FRANKLINWH APower User manual

Franklin Home Power Installation Guide

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instructions on the installation or use of the product.
DANGER: Please read this document carefully before any installation or use of the Franklin Home Power equipment. Failure to follow any instruction or
warning in this Manual may result in equipment damage or personal electric shock, severe injury, and even death.
●Franklin Home Power (FHP) is composed of aGate, aPower and other electrical devices, and this Installation Guide applies to the following products:
aPower (10050002xxxxxxxxxxxx)
aGate (10050001xxxxxxxxxxxx)
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Contents
Safety·····························································································································3
Franklin Home Power Overview·····························································································6
aPower ···························································································································8
aGate ····························································································································10
Installation Preparations······································································································13
Step 1: Site Planning·····················································································································16
Step 2:Mobilization and Unboxing ·························································································19
Step 3: aPower ·················································································································23
Step 4: aGate ···················································································································31
Step 5: Electrical Conduits ···································································································36
Step 6: Switches and Optional Parts·························································································40
Step 7: Communication Wiring ·····························································································50
Step 8: Electrical Wiring ·····································································································53
Step 9: aPower Wiring Closet Cover Board················································································62
Step 10: aGate Panel ··········································································································63
Debugging ······················································································································64
Appendix 1: Data sheet ·······································································································75
Appendix 2: About FHP Energy Metering ·················································································78
Appendix 3: FHP Non-Export Compliance mode for Solar and BESS Utility Programs····························79
Appendix 4: FHP BESS Interconnection Compliance Activation and Reset··········································80
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Caution: This Guide includes important information about the FHP. Please read this Guide carefully before installation, maintenance or
use. Failure to follow any instructions in this Guide may lead to risks of electric shock, severe personal injury and even death, or
equipment damage, which may void your warranty (www.franklinwh.com/support/Warranty).
Safety Instructions
Safety Marks
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.
DANGER
: This indicates a hazardous situation, which if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER:
There are fire risks in the battery packs.
Refer to instruction manual:
Indicates that user should refer to operating or installation instructions before proceeding.
Protective earthing terminal
: It indicates the position of earthing connection on the equipment.
Wait time
: Electric shock risk are present inside the equipment, please wait for 5 minutes before proceeding.
Environmental Protection:
Scrapped electronic products and batteries cannot be disposed of together with household
wastes. Please consult your local laws and regulations for further information.
Safety Instructions for Operation
DANGER:
Please follow your local laws, regulations and standards in all installation, wiring, maintenance, transportation
and handling operations. The safety instructions in this Guide supplement the laws and regulations.
DANGER:
Both aPower and aGate are electrical equipment and improper operation may lead to electric shock.
DANGER: There are risks of electric shocks, energy hazards, and chemical hazards associated with aPower. Please do NOT
open the cabinet or disassemble without express direction from the FranklinWH service team.
DANGER:
The installation, maintenance and replacement operations for aPower and aGate equipment must be done by
technicians certified and registered by FranklinWH.
DANGER:
The installation, wiring, maintenance, transportation or handling of aPower and aGate should only be done by
qualified personnel with personal protective equipment (PPE).
DANGER: Working alone is prohibited. In order to prevent injury or death from electric shock, there must be other people
in the vicinity to help.
DANGER:
It is strictly prohibited to install, maintain, or handle FranklinWH equipment outdoors in adverse weather
conditions, such as lightning, rain, snow, or strong winds.
DANGER: Please follow your local laws, regulations and standards during installation, wiring, maintenance, transportation
and handling. The safety instructions in this Guide are supplemental to all applicable laws and regulations.
DANGER:
Please follow the FranklinWH Battery Emergency Response Guide in case the battery pack catches fire.
DANGER:
aPower units are heavy. Use of proper tools is recommended when handling and lifting the units. Special care
should be taken to avoid injury.
DANGER: Please take special care and protective measures during the transportation and handling of aPower and aGate to
avoid collision, dropping, bumping, stamping, and improper stacking. Please keep aPower in its package until ready to
install in order to prevent potential damage.
DANGER: Please check and ensure that the cooling system and air vents are not blocked and flammable materials are kept
clear during installation and maintenance.
DANGER:
Do NOT let aPower operate beyond the specified temperature range.
DANGER:
If any equipment failure occurs, please contact your installer or after-sales service provider for support.
DANGER:
Please complete the installation and wiring process in accordance with your local regulations and standards.
Take measures to protect the equipment from lightning strike and voltage surge.
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DANGER:
To install and/or maintain aPower or aGate, please keep the upstream and downstream breakers open and
locked (“lock out”) to prevent misoperation.
DANGER:
If aPower or aGate is found damaged (except minor defects in exterior painting) or malfunctioning after it is
unboxed, please do NOT operate it and contact your after
-sales service provider for support.
DANGER:
Before any debugging operation on aPower, please keep aPower powered off and prevent the ON/OFF switch
from being operated by mistake.
DANGER:
Without the authorization of FranklinWH it is prohibited to take apart, open, repair and/or modify aPower and
aGate. It is prohibited to open the battery pack chamber in whatever situation or otherwise it may lead to safety hazards and
void your warranty.
DANGER:
If aPower is found giving off smoke, please disconnect the AC power supply on aGate, and turn off the switch
mounted on the aPower unit, if possible and safe to stop the charging and discharging of aPower.
DANGER:
Gas exhausted from the battery may lead to risks of electric shock, fire and explosion. Please take appropriate
protective measures.
DANGER:
Measures should be taken to prevent foreign objects from entering aPower and aGate.
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 aPower or aGate, whether internal and external, especially on the protective
cover.
WARNING:
Do NOT connect aPower directly to the inverter of the solar generator.
WARNING:
The exterior paint that has been worn out or damaged in the transportation, installation or maintenance
process must be repaired immediately using anti
-rust paint of the same color.
WARNING:
Disconnecting input power from aPower when the temperature falls within the acceptable range (-10°C (-
4
°F)~ 45°C (113°F)) is acceptable, however the disconnection should last less than one month period.
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 www.franklinwh.com/Warranty for information.
Safety Instructions for Installation Site
DANGER:
The aPower and aGate installation area of should be protected against access by children and additional
protective measures should be taken to protect the FWH units from being played with or tampered by children.
DANGER:
Sources of heat and fire and heating devices should be kept away from the aPower and aGate installation area.
DANGER:
The ambient temperature at the aPower and aGate installation area should be -20℃ to 50℃(-4℉ to 122℉)
with the relative humidity between 5% and 95% and altitude lower than 3,000 meters (9,843 ft).
DANGER: The aPower and aGate installation area of should be kept in a dry, cool and well ventilated condition, to ensure
satisfactory cooling performance.
DANGER:
The aPower and aGate installation area should be protected from flooding or ponding.
DANGER:
The aPower and aGate installation area should be away from flammable and explosive gases.
DANGER:
The aPower and aGate installation area should be protected from dust or smoke.
DANGER:
APower is heavy. The installation site should be properly leveled and hardened if aPower is floor mounted.
DANGER:
APower is heavy. If the unit is wall-mounted, the wall should be able to provide sufficient bearing capacity.
WARNING:
The aPower and aGate installation area should have no inflammable and/or explosive materials stacked or
piled in the near vicinity.
WARNING:
The aPower and aGate installation area should be protected from direct exposure to sunshine, rain or snow.
WARNING: The aPower and aGate installation area should have no water source over it or in the vicinity, including water
pipes, shower, faucet, and container of liquids.
WARNING
:Do NOT clean aPower and aGate with cleaning agents or expose them to flammable or corrosive
chemicals
or
their vapors.
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Fire or Other Emergency Situations
Please ALWAYS:
①
Shut off the aPower AC switch on aGate, if it is safe to do so.
②
Evacuate to a safe area.
③
Report the incident immediately to your fire department or other emergency response team (See FranklinWH Battery Emergency
Response Guide
for contact information.)
Fire
①
use aerogel extinguisher, if safe.
Flood
①
If the wiring sections of aPower or aGate are submerged, please stay away from the water. Electric leakage may result in electric
shock.
②
Drain the water to protect the system if it is safe and possible.
③
If water rises to the aPower’s battery level, please call your installers for inspection. If water level is below the battery chamber,
please allow the site to completely dry.
Abnormal noise, odor or smoke
①
Check and ensure your aPower is well ventilated and not blocked.
②
Keep the installation site well ventilated.
③
Call your after-sales service for support.
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Franklin Home Power Overview
Meter
Electric MeteraGate Grid
D
C
A
C
aPower 1
Backup loads Main Panel
Solar Solar inverter Generator
Panel
aPower 3aPower 2
Whole-Home Power Backup System
The system stores electricity supplied by the grid or generated by the solar generation system and discharges as a backup power
supply for all household power loads during power failure periods or nights.
Franklin Home Power (“FHP”) is a whole-house energy solution for family users. FHP is composed of aPower as the built-in
accumulator for the inverter and aGate as the energy management unit. With proven AC coupling battery technologies, FHP
provides a reliable household backup and load control solution for family users and supports connection to residential power
generators.
Smart loads
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Meter
Electric MeteraGate Grid
D
C
A
C
Backup loads Backup Panel
Solar Solar inverter Generator
Non-essential loads Non-backup Panel
aPower 1
Panel
aPower 3aPower 2
Backup Power System for Family Loads
The FHP system stores electricity supplied by the grid or generated by the solar generation system and discharges as a backup
power supply during power failure periods or nights to support some of your family loads. These loads are selected in the system
design process. Lower priority loads should be excluded from the backup power supply in the system configuration process.
Franklin Home Power Overview
Smart loads
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aPower
Switch
Power LED
1” water-proof lock
& charging cable
Heat sink
Heat sink
Snap joint 1
Leveling
screw Supporting leg
Purposes:
DC Switch: Starts up or shuts off aPower.
Power LED: Turns on when aPower is started, to indicate the battery level.
Heat sink: Cools the components inside aPower.
Supporting leg: They support the aPower and keep it standing firmly.
Leveling screw: Helps keep the equipment well leveled where the floor is not
even.
Air outlet: Outlet where heat is discharged and must NOT be blocked.
Wiring compartment: Compartment that houses all electric terminals and
communication cable terminal connections.
Wiring closet
½” plug
Air outlet
Snap joint 2
Coupling
AC Coupling
Rated Input/Output Voltage
120/240VAC Split
Operating Voltage Range
211.2V to 264V
Rated Input/Output Current
21A
Max.Continuous Input/Output Current
24.5A
Rated Input/Output Power
5kW
Max.Grid Output Power
5.8kVA
Rated Frequency
60Hz
Power Factor Range
-
0.85 to +0.85
Max.Output Fault Current
42A/10s
Max.Supply Fault Current
20kA
Inverter Topology
Isolated
Battery Type
Lithium Iron Phosphate
Battery Max. Short Circuit Current
550A/1ms
Battery Rated Voltage/Capacity
51.2Vdc/14.3kWh
Usable Capacity
13.6kWh
Size
750 mm×1150 mm×290 mm
(29.5in×45.3in×11.6in)
Operation Temperature Range
-
20℃ to 50℃(-4℉ to 122℉)
Enclosure Type
Type 3R
Ingress Protection
IP 67(Battery Pack&Inverter)
IP 56(Wiring)
Protective Class
Class I
Environment
Indoor/Outdoor
Max.Elevation
3000m(9843ft)
Weight
185kg(408lbs)
Mechanical parameters
Shipping List
No. Item Quantity
1 Quick release grating 1 Set
2 Mounting bracket 1PCS
3 WAGO adapting cable 1PCS
Water-proof plug: Used to keep the charging cables in position. A 1” electrical
conduit may be used in place of the plug.
Charging cable: Used to charge aPower when it has a low battery level.
½” plug: ½” electric conduit may be run through the hole once plug is removed.
Snap joint 1: Snaps onto the mounting bracketto support the body of aPower.
Snap joint 2: Snaps onto the mounting bracketto support the body of aPower.
Electrical parameters description (see Appendix 1 for details)
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aPower
Purposes:
PCS converter: It converts DC power into AC power or AC power to DC power.
External DC power can be converted into AC power to charge the built-in
battery pack, or Internal DC power can be converted into AC power to drive
external loads.
Battery pack: a module to store electrical energy.
20V DC output terminal: to supply power to aGate EMS.
CAN interface: the communication interface between aPower and aGate.
PCS signal input terminal: the signal interface between user PCBA and PCS
converter.
CAN resistor terminal: Controls the current balance on the CAN cable.
aPower AC charging/discharging terminal: An external AC source may be
connected to this terminal to charge the aPower, or aPower may discharge AC
power via this terminal.
aPower earthing
terminal
20V DC output terminal
CAN interface
aPower AC
charging/discharging
interface
CAN resistor
terminal
PCS signal cable input
terminal
PCS converter
Battery pack
Inside the wiring
compartment
Internal modules
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