Puredrive Pure Storage User guide

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! The battery is non user replacable.
WARNING! Do not expose battery to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
The Pure Storage appliance is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, senso-
ry or mental capabilities, or lack or experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction. Children to be supervised not to play with the appliance.
In general
Please read the documentation supplied with this product first, so that you are familiar with the safety signs and directions before
using the product.
This product is designed and tested in accordance with international standards. The equipment should be used for the designed
application only.
WARNING: DANGER OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
The product is used in combinationwith a permanat energy source (Lithium Battery). Even if the equipment is switched off, a
dangerous electrical voltage can occur at the input and/or output terminals. Always switch of AC and disconnect the battery before
performing maitenance..
Do not remove the front panel and do not put the product into operation unless all panels/covers are fitted. All maintenance should
be performed by a qualified personnel.
WARNING: do not lift heavy objects unassisted
Installation
Read the installation instructions before commencing installation activities.
This product is a safety class 1 device (supplied with a ground terminal for safety purposes). Its AC input and/or output terminals
must be provided with Uniteruptable grounding for safety purposes. An Aaditional grounding point is located on the outside of the
product. If it can be assumed that the grounding protection is damaged, the product should be taken out of operation and prevent-
ed from accidently being put into operation again; contact a qualified personnel.
Ensure that the connection of cables are provided with fuses and cicuit breakers. Never replace a protective~device by a compo-
nent of a differnt type. refer to the manufacturer for the correct part.
Transport
On storage or transpirt for the product, ensure that the mains supply and battery leads are disconnected.
No liability can be accepted for damage in transit if the equipment is not transported correctly in its origional packaging

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PURE STORAGE USER & INSTALLATION MANUAL
Notes on the Installation Manual
1 The installation manual is for guidance and subject to revision and version updates
2 Confidential and copyright of Puredrive Energy Ltd.
3 This document is for the intended use of approved Pure Drive Energy installers only
Contents
1 Introduction Pure Storage
2 Pre-Install information requested
3 Quick Install guide
4 Summary electrical and communication connection diagram
4.1 Power meter in the box
4.2 Power meter outside the box
5 Parts supplied
6 Installation
6.1 Mount box on the Wall
6.2 Install the battery
6.3 Install the CT clamp to the PV AC output: (power meter installed in the box)
6.4 Install the cable between the homes distribution board and the inverter
6.5 Install the DC supply to the controller
6.6 Communication between the controller and the inverter
6.7 Communication between the power meter and the controller
6.8 Connect the battery to the Inverter’s DC connections
6.9 Connect the battery communication cable to the controller
7 Internet and Portal set up

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- The Pure Storage ESS is a self contained energy storage and management system
including inverter charger system, controller, EMS and 4.8Kwh lithium battery with BMS –
All in one box.
- On average, only 30% of energy generated from PV is absorbed by the home. The rest is
exported to the grid.
- Pure Storage is designed to increase the self-consumption of solar PV from 30% to 85%.
- The Pure Storage system is designed to store this excess PV energy which is normally
exported and use this to increase self-absorption.
- Primarily uses PV, if not enough PV then battery storage will assist, if not enough battery
storage then the grid will provide the balance of power.
- Option to connect critical circuits to remain powered during a power cut.
- Option to power from economy 7, utilising lower rate electricity.
1. INTRODUCTION TO PURE STORAGE:
The Pure Storage box, integrated with a Solax grid tied inverter.

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2. PRE-INSTALL INFORMATION:
It’s important to use the Pure Drive Survey App.
Project name?
Install time & date
Install carried out by name?
Surveying company name
Survey time and date
Survey carried out by
Take picture of the front of the house
Client details
Client name: First, Last
Client contact number:
Client email:
Property details house name / number street town/city post code:
Average energy consumption
Pure Drive Product To Be Installed
PV system present?
Make/Model of grid tied inverter?
Rated peak capacity of AC PV system, in kWp.
Is Pure Drive Storage box within 10m of main home distribution board?
Which room is the product to be installed?
Is location within 10 Meters Of incoming AC and Incoming Solar AC?
Is there a Spare Way in the Fuse Board?
Is mounting surface masonry?
Any other comments?
Pre install tests
Safely isolate consumer unit from mains supply Test for ZE (external earth loop)
Test R2 - confirm earth fault path

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3. QUICK INSTALL GUIDE:
- Mount the Puredrive Box to the wall.
- Connect 7mm T&E cable to a spare way on the consumer unit, and connect this to the
inverter AC IN.
If a spare way is not available, then install a two-way consumer unit with a 100A main switch
& 16 amp CB.
- If installing the critical circuit system used to maintain critical circuits in case of power cuts.
connect the critical circuits to the AC OUT (maximum 3000watts)
- Clamp the GRID current clamp to live incomer of the homes distribution board make sure
the arrow follows the flow of power-
- Clamp the SOLAR current clamp to output from grid tied inverter make sure the arrow fol-
lows the flow of power.
- (3 Phase System Only) Install the terminal box to the AC output of the PV grid tied inverter
and split the wires to
enable a CT clamp to clamp around the live wire, then terminate the CT clamp to the second
phase of the power meter.
- Move battery into the box – use handles.
- Connect the battery, via Anderson connectors to the inverter DC connections.
- Connect the Puredrive communication cable between the battery and the inverter.
- IMPORTANT: connect power to the inverter before switching on the battery.
- Check the system works and set up the portal.
- Complete install certificate.

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There are two basic configurations for the Pure Storage system. The diagram above
shows a configuration with the power meter installed in the box. This is expected for
most of the installations where the Puredrive Storage box is placed within 10m of the
distribution board. The power meter will require an external power supply which it will be
supplied from within the box.
4. Electrical and communication and connection diagram.
4.1 Power meter in the box.

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4.2 Power meter is located outside of the box.
The second configuration necessitates the power box be located outside of the box where
the storage box is located more than 10m away from the homes distribution board.
Grid Tied inverter

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2 off CT clamps
1 off power meter (if power meter installed
outside of the box)
5. Parts description:
Battery cables, with inline fuse, Anderson
DC cable for control-
ler power supply, fed
from the
Inverter plus washer
and nuts.
Other parts required and supplied by the installer.
• 2”x 2” x 24”, wood for fixing pure storage box to the wall.Battery cables connect the
Inverter to the battery via an
Anderson connector. two
washers and two connec-
tion nuts.
Battery communication
cable
Inverter to Color controller
communication cable,
CAT5, RJ45
Comm cable between
the controller and
power meter. Need
longer cable if power
meter installed out-
side of the box.

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• Fixing screws and wall plugs to fix pure storage box to the wall.• Cable (maybe also circuit breakers if there is no spare) to connect the Inverter to thehomes main distribution board.
• Cable and circuit breakers to connect the Inverter to the critical circuits.CONTENTS OF THE PURE STORAGE BOX ON DELIVERY:
- Mounted Inverter;
- Mounted power meter and timer switch on din rail;
- Mounted controller on the boxes front panel.
- Cables for; - battery to Anderson, Anderson to Inverter, battery communication,
controller power supply, communication between Inverter and controller,
communication between power meter and controller.
Additional Required Parts