Sonnen Whole-Home Self-Consumption Kit Installation Instructions Manual
Sonnen Whole-Home Self-Consumption Kit Installation Instructions Manual

Sonnen Whole-Home Self-Consumption Kit Installation Instructions Manual

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Whole-Home Self-Consumption Kit
Installation Instructions
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  • Page 1 Whole-Home Self-Consumption Kit Installation Instructions +1 (310) 853 - 2404 · info@sonnen-batterie.com · www.sonnen-batterie.com...
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  • Page 3 This manual refers to: Hardware version: 1.00 Latest revision: 04/09/2020 If you need help or service, contact the company that commissioned your storage system. Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is pro- tected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Installing the Whole-Home Self- Consumption Kit Requirements ..........5 Design .............7 Connection .............7 Install the consumption meter ....8 Prepare the communication cable ....9 Configure the system to use new meter .10...
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  • Page 7: Consumption Kit

    Meter package: 38440 - External self- maximize backup capability. Such setups can be consumption metering detrimental to self-consumption performance because the sonnen system can only respond to Package contents: Pre-wired loads connected to the same distribution panel. consumption meter Installing a consumption meter between the...
  • Page 9: Design

    6. Shut down batteries Tools required: -14 AWG wire stripper -14 AWG wire ferrules Systems with LFP1 batteries -Wire crimper ▶ Remove the orange battery safety plugs Design If you are installing the kit to maximize self- consumption, please refer to the diagram on page 6 to ensure your design is correct.
  • Page 10: Install The Consumption Meter

    The grounding cable runs from the meter base to the load center ground bar. The included CT wires are 10ft and CANNOT BE EXTENDED.
  • Page 11: Prepare The Communication Cable

    You will need three wires, one each for A-, B+, Prepare the communication cable and ground. Trained, electrically qualified person only! ▶ Flex the shielding and any additional wires Attention backwards. Components can be damaged if the installation is performed out of order! 4.
  • Page 12: Configure The System To Use New Meter

    7. Connect communication cable to unit ▶ Ensure both the “Power” LED is blinking on each battery module. 1. Connect Belden ferruled wires to 10. Turn on AC breaker consumption meter: black to 41, red to 42 and white to 43. 2.
  • Page 13 To confirm that the meter has been installed and figured correctly, perform the following steps: Select the “Power Meter” screen. Ensure that the value for V_L1_L2 is about 240. This value measures the voltage between L1 and L2. Ensure that the value for V_L1_N is about 120.
  • Page 14 NOTE: Side of CTs with K and P1 must face utility meter Distribution panel Wire 0280 (Green) Wire 0273 (White) Wire 0274 (White) Wire 0272 (Red) Wire 0270 (Black) 41 42 43 55 56 Belden 9533 or similar shielded, 24-AWG, 3-conductor cable (Customer provided) (43) (42)
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  • Page 17 Inc. 10800 Burbank Blvd., Suite C Los Angeles, CA 91601 +1 (310) 853-2404 info@sonnen-batterie.com PN: 28156 REV 005...

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