GivEnergy GIV-BAT 9.5 LiFePO4 Solar Battery Installation Guide

GivEnergy GIV-BAT 9.5 LiFePO4 Solar Battery

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LITHIUM IRON PHOSPHATE BATTERY INSTALLATION MANUAL

GENERATION 2 Giv-Bat 9.5

The GIV-BAT 9.5 is a lithium iron phosphate battery pack with increased storage and efficiency. It has a usable capacity of 9.5 kWh / 186 Ah and operates at a voltage of 51.2V DC. The battery is designed to be installed alongside GivEnergy AC Coupled or Hybrid
Inverters, allowing you to store energy from the grid or excess generation. It is extremely safe and can be installed in a wide range of locations. The battery comes with a warranty of unlimited cycles or 10 years.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 800H x 242D x 480W (mm)
• Weight: 110 Kg
• Current: 80A
• Operating temperature: -10°C to 55°C
• Operating voltage range: 45V – 58V DC
• Depth of Discharge: 100%

Box Contents:

Components:

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Note: Two types of cables exist for connection to Gen 2 batteries: Lug to plug battery cable and Plug to plug battery cable. Please note that all Generation 2 battery cables need to be purchased separately.

Product Usage Instructions

Installation Requirements:

The installation of all GivEnergy equipment, including the Generation 2 batteries, must be carried out by a GivEnergy approved installer.

Unit Information:

The Generation 2 batteries are designed to work with a GivEnergy AC Coupled or Hybrid Inverter. They can store energy from renewable generation or import from the grid at off-peak times when prices are lower, and discharge during busier periods when prices are more expensive.

Packaging Contents:

When unpacking, please check the following:

• Ensure there are no missing accessories from the packaging list.
• Verify that the model and specification of the battery’s nameplate match the order specifications.

If any damaged or missing parts are found, please contact GivEnergy immediately at 01377 252 874 or email [email protected]. Returns must be provided in the original or equivalent packaging. The cardboard packaging is recyclable.

Safety Instructions:

Extra care and attention must be taken when installing and maintaining any GivEnergy equipment. The system is capable of lethal voltages, even when disconnected. If you suspect something is wrong with the battery or if any damaged or missing parts are found, please contact GivEnergy immediately at 01377 252 874 or email [email protected]. Returns must be provided in the original or equivalent packaging. The cardboard packaging is recyclable.

SPECIFICATIONS

BIGGER AND BETTER
Increased storage and efficiency

The 9.5kWh battery pack sits alongside our
AC Coupled or Hybrid Inverter so that you can store energy from the grid or excess generation.
Utilising lithium iron phosphate, our batteries are extremely safe and can be installed in a wide range of locations. Our battery warranty means you can use your battery as much as you need for 10 years and still be covered.

Specifications

• Dimensions
  800H x 242D x 480W (mm)

• Weight
  110 Kg

• Usable capacity
  9.5 kWh / 186 Ah

• Voltage
  51.2V DC

• Current
  80A

• Warranty

Unlimited Cycles / 10 Years

• Operating temperature
  -10oC to 55oC

• Operating voltage range
  45V – 58V DC

• Depth of Discharge
  100%

BOX CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

Introduction
All information contained in this booklet refers to the assembly, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of Generation 2 batteries. Please retain this manual for future reference.
Legal Disclaimer: This document is the property of GivEnergy, reproduction is prohibited.

Installation Requirements
Installation of all GivEnergy equipment must be carried out by a GivEnergy approved installer.

Unit Information
The Generation 2 batteries are designed to work with a GivEnergy AC Coupled or Hybrid Inverter. The batteries work with renewable generation or import from the grid at off-peak times when prices are lower, and discharge during busier periods when prices are more expensive.

Storing the Battery
The units must be stored in their original packaging at temperatures between -30ºC – 60ºC. Please note that between -10ºC – 0ºC there may be reduced performance in charging and discharging.
Do not stack more than 4 units on top of each other.

Packaging Contents
When unpacking, please check the following:

• There are no missing accessories from the packaging list
• The model and specification of the battery’s nameplate match the order specifications

If any damaged or missing parts are found, please contact GivEnergy on 01377 252 874 or email [email protected] immediately. Returns must be provided in original or equivalent packaging. The cardboard packaging is recyclable.

COMPONENTS

Item/Item Name/Function

• A ON/OFF Switch System Switch
• B STATUS Status Indicators
• C Power Terminal Power Connectors
• D DC MCB Breaker Battery Isolator
• E Dip Switches Dip Switch
• F Earthing Point Earth Bonding

BATTERY CABLES

Two types of cables exist for connection to Gen 2 batteries;

Lug to plug battery cable

Plug to plug battery cable

IMPORTANT
All Generation 2 battery cables need to be purchased seperately.

SAFETY AND INSTALLATION

Safety Instructions
Extra care and attention must be taken when installing and maintaining any GivEnergy equipment. The system is capable of lethal voltages, even when disconnected

• If you suspect something is wrong with the battery, contact GivEnergy on 01377 252 874 or email [email protected].
• If any damaged or missing parts are found, please contact GivEnergy on 01377 252 874 or email [email protected] immediately. Returns must be provided in original or equivalent packaging. The cardboard packaging is recyclable.

Installation Instructions

• All electrical installations must be carried out by a qualified and registered electrician and in accordance with the IEE Wiring Regulations
• Ensure batteries are always fixed to the wall using the mounting bracket, even when the weight of the product is on the floor
• All GivEnergy equipment must be installed by a GivEnergy approved installer
• Externally mounted batteries must always be wall mounted above the frost-line or a minimum of 50mm
• An earth bond must be installed between all batteries and inverters
• Do not remove the front cover unless instructed by the GivEnergy support team

Do not use the battery if there are any deformities, such as bulging or leakages

Do not puncture the battery

Do not throw the battery or use forceful impact

Do not attempt to repair the battery yourself (please call your Approved Installer)

The battery must be installed vertically, never install horizontally, avoid tilting the unit

STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION

1. Place the wall mounting bracket horizontally onto the wall and mark the position of the bracket holes.

2. Drill 6 holes at the marked positions, at least 75mm deep. Fix the mounting bracket to the wall using 6 expansion bolts.

3. Mount the battery 3. onto the mounting bracket. For Generation 1 Inverters only

4. Connect output A to the inverter using a lug to plug cable. If not connecting to additional battery packs, apply the blanking plug to output B.
   For Generation 2 Inverters only

   • If multiple Generation 2 batteries are installed, connect output B of the first battery to output A on the additional battery packs using a plug to plug cable. There must be no more than 5 batteries installed.
     For Generation 3 Inverters only

   • If connecting to Generation 3 inverter, use a plug to plug cable from output A of the Generation 2 battery to the connectors within the Generation 3 inverter.
     For installing additional batteries

   • If connecting a Generation 1 battery to a Generation 2 battery use a plug to lug cable and connect from output B in your Generation 2 battery into the comms connection within the Generation 1 battery, and set your dip switches as per instructed within the GivEnergy installation guide.

   • If connecting a Generation 2 battery to a Generation 2 battery use a plug to plug cable and connect from output B in your master battery into output A of your slave Generation 2 battery, and set your dip switches as per step 5 (below).

5. Set up the dipswitches on the circuit breaker, as shown below.

6. Push the ‘On/Off’ button on the right hand side of the battery, the LEDs will light up.

7. Commission the battery on the online portal and ensure the battery is operating normally.

DIP SWITCHES AND STATUS INDICATORS

Dip Switches

Switch 1

Switch 2

Status Indicators

What does the STATUS light mean?

• Green Healthy, good state of charge (SOC)
• Amber/Green, flashing Firmware update
• Green, flashing Lower state of charge, outside of normal operating voltage
• Red, flashing Very low state of charge
• Red Fault. Logged in system. If the light is red, call GivEnergy for remote diagnostics.

MANUFACTURER WARRANTIES

GivEnergy is the main supplier and manufacturer of the product. GivEnergy warrants that your product is (a) of acceptable quality and (b) does not have any latent defects.

• If you suspect something is wrong with the battery, contact GivEnergy on 01377 252 874 or email [email protected].
• If any damaged or missing parts are found, please contact GivEnergy on 01377 252 874 or email [email protected] immediately. Returns must be provided in original or equivalent packaging. The cardboard packaging is recyclable.

Products Covered

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References

• Smart, clean energy storage for your home or business | GivEnergy

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