GRIDFREE LIFESTYLE KIT User manual

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- LITHIUM
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LIFESTYLE KIT - HYBRID - LITHIUM
x6
Installation of this kit legally requires an electrician.
We are always happy to help guide you through the install, troubleshoot, and answer any questions.
You can contact us on 09 218 5533, or [email protected].
We recommend reading these instructions in full prior to starting your install.
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1x 35mm² Cable 1m Pre-Crimped (Red+Black)
1x 16mm² Cable (Black) 1m Pre-Crimped (Red + Black)
1x Customized MCB Enclosure
1x 200A MCCB
4x Leader Fuse Holder
4x Leader Fuse
2x 6mm ² Solar PV Cable pair 10m - MC4
(Female, Red + Male, Black)
1x Battery Communications Cable
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1x Growatt 5KW ES Hybrid Inverter
6x Growatt ARK LiFePO4 y 2.56kWh Battery
x6
2x DC Isolator
1x Solar Combiner Terminal Block
1x Growatt ARK Battery Base
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12x PERC MONO Solar Panel
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ON I
OFF O
PV ARRAY
DC ISOLATOR
SISO SWITCH
IP66
ON I
OFF O
PV ARRAY
DC ISOLATOR
SISO SWITCH
IP66
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Generator/ Mains Input
Mains Distribution Box
2x DC Isolator
Communication Cable
200A Breaker
4x Leader Fuse
Solar Combiner Terminal Block
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1Start by creating two sets of six panels wired together. Connect the positive terminal of one panel
to the negative terminal of the next panel for each string.
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000 000 000
0000 000 000
ON I
PV ARRAY
DC ISOLATOR
SISO SWITCH
IP66
ON I
PV ARRAY
DC ISOLATOR
IP66
SISO SWITCH
OFF O
OFF O
2Run the 6mm²solar cables from the solar panels to the DC isolators, and cut it to length.
Run the solar cables to the DC
isolators, and cut it to length.
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3Use wire strippers to strip the ends off the black and red 6mm²solar cables. Strip the cables to
approximately 7mm in length.
7mm
4Ensure you use the correct metal crimp conductor, with the correct housing. Above
demonstrates how each wire connects to its solar connector. The positive wire uses “Metal
conductor A” and “Solar connector housing A”, the negative wire uses “Metal conductor B”
and “Solar connector housing B”.
Metal conductor B.
Metal conductor A.
Solar connector
housing B.
Solar connector
housing A.
Gland nut (same for
both wires).
AB
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Starting with the red solar cable, place the silicon gland and gland nut onto the cable.
Crimp “Metal Conductor A” onto the cable using the 4mm²crimping die.
Insert the crimped “Metal conductor A” into the “Solar connector housing A” until it clicks, then
tighten the gland nut using a spanner.
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Pay extra attention to use the correct crimp
conductor, with the correct housing.
A A
A
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