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Table 4.2.2 Battery Wiring In Parallel Configuration
Table 4.2.3 Battery Wiring In Series-Parallel Configuration
Important:
Connecting the positive and negative wires to the inverter from different strings ensures a
balanced charge/discharge through the batteries, resulting in longer run times and improved battery life.
4.2.6 Batteries Maintenance
To get the best performance from an inverter system, the batteries must be properly setup and maintained.
This includes setting the proper voltages for Bulk and Float charging. See the “
CAUTIONS
” in the section
on Equalization Charging that follows. In addition, the battery terminals should be inspected,cleaned, and
re-torqued if necessary.
Battery posts must be clean to reduce the resistance between the battery post and cable connection. A
buildup of dirt or oxidation may eventually lead to the cable terminal overheating during periods of high
current draw.
Use a stiff wire brush and remove all dirt and corrosion from the battery terminals and cables. Use an
alkaline solution of baking soda and water to clean the terminals and neutralize any battery acid on the
terminals or cable lugs.
