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This manual contains important product information for your Evolve home energy storage system. This document is accurate at the time of publishing. Eguana reserves the right to make updates to the product without notice. For the latest Evolve documents, please visit our website at www.eguanatech.com WARNING! Read this document in its entirety before using this product.
Table of Contents 1 SAFETY ....................................1 ............................1 1.1 I N CASE OF EMERGENCY ..........................2 1.2 G ENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........................2 1.3 E NVIRONMENTAL ROTECTION 2 INTRODUCTION ................................3 ................................... 3 2.1 O VERVIEW 3 SYSTEM MONITORING ..............................4 3.1 S ......................
1 Safety Throughout this manual, the following symbols will be used to highlight important information and procedures: Symbol Definition WARNING! A dangerous voltage or other condition exists. Use extreme caution when performing these tasks. CAUTION! This information is critical to the safe installation and or operation of the system. Follow these instructions closely.
1.2 General safety precautions Important! Never operate the system in a manner not described by this manual. Only qualified personnel should service this product. Risks of Fire Do not expose the system to temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius. Avoid installation in direct sunlight. Do not store objects on top of the cabinet.
2 INTRODUCTION 2.1 Overview This manual contains instructions for the operation of the Eguana Evolve™ home energy storage system. This product is intended to operate in parallel with a utility connected solar PV system, and is designed to optimize the delivery of utility or solar energy within the home. The system is capable of providing limited backup power to the home in case of a power outage, with the ability to charge batteries from the solar PV system.
3 System Monitoring The system can be viewed online at www.mypowermyway.com. You will receive an automated invitation to setup your account after the installer has completed the system installation. From the monitoring system, you will be able to: Monitor your solar, battery, and home energy ...
4 Operation Service Mode PCS Operating Mode Battery SOC Service button The system automatically runs the default energy savings mode after the system is powered. The monitoring system provides online access to the battery. With loss of internet, the operating state can be viewed on the front panel of the battery system.
IMPORTANT! Surge rated loads, ie) power tools, portable air conditioners, may cause an overload shutdown. Equipment of this type that is connected to the backup panel should be inspected and tested regularly as per manufacturer suggested schedules. Permanent damage to the battery system and/or your equipment may occur if exposed to chronic overloading cycles.
6 Maintenance The Evolve home energy storage system is a maintenance free product. Regularly scheduled inspection of the airflow path for the active cooling fans on the bottom side of the PCS cabinet is all that is required. This inspection should occur on an annual basis, or coincide with PV inspection. If the fan vents are obstructed with dust / debris, a soft-bristled brush can be used to wipe them clean.
8 Warranty The Eguana Evolve ESS includes a 10 year standard warranty with a performance pro-rating for the battery modules. Please review your warranty statement included with your product. IMPORTANT! This product requires an internet connection for warranty claims of the battery.
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