Connecting to the Battery
Connecting to the Battery
Follow these guidelines:
The following procedure is recommended:
a. Connect all the wires to the battery connection panel.
b. Mount the battery.
c. Connect to the StorEdge Connection Unit.
Measure the necessary length between the StorEdge Connection Unit and the battery for all cables.
The maximum distance between the battery and the inverter is 70 ft/ 20 m, when using 24 AWG/ 0.2
2
mm
cables for battery control.
Tie and wrap the cables t o avoid pulling them out during mounting.
Be sure to adhere to all safety cautions and information in the battery documentation.
The battery c onnects to the DC side of the inverter. Since the inverter DC connections are on its left
side, it is recommended to position the battery t o the left of the inverter to simplify wiring.
WARNING!
The battery should be powered OFF before and during wiring. Turn
OFF:
a. The circuit breaker switch
b. The auxiliary power supply switch
To reconnect power, turn ON:
a. The auxiliary power supply switch
b. The circuit breaker switch
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StorEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00390-1.1