Use rope or I have nylon straps w/ snaps that I use, if the cells are bolted, otherwise sawzall the interconnects and a rope thru the bolt holes, n lift. There are times that I will hit the case w/ a large hammer to start the removal of individual cells. When installing new cells silicone spray or dish soap will ease installation. > On Jul 23, 2020, at 7:24 PM, Rick Brown <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > > Allen, > > Did you use the battery terminals to pull the cells? I don’t see any other > way to grab the cells. > > Great idea on the engine hoist! > > rick brown > SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC > Electrical & Solar Contracting Services > www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com > <http://www.solshineenergyalternatives.com/> > Check, Virginia 24072 > 540.808.9502 <tel:540.808.9502> > > VA Class A Contractor Lic# 2705147660 > VA Master Electrician Lic# 2710062762 > VA Alternative Energy Systems Installer > NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional 110112-21 > >> On Jul 23, 2020, at 7:03 PM, Allan Sindelar <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >> >> Rick: >> 1) consider renting or buying an engine hoist to pull out the individual >> cells, and lowering each onto a hand truck for transport to your truck. I >> have done this several times - it’s actually not that difficult with a crew >> of two or three. >> Northwest Energy Storage (www.solarone com, I think) supplies a short, heavy >> nylon strap with clevises at each end for raising and lowering each cell. >> You might contact them to purchase one. >> At one remote site, the client suggested that I buy a cheap engine hoist >> from Harbor Freight, as it would be cheaper than renting a professional one. >> >> 2) the older Trace SW series is early technology in regards to its sell >> efficiency, because of the lack of what was dubbed ‘silent sell’. The >> general number from when it was about the only game in town was about 55%. I >> would suggest upgrading to a modern unit if it’s primarily used for selling >> back. >> >> Allan Sindelar, Sindelar Solar >> >>> On Jul 23, 2020, at 3:47 PM, Rick Brown >>> <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> Wrenches, >>> >>> Dilemma #1: >>> >>> I’ve had to replace 4 sets of Solar One batteries (see pic). Each set >>> weighs in excess of 1000lbs. How have you all transported these? The >>> originals were placed into service prior to the room’s walls and roof going >>> up. >>> >>> <image0.jpeg> >>> >>> >>> Dilemma #2: >>> >>> The above system is comprised of a Trace SW5548 along with two Outback >>> FM60s. After reprogramming the CCs and inverter with new charging >>> parameters, I can’t get the Trace to export excess production once the >>> batteries are charged. I do have the inverter set to “Sell” mode What am I >>> missing? I have had little experience with the Trace line. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> rick brown >>> SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC >>> Electrical & Solar Contracting Services >>> www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com >>> <http://www.solshineenergyalternatives.com/> >>> Check, Virginia 24072 >>> 540.808.9502 <tel:540.808.9502> >>> >>> VA Class A Contractor Lic# 2705147660 >>> VA Master Electrician Lic# 2710062762 >>> VA Alternative Energy Systems Installer >>> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional 110112-21 >>> _______________________________________________ >>> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >>> >>> List Address: [email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]> >>> >>> Change listserver email address & settings: >>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>> <http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org> >>> >>> List-Archive: >>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>> <http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org> >>> >>> List rules & etiquette: >>> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm <http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm> >>> >>> Check out or update participant bios: >>> www.members.re-wrenches.org <http://www.members.re-wrenches.org/> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >> >> List Address: [email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]> >> >> Change listserver email address & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> <http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org> >> >> List-Archive: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> <http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org> >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm <http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm> >> >> Check out or update participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org <http://www.members.re-wrenches.org/> >> > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]> > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > <http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org> > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org >
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