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- Page 1 Sanctuary 2 Energy Storage System (ESS) ™ 12kW / 15kW Hybrid Inverter / LFP 14.3kWh - 42.9kWh Battery Installation Guide & Manual Updated 1/30/25 (4)
- Page 2 SANCTUARY INSTALLATION GUIDE & MANUAL READ THIS INSTALLATION GUIDE & MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT. This unit provides safe, silent, and renewable electric power. It is very important to carefully read this Installation Guide before using the product. Keep this guide for future reference. Carefully read and comply with all safety directives.
- Page 3 SANCTUARY INSTALLATION GUIDE & MANUAL • Load Calculations: Ensure that all load connections are made following the installation guide’s specifications for wire size, breaker sizing, and load balancing. Incorrect wiring or undersized breakers may lead to system failure and hazardous conditions. •...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
SANCTUARY INSTALLATION GUIDE & MANUAL Table of Contents About the Sanctuary 6-14 ............... • Lion Sanctuary Introduction ................6 • Commonly Used Terms.................. 7 • Sanctuary ESS Overview ................8 • Inverter Overview ..................9–10 • Basic Wiring Diagram ...................11 •... -
Page 6: About The Sanctuary
ABOUT THE SANCTUARY Lion Sanctuary Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Lion Energy Sanctuary ESS (Energy Storage System)! By investing in this innovative system, you’ve taken a proactive step to ensure uninterrupted power for your home. The Sanctuary is more than just a backup; it’s your reliable partner during unexpected outages. -
Page 7: Commonly Used Terms
This AC power can be used to power home appliances, stored in batteries, or sold to the grid. The Lion Energy Sanctuary System offers the advantage of energy storage, allowing you to utilize the power you produce. -
Page 8: Sanctuary Ess Overview
Sanctuary inverters of the Sanctuary is key for the system to function placed in parallel. Please contact Lion Energy properly. Before sizing, you must review the for more details. -
Page 9: Inverter Overview
ABOUT THE SANCTUARY Inverter Overview Disconnect AC/DC Power Complete System Shutdown DRY0_1C (Normal Close) DRY0_1B (Normal Open) DRY0_1A (Common) - Page 10 Some alarms or faults may need intervention such as a power-cycle to operate again. If a light is blinking, check the lion energy app to identify the alarm. If the alarm indicates a problem contact your installer for assistance.
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Page 11: Basic Wiring Diagram
ABOUT THE SANCTUARY Basic Wiring Diagram AC Breaker Load 14.3kWh Battery Load Sanctuary Inverter Built In DC Breaker 12kW / 15kW AC Breaker AC Breaker AC Breaker Grid Grid System Disconnect Optional LINK Remote E-BAR Disconnect E-BAR L1 L2 Home Loads Professional wiring installation All wiring must be performed by a professional electrician. -
Page 12: Inverter Parts And Components
ABOUT THE SANCTUARY Inverter Parts and Components 1 Per Inverter 1 Per Inverter Antenna Inverter Bracket (#90000667) 1 Per Inverter 1 Per Inverter Lion Hybrid Inverter 12kW / 15kW CT Pair 200 Amp 2/1 Mounting Spacer (#90000622) (#90000668) 2 Per Inverter 1 Per Inverter 1 Per Inverter 1 Per Inverter... - Page 13 ABOUT THE SANCTUARY 2 Per Inverter 1 Per Inverter Safety Clips Inverter Wire Box (#90000671) (#90000669) 1 Per Inverter 1 Per Inverter 4mm Allen Drive USB to RS485 Adapter (#90000670) (#90000648) 1 Per Inverter 8 Per Inverter Hex Zinc Plated Lag RJ45 Splitter (5-Port) 9”...
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Page 14: Battery Parts And Components
ABOUT THE SANCTUARY Battery Parts and Components 1 Per Battery 1 Per Battery Battery Bracket Battery Wire Box (#90000511) (#90000672) 8 Per Battery 1 Per Battery Lion LFP Battery 14.3kWh Hex Zinc Plated Lag 3’ CAT5 (Ethernet) Cable Screw 3/8” x 2” (#90000653) (#90000623) 1 Per Battery... -
Page 15: Sanctuary Installation
SANCTUARY INSTALLATION Installation Location Before installing the Lion Sanctuary System (inverter/charger and battery), consider the following requirements for both indoor and outdoor installations: General Installation Requirements • The Sanctuary System is suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations if environmental guidelines are followed. - Page 16 SANCTUARY INSTALLATION 12” 10.25” 20” 20” Mounting Spacer Horizontal 70.625” 18.5” Sanctuary system dimensions without wire box...
- Page 17 SANCTUARY INSTALLATION 12” 10.25” 20” 20” Mounting Spacer Vertical 78.5” .5” Spacing Between Batteries 18.5” Sanctuary system dimensions with wire box...
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Page 18: Installation Precautions
Snow lay up Outdoor Installations Indoor and outdoor installations are permitted for the Lion Energy system, provided appropriate measures are taken for each environment. For outdoor installations, ensure the system is protected against environmental factors such as direct sunlight, rain, and extreme weather conditions. -
Page 19: Mounting Brackets
SANCTUARY INSTALLATION Mounting Brackets Step 1: Measure location of battery wall Step 3: Align the rectangular wall spacer with the battery bracket bracket. This wall spacer is used to set the correct distance between the battery mounting Step 2: Mount battery bracket bracket and the inverter mounting bracket. ... -
Page 20: Grounding Requirements
SANCTUARY INSTALLATION Wire Box Wire Box Optional Battery Optional Battery 30 ½” Floor 22 ½” 22 ½” (Yields a recommended 4” spacing between batteries for ease of installation) Minimum battery spacing allowable is 4 inches as stated on UL Certificate. Grounding Requirements Risk of electric shock. -
Page 21: Wiring The Sanctuary
WIRING THE SANCTUARY Battery Voltage Check Before connecting batteries in parallel, they should be within 0.5V of each other. If the batteries are not within 0.5V of each other, excessively high current may flow between batteries when they are connected in parallel. If any battery is above 53.5V resting voltage at room temperature, it is probably above 98% charged. -
Page 22: Low Voltage Dc Wiring: 1 Inverter
WIRING THE SANCTUARY Low Voltage DC Wiring: 1 Inverter When wiring 1 inverter to 1 battery, first check the voltage of the Battery. It should be between 45-55.6VDC. If it is not, contact LionESS support at (435) 244-3352. Connect the battery cables to the inverter first. Now connect the cables to the battery receptacles last. -
Page 23: Battery Voltage
WIRING THE SANCTUARY Step 4 Step 1 Busbars Step 2 Step 3 Battery Voltage When connecting multiple batteries, check voltage on each battery first. Batteries must be within 0.5V in order to connect in parallel. -
Page 24: Bms Communication Cable Wiring
WIRING THE SANCTUARY BMS Communication Cable Wiring Parent... -
Page 25: High Voltage Dc Wiring
WIRING THE SANCTUARY High Voltage DC Wiring The Sanctuary inverter has 4 MPPTs that are capable of 3 kW of solar each, for a total of 12 kW (12 kW model) or 3.75 kW each, for a total of 15 kW (15 kW model). Usable voltage range: 120V to 500V Maximum PV ISC rating: 22A When configuring your PV strings, you must also account for the increase in panel voltage at low... - Page 26 WIRING THE SANCTUARY PV Connection It is important for system safety and efficient operation to use the appropriate cables for the PV module connections. To reduce risk of injury, use the recommended cable size given in the table below. The Sanctuary system accepts up to 10 AWG wire for PV connection. PV Module Wire Connection Verify correct polarity of all wire connections for the PV modules and PV input connectors.
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Page 27: Rapid Shutdown
WIRING THE SANCTUARY Rapid Shutdown The national electric code (NEC) requires the use of a rapid shutdown system for PV systems on buildings. This is for first responder safety during rooftop ventilation or rescue operations. See NEC, section 690.12 for more information. The Sanctuary inverter has a built in 12 Volt DC, 1A power supply for a rapid shutdown (RS) transmitter. The RS transmitter is polarity sensitive. -
Page 28: Remote Shutdown Switch
WIRING THE SANCTUARY Remote Shutdown Switch If you are installing a remote shutdown switch, unplug the connector with the black wire loop (indicated by the yellow highlight in this picture). Remove the wire loop and connect your remote shutdown switch in its place. The remote shutdown switch should use the normally closed position for the inverters to be turned on. -
Page 29: Ac Wiring: 1 Inverter
WIRING THE SANCTUARY AC Wiring: 1 Inverter For grid-tied installation, the Sanctuary is capable of up to 100 Amp grid-supplied pass-through. The grid input power must come from an appropriately sized circuit breaker, up to 100A. The maximum wire size the inverter terminals can accept is 2 AWG copper. Inverter to cover Essential Loads Install two breakers into the Main Panel. -
Page 30: Ct Installation
WIRING THE SANCTUARY CT Installation Using the provided CTs, clamp the CT labeled line1 around line1 feeding the main panel. Clamp the other CT labeled line2 around line2 feeding the main panel. The arrows need to point towards the grid so that the correct current direction is read. -
Page 31: Generator Wiring: 1 Inverter
WIRING THE SANCTUARY Generator Wiring : 1 Inverter The Sanctuary ESS is compatible with 240V split phase home backup generators. The Sanctuary can function with both a manual or an auto start feature. It can accept up to 8kW of input power through the Gen input to cover loads and to charge batteries. -
Page 32: Ac Solar
WIRING THE SANCTUARY AC Solar The Lion Energy Sanctuary can add battery back-up to existing grid-tied (AC coupled) solar systems. The inverter will use excess solar power to charge up the battery. For a single inverter, connect up to 8kW of AC solar to the generator port. ... -
Page 33: First-Time Power-Up
WIRING THE SANCTUARY First-Time Power-Up Before turning on the grid breakers to any inverters, it is critical to go through the first-time power-up sequence. This checks the PV wiring for ground leakage. There can be no continuity between PV(-) and ground or PV(+) and ground. Otherwise, catastrophic damage can occur. Step 1. - Page 34 SANCTUARY INSTALLATION GUIDE & MANUAL Notes:...
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- Page 36 SANCTUARY INSTALLATION GUIDE & MANUAL 735 S. Auto Mall Drive Suite 200 info@lionenergy.com 385.375.8191 American Fork, Utah www.lionenergy.com Monday - Friday @lionenergy 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST 84003...
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