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  • Page 1 SolShare Installation Manual...
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    B. Installation III/ Electrical connection A. Input / Output connections B. Output connection to main switchboard C. Running current transformer tails D. Current transformers to SolShare connections E. Current transformer clipping F. Launch the SolShare G. Commissioning the SolShare Appendix...
  • Page 5 SolShare. If you have questions or feedback on the product or this manual, feel free to reach out to Allume on +1 (213) 347-4293 and ask for a technical representative. Otherwise, you can email support@allumeenergy.com.au with any queries.
  • Page 6 2P_100_ Installation Address: State: Postal/Zipcode: 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) 7 (L1)

  • Page 7: Handling And Safety Instructions

    CAUTION: HEAVY OBJECT – This product has a weight of approximately 38kg. It’s un-boxing and mounting requires 2 people. NOTE: The SolShare is Type 4 rated per the UL50E standard. Where used, cable glands must be UL Listed or Recognized and rated to minimum UL Category 4, otherwise the supplied blanking seal to remain in place.

  • Page 8: 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.
  • Page 9 One output on each line (2 units) will receive the solar allumeenergy.com.au to arrange this. generation at any point in time. The SolShare will rotate the supply periodically, approximately every 60 seconds, whilst The SolShare takes a single split-phase input from a grid-...

  • Page 10: Ii/ Mounting The Solshare

    To allow for easy installation and maintenance ensure that mounted as close to the main switchboard (tenancy there is adequate space surrounding the SolShare and that isolator board) as possible. it is mounted at a convenient height. Please ensure the following mounting requirements are also met when selecting the location of the SolShare.

  • Page 11: Installation

    66 pounds shear force per fastener. 2. Lift the SolShare onto the mounting brackets as directed in the diagram. Check both top and bottom brackets are secure. 3. Insert the locking bolt through the SolShare top mounting bracket as shown and secure at both ends.

  • Page 12: Iii/ Electrical Connection

    Box as you find it, closed. Unscrew the 4 screws on the To reveal the lower section, slide cover up about 6″. Whilst underside of the SolShare to allow access to connection sliding cover upwards, pull cover gently towards you. This terminals.
  • Page 13 All input and output cables should be rated to total generation capacity of inverter. 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.
  • Page 14 2. Replace plugs with input gland and required number of output glands. - The number of output glands required will depend on the number of units connected to the SolShare. - One gland for every 2 units is recommended. However, fewer glands may be used if cable gauge permits.
  • Page 15 Please refer to Appendix B for Conductor Specification options. 1. Run input ground from inverter and connect to the SolShare’s ground bar (as shown above) 2. Run output ground cable from ground point in meter panel and connect to the SolShare’s ground bar (as shown above). Warning: Only one ground output should be wired from SolShare to meter panel.
  • Page 16 Neutral bonding to protective ground must take place only at the main distribution panel. Input Power Connection 1. Run input L1 and L2 from inverter and connect to the SolShare’s L1 and L2 input connectors (as shown above) Warning: All output cable gauges must be same as input cable gauge.

  • Page 17: Output Connection To Main Switchboard

    If there is not adequate space to will help later on in the installation when wiring the current do this, Allume recommends they be installed in a location that transformers to each unit. is easily accessible from the main switchboard. If positioned Important: Connect only one line of solar to each unit.

  • Page 18: Running Current Transformer Tails

    X X X X X X C. Running current transformer tails 1. Run CT conduit from Solshare to main switchboard. (CT conduit gland is the largest gland on underside of SolShare) 2. Follow labels on current transformers and current transformer tails.

  • Page 19: Current Transformer Clipping

    10 - 10 + Odd connector label Even connector label E. Current transformer clipping Clipping the current transformers onto the service side cable: P O L A R I T Y 1. Match the labelled CTs with their corresponding labelled O F C U R R E N T service supply cable.

  • Page 20: Commissioning The Solshare

    2. Switch on all Unit PV Breakers (Inverter Supply) and Unit Main Breakers. 3. Switch on inverter main switch. To connect the SolShare to Wi-Fi (must be done within 5 mins of powering on the SolShare): 1. Using a laptop or phone (your device), connect your device...

  • Page 21: 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.
  • Page 22 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 #14 AWG TO #6 TONGUE WIDTH WIRE FROM #14 OF .44”...
  • Page 23 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 24 Appendix D – FCC Compliance Statement SolShare 2P-100 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 25 SolShare 100 Product Datasheet llume’s SolShare is the world’s first power division control system (PDCS). Providing functionality to supply the AC energy outputted from a solar inverter to multiple grid-connected units behind-the- meter. The SolShare opens the solar market to multifamily buildings.
  • Page 26 Output connections: 4 or more split phase units Ganged/co-located smart meters and main breakers Cable access between SolShare unit and central main switchboard Installation must be carried out by a licensed electrician System to be installed using National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 wiring methods...
  • Page 28 This manual is intended for installations in the USA. Specifications are subject to changes without advanced notification. Allume Energy Ltd. www.allumeenergy.com info@allumeenergy.com +1 (213) 347-4293...

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