Siting Lithium Battery

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I live on a narrowboat and am upgrading the solar / battery system. As such we have limited space.
We are upgrading to 2 x LifeP4 51.2v/100ah NG Lithium batteries. Would we be able to stand these batteries end on on their sides?

2

From the manual:

4.4. Mounting

Mounting must meet the following requirements:

  1. The battery can be mounted upright or on its side, but not with the battery terminals facing down.

  2. The battery is only suitable for indoor use and needs to be installed in a dry location.

  3. Batteries are heavy. When moving the battery into its destined location, use suitable handling equipment for transportation.

  4. Ensure adequate and secure mounting, as the battery can become a projectile if involved in a vehicle accident.

  5. Batteries produce a certain amount of heat when they are charged or discharged. Keep a 20 mm space on all four sides of the battery for ventilation.

3

Hi,

Thanks for the quick response. I will be mounting them side by side so do I need to leave a 20mm gap between each battery?

Thanks

4

I would. But the enclosure design does keep the builder in mind that doesn’t follow this instruction.