Lion Energy Sanctuary Manual

Lion Energy Sanctuary Manual

8kw hybrid inverter / charger and 13.5kwh lithium battery

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Sanctuary
Energy Storage System
Manual
8kW Hybrid Inverter / Charger and 13.5kWh Lithium Battery

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  • Page 1 Sanctuary Energy Storage System ™ Manual 8kW Hybrid Inverter / Charger and 13.5kWh Lithium Battery...
  • Page 2 This unit provides safe, silent, and renewable electric power. It is very important to carefully read this user manual before using the product. Keep this manual for future reference. It can also be found at https://lionenergy.com/pages/sanctuary Carefully read and strictly comply with all safety directives. Otherwise, personal bodily injury or death may result.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MANUAL Table of Contents Product Introduction & Features Basic System Architecture Inverter Overview Parts Installation Location Bracket Installation 12-13 Battery Connection 14-19 Wiring The Inverter • 15 AC Connections • 16 CT Connections • 17-19 PV Connections 20-21 Fault Information & Processing 22-24 Technical Specifications 25-26...
  • Page 4: Product Introduction & Features

    Smart battery charger design for optimized battery performance. • Prevents excessive power overflow to the grid. • The Lion Sanctuary is operated with an app from your smart device or computer. The app allows for customized settings and provides necessary data. • Maximum 160A battery discharge.
  • Page 5: Basic System Architecture

    MANUAL Basic System Architecture This figure depicts the basic application of the Lion Sanctuary System. Power is fed into the system from the power grid, solar power array or generator to have a complete running system. The Lion Sanctuary Energy Storage System can provide power for residences, including appliances, communication equipment, lights and other devices.
  • Page 6: Inverter Overview

    MANUAL Inverter Overview The Lion Sanctuary is a powerful solar inverter/charger and energy storage system. It is used to harness the energy of the sun to provide power for your home, cabin, or houseboat. The diagram below identifies the parts for the inverter/charger components on the unit.
  • Page 7: Parts

    MANUAL Parts Below is a list of all parts that are included with the Lion Sanctuary Energy Storage System. Installer may need to purchase additional hardware for custom mounting needs. Sanctuary 8kW 13.5kWh Wi-Fi Adapter Inverter / Charger Lithium Battery...
  • Page 8 MANUAL Parts Battery COM Cable (24”) Battery COM Cable (60.5”) 250A Busbar Quantity (by kit size) Quantity (by kit size) Quantity (by kit size) Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Inverter Cleats Battery COM Cable Freestanding Wire Box Splitter x 16 Quantity (by kit size)
  • Page 9 MANUAL Parts Wire Box Cover Inverter Wall Mount Battery Wall Mount Quantity (by kit size) Quantity (by kit size) Quantity (by kit size) Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Housing Bolts Under Inverter Wiring Box Optional CAT5 Cable for parallel inverter installation Quantity (by kit size) Quantity (by kit size)
  • Page 10: Installation Location

    Install the Sanctuary System in a climate controlled location, regulated temperature between 32º to 86º F. The Sanctuary System is suitable for use in residential dwelling units where permitted. This equipment meets the cell level performance criteria of UL 9540A.
  • Page 11: Bracket Installation

    MANUAL Bracket Installation We recommend backing the installation location with plywood or other similar load bearing material for ease of installation and wire placement. (.465”) 14.0” (11.625”) 22.5” (20.125”) OPTIONAL OPTIONAL ( 63.75”) BATTERY BATTERY 30.5” 22.5” 22.5” FLOOR (YIELDS A RECOMMENDED 4” SPACING BETWEEN BATTERIES FOR EASE OF INSTALLATION)
  • Page 12: Battery Connection

    MANUAL A maximum of 36 panels can be connected. Total # of PV1 (A) PV1 (B) PV2 (A) PV2 (B) Panels They must be connected properly as indicated below. To achieve proper configuration with solar panels, loads must be equalized between MPPTs and their inputs.
  • Page 13 MANUAL Model Wire Size Torque Value 2AWG 17.7 in-lbs Professional wiring installation All wiring must be performed by a professional electrician. Suitable battery cable (included) Only use the provided AWG #2 cables to connect the battery to the inverter. Follow the steps below to connect the battery: 1.
  • Page 14: Wiring The Inverter

    MANUAL Wiring the Inverter Before connecting to AC input power source, install a separate AC breaker (70A or less) between the inverter and the AC input power source. It ensures that the inverter will readily disconnect during maintenance. There are three terminal blocks with IN and OUT markings. Use the correct cable For system safety and efficient operation, it is very important to use an appropriate cable for the AC input connection.
  • Page 15: Ac Connections

    MANUAL Refer to the figures below and follow these steps to connect the AC input and output: 1. Before connecting the AC input and output, be sure to to first disconnect all power sources, including switching the DC disconnect to “Off”. 2.
  • Page 16: Ct Connections

    MANUAL CT Connections The diagram below is the Current Transformer (CT) hookup to allow for the system work load setting “zero expert to CT”. Normal Alarm...
  • Page 17: Pv Connections

    MANUAL PV Connection It is important for system safety and efficient operation to use the appropriate cables for the PV module connections. To reduce risk of injury, use the recommended cable size given in the table below. Model Wire Size Torque Value 1x12AWG 10.6 in-lbs...
  • Page 18 MANUAL PV Module Selection When selecting suitable PV modules, be sure to consider the following (see table below): Inverter Sanctuary 8kW Model 50170167 Maximum Peak Power Watts (Wp) 10,400 Wp Maximum Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 500 Voc Maximum Power Voltage (Vmp)
  • Page 19 MANUAL...
  • Page 20: Fault Information & Processing

    2. When in off-grid mode, a large inverter surge may cause an F20 fault. Reduce the load that is causing the surge. Tz EmergStop fault Contact Lion Energy 1. Verify PV side cable ground connection. AC current leak fault 2. Restart the system 2~3 times to clear the fault memory.
  • Page 21 2. Ensure there is at least a 20” clearance to the sides and 12” temperature fault clearance above the inverter. 3. Turn off the inverter for 10 mins and restart. If you are unable to clear the fault, restart the system. If the fault still shows, contact Lion Energy for assistance.
  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    MANUAL Technical Specifications Lion Energy Sanctuary Energy Storage System (ESS) Model #99990514 - 13.5kWh Sanctuary ESS Model #99990516 - 27.0kWh Sanctuary ESS Model #99990517 - 40.5kWh Sanctuary ESS Major System Components Model #50170132 - Sanctuary 13.5kWh Battery Model #50170167 - Sanctuary 8kW Inverter Model #50170132 - Sanctuary 13.5kWh Battery...
  • Page 23 MANUAL Charge Mode Battery Voltage 48VDC (40V - 60V) Battery Current 190ADC Max AC Input Voltage 208/240VAC (120VAC) AC Input Frequency 60Hz AC Input Rated Current 33.4AAC Max AC Input Current 38.3AAC Max Max AC Input Power 8.8kW PV Input Voltage 370VDC (100VDC - 500VDC) MPPT Input Range 125VDC - 425VDC...
  • Page 24 MANUAL Off-Grid Mode AC Output Voltage 208 / 240VAC (120VAC) AC Output Frequency 60Hz AC Output Rated Current 33.4AAC AC Output Rated Power Peak Output Power 16kW 10 Seconds Battery discharge Voltage 40V - 60VDC Max Discharge Current 190ADC Max PV Input Voltage 370VDC (100VDC-500VDC) MPPT Input Range...
  • Page 25 MANUAL Notes...
  • Page 26 3. Installer repairs the unit or if the unit is to be replaced, Lion Energy will ship the unit to the Installer. 4. Installer replaces the unit and ships the replaced unit to Lion Energy for proper recycling.
  • Page 27: Warranty Certificate

    25 year warranty. To activate the warranty, fill out all the information below and return it to Lion Energy. All the information is required. You can scan it or send a photo of this page to Warranty@LionEnergy.com...
  • Page 28 385.375.8191 735 S. Auto Mall Drive Suite 200 info@lionenergy.com Monday - Friday American Fork, Utah www.lionenergy.com 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST @lionenergy 84003...

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