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  • Page 1 WEEKEND WARRIOR INSTALLATION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Warning - Read Carefully

    WARNING - READ CAREFULLY While this manual seeks to be as comprehensive as possible, some aspects are not covered due to the different requirements for each installation. We recommend consulting the applicable standards for all installations. These may include: - AS/NZ 3000 - AS/NZ 4509 - AS/NZ 5033 - AS/NZ 5139...
  • Page 3 WEEKEND WARRIOR All wiring and voltages in this kit installation are well under the 120V DC standards for extra-low voltage (ELV). ELV is an electricity supply voltage in a range which carries a very low risk of electrical shock. Installation of this kit does not require an electrician. However, we recommend seeking help if you are not confident in your ability at any stage.

  • Page 4: Kit Contents

    KIT CONTENTS 2x PERC MONO Solar Panel 2x 12v200Ah Deep Cycle Gel Battery 1x IPT 2000W 24V Pure Sine Wave Inverter (IPT2000-22) 1x 30A MPPT Charge Controller (3210AN)
  • Page 5 1x 15A Solar PV DC Circuit 1x 32A Charge Controller DC Breaker Circuit Breaker 1x 125A Inverter DC Circuit 1x HT-8 MCB Enclosure Breaker 1x 25mm² Cable 3m Pre-Crimped (Red + Black) 2x 25mm² M6 Crimps 1x 16mm² Cable 3m Pre-Crimped (Red + Black) 1x 50mm²...

  • Page 6: Required Tools

    REQUIRED TOOLS Screwdrivers Drill Wire Strippers Wire Cutters 25mm Lug Crimping Tool 13mm Spanner Socket Set...

  • Page 7: Wiring Overview

    WIRING OVERVIEW 125A Inverter DC Circuit Breaker 32A Charge Controller DC Circuit Breaker 15A Solar PV DC Circuit Breaker...

  • Page 8: Solar Panel Wiring

    SOLAR PANEL WIRING Wire the panels together by connecting the positive terminal of one panel to the negative terminal of another. This creates two solar array outputs: one positive, one negative (-).
  • Page 9 DO NOT connect the cable run to the solar panels until all solar wiring is complete. Run the solar cables to the C15 circuit breakers, and cut it to length. Run the 6mm PV solar cables from the solar panels back to the C15 circuit breakers, and cut it to length.
  • Page 10 Indicator is green, showing the circuit breakers are switched off. Ensure the solar cable run is NOT connected to the solar panels, and the circuit breakers are switched off (green indicator, switch down). Use wire strippers to strip the ends of the solar cable, and terminate them in the circuit breaker by inserting the stripped end and tightening the screw clockwise.
  • Page 11 Connect the cable run to the solar panels. Ensure the circuit breaker is switched off. When the cables have been terminated in the circuit breaker and the circuit breaker is switched off, you can now connect the solar panels to the cable run. The circuit breaker must be switched off when connecting or disconnecting the solar panels from the cable run.
  • Page 12 CHARGE CONTROLLER & INVERTER WIRING Wire the positive(+) 6mm cable from the charge controller to the C15 circuit breaker. Wire the negative(-) 6mm cable from the charge controller to the C15 circuit breaker.
  • Page 13 Indicator is green, showing the circuit breakers are switched off Ensure all circuit breakers are switched off before wiring (switch down, indicator showing green. Wire the positive(+) 25mm cable from the inverter to the C125 circuit breaker.
  • Page 14 Wire the negative(-) 25mm cable from the inverter to the C125 circuit breaker. Wire the positive(+) 16mm cable from the charge controller to the C32 circuit breaker.
  • Page 15 Wire the negative(-) 16mm cable from the charge controller to the C32 circuit breaker.

  • Page 16: Battery Wiring

    BATTERY WIRING 30cm Battery Link Cable The battery bank is wired with two 12V batteries in series. This creates a 24V battery bank. The large gauge cable is used to connect the batteries together in series. Wire the two batteries together from negative to positive with the blue battery link cable. Wire the 25mm 3m set of red and black cables to the inverter through the C125 circuit breaker.
  • Page 17 Wire the remaining set of red and black 16mm cable to the charge controller through the C32 circuit breaker.

  • Page 18: Startup Procedure

    STARTUP PROCEDURE Switch on the circuit breakers in the following order: i) Battery to charge controller breaker C32. ii) Battery to inverter C125. iii) Panels to charge controller C15. SELECT ENTER SELECT ENTER The green LED on the charge controller should be flashing, and the panel voltage should be around 60V-80V in full sunlight.
  • Page 19 FAULT POWER AC OUTPUT AC OUTPUT Flick the switch located on the side of the inverter to “ON”, and check that the “POWER” light is showing green. If it does not show green, consult the inverter manual to identify the fault. 12.2 BATT.
  • Page 20 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR KIT 24.4 BATT. BATT. TYPE SELECT ENTER SELECT ENTER To get the most life out of your batteries, they should not be discharged lower than 50%. You can check the state of charge of the batteries on the charge controller. Make sure the charge controller is on the screen shown above by pressing the “SELECT”...
  • Page 21 WHAT DIFFERENT CC SCREENS MEAN Solar Panel Voltage This shows the voltage of the solar panel array for this kit (between 60V and 75V). The voltage will be higher on BATT. sunny days than cloudy days. Solar Panel Charge Current SELECT ENTER This screen displays the current coming from the solar...

  • Page 22: Battery Care Information

    BATTERY CARE INFORMATION What is Battery Cycle Life and Depth of Discharge? Depth of Discharge is how much energy is discharged from the battery before it is charged to 100% again. A typical measurement is battery cycle life at 50% D.O.D (Depth of Discharge). At 50% DOD, the battery has 50% of its energy capacity discharged before it begins charging again.
  • Page 23 What happens if I over-discharge batteries? OVER-DISCHARGING is a problem caused by insufficient battery capacity resulting in the batteries being overworked. Discharges deeper than 50% significantly shorten the Cycle Life of a battery. Infrequent or inadequate recharging can also cause rapid sulfation –...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE We’ve compiled this list of common problems our customers may encounter with their solar gear to help you solve any issues as fast as possible. Please contact us if you don’t find the answers you need here or if your issue continues after implementing the given solutions.
  • Page 25 4. My batteries aren’t charging It’s likely your batteries have been drawn very low and cannot 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 inverter, leaving the others on, and let the batteries charge back up to full.
  • Page 26 CONTACT US Our website: gridfree.store Email us: info@gridfree.store Message us on Facebook: @GridFree.Store Give us a call: (09) 218 5533 Address: By Appointment– C4/27 Smales Road, East Tāmaki, Auckland, 2013 Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday Kit viewings, demos, and pick ups at Auckland warehouse by appointment only.
  • Page 27 NOTES...

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