KiloVault HAB V3 Addendum User manual

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KiloVault® HAB™ Series
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4)
Deep Cycle Solar Battery
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V3 Addendum
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Please note. This document only contains information specific to the HAB™ V3,           
pictured above. For complete instructions, please refer to the complete HAB™          
Installation and Operation manual. The complete manual is downloadable from         
www.kilovault.com.
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02/22/2021
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Overview 2
Installation 2
Unpack the HAB™ 2
Hab in the Crate 2
Crate Contents 3
Install the HAB™ Mounting Plate 4
Mounting Surface 4
Securing the HAB™ 5
Connect the HAB™ to Your Inverter 6
Physical Specifications 8
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Overview
We completely redesigned the KiloVault HAB™ case:
●The wiring panel of the HAB™ has been completely redesigned for your
convenience. There are ports on the left and right sides of the wiring panel, even
one on the top of the HAB™ . Power and communication cable connections are
easily made.
●The case has integrated handles that fold completely out of the way when
they’re not needed.
●The HAB™ now comes with vents that can be replaced with the included solid
plates.
○In cooler environments, replace the vents with the solid plates. 
○In warmer environments, leave the vents in place.
Installation
Unpack the HAB™
Hab in the Crate
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HAB Beneith Foam Tray
Foam Tray with Accessories

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Crate Contents
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Prior to installing your HAB™, please take pictures of the labels on the left side,
including the serial number, serial number barcode, QR code, and MAC
address. Store this information for your records, it is valuable and may be
necessary for system configuration or troubleshooting. Depending on your
HAB’s position, viewing this information after installation may be difficult.
It may be easier to open the tabs at the bottom (along the sides) of the box and
remove the box from the pallet, rather than removing the top lid and lifting the
HAB™ with the handles. 
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1.5-meter HAB™ to HAB™ CAN Bus communication cable (RJ11) Note: If a longer
cable is needed, it can be replaced with any telephone handset cord. RJ11 6
position, 4 conductor, male connectors both ends. Straight through. Maximum
length, 10 feet.
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1.5-meter HAB™ to inverter Modbus communication cable to support a future
upgrade - Amphenol AT06 6S connector on one end, stripped wires on the other
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RJ11 Clear Resistor Plug
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Wall Mounting Plate
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M8*30 mm Expanding Screw
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M8*16 mm Bolt
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28 mm Strain Relief
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47.5 mm Strain Relief
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Solid Vent Replacement Plates
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Install the HAB™ Mounting Plate
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Use the HAB™ mounting plate as a template to mark pilot holes on the mounting
surface. Choose holes so that you can mount the plate using at least four of the widely
spaced holes. Use a level to ensure that the plate is level. Refer to the Mounting
Surface section below for mounting surface specifications.
Mounting Surface
If you are anchoring the mounting plate into wood studs use at least four (one at each
corner) #14 (1/4") wood screws with washers. The screws must be long enough to
penetrate at least 1½" into the studs.
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If you are anchoring into plywood wall material, the plywood must be at least ¾ inch
thick. Use four (one at each corner) #14 (1/4") wood screws with washers. The screws
must be long enough to penetrate at least ¼ inch beyond the back of the plywood. You
can also use four (one at each corner) heavy-duty ¼-inch toggle bolts, rated for at least
250 lb.
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If you are anchoring into metal studs, the studs must be a minimum of 18 gauge. Use
at least four (one at each corner) #14 sheet metal screws with washers. The screws
must be long enough to penetrate at least three threads beyond the stud. If you’re
installing onto a wall with metal studs less than 18 gauge, a mounting surface (such as
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Wall Mounting Plate - See dimensions in the Physical
Specifications section.
Wall Mounting Plate attached to the back of the HAB.

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a larger plywood surface to distribute the weight) must be attached to the wall prior to
installing the HAB™.
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If you are anchoring into concrete or masonry, the minimum strength of the concrete
must be at least 2500 PSIwhile the minimum strength of the masonry must be at least
1500 PSI. Drill holes into the concrete or masonry with the 12 mm drill bit at the marks
you made earlier. Hammer the included M8* 30 mm expansion screws into the wall.
Attach the plate onto the wall with the M8 bolts.
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Securing the HAB™
The HAB™ is heavy. It is approximately 230 lbs, and may cause serious back injury.
Use multiple people and/or lifting equipment to stably lift the HAB™ until the unit’s
upper and lower mounting flanges are just above the mounting plate’s upper and
lower lips and the HAB™ is between the mounting plate's arms. We strongly
recommend using lift equipment and straps to secure and steady the HAB™ during
installation.
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Lower the HAB™ onto the mounting plate’s upper and lower lips, making sure that both
of the HAB™ unit’s upper and lower mounting flanges securely rest on both of the
mounting plate’s upper and lower lips. The holes in the mounting plate’s arms should
align with the lift handle screw holes. Attach the HAB™ to the mounting plate “ears”
using the included M8*16 mm bolts.
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Connect the HAB™ to Your Inverter
The wiring panel of the HAB has been redesigned to make the power and
communications connections easy. 
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There are access ports on the bottom left, bottom right, and on the bottom of the
HAB™ wiring panel. There is also an access port on the top of the HAB™ .
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Two large and two small strain reliefs are included in the HAB™ packaging. Simply
remove the plugs from the access ports you want to use and replace them with the
strain reliefs.
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Wiring Panel with the Cover Removed
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The Left side of the Wiring Panel
The Battery Connect Terminals
The Communication Connections

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For detailed instructions on connecting your HAB™ to your inverter, please see the
complete HAB™ installation instructions. They can be downloaded from
www.kilovault.com.
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HAB Bottom Access Ports with Plugs in Place
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Bottom Left Ports
Bottom Right Ports

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Physical Specifications
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Specification
HAB Weight
230 lb (105 kg) net
286 lb (130 kg) gross
HAB Height
32 in (812.8 mm)
HAB Width
22.5 in (571.5 mm)
HAB Depth
9.2 in (233.7 mm)
Mounting Plate Height
18 in (458.1 mm)
Mounting Plate Width
22.3 in (565.5 mm)
Mounting Plate Ears
1.7 in (42.5 mm)
Mounting Plate Lips
0.5 in (12.7 mm)
HAB Ingress Rating - Vents Installed
IP54
HAB Ingress Rating - Solid Plates Installed
IP55
Battery Terminal Torque
5.65 Nm, 4.17 ft-lb, 50 in-lbs