FRANKLINWH aGate X-01-AU User manual

Franklin Home Power Installation Guide
Version 1.2.01
Issued on: May 26, 2023

Franklin Home Power Installation Guide
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Please read this document carefully before installing or using the Franklin Home Power
equipment. Failure to follow any instructions or warnings in this document may result in
damage to the equipment, personal electric shock, severe injury, or even death.
Product Information
Franklin Home Power (FHP) is composed of aGate X-01-AU (aGate) and aPower X-01-AU (aPower)
and other electrical components, and this document applies only to the following products: aPower
and aGate.
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CONTENT
Safety Statements....................................................................................................................................... 1
Safety Symbols..............................................................................................................................................................1
Safety Instructions for Operation .............................................................................................................................2
Safety Instructions for Installation Site....................................................................................................................6
Fire and Other Emergency Situations ......................................................................................................................8
Franklin Home Power System Overview .................................................................................................. 9
Whole-Home Backup System................................................................................................................................. 10
Installation Preparations ..........................................................................................................................10
Site Planning............................................................................................................................................................... 10
Tools............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Materials...................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Installation .................................................................................................................................................20
Moving......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Install the aPower...................................................................................................................................................... 21
Install the aGate......................................................................................................................................................... 36
Electrical Conduits..................................................................................................................................................... 55
Communications Wiring........................................................................................................................................... 58
Electrical Wiring......................................................................................................................................................... 65
Re-Install the aPower Cover and Install Grilles................................................................................................... 78
aGate Panel Re-Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 79
Startup and Shutdown Steps ...................................................................................................................81
Commissioning ..........................................................................................................................................83
View the Software version info ...............................................................................................................91
View or set by user ...................................................................................................................................92
Maintenance..............................................................................................................................................93

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Appendix 1: Electrical parameters...........................................................................................................94
Appendix 2: Feeding power limit function .............................................................................................97

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Safety Statements
WARNING：This Guide includes important information about the Franklin Home Power (FHP) system.
Please read this Guide carefully before installation, maintenance or use. Failure to follow any instruction
in this Guide may lead to risks of equipment damage, electric shock, severe personal injury and even
death. Using FHP improperly may also void your warranty (FranklinWH Support).
The DANGER, WARNING, and NOTE alerts are supplemental to the safety instructions and are not
exhaustive.
Safety Symbols
DANGER: This indicates a hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in
serious injury or death.
DANGER: There are fire risks in the battery packs.
WARNING: This indicates a situation where failure to follow instructions may be a
safety hazard or cause equipment malfunction. Use extreme caution and follow
instructions carefully.
NOTE: This indicates information important for optimal system operation. Follow
instructions carefully.
PROTECTIVE GROUNDING TERMINAL: This indicates the position of grounding
connection on the equipment.
WAIT TIME: It means there are electric shock risks inside the equipment, please wait
5 minutes before proceeding.
ELECTRONIC DEVICE: DO NOT THROW AWAY. Scrapped electronic products and
batteries cannot be disposed of together with household wastes. Please consult your
local laws and regulations for further information.

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Safety Instructions for Operation
DANGER: The installation, wiring, maintenance, transportation, and handling of each
aGate and aPower should follow local laws, regulations and standards, and the Safety
Instructions in this Guide serve as supplementation to the laws, regulations and
standards.
DANGER: Both aPower and aGate are electrical equipment, and improper operation
may lead to electric shock, energy hazards, or chemical hazards. Please do NOT open
the cabinet or disassemble without express direction from the FranklinWH service
team.
DANGER: Only FranklinWH certified and qualified technicians should install,
maintain or replace aGate and aPower equipment or wiring. They must wear personal
protective equipment (PPE) during operation.
DANGER: It is strictly forbidden to work on or operate the FHP alone. For safety,
make sure that there is someone around you who can help.
DANGER: It is strictly forbidden to install, maintain, or handle FHP equipment
outdoors during bad weather conditions, such as lightning, thunder, rain, snow, or
strong winds.
DANGER: In case of a battery fire, please take actions as instructed in the Safety
Data Sheet.
DANGER: The aPower must be carefully handled and installed using lifting
equipment to avoid injury to installers or the aPower.
DANGER: During the transport and handling of aGate and aPower units, extreme
care is required to avoid dropping, bumping, stomping, or inverting the equipment.
To prevent potential damage, please keep all aPower units in their packaging until
ready to install.
DANGER: During use, storage, and transport, ensure that the ambient temperature
of an aPower does not exceed 50°C, that it is not near flammables, and that the

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cooling system and vents are not blocked.
DANGER: Do NOT let aPower operate outside of the specified temperature range.
DANGER: If any equipment failure occurs, please contact your installer or after-sales
service provider for support. Do not attempt to take apart, repair and/or modify an
aGate or aPower without the authorization of FranklinWH. And it is prohibited to
open the battery pack chamber in any situation. Otherwise, it may lead to safety
hazards and void your warranty.
DANGER: To prevent misoperation, ensure that the upstream and downstream
switches are disconnected and padlocked during installation or maintenance.
DANGER: If an aPower or aGate is found damaged (except for minor defects in
exterior painting) after it is unboxed or malfunctioning on installation, please do NOT
operate it and contact your after-sales service provider for support.
DANGER: Before any installation and commissioning of an aPower, please keep the
round switch button on the right part of aPower off (extended, flush with the case)
and prevent the ON/OFF switch from being operated by mistake.
DANGER: If the aPower battery is leaking electrolyte, smoking, or catching fire, if it
is safe to do so, please disconnect the AC power from the Franklin Home Power
system, and turn off the switch mounted on the side of the aPower unit to stop
charging and discharging the aPower.
DANGER: Measures should be taken to prevent foreign objects from entering any
aPower or aGate.
DANGER: The installation of Franklin Home Power must comply with all applicable
requirements of AS/NZS4777.1 and AS/NZS5139.
DANGER: Both electric connection and electric isolation need to comply with the
local standards and AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 4777.1.
DANGER: aPower have not been tested to AS/NZS 4777.2:2020 for multiple
inverter combinations.

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DANGER: The installer needs to provide suitable conduits and cables, and complete
the installation process in accordance with the local regulations.
DANGER: aPower units may be installed on the floor or on walls. Mounting brackets
will be needed. Since the aPower is very heavy, installation is very difficult and the
requirements on walls are rather demanding, a floor installation is recommended.
DANGER: Before the installation of Franklin Home Power starts, engineers should
check and locate the embedded electric wires and water pipes to avoid potential
property damage and personal injury during the installation process.
WARNING: For maintenance purposes, do NOT use any parts or fittings that are not
listed in this Guide or that are purchased from any source other than FranklinWH or
its recognized dealers.
WARNING: Do NOT use paint on any part of an aPower or aGate, whether internal
or external, especially on the protective cover except for exterior paint that has been
worn out or damaged in the transportation, installation, or maintenance process. The
damaged part can be repaired with paint or topcoat of the same color.
WARNING: Do NOT connect an aPower directly to the inverter of a solar generator.
WARNING: Before installation, do not place an aPower on site for more than one
month. After installation, do not turn on the aPower before connecting the PV and
grid, otherwise the battery will be depleted due to a long period of time without
charging.
WARNING: FHP is composed of an aGate, and one or more aPower units, and other
electrical components which can not be used separately.
WARNING: An aPower may only be connected to the aPower breaker on the aGate.
WARNING: The inputs from grid and generators may only be connected to the
respective reserved terminals on the aGate.

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WARNING: The aGate must be connected to both the inputs and output, and the wiring
should comply with local regulations.
WARNING: The operation of the Franklin Home Power system requires an Internet
connection. Extended offline operation may result in a voided warranty. Please refer to
FranklinWH Support for information.

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Safety Instructions for Installation Site
DANGER: The installation site of aPower and aGate units should be protected from
access by children, or additional protective measures should be taken to protect the
FHP from misoperation and contact by children.
DANGER: The installation site of aPower and aGate units should be kept away from
heating devices, or any source of heat and/or fire.
DANGER: The ambient temperature at the installation area of aPower and aGate units
should be -20°C–50°C with the relative humidity between 5% and 95% and altitude
lower than 4,000m.
DANGER: The aPower and aGate installation area of should be kept dry, cool and well-
ventilated to ensure satisfactory performance. If an aPower or an aGate is to be installed
in a confined area, forced ventilation must be in place.
DANGER: The aPower and aGate installation area should be protected from flooding
and standing water.
DANGER: The aPower and aGate installation area should be away from flammable and
explosive materials.
DANGER: The aPower and aGate installation area should be protected from dust and
smoke.
DANGER: The installation site should be properly leveled and hardened if the aPower
is floor mounted. If there is grass nearby, a layer of cement or slab stone must be placed
on the projection area of the equipment to block grass growth and prevent the
equipment from collapsing.