Getting The Best From Your Backup Circuit - Redback ST10000 Owner's Manual

Getting the best from your backup circuit

Your inverter includes a backup circuit that is activated during a grid
outage and powered by the system batteries and or solar. The Inverter
can provide power to the backup circuit if:
• Power is available from batteries or solar, and
Total household, continuous power demand is less than
•
10kW, and
Total power demand is less than the power available from
•
batteries and solar.
Generally, you should connect and use the minimum number of devices at any one time.
Only essential or low consumption devices or appliances should be connected to the backup circuit. Devices that require high
currents should not be connected as they may trip the inverter or rapidly discharge the batteries. The table below lists the
suitability of common devices.
The inverter can fulfil demand of 16.5kW for up to 60 seconds: this is useful for devices that have high starting power, but low
power demand when running.
The inverter will reduce power output below -10
If the system battery reaches minimum State of Charge during a grid outage the inverter will attempt to fulfil the backup circuit
demand from Solar- if demand exceeds available solar power the inverter will shut down automatically. Solar is unpredictable—
it varies with cloud cover—so this situation is best managed by minimizing devices in use.
Refrigerators and freezers
Small, occasional use, plug-in appliances e.g.,
microwaves, kettles, toasters
TVs, radios, telephones
Computers, tablets, routers
Mobile phone or small-device chargers
Household tank water pumps
Low-energy LED or CCFL lighting
C or above 45
°
SUITABLE

Fans
AVOID INVERTER SHUTDOWNS! The total
power load matters: simultaneously
running a kettle, toaster, microwave, large
fridge, TV, and a few lights can easily
exceed the allowable power delivery, and
an inverter shutdown will occur.
Solution: Minimise devices in use.
C ambient and shut down above 60°C.
°
NOT SUITABLE

Critical Medical Devices
Air conditioners & heaters
Ovens & cooktops
Home theatres and Projectors
Hot water systems
Spas, saunas, pool pumps
Battery chargers & corded Power tools
Incandescent or high-power lighting
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