Safety Rules & General Information
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Installation Manual for Generac PWRcell Battery
Battery Hazards
(000162)
WARNING
Explosion. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
Batteries are explosive. Electrolyte solution can cause
burns and blindness. If electrolyte contacts skin or eyes,
flush with water and seek immediate medical attention.
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.
(000601)
CAUTION
Equipment damage. Use ONLY manufacturer approved
battery modules. Using any other module could damage
Generac PWRcell Battery and may void the warranty.
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:
Fire Hazards
WARNING
(000603)
Fire hazard. Never attempt to fight a fire yourself.
Evacutate the building and contact emergency services.
Inform dispatcher that lithium-ion batteries are in the
building. Failure to do so could result in death, serious
injury, or property or equipment damage.
WARNING
(000218)
Fire and explosion. Installation must comply with all
local, state, and national electrical building codes.
Noncompliance could result in unsafe operation,
equipment damage, death, or serious injury.
(000147)
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Unit must be positioned in a
manner that prevents combustible material
accumulation underneath. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
Safety Shutdown
(000600)
DANGER
Electrocution. Initiate a system-wide safety shutdown
and turn PWRcell Disconnect Switch OFF on all
connected batteries before performing service. Failure
to do so will result in death, serious injury, equipment
and property damage.
See
. Shutdown button (A) on the Generac
PWRcell Inverter control panel activates Safety
Shutdown. Safety Shutdown signals connected devices
to shutdown and limit output voltage to a safe level. An
external shutdown button may also be installed, given
appropriate labeling. See the Generac PWRcell Inverter
Installation Manual for more information.
To enter Safety Shutdown, press and hold Shutdown (A).
Safety shutdown LED (B) will illuminate and LCD screen
(C) will indicate Safety Shutdown has been initiated.
REbus
Inverter
Internet
Shutdown
(hold)
009918
A
C
B
Figure 1-1. Safety Shutdown Button (Located on
Inverter Control Panel)
In a system configured to provide backup power, the
REbus™ DC voltage will remain energized on loss of AC
grid power. Upon entering Safety Shutdown, a shutdown
signal will be transmitted to all devices connected to
REbus. In Safety Shutdown:
•
Generac PWRcell Inverter will disconnect from the
grid.
•
Generac PWRcell Inverter will stop sourcing power
to REbus, and immediately disable all sources on
REbus by sending a global shutdown signal.
•
All Generac PV Link Optimizers will disconnect
their output.
•
Safety Shutdown LED (B) will be illuminated to
show that the inverter has entered safety shut-
down. REbus DC bus voltage will be displayed on
the inverter screen.
