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Installation and Setup Guide
The following guide details the steps and procedures
to properly install and commission a SimplBox system.
If you require assistance during the installation
or commissioning of a SimplBox system, please contact:
Simpl Global Customer Support at
833-mySimpl (697-4675)
2021 @Copyright | Simpl Global, Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 Installation and Setup Guide The following guide details the steps and procedures to properly install and commission a SimplBox system. If you require assistance during the installation or commissioning of a SimplBox system, please contact: Simpl Global Customer Support at 833-mySimpl (697-4675) 2021 @Copyright | Simpl Global, Inc.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.2 Site Preparation 4.3 Tools and Hardware Required 4.4 Unpacking and Inspection 4.5 SimplBox Grounding 4.6 SimplBox Installation 4.7 SimplBox Mounting 5.0 Operation 5.1 Turning On Simplbox 5.2 Turning Off SimplBox 6.0 Maintenace 7.0 Means of System Disconnect Page 2...

  • Page 3: Copyright Information

    Installation and Setup Guide Copyright Information The statements and information in this document must not be changed without special notification from Simpl Global, Inc. © Copyright 2021 Simpl Global, Inc. 217 Rua Esperanza Lincoln, CA 95648 833-mySimpl (697-4675) Page 3...

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    Since the use of this manual and the conditions or methods of installation, operation, use, and maintenance of SimplBox is beyond the control of Simpl Global, Inc., Simpl Global does not assume responsibility, and expressly disclaims liability, for loss, damage, or expense, whether direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental, arising out of, or in any way connected with installation, operation, use, or maintenance.

  • Page 5: Restrictions Of Use

    Installation and Setup Guide 1.4 Restrictions on Use SimplBox shall not be relied upon for use with life support systems, life-saving equipment, or any other medical equipment or devices. Using SimplBox with this particular type of equipment is at your own risk.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Information

    This unit is provided with integral and internal protection against overloads of AC and DC circuits and conductors. System grounding of SimplBox , in accordance with the NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the CEC, is the responsibility of the installer. Only copper circuit conductors, with a minimum temperature rating of 90°C (194° F), are to be installed and used with SimplBox.
  • Page 7 Installation and Setup Guide WARNING: This symbol indicates that failure to take a specified action could result in physical harm to personnel and damage to equipment and/or property. AVERTISSEMENT: Ce symbole indique que le non-respect d’une action spéci- fiée peut causer des dommages physiques au personnel et des dommages à l’équipement et / ou aux biens.

  • Page 8: Important Safety Instructions And Information

    SimplBox. WARNING: An electric shock can be fatal to personnel. Never work with live AC or DC circuits! Ensure AC and DC circuits are de-energized before installing a Simpl- Box system. AVERTISSEMENT: Un choc électrique peut être mortel pour le personnel. Ne tra- vaillez jamais avec du courant alternatif en direct ou circuits DC! Assurez-vous que les circuits CA et CC sont hors tension avant d’installer un système SimplBox.
  • Page 9 Installation and Setup Guide CAUTION: Improper wiring connections may cause damage to SimplBox. Ensure all AC and DC connections are terminated at the proper points of connection. Ensure all terminals are tightened to the proper torque specifications. ATTENTION: Des connexions de câblage incorrectes peuvent endommager Simpl- Box.
  • Page 10 Retirez tous les bijoux, tels que bagues, montres, bracelets, etc., lorsque travailler avec ou autour des batteries. WARNING: Always verify proper polarity and voltage before connecting the Simpl- Box to its peripheral devices. AVERTISSEMENT: Vérifiez toujours la polarité et la tension appropriées avant de con- necter la SimplBox à...
  • Page 11 Installation and Setup Guide CAUTION: Do not mount or install a SimplBox system where it is subject to direct sunlight or extreme heat as this may cause damage to the batteries or internal components. ATTENTION: Ne montez pas et n’installez pas un système SimplBox où il est soumis à...
  • Page 12 SimplBox. CAUTION: The NEMA 3R rating of SimplBox is only ensured when SimplBox is properly mounted and installed securely to a rail suitable for supporting the weight of SimplBox.

  • Page 13: End Of Life Safety Information

    (EPI) doit transporter ou manipuler le système SimplBox. WARNING: Risk of fire or explosion. Do not dispose of SimplBox or SimplBox batteries by crushing, disassembling, or by burning in a fire. The SimplBox system can explode.

  • Page 14: Introduction

    SimplBox is an energy storage system designed to be installed underneath individual solar panels. SimplBox optimizes the financial value of the energy generated by a solar panel by storing the right portion of this energy for use later when electricity is more expensive.
  • Page 15 Installation and Setup Guide System Configuration Once a SimplBox is attached to a solar panel, it uses its mesh networked core to wake up and au- tomatically connect to the Simpl’s web-hosted database, SimplWeb. Simpl’s partners have access to SimplWeb via a carefully-designed API and can extract relevant data or develop a custom ap- plication for their customers.

  • Page 16: Installation

    SimplBox Grounding 4.1 Prepare for the Installation Before the installation process of your SimplBox system begins, take the time to read through the entire Installation section of this manual. The more thoroughly you prepare and plan in the beginning, the smoother the installation process will be. Familiarize yourself with the installation process and help reduce or eliminate any time-consuming or costly mistakes.
  • Page 17 SimplBox is designed to be installed under a solar panel. Before installing SimplBox, locate the cen- ter of each solar panel on the solar racking rail. The width of a SimplBox and microinverter comfort- ably positioned side by side should be centered within the panel footprint. Do not position SimplBox between solar panels as that may block the location of the solar panel mid-clamps or end-clamps.
  • Page 18 Inspect the system and packaging thoroughly for any damage to the system. If there is damage to the SimplBox housing, connectors, or visible corrosion, leaking, etc. do not install the unit and contact Simpl Global for instructions.
  • Page 19 SimplBox does not require any type of external grounding equipment such as bare copper wire or bonding washers. All live parts inside of SimplBox are protected by the units plastic enclosure or double insulated parts. All other equipment such as microinverters, solar modules, solar rails, etc.
  • Page 20 Installation and Setup Guide 4.6 SimplBox Installation SimplBox should be mounted on the solar racking system after the rails have been secured to the roof but before the solar panels are mounted to the rail. The installation should follow the steps be- low.
  • Page 21 Installation and Setup Guide 4.7 SimplBox Mounting SimplBox can be mounted to a solar rail with the same hardware used to mount the microinverter or power optimizer to the solar rail. This hardware usually consists of 1/4” or 5/16” T-bolts and is sup- plied by the solar rail manufacturer.

  • Page 22: Operation

    5.1 Turning SimplBox On SimplBox does not have a power switch. The MC4 solar connectors are shorted together during shipping. To turn SimplBox on simply unshort the solar MC4’s and connect them to a solar panel. 5.2 Turning SimplBox Off To turn SimplBox off, disconnect the solar MC4s from the solar panel 1.

  • Page 23: Maintenace

    Installation and Setup Guide 6.0 Maintenance Simplbox’s enclosure is fully sealed so none of it’s internal components can not be serviced in the field. If a unit becomes defective or inoperable, the unit should be shipped back to Simpl Global, Inc.

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