Outback Power Systems IBR-2 User Manual
Integrated Battery Rack
Purpose
This document provides instructions for initial assembly and
installation of the OutBack Integrated Battery Rack (IBR).
Scope
Installation Instructions
This document applies to
the three-shelf IBR-3-48-175, depicts OutBack EnergyCell RE
batteries. Figure 2, the two-shelf IBR-2-48-175, depicts
OutBack EnergyCell GH batteries. If other batteries are
used, they must be 12 Vdc batteries which also meet the
following requirements:
AGM valve-regulated lead-acid recombinant type
Maximum discharge 100 cc/hr per battery
Maximum discharging temperature 160°F (60°C)
all models
of the IBR. Figure 1,
Parts Included
Rack assembly
Front protective shields
Side protective shields
Hardware for protective shields
EnergyCell Battery Manual
IBR Installation Instructions (this document)
Figure 1 IBR-3-48-175
Assembly
: If installed in the United States, all wiring methods
NOTE
shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code
(NFPA 70), Current Edition. If installed in Canada, all wiring
methods shall be in accordance with the Canadian Electrical
Code, C22.1, Current Edition.
Figure 2 IBR-2-48-175
900-0130-01-00 Rev C 1
EnergyCell RE Battery Rack Instructions
5. Attach the interconnect bars to place the
manual or instructions.
Flat
Washer
Lock
Battery Cable
Hex Bolt
Mounting Surface
Negative Cable
Positive Cable
To assemble the integrated battery rack:
1.
2.
IMPORTANT
19” (48.3 cm)
Front
Back
NOTE: Slots are present under the
6. The rack is equipped with cables for each shelf (positive on the right,
ring. The cables lead to separate buses on each side of
Install four ½” studs into the mounting surface (concrete or a
similarly reinforced material). From the front to the back, the stud
centers should be spaced 19” (48.3 cm) apart, as shown in
Spacing from left to right should be 25” (63.5 cm) apart.
Lower the battery rack over the four studs as shown in Figure 3 and
settle the rack in place.
Alternately, ½” bolts can be inserted through the mounting holes
into prepared openings.
: The battery rack must be mounted on a level surface.
Figure 3.
Figure 3 Mounting on Floor Studs
3. Secure the studs or bolts with nuts or appropriate hardware. Anchor the rack according to local building codes.
4. Load the batteries into the rack. Load the bottom shelf first to prevent balancing issues. Proceed to the next shelf.
front edge of each shelf for strapping
the batteries down if necessary.
batteries in series. Batteries should be
connected in series as appropriate to
meet the system voltage requirements.
Follow all instructions in the battery
manual and use the recommended
torque values. Install hardware in the
order shown in
hardware in a different order than
shown unless specified by the battery
Figure 5. Do not install
Figure 5 Battery Interconnect Bars and Hardware
negative on the left). Connect each cable to the appropriate side of
Figure 4 Inserting Batteries
each battery st
the rack that place each string in parallel. (See Figure 7.)
Each positive (red) cable is connected to a 175-amp circuit breaker
which protects the batteries on that shelf.
Figure 6 Battery Connections
2 900-0130-01-00 Rev C
Washer
Lug
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