RAVOLT Generation 2 Instruction sheet
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RaVolt Installation Guidelines
Generation 2
Version 1.0 Dated 12/19/2022
**Installation to be conducted by qualified personnel only**
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Table of Contents
1. Recommended Tools & Materials
2. Installation Overview
3. Unloading Equipment
4. Placement of Enclosure & Generator Pads
5. Placement of Enclosure & Generator
6. Trenching & Conduit
7. Terminations
8. Enclosure Labeling
9. QA/QC Walkthrough
10. Commissioning & Photos
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All information contained below shall be used as a guide and not intended as complete instructions.
All installation activities shall be carried out by a qualified and properly trained electrician
and all personnel must wear appropriate PPE.
All installation means and methods shall be per Scope of Work (SOW), stamped Design Documents
and manufacturer installation guides.
For further support please contact the RaVolt team.
Service Line: 1 (844) RAVSERV/ 1 (844) 728-7378
Email: service@ravolt.com
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1.) Recommended Tools & Materials
The following list of tools and materials are recommended, but not required. Installations
may require additional materials based on design.
Tools:
1.) Hand Tools
•Phillips head screwdriver
•Flat head screwdriver
•Small precision screwdriver
•5/16” nut driver
•Wire strippers
•Cable cutters
•Linesman pliers
•Crimpers
•Shovel
•Tamper
•Level
•Hammer
•6 foot ladder
•Meter
•Ground rod attachment
2.) Power Tools
•Knockout set or hole-saw set
•Cordless hammer drill
•Bandsaw or Sawzall
•Impact gun
3.) Rigging
•6’ rigging straps
•Shackle
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4.) Anchoring
•Refer to RaVolt Anchoring Diagram
Materials:
1.) Conduit
•PV Input to DC Disconnects (1 list per string)
o(1) 1” weatherhead
o(1) 1” sch. 40 cut to length (roughly 12-18”)
o(1) 1” TA/MA
o(1) 1” bushing
o(1) 1” locknut
•Generator Circuit
o(1) 2” non-metallic flexible conduit cut to length (roughly 6’)
o(1) 2” sch. 40 cut to length (roughly 4’)
o(1) 2” sch. 40 to be placed in trench
o(2) 2” 90° sch. 40 fittings
o(2) 2” flexible straight fittings
o(2) 2” flexible 90° fittings
o(2) 2” locknuts
o(2) 2” bushings
•AC Output Circuit
o(1) 2” MA/TA
o(1) 2” expansion joint
o(1) 2” locknut
o(1) 2” bushing
o(1) 2” 90° sch. 40 fitting
o2” sch. 40 to be placed in trench to AC disconnect according to design
2.) Miscellaneous Materials
•Unistrut hardware
•Unistrut straps
•Colored electrical tape
•All weather code-compliant conduit glue
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2.) Installation Overview
The RaVolt installation follows a standard process consisting of the following steps:
1.) Unloading Equipment-Trucks will arrive with a palleted enclosure, palleted generator,
concrete pads, and batteries. It is recommended to level and set pads first, and then set the
enclosure and generators directly off the truck.
2.) Placing the Enclosure & Generator Pads-Choosing a desired location for both pads,
typically on the northern side of the array, about 6 feet apart. This step also consists of
leveling and compacting the designated pad locations.
3.) Placing the Enclosure & Generator- Using slings and shackles on a capable machine
(skid steer, mini excavator, or tractor), rig and place the equipment on their dedicated
concrete pads.
4.) Trenching & Conduit- There will be 2 main trenches, the AC Out trench and the
generator circuit. The AC Out trench will be from the load center on the side of the unit, to
the AC disconnect on the side of the home. The generator circuit will be from the generator
to the enclosure.
5.) Terminations- The RaVolt unit arrives with pre-installed and pre-configured equipment.
There are roughly 10 additional terminations to make on a standard project.
6.) QA/QC, Commissioning, Photos- Installers will inspect the work using the QA/QC
guidelines. There is a short commissioning process to ensure process functionality,
followed by some photos for product warranties.
These 6 steps are broken down in greater detail throughout this installation guide.
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3.) Unloading Equipment
Recommended Tools & Materials: Weight rated slings, weight rated shackles, ratchet
strap.
1. Determine a safe, flat location for the truck to park for unloading.
2. The truck will arrive with the RaVolt enclosure banded to a pallet, a palleted
concrete pad, and any additional batteries in crates.
3. Operator must ensure sufficient lifting capacity of the machine to be used.
Estimated equipment weights are below:
a. Estimated weight without batteries-600 lbs
b. Estimated weight with batteries-1100 lbs
c. Unit will usually arrive to site with batteries installed (1100 lbs)
4. If using a mini excavator for unloading the equipment, utilize properly weight rated
slings and properly weight rated shackles. The unit will arrive with 4 lifting points present
on the top of the enclosure. Operator must use extreme caution to not bend or break these
lifting points, which may interfere with the enclosure’s NEMA 3R rating. If using a forklift
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or skid steer for unloading the equipment, utilize properly rated 4 foot forks for lifting the
pallets.
5.) If using a forklift or skid steer for unloading the equipment, utilize a ratchet strap to
secure the equipment to the mast of the machine when transporting.
6.) Place equipment in a flat, safe location until the crew is ready to progress.
4.) Placement of Enclosure Pad
RaVolt Enclosure Pad Dimensions: 4’ L x 3’ W
Recommended Tools & Materials: Shovel, rake, hand tamper, crushed gravel, 4 foot level.
1. Determine the best location for the placement of the RaVolt enclosure. Refer to the
project specific design documents when determining the general location. The
precise location should be flat and protected from erosion and other weather
factors.
2. Level and compact the determined location for the concrete pad. It is recommended
to utilize gravel or crushed stone for compaction to create a firm base. (See below
photos.)
3. Using a two-man lift, place the concrete pad on the level and compacted location.
Notes:
Pads can be placed in any homeowner-desired orientation. Units are usually installed on
the north side of the solar array for ground mount applications, or near the meter for
rooftop applications.
Installer must ensure the enclosure placement is outside of the minimum distance required
by code from an existing gas line or propane tank.
Installer must ensure placement allows for a 4-foot serviceable radius in front and on the
sides of the RaVolt enclosure. If there will be a generator present, ensure that there is 4 feet
between the enclosure and the generator.
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5.) Placement of Enclosure
Recommended Tools & Materials: Slings, shackles, straps, snips
1. After the pad has been placed in its determined location, operator will begin to
properly rig and lift the enclosure for placement. It is recommended to transport the
unit on its pallet to the determined location, before removing bands for lifting and
placing.
2. Using all 4 lifting eyes on the RaVolt unit and appropriate rigging, lift the RaVolt
enclosure off the shipping pallet and place the enclosure on top of the placed or
poured pad.
3. Installers must ensure the unit is centered on the concrete pad.
4. Utilize the provided anchoring hardware to secure the unit to the pad.
5. Install the supplied drip edge after the enclosure has been set to ensure the NEMA
3R rating is upheld. The drip edge will fit in the three holes on the top of the
enclosure, on both the front and back of the unit.
6. These T30 bolts are already installed on the enclosure. Simply remove these bolts,
place the drip edge so the holes line up on the enclosure, and replace these bolts.
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6.) Trenching & Conduit
It is a requirement to contact diggers hotline prior to any excavations and confirm
location of any unmarked utility or private owned utilities.
1.) After placement of the enclosure and other project components, utilize a trencher or
mini excavator for trenching.
2.) Trenches will be in three main locations:
Generator/Grid Input: RaVolt Enclosure to Generator or Service Disconnect
AC Output: RaVolt Enclosure to the AC Disconnect at the home
PV Input: RaVolt Enclosure to the Solar Array (if necessary)
3.) Install 2” sch. 40 conduit within the trench, utilizing a 90° fitting to stub up to the above
locations prior to backfilling. Ensure that all-weather code-compliant conduit glue is being
used for connections.
4.) The following locations typically use these fittings to land into the RaVolt Enclosure:
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