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Summary of Contents for Solahart Tesla Energy Powerwall
- Page 1 Owner’s Guide Installation Instructions Battery Systems Solahart PV and battery systems must be installed and serviced by a suitably qualified person. Please leave this guide with the system owner.
- Page 2 Only Solahart parts and Solahart approved parts may be used. No substitute parts may be used without prior approval from Solahart Industries Pty Ltd. Only parts supplied by Solahart Industries Pty Ltd are covered by the Solahart warranty.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installation – PV System ......................13 Installation – Battery DC Isolator ..................... 14 Installation – Battery ......................... 16 Installation – Battery Interface ....................21 Installation – Labelling ......................23 Installation – Commissioning ....................24 Solahart PV System and/or Battery Warranty - Australia Only ..........28... -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Warning: Read this entire document in addition to each system component installation guide before installing the Solahart Battery system. Failure to do so or follow any instructions or warnings in the supplied documentation can result in electric shock, serious injury, or death. -
Page 5: About Your Battery System
ABOUT YOUR BATTERY SYSTEM MODEL TYPE Your Solahart PV and Battery system is designed with an inverter installed in a readily accessible location and connected to the electrical distribution grid (often referred to as ‘the grid’) as per AS 4777.1. These instructions together with the installation instructions supplied with the system components provide limitations on positioning of the Battery system. -
Page 6: Operating Procedures
Supply Main Switch located in the switchboard must also be in the OFF position. Warning: PV Array DC Isolators do not de-energise the PV array and array cabling. Caution: If the Solahart Battery system is expected to be OFF for longer than one month, refer to the instructions supplied with the Battery. -
Page 7: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE GENERAL The Solahart Battery system has been designed for minimal and easy maintenance. For recommended maintenance of the PV system, refer to the Solahart Owner’s Guide and Installation Instructions for PV systems. RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Maintenance Action Frequency Remarks... -
Page 8: Installation - Overview
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY AND WARRANTY Solahart assumes no responsibility for loss, damage or expense resulting from improper installation, handling or misuse of batteries. Refer to ‘Solahart PV System and/or Battery Warranty - Australia Only’ on page 28 for full warranty terms and conditions. -
Page 9: Installation - Procedure
Warning: For detailed PV system installation instructions and warranty exclusions refer to the Solahart Owner’s Guide and Installation Instructions and documents supplied with the PV system. 1. Planning – Design the system and layout. Refer to ‘Installation – Planning’ on page 10. -
Page 10: Installation - Planning
Battery earthing * Earthing cable complying with requirements from AS/NZS 3000 Min 4 mm Note: The solar DC cables supplied by Solahart have been specifically selected for their mechanical and electrical properties, particularly their flexibility, double insulation and UV resistance. - Page 11 BATTERY INSTALLATION LOCATION Warning: Installation location of the Battery must satisfy requirements in the Powerwall Installation and User’s Manual in addition to Solahart instructions below. Warning: The Battery must be installed on an upright wall that can support 115 kg.
- Page 12 INSTALLATION – PLANNING SYSTEM LAYOUT Warning: The Battery DC Isolator must be installed adjacent to the Inverter, where adjacent is defined as: within 3 metres, where each item is visible from both locations. Caution: Maintain the minimum clearance requirements for each system component in addition to the recommended layout instructions below.
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Page 13: Installation - Pv System
Do not connect / disconnect wiring under load conditions. OVERVIEW For detailed PV system installation instructions refer to the Solahart Owner’s Guide and Installation Instructions and documents supplied with the PV system. The PV installation procedure includes the following:... -
Page 14: Installation - Battery Dc Isolator
INSTALLATION – BATTERY DC ISOLATOR MOUNTING Caution: Avoid installation in direct sunlight. The increased temperature within the enclosure will affect isolator ratings. Caution: Ensure fasteners are appropriate for the mounting structure. Determine the exact mounting location of the enclosure. Drill the pilot holes in the mounting structure corresponding to the enclosure mounting points. Pilot hole spacing is displayed in the figure below. - Page 15 MC4 Socket on one end and stripped on the other end (strip length 12 mm). Ensure that the PV system is OFF. Refer to ‘To Turn PV System OFF’ in the Solahart Owner’s Guide and Installation Instructions for the PV System.
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Page 16: Installation - Battery
INSTALLATION – BATTERY Warning: Read the Powerwall Installation and User’s Manual before installing or using the Battery. Failure to do so or follow any of the instructions or warnings can results in electrical shock, serious injury, or death, or can damage the Battery, potentially rendering it inoperable. Warning: The Battery is approximately 115 kg and challenging to lift. - Page 17 INSTALLATION – BATTERY SETTING COMMUNICATIONS AND ADDRESS SWITCHES Set the communications and address switches as described below: Address (ID DIP) Switches Switch Number Position Right Right Right Communication Switches Switch Number Position Left Left Down Down INTERNAL BATTERY CABLING Warning: Incorrectly routed wiring that engages the Enable Switch when the splash cover is off can create a risk of electric shock.
- Page 18 The tabs have an intermediate position that shuts halfway, which is NOT electrically safe. Note: The solar DC cables supplied by Solahart have been specifically selected for their mechanical and electrical properties, particularly their flexibility, double insulation and UV resistance.
- Page 19 INSTALLATION – BATTERY Install the splash cover. Use the provided fir tree cable tie to secure the installed cabling to the battery frame. Use another cable tie to secure the factory cabling to the installed cabling. Note: Failing to secure the cabling with cable ties will prevent the installation of the bottom cover. MOUNTING Warning: The installer is responsible for ensuring that the building and building structures are capable of withstanding the additional loads and forces generated as a result of installing the...
- Page 20 LV circuits are double insulated. Refer to AS/NZS 3000:2007 Clause 3.9.8.3 (a). Note: The solar DC cable supplied by Solahart is double insulated, permitting the low voltage and extra-low voltage circuits to be enclosed in the same wiring system.
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Page 21: Installation - Battery Interface
INSTALLATION – BATTERY INTERFACE Warning: Read the StorEdge Installation Guide before installing. Failure to do so or follow any of the instructions or warnings can result in electrical shock, serious injury, or death. Caution: Sealing plugs provided with the Battery Interface must be inserted into any unused inputs to maintain the Battery Interface’s IP rating. - Page 22 INSTALLATION – BATTERY INTERFACE Battery Interface ‘INV OUT’ connectors Battery DC Isolator wiring CONNECTING THE BATTERY INTERFACE COMMUNICATIONS CABLE TO THE INVERTER Connect the Battery Interface communications cables as described in the StorEdge Installation Guide. CONNECTING THE BATTERY INTERFACE TO 240V AC POWER Connect the Battery Interface to 240V AC power as described in the StorEdge Installation Guide.
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Page 23: Installation - Labelling
The purpose of labelling is to clearly indicate that the electrical installation has multiple supplies and which circuits are affected by these supplies. Labelling also identifies the components that isolate the various supplies. The following table details labels that are supplied for Solahart Battery Systems. Label... -
Page 24: Installation - Commissioning
Follow the procedure to configure the system for maximum self-consumption described in the StorEdge Installation Guide. Note: Contact your Solahart representative regarding Time of Use profile programming. VERIFYING SYSTEM OPERATION Follow the procedure to start up the system described in the StorEdge Installation Guide. - Page 25 INSTALLATION – COMMISSIONING Inverter Display Description P_OK: XXX/XXX XXX is the total number of power optimizers installed. Refer to Figure 1. S_OK indicates communication with the monitoring portal. Refer to <S_OK> Figure 1 and Figure 3. ON indicates that the Inverter Enable Switch is ON and the system should be operating.
- Page 26 INSTALLATION – COMMISSIONING Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7...
- Page 27 INSTALLATION – COMMISSIONING To confirm system operation the following operational checks should be conducted when conditions permit (i.e. when there is sufficient solar input to the PV array): Ensure that the PV system is generating power. Repeatedly press the LCD light button on Inverter until the following screen is displayed: Observe the Battery ‘State’.
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Page 28: Solahart Pv System And/Or Battery Warranty - Australia Only
Limited Warranty. Solahart, in addition can provide preventative maintenance and advice on the operation of the PV System. You can contact Solahart on 1800 638 011 to arrange a service call or to find out details about this warranty. - Page 29 There are many factors that affect the output of your Module. Solahart does not warrant a specific power output for your Modules. All modules degrade over time and power output is subject to many variables including the age of the Module.
- Page 30 Battery Warranty Start Date, or (if 48 calendar months following the Battery Warranty Start Date have already expired) the end of such 45 day period. You should notify Solahart if you expect your internet connection to be disabled for more than 45 consecutive days.
- Page 31 The date of installation of the Power Meter. Remedies If Solahart determines that a reported defect in relation to a Product is eligible for coverage under this Limited Warranty (including retention capacity), Solahart will, at its sole option: Repair the defective Product;...
- Page 32 PV System. Warranty coverage for labour – Battery If Solahart determines that a reported defect in relation to a Battery is eligible for coverage under this Limited Warranty, Solahart will be responsible for the costs of teardown, disassembly, transportation, re-assembly and re-installation of the Battery or any of its components (or their respective replacements), subject to the manufacturer’s Return Material Authorization policy available at www.teslamotors.com/support/powerwall-...
- Page 33 If your claim relates to a failure to operate in accordance with the Solahart Owner’s Guide and Installation Instructions as a result of one of the factors listed above, Solahart may charge you at its standard rates for its time and materials related to your claim.
- Page 34 Solahart is liable under applicable mandatory laws. If you require a call out and we find that the fault is not covered by Solahart's warranty, you are responsible for our standard call out charge. If you wish to have the relevant component repaired or replaced by Solahart that service will be at your cost.
- Page 35 SOLAHART PV SYSTEM AND/OR BATTERY WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA ONLY Exhibit A CAPACITY RETENTION LEVELS References in this Exhibit to the “Product” are to a Battery. Daily Cycle Powerwall The Product shall maintain >85% of its initial rated capacity until the earliest to occur of: The lithium-ion battery cells in the Product have reached 4 MWh of aggregate discharge throughput (at the battery DC output);...
- Page 36 Solahart Industries Pty Ltd (A.B.N. 45064945848) For SERVICE Telephone - 1800 638 011 Registered Office or your nearest Solahart Dealer 1 Alan Street For Sales Telephone - 1300 769 475 Rydalmere New South Wales 2116 or your nearest Solahart Dealer Australia www.solahart.com.au...
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