Hawke’s Bay
Manual
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The battery bank should be installed in a clean, dry, ventilated environment that is
protected from high and low temperatures. If installed in a vehicle/boat, the batteries must
be mounted upright (if using liquid batteries) and securely fastened. The location must be
fully accessible and protected from exposure to heat producing devices, and away from any
fuel tanks.
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Batteries can produce explosive gasses, so install batteries in a well-ventilated area. For
compartment or enclosure installations, always vent batteries from the highest point to the
outside. Design the battery enclosure to prevent accumulation and concentration of
hydrogen gas in pockets at the top of the compartment.
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Remove all jewelry such as rings, watches, bracelets, etc., when installing or performing
maintenance on the batteries and inverter. A battery can produce a short-circuit current
high enough to weld metal jewelry, causing severe burns.
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Use insulated tools and be very careful when working around batteries, they can produce
extremely high currents if short-circuited (e.g., dropping a metal tool across the battery
terminal), which could cause a fire or explosion.
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To prevent a spark at the battery and to reduce the chance of explosion, turn off (open) the
DC battery breaker, install/connect the positive DC cable to the breaker, then connect the
positive DC cable to the battery bank. With the DC breaker off/open, connect the negative
DC cable to the battery bank and the Hawke’s Bay.
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Never work alone. Always have someone within the range of your voice or close enough to
come to your aid when working around batteries.
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Never use old or untested batteries. Check each b
attery’s label for age, type, and date code
to ensure all batteries are identical.
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Batteries are sensitive to changes in temperature. Install batteries in a stable environment.
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Provide at least one inch of air space between batteries to provide optimum cooling.
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Use proper lifting techniques when working with batteries.
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Never smoke or allow a spark near batteries.
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Never charge a frozen battery.
STANDARDS
The MidNite Solar Hawke’s Bay charge controller conforms to
UL 1741,
Safety for Inverters,
Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use with Distributed Energy
Resources
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UL 1741:2010 Ed.2+R:15Feb2018
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CSA C22.2#107.1:2016 Ed.4.
