Solar-Catalog.com 2008

HUP Solar One Batteries
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We are supplying the following information as a service to our customers. It was published by Northwest Energy Storage the master distributor for Solar-One^®  batteries and to the best of our knowledge it is up to date.  All this information can be found on their Web Site  and we encourage you to access it to obtain additional information they may have added. We hope that this information will be helpful.

AIR CONDITIONERS
APPLIANCES
AUTOTRANSFORMERS
BACKPACKS
BATTERIES, STORAGE
BATTERY
        ACCESSORIES
BATTERY CABLES
BATTERY CHARGERS
BATTERY CONTAINERS
BOOKS
CHARGE CONTROLLERS
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
COMPOSTERS
COMPOSTING TOILETS
DEHUMIDIFIERS
DISCONNECTS
FANS
FUSES & HOLDERS
FREEZERS
GARDEN COMPOSTERS
GENERATORS, BACKUP
GENERATOR STARTERS
GROUNDING PRODUCTS
HUMIDIFIERS
INVERTERS
   -GRID-TIE
   -GRID INTERACTIVE
   -OFF GRID, MODIFIED SINE
   -OFF GRID, SINEWAVE
   -PORTABLE
LIGHTING
LIGHTING CONTROLLERS
LOAD DIVERSION
METERS
MICRO HYDROPOWER
MONITORING SYSTEMS
PV MOUNTING STRUCTURES
RANGES
PORTABLE POWER
REFRIGERATION
SKYLIGHTS, TUBLAR
SOLAR PV MODULES
SOLAR WATER HEATING
STABER WASHERS
STOVES
TOILETS, COMPOSTING
TRANSFORMERS
USED ITEMS
VENTILATION
WASHING MACHINES
WATER PUMPS
WATER HEATERS, TANKLESS
WIND POWER
WIRE

Northwest Energy Storage, the master distributor of Solar-One^® batteries welcomes you to the Solar-One^® web site. Here you will find valuable information on this high-performance battery designed specifically for Renewable Energy. To View our complete line of Renewable Energy products go to www.nwes.com

Like many other technological breakthroughs, HuP (High Utilization Positive) was created in response to another need. Patented in 1982, its original objective was to meet tough new environmental standards, and help eliminate lead dust from the battery manufacturing plant. But it was discovered during initial testing that HuP also exhibited cycling capabilities well in excess of conventional batteries. These impressive findings led to HuP being selected for use at the Southern California Edison Company's Chino power facility in 1987. Since going on line, the 10 megawatt HuP system has proven to be 100% reliable meeting daily deep cycle requirements.

This continued enhanced performance led engineers at Enersys Inc. to develop HuP for yet another application: motive power. In 1991, HuP proved its mettle under extreme conditions in Operation Desert Storm, where it was used in materials handling vehicles delivering 10.5 million tons of supplies and equipment to 525,000 troops.

The next step in the evolution process was into Renewable Energy service where the Solar-One^® battery has been powering off grid homes for over 10 years while being charged from clean Energy produced by Solar Modules that turn sunlight in to electricity, Wind machines that tap a valuable resource or Micro Hydro generators that convert falling water into usable energy. 
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2100 80%-deep cycles over 10-year warranted service life means more cycles and usable battery capacity in Renewable Energy service.

10 year warranty: . It is the original and still the Best Warranty in the Renewable Energy industry and it just got even better, 7 years free replacement, 3 years prorated

Slightly enlarged epoxy coated steel case enables each battery cell to be removed for Easy On-Site assembly.

A Lifetime jar-to-cover heat seal Guarantee is possible due to the “welding” of the cell jar to the cell top.

Lead plated copper intercell connectors with stainless steel connecting hardware are included with every Solar-One to ensure Maximum Energy Transfer, reduce corrosion and maintenance.

Free shipping in continental United States adds even More Value to the Solar-One.

ISO-9000 Certified manufacturing plants and process assures you of batteries made to the high international Quality standards.

Solar-One uses a special patented recipe to achieve Even More Extra Life at deeper cycles than the competition.

Solar-One uses flip top caps that Reduce Maintenance time.

Solar-One is available in 8 sizes which reduces, or in many cases eliminates Unnecessary Paralleling.

Solar-One is the only battery in RE that has over 9 sq. in. of terminal area that allows for Multiple Connections to the battery without the need for expensive terminal blocks.

Solar-One batteries have been in RE service for over 10 years yielding an extremely good track record with less than a 1% Cell Failure rate.

The Design Advantages Are Built-Into every Solar-One with Hup Technology!

Take a look inside:

1. A computerized casting results in less flash and better crystallization during the grid molding process. The advantage is  stronger, thicker positive grids that are less susceptible to corrosion. The Hup positive grid is the heaviest in the industry.
   
    
2. The Hup grid design allows for the maximum amount of active material in each plate. This allows for greater utilization of the active material for a stronger, more consistent performance and increased capacity.
   
    
3. Hup's exclusive 5-layer wrap is a process of horizontal and vertical plate wrapping which provides additional protection against shedding of the positive active material.
   
   
4. The negative plate is designed with a staggered grid pattern. A perfect match for the heaviest positive plate, the staggered grid provides for the greatest amount of active material.
    

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Cycles To 80% DOD 2100 Over 10 Years

Estimated cycles to 50% DOD 4000

Battery Type Flooded Lead-Acid

Positive Plate Tetrafluoroethylene (Teflon®) /Lead Antimony

Post-to-Cover Seal Burned Post to Cover

Cell “Jar” Material Injection Molded Polypropylene

Cell Cover Material Polypropylene

Can Material Epoxy Coated Steel

Intercell Connectors Lead-Plated Copper Rated @ 700 Amps

Specific Gravity @ 77°F 1.280 +/- 5 points 100% Charged 1.160 80% Discharged

Shipping Dimensions: All pallets are approximately 40” wide X 48” long. No more than two 12 volt batteries will be shipped per pallet. The overall height when on a pallet is approximately 29.75”.

Shipping Weight: Add approximately 50 lbs for 12 and 24 volt orders and 100 lbs for 48 volt orders

Solar-One Prices

FREE SHIPPING IN THE LOWER 48!!!

Most models ship within two business days from order.

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The Solar-One warranty as it pertains to records, only requires that "reasonable records be kept". Use your best judgment.

Weekly

1. Record hydrometer reading of pilot cell (the cell with the lowest specific gravity when you first received the battery. Once a year select a different cell to be the pilot cell)

2. Check the water level of all cells (add as needed.) Use ONLY DISTILLED WATER! Using tap or well water will void your warranty.

3. Record Amp/Hrs consumed.

4. Inspect connections for corrosion (clean as needed.)

Bi-Monthly (Every other month)

1. Record hydrometer readings of all cells (after the battery is fully charged.)

A. If the average readings are less than 1.275 - 1.285 check all charging sources and adjust as needed.

B. If one or two cells read 20 points more or less than the average, circle those readings and check for improvement at next monthly reading. If the low cells do not improve, the cells are in need of an equalize charge, specific gravity adjustment or internal inspection.

2. Check water level (add as needed.) Use ONLY DISTILLED WATER! Using tap or well water will void your warranty.

3. Record Amp/hrs consumed.

4. Record battery temperature.

5. Clean battery with a damp cloth. (If battery tops are wet with acid, use neutralizing agent with a clean paint brush, rinse and dry thoroughly.)

6. Equalize the battery

7. Inspect connections for corrosion (clean as needed)

1. Re-torque all terminal bolts.
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¹ Service Center labor only.  On-site labor is not covered.

² Covers freight to and from the Service Center or part replacement shipment to user.  It does not include transportation charges for on-site service. 

                If the battery fails to deliver 80% of its rated capacity at the 20-hour rate within 84 months due to defects in workmanship or materials, the battery or its parts will be repaired or replaced by EnerSys Inc. at its option and expense as stated above. 

In addition, if the battery fails to deliver 80% of its rated capacity at the 20-hour rate after 84 months, EnerSys Inc. will credit the owner in an amount equal in dollars to the net purchase price of the original battery, multiplied by the months of unexpired life, divided by the number of months in the period stated above.  Credit will be against the purchase of another Hup® Solar-One battery of equal or greater KWH capacity.

This warranty is subject to the following terms and limitations.

1.        The User, Northwest Energy Storage, and Enersys mutually agree the battery identified above must be sized properly to perform the duty cycle originally intended.  The battery must not be required to perform a duty cycle in excess of the originally intended one.

2.        The battery must be maintained in accordance with Northwest Energy Storage’s  current published Operating and Maintenance instructions. The operator of the Renewable Energy (RE) system must keep reasonable records of use and maintenance. Failure to monitor watering intervals, discharges, and full recharge may void warranty coverage.

3.        Use of each battery must be limited to no more than four (4) 80% depth of discharge cycles per 7-day week and no more than 210 cycles per calendar year.  If these amounts are exceeded, the months of warranty will be reduced.

4.        The battery must be charged on a properly sized charging system capable of delivering 10% to 20% of the battery AH charge rate. The “charging system” is defined as the sum total of all charging sources.  Use of a constant voltage charge controller is prohibited.

5.        All RE systems must have an AH metering device installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation manual.

6.        Use only distilled or deionized water.  The use of electrolyte additives or compounds will void all warranty coverage.

7.        This warranty does not cover physical damage due to acts of nature or man, which stress the battery beyond design limits and exert undesirable influence aside from normal wear and tear.  This warranty is void if the battery is subjected to misuse, physical damage or abuse other than normal wear and tear.

8.        General Battery assumes no responsibility for any work accomplished or expenses incurred except with express written consent.

9.        This warranty applies to the original purchaser (User) of the battery and is nontransferable.  This warranty covers products situated only in North America.

10.      General Battery, at its option, may require proof of purchase consisting of a copy of the original invoice.

General Battery shall not be liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of sale or relating to the use of this product.  The purchaser assumes responsibility for all personal injury and property damage resulting form the handling, possession or use of the product.  In no event shall the liability of General Battery for any and all claims, including claims of breech of warranty or negligence, exceed the purchase price of the product.

                THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES, INCLUDING ACTIONS FOR CONTRACT OR NEGLIGENCE.  ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED.

This warranty is understood to be the exclusive agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof.  Only a General Battery Corporate Marketing Representative may make signed, written changes to the warranty made in this agreement.
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1. Never smoke or produce a spark in the battery area.

2. When performing battery maintenance wear safety glasses, rubber gloves and protective clothing.

3. When using a hydrometer avoid letting the rubber tube shake as this can cause drops of electrolyte to splash onto your clothing or into your eyes. If you should get battery acid in your eyes flush with clear water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Do not use the neutralizing agent in your eyes. Store your hydrometer in a clean dry place.

4. Do Not Overfill Excessive water may spill out while battery is charging.

5. Do not let foreign objects enter the cells.

Step 1 Inspect the battery and can for evidence of damage, if damage has occurred file a claim with the carrier immediately. If you see liquid on the top of the cells pour some neutralizing agent in to a small container and apply with a clean paint brush.

Be extra careful not to get any of this agent into the cell. Apply this agent to the terminals as well as the cell tops then rinse with clear water and wipe dry.

Step 3 Remove the can lid by tapping one hinge back into the lid hinge: or remove the internal hex-head bolts.

Step 4 Remove the buss bars.

Step 5 Connect the cell lifting strap into the holes of the terminals that are inline with the round post that protrude from the case. Lift the cells out of the can. Removing the first cell may be harder than the remaining the cells. If you find the first cell very hard to remove, try another cell or lubricate the cell with a soapy water solution. DO NOT allow this solution to enter the cell.

Caution: These cells can be extremely heavy, a come-along or block and tackle may be needed to do the lifting. Do not try lifting these cells by yourself serious injury could occur.

Caution: The weight inside the plastic cells will cause the sides to bulge when removed from the can, this is normal, use caution when handling the cells. Any pressure on the sides will cause the cells to “breathe” and can release small droplets of electrolyte in the area of the cap. Placing a rag over the vent cap will reduce this hazard.

Note: As you remove the cells from the can you may notice the electrolyte level is very low. DO NOT add water to the cells, this condition is normal. As soon as the battery is reassembled, charge the battery @ 2% of it’s rated capacity, after approximately 2 hours the electrolyte level will return to normal. If the electrolyte level does not rise as expected contact your dealer.

Step 6 Neutralize the sides of the cells and the steel can. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Step 7 Move the steel can to the desired location.

Step 8 Install the cells back into the can using the diagram to ensure the cells are correctly installed. The cells must be completely seated in the can to properly install the cell interconnects. All plastic spacers must be reinstalled when the battery is reassembled.

Step 9 Referring to the diagrams install the nuts and bolts in the exact pattern as shown. Torque all bolts to 40 in. lbs.

Step 10 Install the lid by taping the hinge pin back into the can hole. When you install the lid you have a choice of where the hinges are located. Some lid hinges use a internal hex head bolt, use an "Allen wrench" to remove and replace the lid.
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