never lay tools or other conductive objects on the battery.
Do not short circuit these batteries.
Do NOT throw away these batteries, they are recyclable.

Overview

Features

Maintenance Free: No watering, 2-year shelf life, and low self-discharge.
Maximized Cycle Life: Affordable high performance with 3000 Cycles at 50% depth of discharge (DOD).
Super-Fast Charging: High charge rates allow Canbat lead carbon batteries to go from 50% up to 90% state of charge in under an hour.
Exceptional Value: Less cost per kWh cycle than other lead acid batteries.
Advanced Technology: Canbat high power, energy dense batteries have a specially formulated carbon additive that enhances the overall battery life.
Partial State of Charge (PSoC) Applications: Pure lead + carbon = greater cycle life in both PSoC and non-PSoC off-grid operations. 2 Year Limited Warranty.

Canbat lead carbon batteries are cost-effective, maintenance-free battery offering superior performance in PSoC applications. These batteries are designed for residential or light commercial off-grid, backup, or self- consumption applications. Premium Pure Lead Punched Grid Cycling Battery, with excellent anti-corrosion performance, and low float current, greatly extending calendar and cyclic life. Canbat lead carbon batteries have advanced Pure Lead Carbon, which offers superior performance in PSoC applications. Other lead acid chemistry batteries sulfate and lose overall performance when left in low state of charge over time. Solar energy storage could be discharged, followed by an by extended period of cloudy days, reducing the charging performance of the solar panel, and therefore not charging the energy storage battery for days. With the Canbat lead carbon batteries, this is not a problem. Canbat lead carbon batteries have strong high temperature ABS/Polycarbonate Flame Retardant jars to UL94V-0 and <28% LO1 (limiting Oxygen Index). Plate design provides consistent, low internal resistance, and larger reaction surface. The large top posts allow low connector resistance, and the convenient Front Terminal Adapter allows fast and easy installation, zero overhead space requirement, and easier maintenance records documentation.

Product Technology

Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) maintenance free.
Pure lead punched grid plate with low self-discharge.
Excellent charging acceptance with high charging efficiency.
UL94V-0 ABS+PC enclosure.
Excellent PSoC cycle performance.
Super-fast charging: from 50% up to 90% state of charge in under an hour.
Integrated valve design controlling water loss, acid fog, and improved explosion resistance.

Operation

Charging
Canbat lead carbon batteries are usually charged using a three-stage charging cycle: bulk, absorption, and float stages. Bulk is a constant-current stage. The purpose of the bulk stage is to raise the battery voltage to a relatively high level with an initial fast charge. Absorption is a constant voltage stage. It is established upon reaching the absorb voltage settings. The battery is considered to be full when the following conditions are met: The charge current must taper down to 1% of the total battery amp-hours while maintaining the absorption voltage. The charger can then exit absorption and then enter the float stage. The float stage is a maintenance stage which ensures the battery remains fully charged.

Charging Characteristics

Not all chargers are designed or programmed the same way. Please use the following settings for chargers, inverter/chargers, and charge controllers.

Bulk / Absorption: 14.1-14.4VDC
Equalize (rarely needed): 14.1VDC
- Only needed it canbat carbon batteries are stored longer than 3 months. floated more than one vear or discharged more than so>
- Only needed if canbat carbon batteries are stored longer than 3 months, floated more than one year or discharged more than 80%
Float: 13.62VDC

Temperature Compensation

To achieve longer battery life, compensate for temperatures above or below 77°F (25°C). For Canbat lead carbon batteries we recommend -30mV/°C (-5mV/cell/°C).
Discharging
Battery capacity depends on the discharge current or discharge rate. If the discharge current is smaller, the discharge capacity will be larger. If the discharge current is larger, the discharge capacity will be smaller.
Discharge Characteristics
The final voltage is based on the discharge current and the minimum allowed by the system setup.

Discharge Temperature Characteristics
Battery capacity increases with the temperature. The size of the effect the temperature has is affected by the discharge current/discharge rate. This effect becomes more obvious when the battery is discharged at a larger current.

Self-Discharge
Stored batteries will need to be recharged to recover from self-discharge. The rate of self discharge increases as the temperature increases.

Recharging

Generally speaking, lead sulfate will be produced on the battery negative plate when they are stored for a long time. Canbat lead carbon batteries can be stored for up to 24 months. Because lead sulfate is an electrical insulator, it negatively affects the performance of the battery. We recommend the following recharge schedule based on storage temperatures. If a battery is stored under 68°F (20°C), it should be recharged every 9 months, at a constant 13.38V to 13.62V, current limit 0.25C10 for 2 to 3 days. If it is stored between 68°F and 86°F (20°C to 30°C), it should be recharged every 6 months at 13.8V to 14.4V, current limit 0.25C10 for 10 to 16 hours. If it is stored between 86°F and 104°F (30°C to 40°C), it should be recharged every 3 months at 13.8V to 14.4V (temperature compensated -3mV/°C), current limit 0.1C10 for 8 hours or 0.05 C10 for 16 hours.
Open-Circuit Voltage (OCV) vs. State of Charge (SoC)
The open-circuit voltage of lead acid batteries varies with the specific gravity of the electrolyte. While discharging, the specific gravity of the electrolyte changes greatly but cannot be measured in a closed battery, so the open-circuit voltage is measured and the approximate residual capacity is calculated.

Cycle Life

The cycle service life of the battery is related to the frequency of discharge, the depth of discharge, the floating voltage, and the working environment. Total cycle life decreases with increasing temperatures and depths of discharge.

Environmental Protection

Toxic and Poison Checklist

Ba�ery	Presence of Toxic or Poisonous Substances
Component	Cu
Terminal	Present
Present	Not Present
Container	Not Present
Not Present	Not Present
Inner Materials	Not Present
Not Present	Not Present

Recycling

This battery cannot be disposed of with other waste. In order to prevent the release of potentially hazardous substances, risks to the environment, and risks to human health from improper hazardous waste disposal, do not throw away this battery in the general waste stream. Please recycle it. In order to recycle this battery, please use your local recycling system or contact your waste management authority for the proper lead-acid battery recycling procedures in your area.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you have technical questions about your Canbat battery, please contact the original place of purchase or Canbat Technologies Inc. directly:
info@canbat.com.
+1 778-358-3925
www.canbat.com.

Canbat Technologies Inc. provides customers with the highest quality and safest lead carbon battery products. All rights reserved. Canbat Technologies Inc. is not liable for damages that may result from any information provided in or omitted from this publication, under any circumstances. Failure to follow Cabat installation guidelines may invalidate the warranty. Canbat reserves the right to make adjustments to this publication at any time, without notice or obligation. As is the case with all batteries, the risk of shock is present. When handling batteries, use protective measures including, but not limited to, safety glasses, insulated gloves, and protective footwear. When working with or installing batteries, use electrically insulated gloves and tools. Remove personal metal items such as watches, rings, bracelets, etc. The information included in this manual is accurate at the time of publication. However, this manual is subject to change without prior notice as we continuously improve our products. Additionally, the illustrations in this manual are for demonstration only and are intended to help explain the installation of Canbat lead carbon batteries. Details may vary slightly depending upon the market region and the product version. Please note: If this unit is installed by someone other than the end-user, the installer must explain the contents of this installation and user’s manual to the end-user.