GIANT 100AH Lithium Deep Cycle Battery User Manual
- June 16, 2024
- GIANT
Table of Contents
LITHIUM DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES
AS/NZS 3001.2:2022 Update
Providing Clarity Around Lithium Batteries
Summary
Provide clarity around battery certification for AS 3001. 2.2022
What is IEC 62619 and how does it relate to the new standard
Provide clarity about where you can install a lithium battery in a caravan
Other installation notes
Checklist for Lithium Batteries
Introduction
The release of AS/NZS 3001.2:2022 has sparked significant interest and debate.
Unfortunately, much of the information circulating is inaccurate or
misinterprets the standard. We aim to offer an objective interpretation of the
standard, emphasizing its role in safeguarding lives and property through
stringent safety measures. We are committed to compliance and certification,
providing proof of rigorous testing to assure manufacturers, recreational
vehicle users, and insurers that our batteries adhere to the standard’s safety
goals, rather than attempting to manipulate it.
Our focus in this document is on Lithium Ion batteries and their installation,
addressing the main sources of confusion. Through this document, we aim to
shed light on the two most contentious clauses, battery certification and
battery installation location, providing clarity from our perspective to
promote safer practices in the caravan industry.
The Standards Are Here To Protect Your Property And Family, Ensure You Are
Compliant
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Minimum Battery Requirements
For Lithium Batteries
5.4.12.3.1 Requirements
Each lithium ion battery shall be provided with a battery management safety
system either integrated into a battery pack or as a separate component. All
lithium ion batteries shall comply with AS IEC 62619.
The battery management safety system is designed to protect the lithium ion
battery from potentially damaging situations.
The key point here is the statement “All lithium Ion batteries shall comply
with IEC62619”. A “battery” includes both the battery management safety system
and cells. Having only certified cells does not take into account intercell
propagation and how the BMS (the key safety component) performs under adverse
conditions to prevent any critical failure such as thermal runaway.
Only when the battery is IEC62619 certified can you be sure that all aspects
of the battery, including the BMS and cells, are fully safety tested and
compliant. How Do I Tell If My Battery IS IEC 62619 Certified?
To tell if your batteries are IEC62619 certified there is one simply question
you can ask the manufacturer. Do you have a certificate?
The only way to really know if the battery (or cells for that matter) are
compliant is to ensure they have been tested to the standard and passed. A
test certificate proves this is the case. If the manufacturer supplier cannot
produce a test certificate then chances are their batteries, nor cells, are
compliant to IEC62619. At SBT we proudly show our certificate on our website.
CELL VS BATTERY
CELL: A cell is a single encased electrochemical unit
BATTERY: Battery means two or more cells which are electrically connected
together and fitted with devices necessary for use, for example, case,
terminals, marking and protective devices.
A single cell battery is considered a “cell”, regardless of whether the unit
is termed a “battery” or a “single cell battery”. ref. UN38.3
Other Safety Requirements For Lithium Batteries (BMS)
5.4.12.3.3 Electrical Protection
The battery management safety system shall continuously monitor the voltage,
current and temperature of the battery and protect the following by automatic
disconnection. Over and under-voltage, over and under temperature, and over
current. The battery management system should be as per the cell
manufacturer’s recommendation or designed and supplied by the same
manufacturer.
The fact these sections are under the heading “5.4.12.3 Battery management
safety system” should be enough to indicate that the entire battery should be
certified, not just the cells.
Installation Location For Lithium Batteries (internal to vehicle)
5.4.12.2 Location
Lithium ion batteries shall –
- Be installed externally, i.e. behind a wall, compartment or barrier that prevents the egress of gases into the habitable area; and
- Not enter the habitable area of the structure; and
- Be installed to operate within the manufacturer ‘s defined operating temperatures, including IP rating; and
- Be installed in a suitable battery container where the battery manufacturer has not provided encapsulated cells.
One of the largest point of contention is what constitutes “externally”. When taken with the proceeding statement – “i.e. of behind a wall, compartment or barrier that prevents the egress of gases into the habitable area” it becomes more clearer.
A Caravan Industry Victoria (CIV) member alert was communicated on August 25th which sought confirmation from Electrical Standards Victoria (ESV) regarding how the standard should be applied in Victoria. It stated the below;
The battery may be installed external of the recreational vehicle body, behind
a wall or compartment under the bed, in a cupboard, under a seat or behind a
barrier BUT must prevent gases from entering the habitable area.
According to the member alert, LiFePO4 batteries can be installed inside a
caravan as long as there is a barrier preventing gases from entering the
habitable area. There are numerous examples of how this can be achieved
including installing the battery into a sealed battery box with venting to the
outside of the Van.
For batteries located behind a wall/under the bed/in a cupboard/under a seat
one method of preventing gases from entering the habitable area is to locate
the battery in a sealed box or compartment, regardless of whether the battery
is supplied as a sealed unit or not.
Cables into the battery box or container must be sealed by cable glands or
equivalent to prevent gases from escaping.
The battery compartment must also be appropriately vented to the outside.
Other Installation Notes
In addition to the location of where lithium batteries can be installed, care should be taken to comply to other aspects of the standard. This includes but is not limited to the below
- Easy access to batteries via panel or hatch
- Attaching warning label that warns of dangers if panel/hatch is not sealed
- Ensuring appropriate ventilation of the battery compartment to the outside
- Mounting the battery securely in the battery compartment
- Check all connections
- Charge, discharge and recharge to check for any faults
Accessing The Standards
Any questions in relation to how Lithium batteries comply to the standards can be directed to
1800 853 315
or[email protected]
For members of Caravan Industry Association Australia access to the standard
is available through Caravan Industry Association of Australia and the i2i
Platform, AS/NZS 3001.2:2022 is now available to view and download. For other
businesses to access the standards they are available for purchase.
Any questions with regards to the implementation (and enforcement) of this
Standard, please contact CTIAQ on 07 3862 1833.
It is important to note that this document does not provide an exhaustive list
of directions about the the standard.
It is strongly recommended that industry businesses make their own
investigations and explore AS/NZS 3001.2:2022 with regard to the recreational
vehicles they are producing. It is also important to ensure that the relevant
personnel (e.g. contract or staff electricians, vehicle designers etc.) within
your business are up to date with these changes.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this document is general and is provided in good
faith. Readers must make their own investigations or seek specific advice on
their particular individual circumstances. Sealed Performance Batteries its
employees, contractors and agents are not liable in any way including, without
limitation, for negligence, in connection with this document or for any errors
in or omissions from this document, or any new understanding of the law
whether arising from any legislative instruments or the decision of any court
or tribunal, whether before or after this document was prepared, first
published, distributed or used.
BATTERIES LITHIUM
- Check List For Lithium Batteries
- Is the battery IEC 62619 Certified
- Has the manufacturer provided a certificate to confirm they actually do comply (your insurance may ask for this)
- Does the battery have an integrated BMS
- Does the battery have a suitable monitoring device
- Does the system not exceed 48V
- If the battery is installed internal to the vehicle, is the battery compartment properly sealed
- Is the battery securely fastened to the battery compartment
- Is suitable ventilation provided in the battery compartment
- Have all connections been checked
- Has the battery been charged/discharged/recharged
Notes
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