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  • Page 1 SolShare Installation Manual U S V E R S I O N...
  • 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    II/ Mounting the SolShare A. Installation site selection B. Installation III/ Electrical connection A. Input / output connections B. Running current transformer tails C. Labeling IV/ Commissioning A. Preparing the SolShare for commissioning B. Commissioning the SolShare Appendix A: SolShare LED States...
  • Page 4 Installations that contravene these guildelines are not covered under warranty unless a written exemption from Allume is provided. Your SolShare is designed to meet all US codes and standards. This guide provides the general instruction of the installation procedure of the SolShare.
  • Page 5 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 6 CAUTION: Ground-fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Breakers must not be used as Overcurrent Protection devices in Solshare Output circuits. CAUTION: The SolShare will impose a current dependent voltage drop/rise which should be taken into account during design of the installation. Specifications are given in the Technical Data sheet.

  • 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.
  • Page 8 Warning: The neutral for the SolShare must be wired directly to the main neutral bar inside the main switchboard, i.e. at the Grounding Electrode Conductor (GEC) at the building’s main switchboard. The neutral must not be connected to an individual tenancy’s neutral.

  • Page 9: Ii/ Mounting The Solshare

    II/ Mounting the SolShare A. Installation site selection To minimise cabling required, the SolShare should be mounted as close to the site’s meter bank as possible. To allow for easy installation and maintenance, ensure that there is adequate space surrounding the SolShare and that it is mounted at a convenient height.

  • Page 10: Installation

    If another wall material has been chosen for installation, please use suitable fasteners with at least 66 Ibs 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.

  • Page 11: Iii/ Electrical Connection

    Box as you find it, closed. Unscrew the 4 screws To reveal the lower section, slide cover up about 6". on the underside of the SolShare to allow access to Whilst sliding cover upwards, pull cover gently connection terminals. Retain screws to replace later.
  • Page 12 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 13 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).
  • Page 14 Please refer to Appendix C 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).
  • Page 15 X X X X X X A PV Breaker (Inverter Supply) must be installed The outputs from the solar must be wired to the between the SolShare output and Main Breaker PV Breakers. The outputs of the PV Breakers must for each participating unit.
  • Page 16 - The solar system max output must be less than the main circuit breaker rating of every connected unit. - The neutral for the SolShare must be wired directly to the main neutral bar inside the main switchboard. The neutral must not be connected to an individual tenancy’s neutral.

  • Page 17: Running Current Transformer Tails

    Important: The SolShare has come with a CT connection aid. Place the CT connecter into the connection aid to help with the termination of the CT tails.
  • Page 18 Current transformer clipping P O L A R I T Y Clipping the current transformers onto the service O F C U R R E N T T R A N S F O R M E R S side cable: D O W N T O WA R D S L O A D 1.

  • Page 19: Iv/ Commissioning

    2. Using a laptop or phone (your device), connect your device to the SolShare’s Wi-Fi network (this will appear as SolShare: 2P_100_XXXX where XXXX is the last 4 digits of the SolShare serial number). You will have 30 minutes to complete the Wi-Fi connection process. Note that the SolShare will reconnect to its most recent Wi-Fi settings (where applicable) if a device is not connected within 5 minutes of putting the SolShare into Wi-Fi access point mode.

  • Page 20: Commissioning The Solshare

    (indicated by a blue Internet LED) prior to starting the commissioning process. 1. To commission the SolShare, scan the QR code on the right side of the SolShare or go to https://commissioning.allumeenergy.com to access the SolShare Commissioning App. 2. Follow the steps in the Commissioning App to commission each SolShare.

  • Page 21: Appendix A: Solshare Led States

    Wi-Fi network and is not Yellow were incorrect by following the steps in Wi-Fi access point mode. in Section IV Commissioning / Part A to connect the SolShare to a Wi-Fi network. Internet LED The SolShare has a strong internet Blue connection.
  • Page 22 This manual is intended for installations in The US. Specifications are subject to changes without advanced notification. For the most up to date documentation, vist www.allumeenergy.com Allume Energy info@allumeenergy.com US: (213) 347-4293...

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