Cube Transportation and Handling

Guidelines

REVISION NUMBER 04

RELEASE DATE 14 APRIL 2023

DOCUMENT CONTROL NUMBER 06-01-0001-INF-001

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Contact Information
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Support
Contact Fluence Support Services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:

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Warranty
Use Fluence’s Return Material Authorization to return failed components. Unauthorized component
repairs may void the part warranty.

Return Material Authorization Process

1. Prior to contacting the Fluence team, collect the following information:

o Manufacturer part number or part information
o Serial number
o Quantity needed
o Failure description
o Location for part to be shipped and contact name
2. If this site has Fluence LTSA or warranty, contact Fluence Support Services or Fluence Area
Service Manager; otherwise, contact the part manufacturer directly.

Return Material Authorization (RMA) Form

0000-INS-GEN-90-002

Warranty Claim Form

0000-PRO-GEN-10-001

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Revision History
Revision Date Author Reviewer Approver Comments
04 14 APRIL 2023 B. Phelps, Rachan A., S. Envision updates and
S. Bude V. Dwivedi McCaffrey combine with Cube
unloading/loading
procedure
03 17 JUN 2022 S. J. Dodson, D. Shapiro Added information for
Hawthorne A. Harriague, Cubes with air-cooled
and D. platform.
Durham Updated cube
configuration names.

02 02 JUL 2021 Correction of cross-

references, page 16
01 08 FEB 2021 Section 6 – Cube UN
3536 identification label
Changing figures to
latest drawings. Cube
securing in container;
labeling requirements
Update Cube
configurations table
Add Attention symbols
00 12 NOV 2020 All - initial release

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Table of Contents
1. Safety 7
1.1 Stop Work Authority 7
1.2 Key Safety Points 7
1.3 Personal Protection Equipment 9
1.4 Hazards 10
1.5 Safety Markings 16
1.6 Fire Alarms 16
1.7 Aerosol Canister 18
1.8 Fast Stop 19
2. Overview 21
2.1 General Safety 21
3. Cube Transport 22
3.1 Cube Main Components 22
3.2 Transport Specifications 23
4. Load Cubes 32
4.1 Necessary Equipment 32
4.2 Prepare to Load Cubes 34
4.3 Load Innermost and Middle Cubes 38
4.4 Load Outermost Cube 50
5. Unload Cubes 59
5.1 Required Equipment 59
5.2 Unload Outermost Cube 60
5.3 Unload Middle and Innermost Cubes 65
5.4 Transport Cubes to Project Site 71
6. Inpection and Storage 74
7. Labeling & Safety Information 75
7.1 UN Classification 75
7.2 Security Seal 75
7.3 Labels and Safety Signs 75
7.4 Documentation to Be Carried by Freight Forwarder 76

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8. References 77
APPENDICES 78
A. Abbreviations and Definitions 79

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1. Safety
Important safety information is provided throughout these instructions. Read carefully and obey the
precautions and instructions given.

Each Fluence system is designed and configured to meet individual site needs as safely as possible.
However, as with any utility-scale energy source or complex electrical system, there are risks.

Only trained and qualified persons are permitted to install, operate, or maintain the equipment and
all its components. The equipment must be installed in compliance with original design criteria and all
applicable local electrical, building, fire, and other codes or utility requirements.

Fluence recommends all owners conduct orientation meetings with local first responders to ensure
shared understanding of Fluence component composition and necessary emergency response.

Hazard Levels
DANGER means if the danger is not avoided, it will cause death or serious injury.
WARNING means if the warning is not heeded, it can cause death or serious injury.
CAUTION means if the precaution is not taken, it may cause minor or moderate injury.

WARNING
READ CONTENTS CAREFULLY.

Failure to follow the safety precautions and instructions may result in

equipment damage, injury, or loss of life.

Reference applicable OEM manuals and SDSs for chemicals, batteries, and
other systems.

1.1 Stop Work Authority

Every employee is authorized and responsible to stop work.

If while working, something appears unsafe or at-risk behavior is observed, it is important to execute
the Stop Work Authority to correct safety issues and stop potentially unsafe actions. Do not continue
work until the unsafe condition is assessed and corrected.

1.2 Key Safety Points

l Appropriate PPE shall be worn at all times.
l A site orientation shall be conducted with local first responders prior to system use.
l Prior to entering, all persons who work on or visit a BESS site shall be familiar with the manually
initiated F-Stop (see Fast Stop on page 19.) and fire alarm locations, the site notification systems

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used to alert personnel to hazards, and site-specific emergency exit paths and procedures.
l Only qualified persons shall operate and/or maintain the Cube.
l Do not service a Cube that has been shut down using the F-Stop function until the cause of the F-
Stop is resolved and the Cube is verified safe to approach and service. For details, see:

Liquid Cooled Cube Safety Systems Guide

06-01-0001-INF-002

Air-Cooled Cube Safety Systems Guide

06-01-0001-2-INF-001

l Do not service a Cube while the horn and strobe system is activated. Assume a hazardous event is
occurring and move to a safe, remote location. Follow the Site Emergency Plan.
l Do not operate a Cube outside of design parameters or with known unsafe conditions present.
l The Cube shall only be operated in full compliance with applicable safety procedures, regulations,
codes, standards and/or other requirements.
l Do not service a Cube without first identifying its state of operation and understanding any alarms
or status indicators reported for the Cube. See the following:

Fluence Operating System User Manual

0000-INS-FLN-GEN-90-001

l If the Cube must be installed in a public area, specific measures need to be implemented to
prevent people from approaching the system closely (site access control must be implemented).
Which specific measures will be taken (wall, fence, clearance distance to public, etc.) should be
decided based on project risk assessment results.

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1.3 Personal Protection Equipment

Follow all local requirements regarding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The minimum PPE
required to operate and maintain Core and Cube equipment is listed below.

HARDHAT EAR PROTECTION PROTECTIVE GLOVES

HIGH VISIBILITY
SAFETY BOOTS EYE PROTECTION
VEST

Wear leather shoes meeting ASTMF 2412. If non-conductive shoes are required, the shoe sole and
heel may not contain metal. If step potential exists, wear electrical overshoes.

Confirm all other PPE requirements and safety specifics with the site’s Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
and hazard analysis, as well as the site's HSE plan.

NOTICE
Follow all specific site requirements identified in the Job Safety Analysis and
Job Hazard Analysis.

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1.4 Hazards
EXTREME CONDITIONS
The Cube conforms to the ASCE 7-10 standard for seismicity and meets International Building
Code/California Building Code (IBC/CBC) requirements per Seismic Design Category (SDC) D.
Moreover, the Cube has an Ingress Protection rating of IP55 for solids and liquids. Extension of these
ratings (for example, to increase wind and seismic capabilities) may be possible depending on options
configured.

Extreme conditions may surpass the design limits of the Core and Cube equipment. Such conditions
include (but are not limited to) flooding, earthquake, hurricanes and other severe weather,
mechanical abuse of the Cube, and corrosion/erosion fatigue. Extreme conditions can damage
equipment and increase hazards associated with the equipment enclosure.

When extreme conditions are present or imminent, the entire system should be stopped. Remote
stoppage of the installation using the Fluence OS is recommended. When extreme conditions are
present, do not work on the equipment, even to shut the system down: all persons must leave the
vicinity around the ESS enclosures.

Consult Fluence before working on a Cube that has been dented, tipped, flooded, or is otherwise in a
visibly abnormal condition.

The primary safety concerns are:

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ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

WARNING WARNING
ARC FLASH HAZARD ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

High-voltage electrical High-voltage electrical

current can sustain arc current can cause shocks
flashes and cause severe and severe bodily harm.
injury.
Only trained and qualified
Appropriate PPE and tools personnel shall complete
required when servicing. these steps.

Common voltages encountered in this system may cause electric shocks and arc flash.
l Adhere to electrical safety codes to protect personnel and equipment.
l Review all posted arc flash labels and boundary notices. If a switch event is possible, stay away
from the distance specified in the boundary notice. Always use a delay timer, actuator, or long
pole to switch the Core AC disconnect.

Personal Protection Equipment

l Use PPE appropriate for the arc flash levels encountered and work to be performed.

Wear leather shoes certified to meet ASTM F2412. If non-conductive shoes are required, no
metal shall be present in the shoe sole or heel. Electrical overshoes shall be worn where step
potential exists. To determine possible locations of step potential hazards, review subsystem
documentation before servicing.

Equipment, supplies, and loads must be properly installed and grounded in accordance with
specifications and applicable electrical safety codes.

Use non-conductive equipment where applicable for cleaning, inspection and other maintenance and
operation tasks.

FIRE HAZARDS

WARNING
FIRE HAZARD

Compromised batteries and electrical connections may cause a fire.

Adhere to fire safety codes and wear appropriate PPE.

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WARNING
RESPIRATORY HAZARD - WHEN SMOKE OR FIRE IS PRESENT

Do not enter the site unless there is imminent danger to human life.

Personnel who approach the fire source must wear positive pressure self-
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Some damaged battery modules may present the risk of a fire or explosion. Review all manufacturer
instructions for proper procedures for handling and storage of components.

Improper connection or damage to an electrical line may cause a fire or arc flash.

Adherence to fire safety codes will help protect personnel and equipment.

Personal Protection Equipment

l Clothing must be made of natural fiber or fire-resistant material; long sleeves and long pants
are to be worn for utmost protection.
l Leather shoes, certified to ASTM F2412. Where non-conductive shoes are required, no metal
shall be present in the shoe sole or heel. Electrical overshoes shall be worn where step
potential exists. Refer to subsystem documentation prior to servicing to determine possible
locations of step potential hazards.

CHEMICAL HAZARDS
Some components contain hazardous substances and/or dangerous components.

In normal operation all chemical components are sealed, but can become hazardous under adverse
conditions. For example, fluids may be released if hoses are pierced or connections fail.

Refer to the manufacturers’ Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and a qualified professional for complete and
correct mitigation procedures, including proper PPE.
l SDSs for all chemicals and hazardous substances in Fluence-provided equipment are available
at each site and listed in the References section at the end of this document.
l See the PSDS for full information on hazardous substances.

Fluence Liquid-cooled Cube Product Safety Datasheet

06-01-0001-DSH-005

Fluence Air-cooled Cube Product Safety Datasheet

06-01-0001-DSH-013

l Personnel performing installation, operations, or maintenance on the Battery Energy Storage

System (BESS) shall have access to SDSs on site and through Fluence Support Services.

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BATTERY HAZARDS

WARNING WARNING
TOXICITY HAZARD CORROSIVE MATERIALS

Battery contents are toxic. Battery contents are

corrosive to skin.
Do not ingest.
Do not touch without PPE.

Batteries are sealed, but if broken open, contents may be toxic or corrosive to skin.
l For skin contact, promptly flush skin with water until all chemical is removed.
l For eye contact, immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for 15 minutes minimum.
Lift eyelids occasionally to facilitate irrigation. Get prompt medical attention.

Additional hazards exist for the contents of lithium-ion battery cells, which may be water-reactive,
vent hazardous or flammable gases, and may cause a fire or explosion when damaged. Review all
manufacturer instructions for proper procedures for handling and storage of components.

WARNING
RESPIRATORY HAZARD

Damaged batteries may vent hazardous gases.

Do not inhale hazardous gases.

If vapors are inhaled, seek fresh air and medical help immediately if symptoms occur.

WARNING
FIRE AND GAS EXPLOSION RISK

Damaged batteries may discharge toxic, flammable gasses

leading to a thermal runaway event and explosion.

Keep back at least 100 feet (30 m).

An explosion hazard exists if replacement batteries are of the incorrect type. Batteries must be
replaced in-kind, with the same type, polarity, and ratings.

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CAUTION
THERMAL RUNAWAY FIRE

Direct application of water to lithium-ion batteries only

delays the eventual combustion of the entire unit. Protect
adjacent exposures if needed.

Do not use water unless there is imminent danger to human

life or authorized by site management.

Core and Cube equipment Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) batteries must be connected in
accordance with manufacturer and Electrical Design Package drawings.

COOLANT AND REFRIGERANT HAZARDS

WARNING
LOW TEMPERATURE HAZARD

Liquid contact with coolant or refrigerant may cause frostbite.

Use appropriate PPE to prevent contact.

If exposed to coolants or refrigerants:

l For skin contact, promptly flush skin with water until all chemical is removed. If there is
evidence of frostbite, bathe (do not rub) with lukewarm (not hot) water. Get medical attention if
symptoms persist.
l For eye contact, immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for 15 minutes minimum.
In case of frostbite, water should be lukewarm, not hot. Lift eyelids occasionally to facilitate
irrigation. Get prompt medical attention.

WARNING
RESPIRATORY HAZARD

Refrigerant can cause asphyxiation if excessively inhaled.

Do not inhale.

Refrigerants additionally pose a respiratory hazard.

l If exposed to refrigerants, avoid breathing vapors.
l If vapors are inhaled, seek fresh air; get medical help immediately if symptoms occur.

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WARNING
TOXICITY HAZARD

Coolant and refrigerant contents are toxic.

Do not ingest.

Chiller coolant and chiller refrigerants additionally involve a toxicity hazard.

The system can contain the following. See applicable SDS for full information, including first-aid .

Chiller Coolant: a mixture of water and ethylene glycol; toxic.

Chiller Refrigerant: R410a, a mixture of difluoromethane and pentafluoro ethane; mildly toxic; can
cause asphyxiation if excessively inhaled; liquid contact could cause frostbite.

HVAC Refrigerant: can cause asphyxiation if excessively inhaled; liquid contact could cause frostbite.

CRUSH HAZARDS

DANGER
CRUSH HAZARD

High center of gravity can cause equipment to tip over and cause property
damage, serious injury, or death.

Brace or block. Do not lean on. Anchor promptly.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT

DANGER
LIFTING HAZARD

Incorrectly sized forklifts and cranes can cause property and

equipment damage, serious injury, or loss of life.

Use correctly sized forklifts and cranes.

Heavy equipment operators must be trained and qualified for the specific equipment they operate.

CAUTION
PINCH HAZARD

Scissor Lifts in motion can pinch, push, or bend persons or items.

Keep all items and persons away from Scissor Lifts while in motion.

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1.5 Safety Markings

1. Fluence symbol
2. NFPA Diamond (usage varies)
3. Read instruction symbol
4. Warning symbol
5. Nameplate (Side Panel)
6. Grounding label (on both right
and left sides)
7. Auxiliary Panel Connections
8. Do Not Step warnings
9. Electrical hazard label
10. Arc Flash Label (usage varies)

Figure 1 - 1: Cube Labeling, Oblique View

Short duration Liquid-Cooled Cube configuration shown as example. Numerical values will
vary with Cube type and configuration.

1.6 Fire Alarms

Fluence Liquid-cooled Cube Product Safety Datasheet
06-01-0001-DSH-005

Fluence Air-cooled Cube Product Safety Datasheet

06-01-0001-DSH-013

MANUAL PULL STATION FIRE ALARM

The OCTE has a manual pull station connected to the fire alarm system to shut down the Core. The
Cubes do not have a manual pull station.

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FIRE DETECTION
If smoke or carbon monoxide is detected in a Cube:

If smoke, carbon monoxide, or high temperature is detected in a Cube:

1. The Cube alarm generates a carbon monoxide (CO) and/or fire alarm. The local Cube, Cube
HVAC, chiller (if present), are disconnected.
2. The Core F-Stop is triggered and all nodes in the core are shut down. The HVAC and chillers (if
present) in the unaffected Cubes on the Node are not disconnected.
3. When installed, the aerosol canister, depending on actual internal conditions in the Cube may
discharge. A discharge of the aerosol canister is indicated in the Core fire panel.

4. The applicable horn/strobe is activated.

5. The Core fire panel and Master fire panel identifies the affected Cube.

The site fire alarm is activated, and an alarm is sent to the Fluence 24/7 team. If applicable to the site
design, the local fire department is automatically alerted.

Refer to the following document for detailed descriptions of the fire alarm systems.

Liquid-Cooled Cube Fire Protection System Maintenance Manual

0000-OAM-FLN-90-7011

Air-cooled Cube Fire Protection System Maintenance Manual

0000-OAM-FLN-90-7015

WHAT TO DO IF HORN/STROBE ACTIVATES

Evacuate: In the event of an alarm, keep a minimum distance of 100 feet (30 m) from the affected
battery enclosure. As a precaution, evacuate buildings within 100 feet (30 m) of the battery location.

If near an alarm:

1. Do not approach the Cube.

2. Activate a manual pull-down fire alarm at a safe location. Await emergency services.

After alarm is activated:

Assume a Cube with activated fire alarms contains CO, fire, and/or electrical hazards until serviced or
replaced.

1. Do not touch, open, or enter a Cube with activated horn and/or strobe.
2. Do not assume the equipment and enclosures are safe to approach or enter if the horn and/or
red strobe deactivate.
3. Follow the site-specific Emergency Action Plan.

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1.7 Aerosol Canister

The Aerosol Canister is included in some Cube designs. The following applies only to those
Cubes where an Aerosol Canister is present.

When present in a Cube, a condensed fire suppressant aerosol canister discharges an ultra-fine
suspension of particles that act on non-battery components within the Cube. The suppressant can
contain or extinguish a non-battery fire before it spreads, but it is not designed to extinguish a battery
fire. Even when a suppression system is discharged during a thermal runaway event, batteries
continue to produce flammable gas.

If smoke or a high level of carbon monoxide (CO) is detected in the Cube or OCTE, white strobe, and
horn within a Cube or OCTE are automatically activated. If the temperature inside a Liquid-Cooled
Cube exceeds 203 °F (95 °C), the aerosol canister will activate .

The BESS also automatically initiates a system fast-stop that cuts power throughout the Core. The
aerosol canister, strobe, and horn are not dependent on external power or control.

If the aerosol canister is powered when it is triggered, it reports the initiation to the fire panel in the
OCTE and the F-Stop and horn/strobe systems are triggered.

AEROSOL CANISTER CONTENTS

Although the aerosol is non-toxic, inhalation may cause temporary, mild irritation of mucous
membranes.
l For inhalation, move to fresh air.
l For eye contact, flush with water.
l For skin contact, wash with soap and water.

Seek medical attention immediately if symptoms occur.

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1.8 Fast Stop

A Cube and its Core can be stopped (shut down) suddenly, by the Fast Stop (F-Stop) system. Cubes
and OCTEs are equipped with F-Stop buttons for manual initiation and the system can also be
activated automatically.

The F-Stop system is meant for use in specific conditions during which a fast Core shut down
may be required and is not recommended for shutdown during normal operation or
scheduled maintenance.

Conditions under which F-Stop system is to be manually activated must be determined as

one of the outcomes of the site-specific risk assessment and will generally be documented
on the site-specific emergency plan or equivalent document.

Equipment may be damaged by use of F-Stop for routine shutdown.

When F-Stop is activated, the system must be reset. Reference the following:

Fluence Cube System Start-up and Shutdown

0000-PRO-FLN-90-7004

F-STOP MANUAL ACTIVATION

Each Cube has a red manual F-Stop button located on the right side adjacent to the front door.

Each OCTE has a red manual F-Stop button located on the right side of the door.

Figure 1 - 2: Cube F-Stop Button Location Figure 1 - 3: Core F-Stop Button on OCTE

After an F-Stop button is pushed, the UPS remains active until the UPS battery is exhausted. Even after
the UPS active time has expired, assume that dangerous voltages can be present.

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F-STOP AUTOMATIC ACTIVATION

The system is activated automatically by any of the following conditions:
l Core F-Stop button signal from the OCTE
l F-Stop button signal from any of the cubes in a Core
l Cube or OCTE smoke detector activation
l Cube or OCTE heat detector activation
l Cube or OCTE CO detector activation
l Cube Fire Protection System release (LCC only, when installed)
l System BMS alarm output
l Site-wide input trigger
l Ground fault detected at PCS

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN F-STOP IS ACTIVATED

OCTE F-Stop
Activation of the F-Stop button at the OCTE stops the entire Core and triggers the Cube F-Stop circuits
with the exception of the thermal management system of the Cube.

Cube F-Stop
Activation of the F-Stop button at a Cube causes the following to occur:
l The Core PCS is stopped
l Each battery rack in the Cube is disconnected by opening the DCPM/BCU contactors after a one-
second delay
l Power is removed from the battery chillers (liquid cooled battery modules) and HVAC unit(s)

Triggering a Cube F-Stop does not trigger the Cube’s Fire Alarm System.

AC auxiliary power is still present, enabling data collection to continue.

As is typical for all battery energy storage systems, the battery cells, modules and racks up to
the DCPM/BCU remain energized with dangerous voltages under all conditions, even though
the F-Stop has been activated.

In a multi-Cube Core, activation of the F-Stop button at any Cube triggers F-Stop in all Cubes and in
the OCTE within the same Core. Actions vary depending on how the F-Stop is activated:
l If the F-Stop is activated using the F-Stop button on the specific Cube or by the fire detection
system of the specific Cube, then the Chillers and HVAC(s) are turned off. The Chiller(s) and HVAC
(s) are stopped only in the affected Cube, not in other Cubes.
l If a Cube F-Stop is triggered through the fire alarm panel or because of a Core F-Stop, then the
HVAC(s) and chiller continues to operate.

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2. Overview
This document provides clear guidelines for the handling of the Fluence Cube during transport
activities, including loading and unloading from containers, offloading from maritime transport by
means of forklift and cranes. It also provides safety considerations necessary during the transport
journey from the manufacturing facility until arrival at the destination as well as for standstill at
intermediate locations.

This document is a guideline for transportation personnel. Complementary handling and

safety instructions are provided in the Cube installation manuals.

Liquid-Cooled Cube Installation Manual - CATL

06-01-0001-PRO-002

Liquid-Cooled Cube Installation Manual - Envision

06-01-0001-MAN-012

Air-Cooled Cube Installation Manual

06-01-0001-PRO-010

2.1 General Safety

The instructions in this document do not replace nor override local regulations. Obey all relevant
safety standards, including performing risk assessments and method statements that apply to site
installation of the equipment.

It is the customer’s responsibility to consider movement of vehicles and required space for lifting and
crane operations, and to verify availability of sufficient space at site. A minimum crane radius of 10 m
(32.81 ft) is recommended for pick-up and lifting of the equipment.

Use only inspected lifting slings with correct lifting capacity.

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3. Cube Transport
3.1 Cube Main Components
The Cube contains these main components:
l Cube Electrical Distribution System
l Battery Racks and Battery Modules
l Interior climate-control HVAC unit(s)
l Battery coolant temperature management system (liquid-cooled platform only)
l Control system

Figure 3 - 1: Cube ISO view including components

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3.2 Transport Specifications

RETAINERS AND LIFTING POCKETS
The Fluence Cube has fork-lift pockets near the bottom on all four sides of the Cube for safe handling
with a forklift.

The Cube also has four corner castings, one in each bottom corner and four retainers on the sides
near the top, for safe handling of the Cube with a crane as shown in Figure 3 - 2.

Figure 3 - 2: Fork-lifting pockets, corner castings, and retainers on the Cube

PREPARE CUBES FOR TRANSPORT

Each Cube is wrapped in vinyl foil before shipment. Fiberboard is used to protect the corners. The
external busbar sections are covered with rigid metal covers. These items are removed and discarded
before installation.

Humidity inside the Cube is controlled by adding desiccant bags before shipment. Temperature and
humidity are monitored by internal devices.

Shock is monitored on the liquid-cooled Cube by a one-time use sticker located on the external
surface of the Cube. The air-cooled Cube contains a shock indicator on the battery rack and an
accelerometer on the floor of the Cube. Figure 3 - 3 shows the packing and protection concept for
transportation is shown.

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A shipment may contain several shipping containers. A temperature and humidity monitor are
installed in one container in each shipment.

Figure 3 - 3: Packing Concept for Typical Cubes

TRANSPORTATION MODES
Land Transport
For land transportation each Cube is classified individually as UN3536, and given legal road weight
limits. Usually, a single trailer unit carries only two Cubes. The Cubes must be firmly fixed on the
trailer unit during transport.

To assess load-securing measures, the following maximum values for average-traffic driving
conditions must be used:

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l Starting and acceleration 0.5 g (to the rear of the vehicle)

l Braking 0.8 g (to the front of the vehicle)
l Cornering 0.5 g (to the sides of the vehicle)

Where g = Gravitational force of 9.81 m/s²

The following forces are expected to act on Long and Short Duration Cubes during road transport:

Table 3 - 1: Transport Forces on Cubes

Cube Action Force Type Force Calculation

Long Sliding Starting, acceleration, and 0.5 * 9.81 m/s2 * 9.200 kg = 4.513 daN
Duration cornering
Braking 0.8 * 9.81 m/s2 * 9.200 kg = 7.220 daN
Tipping Starting, acceleration, and 0.5 * 9.81 m/s2 * 9.200 kg * 1.246 m = 5.623
cornering daN*m
Braking 0.8 * 9.81 m/s2 * 9.200 kg * 1.246 m = 8.996
daN*m
Short Sliding Starting, acceleration, and 0.5 * 9.81 m/s2 * 9.500 kg = 4.660 daN
Duration cornering
Braking 0.8 * 9.81 m/s2 * 9.500 kg = 7.456 daN
Tipping Starting, acceleration, and 0.5 * 9.81 m/s2 * 9.500 kg * 1.246 m = 5.806
cornering daN*m
Braking 0.8 * 9.81 m/s2 * 9.500 kg * 1.246 m = 9.290
daN*m

Lashing equipment commonly used for road transport includes web

lashing belts, lashing chains, shackles, airbags, stanchions inserted
into the trailer, timber for bracing and blocking.

Before keeping the air-cooled Cube onto the flat bed truck,
remove the anti-vibration pads from the floor of the shipping
container and keep them onto the truck bed. Put the pads
under each corner of the Cube when it is placed onto the
truck bed.

The Cube should be oriented with the front door facing toward the
back of the trailer unit to avoid damage from airflow or strap
attachment.

To protect the Cube from damage due to strapping, a piece of

protective wood or any other soft material must be placed around the
leading edge of the Cube or the strap.

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A calculation for a Short Duration Cube stowed on anti-slip material (μ = 0,6) and lashed with four
lashing belts (LC 2.500 daN as direct lashing) attached to the corner castings in a symmetrical manner
results in the following (Cubes must be stowed at least 2 m apart to achieve the required angles
for the lashing belts):

The gravity component for the balance of forces is calculated using the cargo weight and friction
coefficient:

9.500 kg * 9.81 ms² * 0.75 * 0.66 = 4.194 daN

(The correction factor 0.75 is only applied to the friction coefficient for direct lashing.)

Afterwards, the longitudinal Securing Capacity and transverse Securing Capacity of the lashing belts is
calculated:

SCx= 2 * (2.500 * (cos (50°) * cos(5°)+ 0,45 * sin (5°)))=3.398 = 2 * (2.500 * (cos (40°) * cos
(5°)+ 0,45 * sin (5°)))= 4.012 daN

Gravity component and securing capacity in the respective direction are combined and compared to
the maximum expected external forces.

Force Type Balance of Forces

Longitudinal 7.456 daN < 4.194 daN + 3.398 daN

Transverse 4.660 daN < 4.194 daN + 4.012 daN

Direct securing using this method would require six lashing belts / Cube.

Tarps shall be used to protect equipment from damage during transport. If tarps are being used,
strapping shall be done over the tarp.

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Sea Transport
For sea transport, three Cubes are firmly secured inside a CSC-certified 40’ high cube ISO container for
shipping overseas as shown in Figure 3 - 4. The same classification applies: UN3536. One temperature
and humidity datalogger is installed per shipment in a 40’ container for climatic monitoring purposes.

Figure 3 - 4: Sea Transport Concept

Acceleration considered during transport are the gravitational acceleration (a = g = 9.81 m/s²) and
acceleration caused by typical transport conditions such as by the braking or rapid change of traffic
lanes by a road vehicle or by the motions of a ship in heavy sea.

These accelerations are expressed as a product of the gravitational acceleration (g) and a specific
acceleration coefficient (c) For example, a = 0.8 g. For sea transportation the Code of Practice for
Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTU Code) issued by The International Maritime Organization, the
international Labour Organization and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe provides
the following values:

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Table 3 - 2: Sea Transport

Acceleration Coefficients

Significant Wave Height Direction Minimum

in Sea Area Securing In Longitudinally Transversely Vertically
(cx) (cy) Down
(cz)

A H≤8m Longitudinal 0.3 - 0.5

Transverse - 0.5 1.0
B 8 m < H ≤ 12 m Longitudinal 0.3 - 0.3
Transverse - 0.7 1.0
C H > 12 m Longitudinal 0.4 - 0.2
Transverse - 0.8 1.0

WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS

Sea Transport
Three Cubes in a 40’ ISO weigh approximately 26,400 kg (58,202 lbs.) including fixation. Total
container gross weight is around 30,400 kg. (67,020 lbs.) ISO container dimensions apply:

Table 3 - 3: 40' High Cube Container Dimensions

Dimension Length Width Height

External 12.192 (40 ft.) 2.438 (8 ft.) 2.896 (9 ft. 6 in.)

Minimal internal 11.998 (39 ft. 4 in.) 2.330 m (7 ft. 8 in.) 2.698 m (8 ft. 10 in.)
Minimum door aperture – 2.340 m (7 ft. 8 in.) 2.597 m (8 ft. 5 in.)

Table 3 - 4: 40' High Cube Container Load Limits

Weight Type Load Limit

Maximum gross weight 30,480 kg 67196.8 lbs.)

Tare weight 4,020 kg (8,862.6 lbs.)
Net load 26,545 kg (58,521.7 lbs.)
ISO maximum gross weight 36,000 kg (79,366.4 lbs.)
Maximum line load per wheel 2,730 kg (6,018.6 lbs.)

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Land Transport
The container alone weighs between 1.9 and 2.4 metric tons. Depending on how it's configured, one
Cube weighs between 5.6 to 8.6 tons.

A forklift with a minimum lifting capacity of 4.5 tons in a standardized load center distance of 1200
mm (3 ft. 11 in.) is recommended for an empty (no batteries and racks installed) Cube enclosure. The
fork length should be at least 2400 mm (7 ft. 10 in.). Refer to Table 3 - 5 for details.

Table 3 - 5: Weight for Fluence Cube Configurations

Weight, ±2%
Configuration 1 Rack with
Empty Enclosure with Batteries
Batteries

Short Duration Cube, 2350 kg 8550 kg NA

Liquid Cooled with CATL batteries (5181 lbs.) (18850 lbs.)
Long Duration Cube, 2,000 kg 8,200 kg 5,560 kg
Liquid Cooled with CATL batteries (4409 lbs.) (18078 lbs.) (12258 lbs.)
Long Duration Cube, 2350 kg 8550 kg NA
High-Cycle, Liquid Cooled with (5181 lbs.) (18850 lbs.)
CATL batteries
Long Duration Cube, 2000 kg 8250 kg NA
Liquid Cooled with Envision (4409 lbs.) (18188 lbs.)
batteries
Long Duration Cube, 2647 kg 8080 kg NA
Air Cooled (5836 lbs.) (17813 lbs.)

Additional model configurations are available per site design/requirements. See site-specific
drawings for packing dimensions and center of gravity (x, y, z).

Weight Type Load Limit

Maximum Gross Weight 30,480 kg (67,196 lbs.)

Tare Weight 3,935 kg (8,675 lbs.)
Net Load 26,545 kg (58,520 lbs.)
ISO Maximum Gross Weight 36,000 kg (79,366 lbs.)
Maximum Line Load Per Wheel 2,730 kg (6,018 lbs.)

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Figure 3 - 5 and Table 3 - 6 shows the center of gravity for the different configurations of Cubes.

Figure 3 - 5: Cube Center of Gravity

Table 3 - 6: Cube Center of Gravity

X Y Z
Type
mm inch mm inch mm inch

Liquid Cooled Cubes with CATL batteries 1031 40.59 1194 47.01 1000 39.37
Liquid Cooled Cubes with CATL batteries with one 1261 49.65 1181 46.50 967 38.07
Rack
Liquid Cooled Cubes with Envision batteries 1027 40.43 1041 40.98 1091 42.95
Air Cooled with Samsung SDI batteries 980 38.58 995 39.17 1140.5 44.90
*General Tolerance of ±20 mm (0.79 inch)

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO LOAD AND UNLOAD CUBES

Choice of lifting equipment and maximum usable radius for the weight is the responsibility of the
party managing the construction works and it is recommended that a lifting plan be developed and
reviewed by a professional engineer.

TEMPORARY CASTERS FOR TRANSPORT

Up to three Cubes may be secured inside a 40’ ISO container. To load and unload Cubes from a
container, you must attach temporary detachable casters to the rear corners of the middle and
innermost Cubes.

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Figure 3 - 6: Detachable casters on the rear of the Cube guide it into the container.

Each caster includes both a vertical and a horizontal wheel designed to center the Cube in the
container. While the capacity of the 4.5 T forklift used to move some of the Cubes is less than the
weight of the Cube, the detachable casters make it possible.

Detach the casters from the Cube only after the Cube is removed from the container. The outermost
Cube does not use detachable casters.

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4. Load Cubes
DANGER
LIFTING HAZARD

Incorrectly sized forklifts and cranes can cause property and

equipment damage, serious injury, or loss of life.

Use correctly sized forklifts and cranes.

4.1 Necessary Equipment

You need the following equipment to prepare each Cube for transport in a container:
l 1 m ratchet bar x 2
l 200 mm ratchet bar x 4
l 10 m lashing belt x 2
l 5 m lashing belt x 2
l 3 m lashing belt x 2
l Lashing pad
l Cube loading wheels x 4
l chain and hook x 2
l cable and hook
l Sledgehammer
l Ladder or scaffold
l 4.5 T or larger forklift capable of operating inside high cube container
l 9 T forklift (to load outermost Cube and lift all Cubes)
l Dunnage (for details, see Figure 4 - 7).

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Figure 4 - 1: Equipment required to load and secure a single Cube into a container.

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4.2 Prepare to Load Cubes

Use three lashing belts to secure each Cube in a container. The position of the belts is illustrated in
Figure 4 - 2. The steps below describe how to attach each lashing belt.

Figure 4 - 2: Lashing sets identification.

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To prepare to load Cubes into the container:

1. Put ramps at the entrance of the container to allow the forklift to enter the container.

Figure 4 - 3: Put ramps for loading or unloading.

2. Attach lashing belt to Cube:

a. Put the 10 m lashing belt through the forklift pocket at the bottom of the Cube from the
direction of the container entrance side to the inside of the container. Pull the belt out to
the top holder at the upper part of entrance side as illustrated in Figure 4 - 4.
b. Fix the end of the 10 m lashing belt to the lower corner casting towards the container
entrance.
c. Pass the lashing belt part from the top holder inside of the container to the other side.
d. Tie and fix the lashing belt to the opposite top holder as shown in Figure 4 - 5. Install the
lashing pad in the corners, inside the top holder, and in the forklift pocket during this
operation.

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Figure 4 - 4: Put the 10 m lashing belt before inserting Cube into container.

Figure 4 - 5: Put 10 m lashing belt prior before inserting Cube into container.

Use a 4.5 T capacity forklift to move the Cube into and out of the back of the
container. While the capacity of the smaller forklift is less than the weight of the Cube,
the detachable casters enable you to move it within the container. You must use a 9 T
capacity forklift to move the outermost Cube and to lift any Cube.

Figure 4 - 6: Install dunnage for innermost Cube.

3. Put dunnage in the container beginning in the rear. The dunnage helps position the detachable
casters and limits Cube movement during shipment. Arrange dunnage as illustrated in Figure 4
- 7:
o Top: Dunnage for innermost Cube.
o Middle: Dunnage for middle Cube, with innermost Cube in place.
o Bottom: Dunnage for outermost Cube, with innermost and middle Cubes in place.

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Figure 4 - 7: Dunnage layout. Front of 40-foot container is at right, back of container is at left.
Diagonal hatch indicates dunnage.

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4.3 Load Innermost and Middle Cubes

Use a 9.0 T forklift to move Cubes into the container entrance. Make sure the lashing belt is not
damaged by forklift forks when lifting the cubes using a forklift.

To load innermost and middle Cubes:

1. Attach detachable casters and place Cube in opening of container:

a. Before loading the Cube into the container, install and align the two detachable casters
on rear lower corner castings facing into the container.
b. Use the 9.0 T forklift to load the Cube inside the container as far as possible.

Figure 4 - 8: Attach corner detachable caster.

Do not remove the detachable casters until you unload the Cube from the container. The
outermost Cube does not use detachable casters.

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Figure 4 - 9: Check clearances as Cube is loaded or unloaded.

2. Use the 4.5 T forklift to move the innermost and middle Cubes inside the container.

Place signal personnel on both sides of the forklift to be sure the Cube does not touch
the inner walls or upper frame of the container. They should use ladders or scaffolds
to be sure the Cube does not contact the upper frame of the container.

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Figure 4 - 10: Signal personnel help position the Cubes.

3. Attach bottom right lashing:
a. Loosen and remove the lashing belt attached to the lower right corner casting and attach
it to the lower right container lashing ring closest to the casting.
b. Install the lashing pad at the corner of forklift pocket during the operation.

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