Plug-In Solar Adjustable Ground Mount Kit Installation Instructions Manual

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Plug-In Solar Installation Instructions

Ground/Flat Roof Mount Kit with Adjustable Mounts

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These installation instructions contain important information on safety matters and the installation

of the Plug-In Solar kit. Please read this guide carefully to ensure safe installation and operation.

*Installations are undertaken at the customer's own risk. This Installation manual is to be used as a guide only, and your discretion

must be used when installing the Plug-In Solar kit. You MUST follow ALL local regulations and consult a professional in the

appropriate field if you are in any doubt with any aspect of the installation. Plug-In Solar Ltd takes no responsibility for incorrect

installation of our kits.

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Page 1 Plug-In Solar kit. You MUST follow ALL local regulations and consult a professional in the appropriate field if you are in any doubt with any aspect of the installation. Plug-In Solar Ltd takes no responsibility for incorrect...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Tool Requirements Component Guide Safety Instructions Warnings Step by Step Plug-In Solar Installation Guide Solar Panel Installation Adjustable Metal Mount Installation Micro-Inverter Installation Wiring The Solar To The Existing Mains Circuit Isolation/Isolator Requirements Placing Warning Labels Inspecting, Testing and Commissioning...
Page 3: Tool Requirements
6mm Hex (Allen) Key 13mm Spanner Drill with S8 Masonry Bit Voltage Tester Wire Strippers Flathead Screwdriver Phillips Screwdriver Plug-In Solar Ltd 289 London Road | Burgess Hill | West Sussex | RH15 9QU www.pluginsolar.co.uk | info@pluginsolar.co.uk | 01444 672005 Page 3...
Page 4: Component Guide
Micro Inverter (with 2M Cable) Micro-Inverter End Cap MC4 Sealing Caps If required) Plug-In Solar Connection Unit Plug-In Solar Ltd 289 London Road | Burgess Hill | West Sussex | RH15 9QU www.pluginsolar.co.uk | info@pluginsolar.co.uk | 01444 672005 Page 4...
Page 5: Safety Instructions
G83/2 Engineering Recommendations. The installation of a Plug-In Solar kit will be carried out to no lower a standard than that required in the Manufacturer’s installation instructions, as provided here.
Page 6: Warnings
The Micro-Inverter is powered by PV module DC power. Make sure you disconnect and reconnect the DC connections to watch for the five short flashes. Plug-In Solar Ltd 289 London Road | Burgess Hill | West Sussex | RH15 9QU www.pluginsolar.co.uk | info@pluginsolar.co.uk | 01444 672005...
Page 7: Solar Panel Installation
SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION When installing the solar panels included in your Plug-In Solar Kit, you must abide by a number of safety requirements: Do not operate solar panels near highly flammable gas ! a nd vapors (e.g. gas tanks, gas stations).
Page 8 Plug-In Solar Ltd 289 London Road | Burgess Hill | West Sussex | RH15 9QU www.pluginsolar.co.uk | info@pluginsolar.co.uk | 01444 672005 Page 8...
Page 9 Plug-In Solar Ltd 289 London Road | Burgess Hill | West Sussex | RH15 9QU www.pluginsolar.co.uk | info@pluginsolar.co.uk | 01444 672005 Page 9...
Page 10 Plug-In Solar Ltd 289 London Road | Burgess Hill | West Sussex | RH15 9QU www.pluginsolar.co.uk | info@pluginsolar.co.uk | 01444 672005 Page 10...
Page 11 Plug-In Solar Ltd 289 London Road | Burgess Hill | West Sussex | RH15 9QU www.pluginsolar.co.uk | info@pluginsolar.co.uk | 01444 672005 Page 11...
Page 12 This may include but is not limited to, gloves and goggles. Plug-In Solar takes no responsibility for the method by which you choose to install your mounting system. This is a guide only. Please consult a roofing expert if you are in any doubt on how to safely and correctly install your system.
Page 13 You will need your 13mm Spanner at this stage. Plug-In Solar Ltd 289 London Road | Burgess Hill | West Sussex | RH15 9QU www.pluginsolar.co.uk | info@pluginsolar.co.uk | 01444 672005...
Page 14 (available on request) shown below to secure the frames to a concrete base. Please contact us if you need any further information on the amount of ballast required. Plug-In Solar Ltd 289 London Road | Burgess Hill | West Sussex | RH15 9QU www.pluginsolar.co.uk | info@pluginsolar.co.uk | 01444 672005...
Page 15: Micro-Inverter Installation
(please refer to the ‘Completing Your Warranty Card’ section of this installation manual for more information). Plug-In Solar Ltd 289 London Road | Burgess Hill | West Sussex | RH15 9QU www.pluginsolar.co.uk | info@pluginsolar.co.uk | 01444 672005...
Page 16 Ensure a click is heard as connectors engage. Ensure that all connections are properly closed. WARNIING: Do NOT exceed a maximum of (5) five Micro-Inverters in an AC branch circuit when using the Plug-In Solar System. Install the End Cap on the open AC connector of the last Micro-Inverter in the AC branch circuit.
Page 17 WARNING: If you are installing an odd number of Solar panels, ensure you use the MC4 sealing caps provided with your kit to seal the exposed MC4 connectors on the Micro-Inverter. Plug-In Solar Ltd 289 London Road | Burgess Hill | West Sussex | RH15 9QU www.pluginsolar.co.uk | info@pluginsolar.co.uk | 01444 672005...
Page 18 Follow the instructions outlined below to connect the APS AC Bus Trunk Cable to your extension cable, using a connection box, or similar (supplied upon request). Plug-In Solar Ltd 289 London Road | Burgess Hill | West Sussex | RH15 9QU www.pluginsolar.co.uk | info@pluginsolar.co.uk | 01444 672005...
Page 19 ALWAYS FOLLOW THE IET WIRING REGULATIONS. You must NOT install the Plug-In Solar Connection Unit in the following locations as set out by Part P: (a) within a room containing a bath or shower, the space surrounding a bath tap or shower head, where the space extends —...
Page 20 Blue or Black a) If using the Plug-In Solar Connection Unit to replace an old socket (or similar), note the cable connections and wire up the Plug-In Solar Connection Unit the same way as the replaced item, with earthing as stated in these instructions.
Page 21: Isolation/Isolator Requirements
ISOLATION/ISOLATOR REQUIREMENTS Under G83/2 requirements, it must be possible to isolate a Plug-In Solar kit from the from the DNO’s Distribution System, using a Double Pole Isolator. This is the function of the Plug-In Solar Connection Unit. The Plug-In Solar Connection Unit, is a double pole Switched Fused Connection Unit, that adheres to British Standard BS1363-4, and offers on load isolation from the grid.
Page 22: Placing Warning Labels
PLACING WARNING LABELS When installing a Plug-In Solar kit you must place labelling at the Plug-In Solar Connection Unit, Existing Consumer Unit and at all points of isolation between the Plug-In Solar Connection Unit and the Solar Panels within your premises. This is to indicate the presence of a Small Scale Embedded Generation installation (SSEG).
Page 23: Inspecting And Testing Your Plug-In Solar Installation
As part of the G83/2 on-site commissioning tests you shall carry out a functional check of the loss of mains protection, for example by removing the supply to the Plug-In Solar kit during operation and checking that the Plug-In Solar Connection Unit operates to disconnect the Plug-In Solar Kit from the DNO’s Distribution System.
Page 24: Commissioning Your Plug-In Solar Installation
COMMISSIONING YOUR PLUG-IN SOLAR INSTALLATION Once you have installed, inspected and tested your Plug-In Solar kit, it is a requirement that you complete and return a G83/2 SSEG Installation Commissioning Confirmation Form to your District Network Operator (DNO) within 28 days.
Page 25 Notifying the DNO of changes to a Plug-In Solar kit If during the lifetime of the Plug-In Solar kit it is necessary to replace a major component of the Plug-In Solar kit, it is only necessary to notify the DNO if the operating characteristics of the Plug-In Solar kit or the Plug-In Solar Connection Unit have been altered when compared against the unit that was originally commissioned.
Page 26: Completing Your Warranty Card
Plug-In Solar Ltd 289 London Road | Burgess Hill | West Sussex | RH15 9QU www.pluginsolar.co.uk | info@pluginsolar.co.uk | 01444 672005...
Page 27: Completing Your Solar Installation
COMPLETING YOUR SOLAR INSTALLTION Plug-In Solar Ltd 289 London Road | Burgess Hill | West Sussex | RH15 9QU www.pluginsolar.co.uk | info@pluginsolar.co.uk | 01444 672005 Page 27...
Page 28: Plug-In Solar Connection Unit - Wiring Diagram
APPENDIX 1. PLUG-IN SOLAR CONNECTION UNIT – WIRING DIAGRAM ALW AYS FOLLOW THE IET W IRIN G REGULATIONS IF YOU ARE NOT ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN ABOUT ANY ASPECT OF ELECTRICAL W ORK, SEEK PROFESSIONAL AD VICE Plug-In Solar Ltd 289 London Road | Burgess Hill | West Sussex | RH15 9QU www.pluginsolar.co.uk | info@pluginsolar.co.uk | 01444 672005...
Page 29 This is non-prescriptive and is for illustrative purposes only. Plug-In Solar Ltd 289 London Road | Burgess Hill | West Sussex | RH15 9QU www.pluginsolar.co.uk | info@pluginsolar.co.uk | 01444 672005...
Page 30: Example Electrical Schematic Diagram
APPENDIX 3. EXAMPLE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM This is non-prescriptive and is for illustrative purposes only. Plug-In Solar Ltd 289 London Road | Burgess Hill | West Sussex | RH15 9QU www.pluginsolar.co.uk | info@pluginsolar.co.uk | 01444 672005 Page 30...
Page 31: Troubleshooting Micro-Inverters
DO NOT attempt to repair the Micro-Inverter. If troubleshooting methods fail, please return the Micro-Inverter to your distributor for replacement. ! Plug-In Solar Ltd 289 London Road | Burgess Hill | West Sussex | RH15 9QU www.pluginsolar.co.uk | info@pluginsolar.co.uk | 01444 672005...
Page 32 Warranty Regulations and Liability Warranty Regulations and Liability Warranty Regulations and Liability 1. Warranty Period Hoymiles products are designed to withstand normal operating conditions when used for its originally designed to withstand normal operating conditions when used for its originally designed to withstand normal operating conditions when used for its originally intended purpose in compliance with the purpose in compliance with the Hoymiles User Manual supplied with the originally shipped...
Page 33 2. Limited Liability The Limited Warranty covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the Defective, but does not The Limited Warranty covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the Defective, but does not The Limited Warranty covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the Defective, but does not include labor costs related to un-installing the Defective Product or installing the Defective Product or re-installing the repaired or installing the repaired or...
Page 34 3. RMA & Replacement 3. RMA & Replacement To obtain repair or replacement service To obtain repair or replacement service, credit or refund (as applicable) under this Limited Warranty, under this Limited Warranty, you must comply with the following policy comply with the following policy and procedure: •...
Page 35 4. Limited Warranty THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY GIVEN BY THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY GIVEN BY HOYMILES HOYMILES AND, WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW, IS MADE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERWARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, D BY LAW, IS MADE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERWARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, D BY LAW, IS MADE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERWARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF TITLE, QUALITY,...
Page 37 G83/2 Appendix 4 Type Verification Test Report Type Approval and manufacturer/supplier declaration of compliance with the requirements of Engineering Recommendation G83/2. SSEG Type reference number MI-600 Photovoltaic Microinverter SSEG Type Hoymiles Converter Technology Co.,Ltd System Supplier name 3rd Floor,Building 11,18#Kangjing road,KangQiao Address Industrial Zone,HangZhou City,Zhejiang Province +86 571 28056101...
Page 38 Power Quality. Harmonics. The requirement is specified in section 5.4.1, test procedure in Annex A or B 1.4.1 SSEG rating per phase (rpp) NV=MV*3.68/rpp Harmo At 45-55% of rated output 100% of rated output Higher Limit in limit for Measured Normalised Measured Normalised...
Page 39 0.002 0.010 0.003 0.018 0.084 0.003 0.020 0.003 0.007 0.098 0.147 0.003 0.019 0.002 0.007 0.077 0.002 0.012 0.006 0.008 0.090 0.135 0.002 0.012 0.003 0.001 0.071 0.002 0.013 0.003 0.018 0.083 0.124 0.002 0.011 0.003 0.018 0.066 0.002 0.015 0.003 0.014 0.078...
Page 40 Power Quality. Voltage fluctuations and Flicker. The requirement is specified in section 5.4.2, test procedure in Annex A or B 1.4.3 Starting Stopping Running dmax d(t) dmax d(t) Plt 2 dc [%] dc [%] hours Measured Values 0.36 0.36 0.133 0.058 Normalised to standard...
Page 41 Protection. Frequency tests The requirement is specified in section 5.3.1, test procedure in Annex A or B 1.3.3 Function Setting Trip test “No trip tests” Time Time Confirm Frequency Frequency Frequency /time delay delay no trip U/F stage 1 47.5Hz 47.5Hz 20.22 47.7Hz/ 25s...
Page 42 Protection. Loss of Mains test. The requirement is specified in section 5.3.2, test procedure in Annex A or B 1.3.4 Note: Inverter tested according to BS EN 62116. 100% 100% Test Power and -5% Q -5% Q -5% P +5% Q +5% Q +5% P imbalance...
Page 43 Fault level contribution. The requirement is specified in section 5.7, test procedure in Annex A or B 1.4.6 For a directly coupled SSEG For a Inverter SSEG Parameter Symbol Value Time after Volts Amps fault Peak Short 20ms 19.61V 0.171A Circuit current Initial Value of 100ms...
Page 44 ORIGINAL LIMITED WARRANTY FOR PV MODULES Peimar Srl (“PEIMAR”) hereby grants the following Limited Warranty to the customer (the "Buyer") any of the specified (and no other) brand models listed below (the “Products”): 1) WARRANTED PRODUCTS This Limited Warranty shall only apply to the following Products: a) Polycrystalline Solar Panels All the models manufactured by PEIMAR.
Page 45 4) EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS The aforementioned “Limited Warranty” does not apply to any Products which have been subjected to a) Failure to pay the purchase price towards Peimar or its subsidiaries which have put the modules on the market provided that (i), the payment was due and (ii) the Buyer who has obtained the modules from Peimar or one of its distributors (Direct Customer) is not entitled to withhold the purchase price or parts of the purchase price.
Page 46 permissible by law, and even if the remedies set forth below herein are deemed to have failed of their essential purpose. 6) RIGHTS AND REMEDIES AGAINST THIRD PARTIES This Limited Warranty shall be construed as a separate warranty and independent from any other contractual arrangement with third parties relating to the Product(s).
Page 47 8) FORCE MAJEURE Peimar shall not be responsible or liable in any way to the Buyer for any non-performance or delay in performance under this Limited Warranty due to occurrences of force majeure such as, war, riots, strikes, unavailability of suitable and sufficient labor, material, or capacity or technical or yield failures and any unforeseen event beyond its control, including, without limitation, any technological or physical event or condition which is not reasonably known or understood at the time of the sale of the defective Product(s) or the notification of the relevant warranty claim under this Limited Warranty.
Page 51 INFORMATION Functional Warranty TRIC Racking Systems Material and Workmanship No damages occurred during transportation, storage ● and operation. Wagner & Co guarantees functionality and durability of the TRIC racking system components as well as that they Any warranty entitlements granted will not extend the are free of material and production faults, provided they overall guarantee period of 10 years.