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GRIDFREE LIFESTYLE KIT Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION MAUNAL
HYBRID LITHIUM

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  • Page 1 LIFESTYLE KIT INSTALLATION MAUNAL HYBRID LITHIUM...

  • 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 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, or info@gridfree.store. We recommend reading these instructions in full prior to starting your install.

  • Page 4: Kit Contents

    KIT CONTENTS 12x PERC MONO Solar Panel 1x Growatt ARK Battery Base 6x Growatt ARK LiFePO4 2.56kWh Battery 1x Growatt 5KW Hybrid Inverter SPF 5000ES...
  • Page 5 4x Leader Fuse and 1x 200A Hybrid Fuse Holder Inverter DC MCCB 1x PV Combiner 2x PV DC Isolator MCB Enclosure Switch 1x Growatt ARK Battery Cable Set 1x 35mm² Cable 1m Pre-Crimped M6 + M8(Red + Black) 2x 6mm² Solar PV Cable Pair 10m – Pre-Crimped MC4 (Red + Black) 1x 10mm²...

  • Page 6: Required Tools

    REQUIRED TOOLS Screwdrivers Drill Wire Strippers MC4 Crimping Set Wire Cutters 6mm Allen Key SOLAR MOUNT OPTIONS Ground Tilt Corrugated L-Feet...

  • Page 7: Wiring Overview

    WIRING OVERVIEW 000 000 000 0000 IP66 IP66 PV ARRAY PV ARRAY DC ISOLATOR DC ISOLATOR ON I ON I SISO SWITCH SISO SWITCH 10X38 10X38 ZTPV-25X ZTPV-25X 10X38 10X38 ZTPV-25X ZTPV-25X 10X38 10X38 ZTPV-25X ZTPV-25X 10X38 10X38 ZTPV-25X ZTPV-25X Generator/Mains Input Mains Distribution Box PV DC Isolator Switch...

  • Page 8: Solar Panel Wiring

    SOLAR PANEL WIRING Start by creating two sets of six panels wired together in series. Connect the positive terminal of one panel to the negative terminal of the next panel.
  • Page 9 Run the solar cables to the DC Isolators, and cut it to length DO NOT connect the cable run to the solar panels until all solar wiring is complete IP66 IP66 PV ARRAY PV ARRAY DC ISOLATOR DC ISOLATOR ON I ON I SISO SWITCH SISO SWITCH...
  • Page 10 Scan the QR code to watch a demonstration video Use wire strippers to strip the ends off the black and red 6mm² 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...
  • Page 11 Starting with the red solar cable, place the silicon gland and gland nut onto the cable. Crimp “Metal Conductor A” onto the cable using the 6mm² crimping die. Pay extra attention to use the correct metal conductor, with the correct housing. Insert the crimped “Metal conductor A”...
  • Page 12 Move onto the black solar cable. Place the silicon gland and gland nut on to the cable. Crimp “Metal conductor B” onto the cable using the 6mm² crimping die. Insert the crimped “Metal conductor B” into the “Solar connector housing B” until it clicks, then check that the housing does not come off easily.
  • Page 13 Ensure the PV Array DC isolator is in the off position. IP66 PV ARRAY DC ISOLATOR ON I SISO SWITCH IP66 IP66 PV ARRAY PV ARRAY DC ISOLATOR DC ISOLATOR ON I ON I Ensure the PV Array DC isolator is in the off position. Then, connect the PV cable run from SISO SWITCH SISO SWITCH the solar panels.
  • Page 14 To disconnect the fuses, pull the front tabs down to open the fuse holders. 10X38 ZTPV-25X 10X38 ZTPV-25X 10X38 ZTPV-25X 10X38 ZTPV-25X 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 15 SISO SWITCH SISO SWITCH The PV Array DC isolator is now wired into the PV Array fuses.
  • Page 16 HYBRID INVERTER WIRING 000 000 000 0000 000 000 IP66 IP66 PV ARRAY PV ARRAY DC ISOLATOR DC ISOLATOR ON I ON I SISO SWITCH SISO SWITCH 10X38 10X38 ZTPV-25X ZTPV-25X 10X38 10X38 ZTPV-25X ZTPV-25X 10X38 10X38 ZTPV-25X ZTPV-25X 10X38 10X38 ZTPV-25X ZTPV-25X...
  • Page 17 000 000 000 0000 IP66 IP66 PV ARRAY PV ARRAY DC ISOLATOR DC ISOLATOR Ensure the PV Array DC ON I ON I isolators are in the off position. SISO SWITCH SISO SWITCH Keep the fuse holders open, with the fuses left 10X38 10X38 ZTPV-25X...
  • Page 18 Ensure the 200A MCCB circuit breaker is switched “OFF” (switch in the down position, indicator showing green).
  • Page 19 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 20 000 000 000 0000 000 000 Wire the positive(+) 35mm cable from the 200A MCCB circuit breaker to the hybrid inverter. 000 000 000 0000 000 000 Wire the negative(-) 35mm cable from the hybrid inverter to the 200A MCCB circuit breaker.

  • Page 21: Battery Wiring

    BATTERY WIRING Scan the QR code to watch a demonstration video Follow the manual included by Growatt for stacking and mounting the batteries. Using the battery cables supplied in the battery cable set and in the individual battery boxes, connect the positive terminals as shown in the diagram above.
  • Page 22 Connect the power connections, following the instrctions detailed in the battery installation manual.
  • Page 23 000 000 000 0000 Connect the CAN communication cables as described in the battery installation manual.
  • Page 24 000 000 000 0000 IP66 IP66 PV ARRAY PV ARRAY DC ISOLATOR DC ISOLATOR ON I ON I SISO SWITCH SISO SWITCH 10X38 10X38 ZTPV-25X ZTPV-25X 10X38 10X38 ZTPV-25X ZTPV-25X 10X38 10X38 ZTPV-25X ZTPV-25X 10X38 10X38 ZTPV-25X ZTPV-25X Once you have wired the batteries into the hybrid inverter, your completed wiring should look like the image above (excluding the panels).
  • Page 25 000 000 000 0000 000 000 If using the utility / generator input, use components rated for 50A. If using components rated for less (e.g. a caravan plug), make sure to use an appropriately sized breaker. 000 000 000 0000 000 000 The output of the inverter is designed to wire into a distribution board.

  • Page 26: Startup Procedure

    STARTUP PROCEDURE POWER LINK-IN BAT - BAT + LINK-IN 000 000 000 Power on all the lithium batteries by: 0000 i) flicking the breaker switch at the back of the battery to “ON” ii) pressing and holding the power button at the front until the green light turns on IP66 IP66 PV ARRAY...
  • Page 27 IP66 IP66 PV ARRAY PV ARRAY DC ISOLATOR DC ISOLATOR ON I ON I WIFI/GPRS NC C NO PV INPUT AC INPUT SISO SWITCH SISO SWITCH INPUT RS485 BREAKER DC INPUT AC OUTPUT Flick the switch located at the bottom of the hybrid inverter to “ON”, and refer to the hybrid inverter manual to ensure normal operation.
  • Page 28 200V 000 000 0000 000 000 The green LED on the PV charge should be flashing, and the panel voltage should be around 180V-240V in full sunlight. Scan the QR LITHIUM code to watch a demonstration Program 5 - L51 video i) Select the Lithium battery charging mode on the hybrid inverter.

  • Page 29: 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 30 5. My batteries drain very fast when the sun goes down The controller may read 100% while charging at the higher voltage, but it will quickly drop lower when no charge is applied. This could be because the batteries charge at a higher voltage, so when the sun goes down, the battery voltage will stabilise at a lower level.
  • Page 31 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.

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