Battery Banks
As your power requirements increase, you may need to use more than one battery to obtain sufficient capacity. Batteries can be connected in parallel, in series, or in
See “Battery Cabling and
Mixing Batteries Batteries connected in parallel should be of the same type and
It is not recommended to connect batteries of different types, amp- hour ratings or manufacturers. Improper charging and decreased battery life will result.
Battery Bank Sizing Worksheet
The following worksheet is a guide to help you determine your battery needs. Be generous in estimating the time for which you will run each of the loads to ensure sufficient battery capacity.
Battery Information
Restrictions on Motor Size
An appliance may require three to six times its normal running |
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current in order to start. The Freedom SW |
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surges to 6800 watts for five seconds, which translates to a locked- |
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only. | ||
may be specified on the motor nameplate as “LRA” or “LRI”. | ||
When considering appliances with large motors, follow these | ||
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amps. The Freedom SW 230V may not be able to start a motor personnel | ||
guidelines: |
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• Make sure that the motor’s LRA rating is no more than 50 |
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with a higher LRA, and the Freedom SW 230V will shut down | qualified | |
• Make sure the battery bank, DC cables and DC fuses are | ||
if the attempt is made. |
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capable of handling up to 600 amps DC for five seconds. A | by | |
weaker circuit may not be able to provide sufficient power to | use | |
the Freedom SW 230V to allow the Freedom SW 230V to start | ||
for | ||
up the appliance. Again, if the circuit cannot deliver the | ||
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required current, the system may shut down or the fuse may | ||
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open. | This | |
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