Table of Contents
Installation Manual for Generac PWRcell Battery iii
Section 1: Safety Rules & General
Information
Introduction ..........................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
Safety Rules .........................................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
General Hazards ..................................................2
Electrical Hazards ................................................3
Battery Hazards ...................................................4
Fire Hazards .........................................................4
General Rules .......................................................5
Before You Begin ........................................................5
Standards Index ..........................................................5
Safety Precautions ..............................................6
Symbols .......................................................................6
Section 2: General Information
PWRcell Battery Naming Convention ................7
Specifications ......................................................8
Battery Module Technical Data ..........................9
Serial Number Location ....................................10
Unit Dimension ..................................................10
Indoor Installation Dimensions .................................10
Outdoor Installation Dimensions ..............................10
About PWRcell Battery ......................................11
Component Locations .......................................12
Battery Disconnect Switch ...............................12
Battery Status LED ............................................12
Section 3: Location and Compliance
Location and Clearances ..................................13
PWRcell IR (Indoor Rated Model) .............................13
PWRcell OR (Outdoor Model) ...................................13
Compliance ........................................................14
Operating Temperature Range and Environmen-
tal Requirements ................................................14
Section 4: Installing PWRcell Battery
Carton Contents ................................................ 15
Preparing Location ............................................ 15
Unboxing Battery Enclosure ............................ 15
Installing Battery Enclosure ............................. 15
Fastener Requirements .............................................15
Fastening Recommendations ....................................15
Installing Foot Bracket (OR model only) ....................16
Installing Wall Bracket ...............................................16
Battery Knockout Locations
(IR and OR models) ........................................... 17
Placing Chassis onto Bracket and Leveling Feet ......18
Installing REbus wiring ..................................... 18
Note on DC Wiring and the NEC ...................... 19
Remote Shutdown Switch Connections
(If equipped) ....................................................... 19
Connecting Blackstart Battery ......................... 21
Module Dimensions .......................................... 21
Installing Battery Modules ................................ 22
Installing Rear Modules .............................................23
Installing Grounding Tabs .........................................23
Installing Front Modules ............................................23
Installing Module Spacer (PWRcell M3 and PWRcell M5
only) ..........................................................................23
Installing Retention Clips ...........................................24
Connecting COM Cables
(DCB and EX Modules) ..................................... 25
Connecting Battery Power Cables ................... 26
Installing Cover ................................................. 27
To remove the cover: ................................................27
Upgrading PWRcell Battery .............................. 28
Using Vset Function ..................................................28
Maximizing Battery Capacity After Upgrade ..............28