Generac Power Systems PWRcell User manual
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Generac PWRcell™ Battery
ON OFF
BATTERYDISCONNECT
(000209b)
WARNING
Loss of life. This product is not intended to
be used in a critical life support application.
Failure to adhere to this warning could result
in death or serious injury.
Serial Number Locations
(000393a)
WARNING
CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Section 1: Safety Rules & General
Information
Section 2: General Information
Section 3: Location and Compliance
Section 4: Installing Generac PWRcell
Battery
Section 5: Commissioning
Section 6: Troubleshooting
Section 7: Wiring Diagrams
Section 1: Safety Rules & General Information
(000100a)
WARNING
Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.
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(000001)
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
(000003)
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
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(000190)
DANGER
Loss of life. Property damage. Installation must always
comply with applicable codes, standards, laws and
regulations. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
(000187)
WARNING
Electrocution. Potentially lethal voltages are generated
by this equipment. Render the equipment safe before
attempting repairs or maintenance. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
(000182a)
WARNING
Equipment damage. Only qualified service personnel may
install, operate, and maintain this equipment. Failure to
follow proper installation requirements could result in death,
serious injury, and equipment or property damage.
(000155a)
WARNING
Electric shock. Only a trained and licensed electrician
should perform wiring and connections to unit. Failure
to follow proper installation requirements could result in
death, serious injury, and equipment or property damage.
WARNING
Risk of injury. Do not operate or service this machine
if not fully alert. Fatigue can impair the ability to
service this equipment and could result in death or
serious injury. (000215)
(000209b)
WARNING
Loss of life. This product is not intended to
be used in a critical life support application.
Failure to adhere to this warning could result
in death or serious injury.
(000598)
WARNING
Equipment damage. Connect only to REbus-compatible
devices. Never connect to any other power source.
Connecting to other power sources could result in
equipment damage.
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(000150)
DANGER
Electrocution. Never connect this unit to the electrical
system of any building unless a licensed electrician
has installed an approved transfer switch. Failure to
do so will result in death or serious injury.
(000604)
DANGER
Electrocution. PWRcell Battery front cover should be
removed by a qualified technician only. Removing
the front cover could result in death, serious injury,
equipment or property damage.
(000188)
DANGER
Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while
working on this equipment. Doing so will
result in death or serious injury.
(000104)
DANGER
Electrocution. Water contact with a power
source, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
(000145)
DANGER
Electrocution. In the event of electrical accident,
immediately shut power OFF. Use non-conductive
implements to free victim from live conductor. Apply
first aid and get medical help. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.
(000599)
DANGER
Electrocution. Turn battery disconnect OFF and
de-energize REbus before touching terminals..
Failure to do so will result in death, serious injury,
equipment and property damage.
(000123)
DANGER
Electrocution. Turn utility supply OFF before
working on utility connections of the transfer
switch. Failure to do so will result in death or
serious injury.
(000152)
DANGER
Electrocution. Verify electrical system is
properly grounded before applying power.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING
(000257)
Electrocution. Refer to local codes and standards
for safety equipment required when working with a
live electrical system. Failure to use required safety
equipment could result in death or serious injury.
(000134a)
CAUTION
Equipment damage. Exceeding rated voltage and
current will damage the auxiliary contacts. Verify
that voltage and current are within specification
before energizing this equipment.
(000120)
CAUTION
Equipment damage. Verify all conductors are
tightened to the factory specified torque value.
Failure to do so could result in damage to the
switch base.
(000162)
WARNING
Explosion. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
Batteries are explosive. Electrolyte solution can cause
burns and blindness. If electrolyte contacts skin or eyes,
flush with water and seek immediate medical attention.
WARNING
(000228)
Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an
official recycling center in accordance with all local
laws and regulations. Failure to do so could result in
environmental damage, death, or serious injury.
(000601)
CAUTION
Equipment damage. Use ONLY manufacturer approved
battery modules. Using any other module could damage
Generac PWRcell Battery and may void the warranty.
http://
batterycouncil.org
WARNING
(000603)
Fire hazard. Never attempt to fight a fire yourself.
Evacutate the building and contact emergency services.
Inform dispatcher that lithium-ion batteries are in the
building. Failure to do so could result in death, serious
injury, or property or equipment damage.
WARNING
(000218)
Fire and explosion. Installation must comply with all
local, state, and national electrical building codes.
Noncompliance could result in unsafe operation,
equipment damage, death, or serious injury.
(000147)
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Unit must be positioned in a
manner that prevents combustible material
accumulation underneath. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
(000600)
DANGER
Electrocution. Initiate a system-wide safety shutdown
and turn PWRcell Disconnect Switch OFF on all
connected batteries before performing service. Failure
to do so will result in death, serious injury, equipment
and property damage.
Figure 1-1
REbus Inverter
Internet
Shutdown
(hold)
Figure 1-1. Safety Shutdown Button (Located on
Inverter Control Panel)
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(000190)
DANGER
Loss of life. Property damage. Installation must always
comply with applicable codes, standards, laws and
regulations. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
(000638)
DANGER
Loss of life. Only qualified personnel may install this battery
system. Installation of a PWRcell Battery by a homeowner is
prohibited. Installation by unqualified personnel will result
in death, serious injury, equipment or property damage.
WARNING
Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an
official recycling center in accordance with all local
laws and regulations. Failure to do so could result in
environmental damage, death or serious injury.
(000228)
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(000209b)
WARNING
Loss of life. This product is not intended to
be used in a critical life support application.
Failure to adhere to this warning could result
in death or serious injury.
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www.iccsafe.org
www.rerc.org
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Section 2: General Information
°°
°°
Full cycle: 0% to 100% to 0% SoC @ 30° C
Discharge @ 25° C
380VDC Nominal
Module warranty void if installed above limit.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Refer to the product specification sheet for complete list.
Figure 2-1
Figure 2-1. Serial Number Location
B
A
C
Figure 2-2. Unit Dimensions
Figure 2-3
Figure 2-3. Generac PWRcell System Example
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ON OFF
BATTERYDISCONNECT
Figure 2-4. Component Locations
(000600)
DANGER
Electrocution. Initiate a system-wide safety shutdown
and turn PWRcell Disconnect Switch OFF on all
connected batteries before performing service. Failure
to do so will result in death, serious injury, equipment
and property damage.
Figure 2-4
Figure 2-4
Section 3: Location and Compliance
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Specifications
• Table 3-1
(000190)
DANGER
Loss of life. Property damage. Installation must always
comply with applicable codes, standards, laws and
regulations. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
(000257)
Electrocution. Refer to local codes and standards
for safety equipment required when working with a
live electrical system. Failure to use required safety
equipment could result in death or serious injury.
(000182a)
WARNING
Equipment damage. Only qualified service personnel may
install, operate, and maintain this equipment. Failure to
follow proper installation requirements could result in death,
serious injury, and equipment or property damage.
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Table 3-2
Section 4: Installing Generac PWRcell
Battery
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Component Locations
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Location and
Clearances
Figure 4-2Figure 4-3Figure 4-4
Specifications
Figure 4-1
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Figure 4-2
Figure 4-4
Figure 4-1. Mounting Bracket
22.2 in
563 mm
42.8 in
1.09 m
1.23 in
31 mm
29.6 in
0.751 m
9.4 in
239 mm
13.4 in
339 mm
Figure 4-2. Generac PWRcell Battery Rear View
67.7 in
1.7 m
22.2 in
563.1 mm
Figure 4-3. Generac PWRcell Battery Front View
9.9 in
251.2 mm
1.3 in
29.2 mm
41.6 in
1.06 m
57.6 in
1.46 m
Figure 4-4. Generac PWRcell Battery Side View
Figure 4-5
Figure 4-5. Mounting Bracket (1 of 2)
Figure 4-6
Figure 4-6. Mounting Bracket (2 of 2)
(000606)
DANGER
Electrocution. Put the Generac PWRcell Inverter into
Safety Shutdown before installing wiring. If there are any
other batteries connected to REbus, toggle their front
Battery Disconnect switches to OFF. Failure to do so
will result in death or serious injury.
.
(000598)
WARNING
Equipment damage. Connect only to REbus-compatible
devices. Never connect to any other power source.
Connecting to other power sources could result in
equipment damage.
(000607)
WARNING
Equipment damage. Never connect REbus conductors to
ground. Connecting Rebus condutors to ground could
result in equipment damage.
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Figure 4-7
Figure 4-7. REbus Wiring
Figure 4-8
Figure 4-8. Blackstart Battery Connections
Figure 4-9
Figure 4-9. Installing Battery Modules
Figure 4-10
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Figure 4-10. Battery Module/Spacer Order of Installation
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