Generac Power Systems PWRcell M3, Owner'S Manual

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16 Owner’s Manual for Generac PWRcell Battery
Maintenance
Cleaning Outlet Vent
Clean outlet vent (A) with dry cloth or shop vacuum.
Figure 3-3. Cleaning Outlet Vent
Service
The PWRcell Battery contains a Blackstart battery used
for restoring the system to an operational state after an
extended outage where no power source is available to
recharge the Li-Ion batteries. Generac Power Systems
Inc. recommends that the Blackstart battery condition
and state of charge be inspected annually by a qualified
installer or technician and replaced after 5 years to
ensure proper operation. This operation range is 13.0 V -
13.6 V. Replace if below 13.0 V.
If you are experiencing a problem with this product,
contact a qualified installer or technician for appropriate
service. Qualified persons may refer to the Generac
PWRcell Battery Installation Manual for information on
replacing the internal fuses and other troubleshooting.
Decommissioning
PWRcell Battery modules will be required to be
decommissioned at the battery module end of life stage
or if the PWRcell Battery will be removed from the
premises in accordance with these instructions, the
requirements in NFPA 855, and all applicable code
requirements. The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)
shall be notified prior to the decommissioning of the
PWRcell Battery.
Decommissioning Plan.
The owner of the PWRcell Battery and the qualified
Generac Service Dealer shall prepare a written
decommissioning plan that provides the overview of the
decommissioning process developed specifically for the
PWRcell Battery that is to be decommissioned. The
decommissioning plan shall provide the requirements
and methods necessary to safely discharge the energy in
battery modules and remove from the installation site,
including details for the transportation and recycling
process for the battery modules.
After the PWRcell Battery has been decommissioned, a
decommissioning report shall be prepared by the owner
of the PWRcell Battery and the qualified Generac Service
Dealer indicating the date the battery was
decommissioned, the final results of the
decommissioning process, and any issues that were
identified during the decommissioning process and the
required measures taken to resolve those issues.
Battery Recycling
Always recycle batteries in accordance with local laws
and regulations. Contact your local solid waste collection
site or recycling facility to obtain information on local
recycling processes. For more information on battery
recycling, visit the Battery Council International website
at: http://batterycouncil.org .
011214
A
(000604)
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.
DANGER
(000599)
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.
DANGER
(000600)
DANGER
Electrocution. Initiate a system-wide shutdown and turn the
PWRcell DC Disconnect Switch OFF on all connected
batteries before performing service. Failure to do so will
result in death, serious injury, or equipment and property
damage.
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.
(000654)
WARNING
Environmental Hazard. Decommissioning must be
performed by qualified personnel. Decommissioning
performed by unqualified personnel could result in
environmental damage, death, or serious injury.