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  • Page 1 Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K User Manual...
  • Page 2 2.5 Charge Your Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K 2.6 Set Your Nature’s Generator MyGrid 10K to 120V/208V 2.7 Expand Your Nature’s Generator MyGrid 10K 2.8 How to Maintain and Store Your Nature’s Generator MyGrid 10K 3.0 Settings 4.0 Troubleshooting and FAQ 5.0 Specifications...
  • Page 3 1.0 Important Safety Instructions 1.1 Safety Instructions 1.1.1 Read these instructions. 1.1.2 Keep this user manual in a safe and accessible place. 1.1.3 Take note of all warnings to avoid injury or damage. 1.1.4 Follow all instructions. 1.1.5 The safety instructions provided herein are for illustrative purposes that include but are not limited to those listed in this manual.
  • Page 4 This helps to prevent property damage and personal injury from lightning and power line surges. 1.3.4 Energy and Burn Hazard Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K has lithium iron phophate batteries, which can present a risk of burn or fire hazard from high current because of short-circuit. 1.3.5 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, make sure that the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part.
  • Page 5 Stop using the Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: • If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K. • If your Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K has been exposed to rain or water.
  • Page 6 1.6.9 Avoid metal objects such as rings or metal tools to touch the battery. 1.7 Storage Safety 1.7.1 When not using Nature’s Generator MyGrid 10K for extended periods of time, turn off the power and remove all electrical connections. 1.7.2 Charge the system to 40%-60% SoC before storage.
  • Page 7 1.7.6 Keep the system out of the reach of children and pets. 1.7.7 Do not stack anything on top of the equipment during storage. 1.7.7 Avoid exposing the equipment to rain, humidity or direct sunlight. 1.8 INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.8.1 WARNING –...
  • Page 8 1.8 INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNANT LE RISQUE D'INCENDIE, DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE OU DE BLESSURES AUX PERSONNES INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES 1.8.1 AVERTISSEMENT - Lorsque vous utilisez ce produit, les précautions de base doivent toujours être suivies, y compris ce qui suit: a) Lisez toutes les instructions avant d'utiliser le produit. b) Pour réduire le risque de blessure, une surveillance étroite est nécessaire lorsque le produit est utilisé...
  • Page 9 2.0 Introduction Congratulations on your new Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K, a state-of-art battery energy storage system that provides reliable power for home power backup, off grid living, or wherever power is needed. 2.1 Unpack Your Nature’s Generator MyGrid 10K Generator...
  • Page 10 Generator Battery Communication Cable Generator Mounting Bar with Bolts and Nuts Side Security Brackets and Screws Anchor Chains This User Guide Visit Naturesgenerator.com for More Information...
  • Page 11 2.2 Unpack Your Nature’s Generator MyGrid 10K Battery Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K Battery Anchor Chains Mounting Bar This User Guide Visit Naturesgenerator.com for More Information...
  • Page 12 Get to Know Your Nature’s Generator MyGrid 10K Nature’s Generator MyGrid 10K Generator Front View Esc Button: Quick touch it to exit the setting mode. Up Button: Quick touch it to choose the previous selection or increase the value. Down Button: Quick touch it to choose the next selection or decrease the value.
  • Page 13 Nature’s Generator MyGrid 10K Generator Side Views Generator Main Power Button: Press it to turn on the standby mode. Press and hold it for 5 seconds to turn on or off the AC output. Solar Input Switch: Turn on or off the solar input.
  • Page 14 Nature’s Generator MyGrid 10K Generator Back Views Generator Expansion Communication Port: Communicates the data with other Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K(s). Generator Communication Port: Communicates the data with the battery. Battery Terminals: Connect to Battery Cables. Visit Naturesgenerator.com for More Information...
  • Page 15 Nature’s Generator MyGrid 10K Battery Side View Down Button: Press it to move to the next selection. Enter Button: Press it to confirm the selection. Menu Button: Press it to go to home page. Battery Handle: For carrying the battery.
  • Page 16 Nature’s Generator MyGrid 10K Battery Side View Battery Terminals: Connect to Battery Cables. They can be used to connect to the generator or the other battery. Battery Communication Port: Communicates the data with the generator. Battery Expansion Communication Ports: Communicate the data with other batteries.
  • Page 17 Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K Generator LCD Display Load Information Display: Shows the loading in four increments. Overload icon lights up when it is overloaded. Alarm Icon: Indicates if the alarm is muted or not. Battery Information Display: Shows the battery voltage and amperage information during charging or discharging status.
  • Page 18 Solar Icon: Shows the system can be charged by the solar panels. AC Icon: Shows the system can be charged by 208Vac or 240Vac. Battery Level Bar: Shows the battery level in four increments. If the 25% icon is flashing, it means the battery level is low. Solar Input Display: Shows the solar input voltage, amperage, wattage information.
  • Page 19 Setting Display: Press the Enter Button for 3 seconds to enter the setting mode. This display shows the program number in the center and the selectable options on the bottom. Touch Up Button and Down Button to choose setting selections. Touch Enter Button to confirm the selection. Touch Esc Button any time to exit setting mode.
  • Page 20 2.3 Install Your Nature’s Generator MyGrid 10K Step 1. Understand the location requirements a). Nature’s Generator MyGrid 10K should be installed on a firm, flat, level surface. If the surface slopes a bit, use shim or other padding material to flatten the surface.
  • Page 21 Visit Naturesgenerator.com for More Information...
  • Page 22 Step 3. Stack the generator on the battery Team lift the generator and sit the generator on top of the battery. Use the Side Security Brackets and Screws to secure the generator and battery together. Visit Naturesgenerator.com for More Information...
  • Page 23 Visit Naturesgenerator.com for More Information...
  • Page 24 See the possible layouts as below. (Additional battery is shown. Need to purchase additional battery and cables.) Visit Naturesgenerator.com for More Information...
  • Page 25 (Additional batteries are shown. Need to purchase additional batteries and cables. (Additional batteries are shown. Need to purchase additional batteries and cables. Visit Naturesgenerator.com for More Information...
  • Page 26 Step 4. Anchor the mounting bars Attach the Generator Mounting Bar to the generator. Visit Naturesgenerator.com for More Information...
  • Page 27 Attach the Battery Mounting Bar to the battery. Secure both Generator Mounting Bar and Battery Mounting Bar to the the structural components of the building. Refer to the local building code to ensure the use of appropriate fasteners. The fasteners need to be attached to the structural components of the building such as wood stud, metal stud, concrete, masonry or channel strut.
  • Page 28 Step 5. Attach the Anchor Chain Attach one end of the Anchor Chain around the generator or battery, and attach the other end to the structural components of the building. This enhances the security during the extreme situations such as earthquakes. Refer to the local building code to ensure the use of appropriate fasteners.
  • Page 29 Step 6. Connect the cables Connect the Battery Cables and Generator Battery Communication Cable as shown below. Generator Battery Communication Battery Cables Cable Visit Naturesgenerator.com for More Information...
  • Page 30 2.4 Use Your Nature’s Generator MyGrid 10K 2.4.1 Flip on the Battery Breaker. Press the Battery Main Power Button for 3 seconds. The Power LED will light up and the Battery LCD Display will show the battery information. Press and hold for 3 seconds Visit Naturesgenerator.com for More Information...
  • Page 31 2.4.3 Press and hold the Generator Main Power Button for 5 seconds to turn on your Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K Generator. The LCD display will enter into 20 second countdown mode and show the system information after the countdown.
  • Page 32 2.4.6 After use, press and hold the Generator Main Power button for 5 seconds to turn off the AC output. Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K Generator will enter into Standby mode at first and after 2 minutes, Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K Generator will shut off automatically.
  • Page 33 Connect the Nature's Generator Solar Panel(s) as the diagram below. c. Insert solar panel cables into Solar Input Ports of your Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K Generator. Turn on the Solar Input Switch. The Generator LCD display will show the solar input information.
  • Page 34 Eight Solar Panels Nature's Generator 50ft Solar Panel Cables Twelve Solar Panels Nature's Generator 50ft Solar Panel Cables Visit Naturesgenerator.com for More Information...
  • Page 35 Sixteen Solar Panels Nature's Generator 50ft Solar Panel Cables Twenty Four Solar Panels Nature's Generator 50ft Solar Panel Cables Visit Naturesgenerator.com for More Information...
  • Page 36 2.5.3 Charging from 120V wall outlet. a. Insert the Power Cord to the 120V Input Port of the Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K. b. Plug the other end of the Power Cord into the 120V wall outlet. The LED on top of the 120V Input Port will light red when charging and light green when charged.
  • Page 37 4500 watts, while 200A delivers 10000 watts. You can super charge your Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K and power your devices at the same time. By doing so, your Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K turns into power relay mode and your devices will receive power directly from the wall outlet.
  • Page 38 2.6 Set Your Nature’s Generator MyGrid 10K to 120V/208V Nature’s Generator MyGrid 10K can be changed from 120V/240V to 120V/208V by changing the phase of the sine wave. 2.6.1 Quick press the Generator Main Power Button. The Generator LCD Display will enter 20 seconds count down mode and show the system information.
  • Page 39 2.7 Expand Your Nature’s Generator MyGrid 10K 2.7.1 Extend the run time: You can extend the run time of your Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K by connecting additional Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K Batteries. Visit naturesgenerator.com to purchase another Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K Battery and Connection Kit.
  • Page 40 Visit Naturesgenerator.com for More Information...
  • Page 41 You will experience an increased 100% of the run time by adding one more Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K Battery, 200% by adding two more Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K Batteries and 300% by adding three Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K Batteries. You can connect up to 7 Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K batteries.
  • Page 42 2.7.2 Expand the Power: You can expand the power by connecting to another Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K. Visit naturesgenerator.com to purchase another Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K and Expansion Kit. a. IMPORTANT!! Change the setting of program code 32 from SIG to PAL on both Nature’s Generator MyGrid 10Ks.
  • Page 43 b. Tun off the generators and batteries. c. Connect Battery Cables and Communication Cables. The Communication Cable must be connected from the OUT port of the master unit to the IN port of the subordinated unit. Visit Naturesgenerator.com for More Information...
  • Page 44 Use the Generator Expansion Cable to connect the NEMA 14-50R outlets and connect the other end to a sub electrical panel (not provided) or Nature's Generator 125A Automatic Transfer Switch (sold separately). With 2 Nature’s Generator MyGrid 10K, the total output will reach maximum 20,000W (240V/83.3A).
  • Page 45 2.7.3 Expand the Connections by Transfer Switch: You can expand the connections by using Nature's Generator 12 Circuit 50A Non-Automatic Transfer Switch (sold separately) or 12 Space 24 Circuit 50A Automatic Transfer Switch (sold separately). Refer to the transfer switch manuals for the setup.
  • Page 46 Nature's Generator 12 Circuit 50A Automatic Transfer Switch Visit Naturesgenerator.com for More Information...
  • Page 47 2.8 How to Maintain and Store Your Nature’s Generator MyGrid 10K Turn off the main power when your Nature’s Generator MyGrid 10K is not in use. Recharge your Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K once every six months and store it in a ventilated, cool and dry location.
  • Page 48 Program Description Selectable option Escape Exit setting mode 90A(default) Maximum charging current The setting range is from 10A to 200A that battery with the increment of 10A. accepts LCD is always on The LCD turns off after 30s The LCD turns off after The LCD turns off after 300s.
  • Page 49 Program Description Selectable option Time setting– Set day from 01 to 31. Time setting– Set month from 01 to 12. Month Time setting – Set year from 17 to 99. Year Visit Naturesgenerator.com for More Information...
  • Page 50 4.1 My solar panels cannot recharge my Nature’s Generator MyGrid 10K. Please follow these steps. a. If you are not using Nature's Generator solar panels, make sure the other solar panels have similar specifications. b. Make sure the power panels are pointed directly towards the sun. The solar panels may produce little or no power if they are placed in the shade.
  • Page 51 4.5 My Nature’s Generator MyGrid 10K does not power my AC device(s). Please follow these steps. a. Verify your AC devices are suitable for use with your Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K. The Nature's Generator MyGrid 10K works with 10,000W (5,000W for L1/L2 individually) at most for the outlets combined.
  • Page 52 Icon Code Warning Event Description (flashing) ！ Line voltage high loss Grid voltage is too high. ！ Line voltage low loss Grid voltage is too low. ！ Line frequency high loss Grid frequency is too high. ！ Line frequency low loss Grid frequency is too low.
  • Page 53 Nature's Generator. 1. Restart the generator. BUS voltage PV or battery 2. If the error message still remains, please under disconnect suddenly contact your Nature's Generator. BUS soft start Internal components Please contact Nature's Generator. time out failed. INV soft start Internal components Please contact Nature's Generator.
  • Page 54 Nature's current Generator. INV voltage low Internal components failed. Please contact Nature's Generator. INV voltage high Internal components failed. Please contact Nature's Generator. Wire connection Internal wires loosen. Please contact Nature's Generator. fault OP voltage Grid connects to Don’t connect the grid to the output terminal.
  • Page 55 Battery Warning Codes Cell OV Cell Overvoltage Warning Cell UV Cell Low Voltage Warning Pack OV Total Voltage Overvoltage Warning Pack UV Total Voltage Low Voltage Warning CHG OC Charge Overcurrent Warning DSG OC Discharge Overcurrent Warning CHG OT Charge Over Temperature Warning DSG OT Discharge Over Temperature Warning CHG UT...
  • Page 56 5.0 Specifications Battery: Type: Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Capacity: 51.2V 205Ah (10496Wh) Life Cycles: > 6000 cycles Self-discharge: Recommend recharging every 6 months Inverter: Output Continuous Power: 10000W Output Peak Power: 20000W Output Voltage: 120V/240V split phase or 120V/208V 2 of 3 phases Output Frequency: 60Hz Output Power Form: pure sine wave Output Ports:...
  • Page 57 6.0 Notice Nature’s Generator products, services, and features are subject to the agreed-upon terms and conditions during purchase. Please note that some products, services, or features described in this manual may not be available under your purchase contract. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, Nature’s Generator makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, with respect to the contents of this manual.
  • Page 58 7.3 Where is the Warranty Valid? This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the product in United States. 7.4 What our Warranty does not Cover? 7.4.1 This warranty does not cover: • Cosmetic damage • Damage due to acts of God, such as lightning strikes •...
  • Page 59 V1.3 ENGLISH 24-1020...