SiteStar Battery Kit CPI

Contents
1

Battery installation ..................................................................................................... 2

1.1

Warnings ....................................................................................................................... 2

1.2

Content of the packaging............................................................................................... 2

1.3

Tools ............................................................................................................................. 3

1.4

Preparing the batteries .................................................................................................. 3

1.5

Connection of batteries ................................................................................................. 3

1.5.1

Inter-block connection ............................................................................................ 3

1.5.2

Connection of ventilation tube ................................................................................ 3

1.5.3

Battery cables ........................................................................................................ 5

1.5.4

Cable routing .......................................................................................................... 5

1.5.5

Cable connection ................................................................................................... 5

1.5.6

Pole protection ....................................................................................................... 6

1.5.7

DC connection........................................................................................................ 6

1.5.8

DCCU .................................................................................................................... 6

1.5.9

DC configuration .................................................................................................... 6

Document No: D000106

Revision: R1A

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BATTERY INSTALLATION

1.1

WARNINGS
Warning!
It is important that every battery is connected with the ventilation tube,
and that the first battery in the chain is plugged. The tube must be routed
out of the cabinet.
There is a risk that explosive gases are accumulated in the cabinet.

Caution!
Heavy batteries can cause injuries when lifting incorrectly.

Warning!
If the Sitestar cabinet is configured without the DCCU (type D000070) it
is of vital importance that the Battery cables are provided with adequate
protection at the site to ensure compliance to the electrical safety
legislation in the country/region of installation
Risk of personal injury.

1.2

CONTENT OF THE PACKAGING

Content of the packaging
Item No.

Designation

Art. No.

Quantity

Manual

D000106

Battery kit 4x170Ah, incl.:

D000127

Battery separator (6 pcs.)

Venting tube, L=1000 mm (1 pcs.)
Venting tube, L=90 mm (3 pcs.)
End stop (1 pcs.)
Cable ties (2 pcs.)

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1.3

TOOLS
The following tools are required for the battery installation.
13 mm wrench

1.4

PREPARING THE BATTERIES

Paste the battery separator (adhesive) of three battery blocks before
installing the batteries. 2 battery separators/battery block.

1.5

CONNECTION OF BATTERIES

1.5.1

INTER-BLOCK CONNECTION
Connect the inter-blocks (incl. with the batteries) with M8 bolts and
washers.

1.5.2

CONNECTION OF VENTILATION TUBE

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Warning!
It is important that every battery is connected with the venting tube, and
that the first battery in the chain is plugged with the end stop. The tube
must be routed out of the cabinet.
There is a risk that explosive gases are accumulated in the cabinet.
Connect the venting tube (90 mm) between each battery, and between the
shelves (1000 mm).

Connect the end stop to the first battery in the chain. A in the figure
below.

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BATTERY CABLES
Depending of batteries used, PSU, fuses, and voltage drop, the cables
used must be dimensioned accordingly. Battery cables must also comply
with national wiring regulations.

1.5.4

CABLE ROUTING
For cable routing; see SiteStar Cabinet CPI, document no. D000100-INS01.

1.5.5

CABLE CONNECTION
Use M8 cable lugs to connect the cables to the batteries.
Connect the cables plus (+) and minus (-) to the battery pack.

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POLE PROTECTION
Put on the pole protections at the batteries.

1.5.7

DC CONNECTION
Connect the battery strings to the PSU or to the optional DCCU.

1.5.8

DCCU
The SiteStar system contains an optional DCCU (DC Connection Unit).
The DCCU is a connection point, including fuses, for up to 4 battery
strings.

Warning!
If the Sitestar cabinet is configured without the DCCU (type D000070) it
is of vital importance that the Battery cables are provided with adequate
protection at the site to ensure compliance to the electrical safety
legislation in the country/region of installation
Risk of personal injury.

1.5.9

DC CONFIGURATION
The figures below show examples of different DC configurations with or
without DCCU.

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