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A reference guide for owners of:
• The GM Energy Home Hub and the GM Energy Inverter
• The GM Energy PowerBank
User Manual
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Version 1.0 - August 2024

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  • Page 1 Storage Bundle A reference guide for owners of: • The GM Energy Home Hub and the GM Energy Inverter • The GM Energy PowerBank User Manual GET STARTED → Version 1.0 - August 2024...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GM Energy PowerBank GM Energy Home Products Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 GM Energy Home Hub GM Energy Inverter Glossary .
  • Page 3: Welcome

    WELCOME Congratulations on Choosing the GM Energy Storage Bundle This guide is designed to familiarize you with the GM Energy Storage Bundle, which stores energy from the grid or compatible solar panels and manages the flow of power between the GM Energy PowerBank and your home.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    The GM Energy Home Products should be installed only by a licensed contractor and/or a licensed electrician in accordance with all applicable state, local and which failure could lead to injury or loss of life.
  • Page 5: Gm Energy Powerbank

    In the event of a fire near the battery or if the GM Energy PowerBank is on fire, do not attempt to extinguish the fire. Immediately evacuate all individuals from the premises. If it is safe to do so, the user should disconnect the GM Energy PowerBank circuit breaker to shut off the power to charge.
  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your System

    GM Energy PowerBank • Stores energy from the grid or compatible solar panels • Works with the GM Energy Inverter e1.11 to power your properly equipped home as a source of power during an outage or when energy costs are high •...
  • Page 7 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SYSTEM GM Energy PowerBank The GM Energy PowerBank gives you the peace of mind that comes with energy freedom. Capture and store your own energy to use when you need to send power back GM Energy PowerBank e1.17 to your home.
  • Page 8: Gm Energy Home Hub

    GM Energy Home Hub WARNING The GM Energy Home equipment should not be used as a primary or backup power source for medical equipment or any other products in which failure could lead to injury or loss of life. During a power outage, the GM Energy Home Hub safely disconnects your home from the local power grid and enables backup power to flow from the GM Energy Inverter throughout your home.
  • Page 9: Gm Energy Inverter

    In general terms, an inverter is an electrical system that converts between direct current (DC) power from a battery, compatible solar panels or electric vehicle and alternating current (AC) power that can be safely used to power homes, appliances and other electrical devices. Your GM Energy Inverter is also designed to regulate how much power is being discharged from your GM Energy Storage Bundle (either the GM Energy PowerBank or compatible solar panels) during an outage or for on-demand use.
  • Page 10: Need-To-Know Action Items

    GM Energy Customer Support Center for assistance. your part is required • It is helpful to note the status of the LED indicators on the GM Energy PowerBank and report this when you Note: place your call for assistance If none of these troubleshooting tips resolve issues, contact the GM Energy Customer Support Center.
  • Page 11 (Find more information in the • Open the front cover of your GM Energy Home Hub to see if you’ve tripped Decoding the Blinking LED Lights section) a circuit. You may need a 1/8-inch Allen wrench or screwdriver to flip open •...
  • Page 12 If you have any questions regarding your home’s electrical system, contact a professional electrician. If there are any problems with the EVSE L2 performance of the GM Energy Storage Bundle, contact the GM Energy Customer Support Center for help at 1-833-64POWER. GM Energy Storage Bundle User Manual...
  • Page 13: Decoding The Blinking Led Lights

    Normal operation – the system is converting power No action required Battery fault mode (GM Energy PowerBank Try pressing the red button at the bottom of the GM Energy Inverter. Steadily Blinking or GM Energy Dark Start Battery) If the light remains yellow, contact the GM Energy Customer Support Center...
  • Page 14 Decoding the Blinking LED Lights GM Energy PowerBank The top-most section of the GM Energy PowerBank is called the Battery Control Unit (BCU). It features four LED indicators with symbols that help you monitor its status. GM Energy PowerBank LED Indicators...
  • Page 15: Using Your Gm Vehicle's Mobile App

    Built into GM Vehicle’s mobile app (myChevrolet, myBuick, myGMC or myCadillac) is a dedicated interface between you and your GM Energy Storage Bundle. After your GM Energy Storage Bundle is installed and commissioned by your installer, you will need to download the app and complete the setup. Note: “Commissioned”...
  • Page 16: Gm Energy Powerbank Operation Modes

    GM Energy PowerBank Operation Modes Control is at your fingertips with the GM Energy PowerBank. Whether your component is equipped with compatible solar panels or not, you have a variety of energy-managing operation modes to choose from. Adjust your operation modes and settings using your vehicle’s mobile app.
  • Page 17: Over-The-Air Updates (Ota)

    OVER-THE-AIR UPDATES (OTA) The GM Energy Storage Bundle is designed to install software updates automatically, using wireless technology so as not to inconvenience the user. After the update is finished, the system will reboot. Depending on the type of update, the lights in the home may flicker briefly.
  • Page 18: Care And Maintenance

    • Solar panels alone may not provide power during a blackout. However, compatible solar panels can provide backup power to the home during outages, as long as the GM Energy PowerBank and/or Compatible GM EV are also providing power to the home. This ensures your home and energy storage capabilities remain...
  • Page 19: Gm Energy Home Products Limited Warranty

    GM ENERGY HOME PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY GM Energy provides a Limited Warranty for GM Energy Home Products, which are subject to certain terms, limitations and exclusions. Please visit https://gmenergy.gm.com/for-home/here-to-help for more information on the GM Energy Home Products Limited Warranty.
  • Page 20: Glossary

    Frequently Used Terms and Acronyms This glossary is a quick-reference guide to terms you may encounter in this guide, while talking to a provider or referencing other GM Energy resources. Alternating Current (AC) – An electric current that alternates direction at regular intervals. Homes run on AC power GM Energy PowerBank –...

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