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- Page 1 SolShare Installation Manual...
- Page 2 The technical instructions and illustrations contained in this manual are to be treated as confidential and no part may be reproduced without the prior written permission of Allume Energy and end users may not divulge the information contained herein or use this manual for purposes other than those strictly connected with correct use of the equipment.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Summary Commissioning Document Handling and Safety Instructions I/ What’s in the box II/ Mounting the SolShare A. Installation site selection B. Installation III/ Electrical connection A. Input / Output connections B. Output connection to main switchboard C. Running current transformer tails D. - Page 4 SolShare. If you have questions or feedback on the product or this manual, feel free to reach out to Allume on +61 394 270 005 and ask for a technical representative. Otherwise, you can...
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Page 5: Commissioning Document
Commissioning Document To be completed during installation Installer name: Company: Serial Number: Installation Address: State: Postcode: Country: Unit Connection Identifier Unit Connected (eg: Apt 1, Unit B, Common light & power, No connection) SolShare Connection Unit number 1-L1 2-L2 3-L1 4-L2 5-L1 6-L2... -
Page 6: Handling And Safety Instructions
Handling and Safety Instructions This guide is provided to help the installer understand During installation, testing and inspection, adherence to all the handling and safety instructions is mandatory. Failure the standard SolShare installation procedure. to do so may result in injury or loss of life and damage Installations may vary depending on the existing electrical to the equipment. -
Page 7: I/ What's In The Box
I/ What’s in the box Check for Transport Damage Make sure the SolShare is intact following transportation. If there are any signs of visible damage, please contact your dealer immediately. Carefully check that all of the components have been supplied. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. SolShare unit Switchboard labels Antenna... - Page 8 Installation overview A single SolShare unit can distribute the power generated A single-pole Unit Solar Circuit Breaker is required on each from a single solar system to up to 10 multifamily units. output between the SolShare and each unit’s main switch. This allows for the isolation of the SolShare and the solar The SolShare takes a single split-phase input from a grid- supply of any of the connected units.
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Page 9: Ii/ Mounting The Solshare
II/ Mounting the SolShare A. Installation site selection To minimise cabling required, the SolShare should be that it is mounted at a convenient height. Please ensure mounted as close to the main switchboard (tenancy isolator the following mounting requirements are also met when board) as possible. -
Page 10: Installation
30kg shear force per fastener. Important: - The mounting wall and fastener selection is at the discretion of the installer. Allume Energy take no responsibility in the appropriate site selection of the SolShare or the appropriate bracket fastener choice. - Weight rating fasteners should be rated to at least 30kg of shear force per fastener. -
Page 11: Iii/ Electrical Connection
III/ Electrical connection A. Input / Output Connections 1. Lift up cover to reveal the lower section of the box, where the electrical connections are made. Box as you find it, closed. Unscrew the 4 screws on the To reveal the lower section, slide cover up about 15cm. underside of the SolShare to allow access to connection Whilst sliding cover upwards, pull cover gently towards you. - Page 12 - No wiring loops of excess conductor length are allowed to be made. Field wiring of all circuits must maintain 1/4” separation from all other circuits - All electrical connections including sensor circuits, made between the Allume Energy SolShare 100 and an electrical distribution panel shall be run through conduit or another type of NEC compliant raceway Gland &...
- Page 13 Tightening Torque - IN-LBS (N.m) Conductor size Attachment method / Bare wire / Termial / Lug / Ferrule 14 AWG - 10 AWG 35 [4.0] 8 AWG 40 [4.5] 6 AWG - 4 AWG 50 [5.6] Earth Connection Please refer to Appendix (p19) for Conductor Specification options. 1.
- Page 14 Neutral Connection Please refer to Appendix (p20) for Terminal Block Connection options. 1. Run input neutral from inverter and connect to the SolShare’s neutral input connector (as shown above) 2. Run output neutral cable from neutral point in meter panel and connect to the SolShare’s neutral output connector (as shown above).
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Page 15: Output Connection To Main Switchboard
If there is not adequate will help later on in the installation when wiring the current space to do this, Allume recommends they be installed in a transformers to each unit. location that is easily accessible from the main switchboard. -
Page 16: Running Current Transformer Tails
Area of focus: Conduit cable S O L S H A R E X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X... -
Page 17: Current Transformer Clipping
2. Switch on all solar circuit breakers and unit main switches. 3. Switch on inverter main switch. 4. Contact Allume to run the SolShare commissioning script 5. Monitor inverter’s grid connect process until solar S O L S H A R E begins outputting. -
Page 18: Appendix
Appendix Appendix A – Cable Gland Selection Criteria SolShare underside view Each output gland will correspond to the output of an L1 and L2 cable, corresponding to the solar supply for two units. The leftmost membrane gland corresponds to the solar input. COVER OUTPUT OUTPUT... - Page 19 Appendix B – Ground Bar Connection Diagram 1. 1/4-28 SLOTTED HEX HEAD SCREWS COMPRESSION RING TERMINALS CONNECTORS WITH WITH 1/4” STUD 1/2” STUD HOLE & HOLE & MAX. FERRULES FROM BARE COPPER MAX. TONGUE WIDTH TONGUE WIDTH #14 AWG TO #6 WIRE FROM #14 OF .44”...
- Page 20 Diagram 3. Connector options for both Code and Flex wire 2 hole copper compression connectors**, 1/4” stud hole with 5/8” spacing: Panduit part series: LCD, LCC, LCC-W, LCD-W, LCDX, LCCF, LCCX 1 hole copper compression connectors**, 1/4 stud hole: Panduit part series: LCAS, LCA, LCB, LCB-W, LCAX, LCAF, LCBX Panduit anti-rotational copper mechanical connector: Part #CLMAR/0-14-Q (#14AWG-2/0AWG) Ferrules type:...
- Page 21 SolShare 100 Product Datasheet Allume’s SolShare technology enables the solar power generated from a single system to be distributed across multiple grid connected units, like those in multifamily buildings. The SolShare responds to energy The SolShare 2P-100 has a 100A per Complete solar &...
- Page 22 Technical Data General Specifications Parameter Value Dimensions 920 x 485 x 270 mm (H x W x D) Max number of connections per unit 10 apartments (solar connected on single line) Operating temperature range -10 – 50°C Metering accuracy ± 0.5% Electrical Specifications Parameter Value (at 25°C)
- Page 23 This manual is intended for installations in the USA. Specifications are subject to changes without advanced notification. Allume Energy Ltd. www.allumeenergy.com.au info@allumeenergy.com +61 394 270 005...
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