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- Page 1 FREEDOM KIT I N S TA L L AT I O N M A N U A L H Y B R I D E S - L I T H I U M...
- Page 2 Installation of this kit legally requires an electrician. We are always happy to help guide you through the install, troubleshoot, and answer any questions. You can contact us on 09 218 5533, info@gridfree.store. We recommend reading these instructions in full prior to starting your install.
- Page 3 1x 35mm² Cable 3m Pre-Crimped (Red + Black) 1x 6mm² Solar PV Cable pair 10m - MC4 (Female, Red + Male, Black) 1x Battery Communications Cable 1x 200A MCCB Breaker 1x DC Isolator 2x Leader Fuse Holder 2x Leader Fuse...
- Page 4 1x Growatt 5KW ES Hybrid Inverter 4x Growatt ARK LiFePO4 y 2.56kWh Battery 1x Growatt ARK Battery Base...
- Page 5 8x PERC MONO Solar Panel...
- Page 6 000 000 000 0000 000 000 IP66 PV ARRAY DC ISOLATOR ON I SISO SWITCH 10X38 10X38 ZTPV-25X ZTPV-25X 10X38 10X38 ZTPV-25X ZTPV-25X Generator/ Mains Input Mains Distribution Box DC Isolator Communication Cable 200A MCCB Breaker 2x Leader Fuse...
- Page 7 Start by wiring all eight panels in a series. Connect the positive terminal of one panel to the negative terminal of the next panel.
- Page 8 Run the solar cables to the DC isolators, and cut it to length. 000 000 000 0000 000 000 IP66 PV ARRAY DC ISOLATOR ON I SISO SWITCH ² Run the 6mm Solar Cables from the solar panels to the DC isolator, and cut it to length.
- Page 9 ² Use wire strippers to strip the ends off the black and red 6mm solar cables. Strip the cables to approximately 7mm in length. Gland nut (same for both wires). Metal conductor A. Metal conductor B. Solar connector Solar connector housing A.
- Page 10 Starting with the red solar cable, place the silicon gland and gland nut onto the cable. ² Crimp “Metal Conductor A” onto the cable using the 4mm crimping die. Pay extra attention to use the correct crimp conductor, with the correct housing. Insert the crimped “Metal conductor A”...
- Page 11 Move onto the black solar cable. Place the silicon gland and gland nut on to the cable. ² Crimp “Metal conductor B” onto the cable using the 4mm crimping die. Insert the crimped “Metal conductor B” into the “Solar connector housing B” until it clicks, then tighten the gland nut using a spanner.
- Page 12 Ensure the PV Array DC isolator is in the off position. IP66 PV ARRAY DC ISOLATOR ON I SISO SWITCH IP66 PV ARRAY DC ISOLATOR ON I SISO SWITCH Ensure the PV Array DC isolator is in the off position. Then, connect the PV cable run from the solar panels.
- Page 13 10X38 ZTPV-25X 10X38 ZTPV-25X To disconnect the fuses, pull the front tabs down to open the fuse holders. Keep the fuse holders open with the fuses left out of the fuse holders. Ensure the solar cable run is NOT connected to the solar panels. Keep the fuse holders disconnected by keeping them open with the fuses OUT and the PV Array DC isolators are in the off position.
- Page 14 SISO SWITCH The PV Array DC isolator is now wired into the PV Array fuses.
- Page 15 000 000 000 0000 000 000 IP66 PV ARRAY DC ISOLATOR ON I SISO SWITCH 10X38 10X38 ZTPV-25X ZTPV-25X 10X38 10X38 ZTPV-25X ZTPV-25X Run a section of 6mm² cable from the PV Array fuses to the hybrid inverter.
- Page 16 000 000 000 0000 000 000 IP66 PV ARRAY DC ISOLATOR ON I SISO SWITCH Keep the fuse holders open, with the fuses left out of the fuse holders. 10X38 10X38 ZTPV-25X ZTPV-25X 10X38 10X38 ZTPV-25X ZTPV-25X When the cables have been terminated in the fuse holders, with the fuses disconnected by keeping the fuse holders open with the fuses left out and the PV Array DC isolator switched “OFF”, you can now connect the solar panels to the cable run.
- Page 17 Ensure the 200A breaker is switched off, in the down position, showing a green indicator. 10X38 ZTPV-25X 10X38 ZTPV-25X Keep the fuses disconnected by keeping the fuse holders open with the fuses left out. IP66 Ensure the PV Array DC PV ARRAY isolator is in the off position.
- Page 18 Ensure the M6 ends connect to the hybrid inverter. Ensure the M8 ends connect to the 200A MCCB circuit breaker. Before proceeding to connect the hybrid inverter to the 200A MCCB circuit breaker, align the 35mm² x 1m cables between the components to ensure that the M6 ends (smaller holes) are inserted into the hyrbid inverter and the M8 ends (larger holes) are inserted into the circuit breaker.
- Page 19 000 000 000 0000 000 000 ² Wire the positive (+) 35mm x 1m cable from the 200A MCCB circuit breaker to the hybrid inverter. 000 000 000 0000 000 000 ² Wire the negative (-) 35mm x 1m cable from the hybrid inverter to the 200A MCCB circuit breaker.
- Page 20 Please refer to the Battery Mount and Installation Guide for detailed installation instructions. This manual is included in the ARK lithium battery box.
- Page 21 Connect the power connections, following the instructions detailed in the battery installation manual.
- Page 22 000 000 000 0000 000 000 Connect the CAN communication cables as described in the battery installation manual.
- Page 23 000 000 000 0000 000 000 IP66 PV ARRAY DC ISOLATOR ON I SISO SWITCH 10X38 10X38 ZTPV-25X ZTPV-25X 10X38 10X38 ZTPV-25X ZTPV-25X Once you’ve wired the batteries into the hybrid inverter, this is how the completed wiring should look (excluding the panels). Double check everything is wired correctly and tightened before proceeding, to prevent damage to your system.
- Page 24 000 000 000 0000 000 000 If using the utility / generator input, use AC cable rated for 40A. If using a plug, use a 32A rated plug. 000 000 000 0000 000 000 The hybrid inverter does not have an earth to neutral connection. This connection can be made at the main distribution board, unless the system is being used with a generator that also has an earth neutral connection.
- Page 25 POWER LINK-IN BAT - BAT + LINK-IN Press and hold the power button until the green power light turns on. 000 000 000 0000 000 000 Power on all lithium batteries by pressing and holding the power button until the green light comes on.
- Page 26 WIFI/GPRS NC C NO AC INPUT PV INPUT INPUT RS485 BREAKER DC INPUT AC OUTPUT Next, flick the “ON” switch located on the bottom of the hybrid inverter and wait for the hybrid inverter to power on. Refer to page 12 of the hybrid inverter manual to ensure normal operation. Lithium Program 5 LI51 Select the Lithium battery charging mode on the hybrid inverter.
- Page 27 10X38 10X38 ZTPV-25X ZTPV-25X 10X38 10X38 ZTPV-25X ZTPV-25X Then, connect the panels to the hybrid inverter by inserting the fuses into the fuse holder and closing the fuse holders. IP66 PV ARRAY DC ISOLATOR ON I SISO SWITCH Lastly, switch the PV Array DC isolator to the “ON” position.
- Page 28 200V 000 000 0000 000 000 The Green LED on the PV Charge should flash, and the panel voltage should be around 200V-300V in full sunlight.
- Page 29 3. My batteries aren’t charging Its likely that your batteries have been drawn very low, and are not able to charge fully if you continue to draw power. Check all the wiring is secure and undamaged, then turn off the breaker between the batteries and the hybrid inverter, leaving the others on, and let the batteries charge back up to full.