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  • Page 1 The Lifestyle Pro Lithium Installation Manual...

  • Page 2: Warning - Read Carefully

    WARNING - READ CAREFULLY This manual is not a substitute for the manufacturer supplied manuals for each product. While it seeks to be as comprehensive as possible, some aspects are not covered due to the different requirements for each installation. Please also read each included manual. If there is anything you need clarification on, don’t hesitate to contact us.
  • Page 3 THE LIFESTYLE PRO LITHIUM Installation of this kit legally requires an electrician. We are always happy to help guide you through the install, troubleshoot, and answer any questions. You can contact us on 09 218 5533, or info@gridfree.store. We recommend reading these instructions in full prior to starting your install.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Useful Resources Kit Contents Required Tools / Solar Mount Options Wiring Overview Solar Panel Wiring Hybrid Inverter Wiring Battery Wiring AC Wiring Start-up Procedure Shutdown Procedure Notes Contact Us Table of Contents...

  • Page 5: Useful Resources

    USEFUL RESOURCES Billy’s Workshop Billy’s Workshop Series How to series Want to learn all about solar? In Billy’s Workshop we go over all the basics and information people who are new to solar need to know! This series is always being added to so make sure to subscribe and check back often! How-To Articles Learn more with our off grid resources...

  • Page 6: Kit Contents

    KIT CONTENTS Please check that you have everything that is listed here before starting installation. 3x 5kWh ES100 II Lithium batteries 12x PERC MONO Solar Panel 1x TBB Matrix II 8.0S Inverter 4x Leader Fuse and 1x 200A Hybrid 1x TBB E4 Monitor Fuse Holder Inverter DC MCCB 1x HT5 Enclosure...
  • Page 7 1x 35mm Cable 3m 1x 35mm² Cable 1m Pre-Crimped (Red + Black) Pre-Crimped M8 + M8(Red + Black) 2x 6mm² Solar PV Cable Pair 20m – Pre-Crimped MC4 (Red + Black) 1x 25mm² Cable 3m Pre-Crimped M8 + M8 1x MC4 Crimp Tool Set (Red + Black) Included in battery box Kit Contents...

  • Page 8: Required Tools / Solar Mount Options

    REQUIRED TOOLS Screwdrivers Drill MC4 Crimping Set 6mm Allen Key Socket Set SOLAR MOUNT OPTIONS Ground Tilt Corrugated L-Feet Required Tools / Solar Mount Options...

  • Page 9: Wiring Overview

    WIRING OVERVIEW PV DC Isolator Switch Leader Fuse and Fuse Holder HT5 Enclosure Generator/Mains Input Smart Loads 200A Hybrid Inverter DC MCCB E4 Monitor Normal Loads IP66 IP66 PV ARRAY PV ARRAY DC ISOLATOR DC ISOLATOR ON I ON I SISO SWITCH SISO SWITCH CAN/RS485...

  • Page 10: Solar Panel Wiring

    SOLAR PANEL WIRING In this section, you will wire the For best year-round performance, we recommend solar panel array together and panels face north, with a tilt run the solar cable back to the of between 30 – 45 Degrees (from flat).
  • Page 11 IP66 IP66 PV ARRAY PV ARRAY DC ISOLATOR DC ISOLATOR ON I ON I Solar panels will generate power when there is sunlight on them, SISO SWITCH SISO SWITCH treat with caution. Avoid disconnecting any DC circuit when there is current passing through, as arcing may occur.
  • Page 12 Step Start by creating two sets of six panels wired together in series. Connect the positive terminal of one panel to the negative terminal of the next panel. Solar Panel Wiring...
  • Page 13 DO NOT connect the cable run to the solar panels as the cables will become live. Wait until all solar wiring is complete. IP66 IP66 PV ARRAY PV ARRAY DC ISOLATOR DC ISOLATOR ON I ON I Use the wire cutters to SISO SWITCH SISO SWITCH cut the cables to length.
  • Page 14 Watch our YouTube video: How to crimp a solar panel MC4 connector youtube.com/@GridFreeStore Step Use wire strippers to strip the ends off the black and red 6mm² solar cables. Strip the cables to approximately 7mm in length. Gland nut A Gland nut B Step Ensure you use the correct...
  • Page 15 Step Starting with the red solar cable, place the silicon gland and gland nut onto the cable. Insert the stripped wire into “Metal Conductor A”. Leave some space between the cable insulation and conductor. Crimp the conductor in the highlighted area in the 6mm (the third crimping die section).
  • Page 16 Step Place the silicon gland and gland nut onto the cable. Insert the stripped wire into “Metal Conductor B”. Leave some space between the cable insulation and conductor. Crimp the conductor in the highlighted area in the 6mm (the third crimping die section). Ensure none of the insulation is caught beneath the conductor when crimping.
  • Page 17 Ensure the PV Array DC isolator is in the off position. IP66 PV ARRAY DC ISOLATOR ON I IP66 IP66 IP66 PV ARRAY PV ARRAY PV ARRAY SISO SWITCH DC ISOLATOR DC ISOLATOR DC ISOLATOR ON I ON I ON I Step Ensure the PV Array DC isolator is in the off position.
  • Page 18 To disconnect the fuses, pull the front tabs down to open the fuse holders. 10X38 ZTPV-25X 10X38 ZTPV-25X 10X38 ZTPV-25X 10X38 ZTPV-25X Keep the fuse holders open with the fuses left out of the fuse holders. Ensure the solar cable run is NOT connected to the solar panels. Keep the fuse holders disconnected by keeping them open with the fuses OUT and the PV Array DC isolators are in the off position.
  • Page 19 SISO SWITCH SISO SWITCH Step The PV Array DC isolator is now wired into the PV Array fuses. Solar Panel Wiring...

  • Page 20: Hybrid Inverter Wiring

    HYBRID INVERTER WIRING In this section you will wire the hybrid inverter to the battery, solar panel isolators, and fuses. Hybrid Inverter Specifications: Nominal Battery Voltage: Solar Charging Specifications: 48 V Output Voltage: MPPT Range: 230 Vac @ 50 Hz 120 - 525 VDC Continuous Output Rating: Max PV Open Circuit Voltage (25...
  • Page 21 Matrix II 10X38 ZTPV-25X 10X38 ZTPV-25X 10X38 ZTPV-25X 10X38 ZTPV-25X Torque : 12Nm AC wiring or any wiring over 120V DC legally requires an electrician to install. Do not Ensure all breakers and attempt this if you are not isolators are in the off position electrically certified.
  • Page 22 IP66 IP66 PV ARRAY PV ARRAY DC ISOLATOR DC ISOLATOR ON I ON I SISO SWITCH SISO SWITCH Matrix II 10X38 ZTPV-25X 10X38 ZTPV-25X 10X38 ZTPV-25X 10X38 ZTPV-25X Torque : 12Nm Step Run two pairs of 6mm cable from the PV Array fuses to the hybrid inverter.
  • Page 23 Voltage over 120VDC is prescribed electrical work. IP66 IP66 PV ARRAY PV ARRAY DC ISOLATOR DC ISOLATOR ON I ON I IP66 IP66 PV ARRAY PV ARRAY DC ISOLATOR DC ISOLATOR ON I ON I SISO SWITCH SISO SWITCH IP66 IP66 PV ARRAY PV ARRAY...
  • Page 24 Step Ensure the 200A MCCB circuit breaker is switched “OFF” (switch in the down position, indicator showing green). Hybrid Inverter Wiring...
  • Page 25 Matrix II Torque : 12Nm Step Before proceeding to connect the hybrid inverter to the 200A MCCB circuit breaker, align the 35mm² x 1m cables between the components. Hybrid Inverter Wiring...
  • Page 26 Matrix II Matrix II Torque : 12Nm Torque : 12Nm Step Step Wire the positive (+) 35mm cable from Wire the negative (-) 35mm cable from the 200A MCCB circuit breaker to the the hybrid inverter to the 200A MCCB hybrid inverter.
  • Page 27 Matrix II Torque : 12Nm Step Connect a communication cable from the other port of the E4 monitor to the ComMON port on the hybrid inverter. Hybrid Inverter Wiring...

  • Page 28: Battery Wiring

    BATTERY WIRING In this section you will be wiring the battery bank together to create the correct battery bank voltage. Then connecting the battery bank to the main battery isolator. Battery Specifications Nominal Battery Voltage: Battery Bank Specifications 48 V Nominal Capacity: Configuration: 105 Ah...
  • Page 29 CAN/RS485 PARALLEL PORTS Lithium Battery Module ES100II Inverter CAN/RS485 PARALLEL PORTS Lithium Battery Module ES100II Inverter CAN/RS485 PARALLEL PORTS Lithium Battery Module ES100II Inverter Ensure all breakers and isolators are in the off position before starting. Terminate all cable runs before moving onto the next.
  • Page 30 CAN/RS485 PARALLEL PORTS Lithium Battery Module ES100II Inverter CAN/RS485 PARALLEL PORTS Lithium Battery Module ES100II Inverter Step Lithium Battery Module CAN/RS485 PARALLEL PORTS ES100II Before you begin any wiring, Inverter ensure all batteries are switched off. CAN/RS485 PARALLEL PORTS Lithium Battery Module ES100II Inverter CAN/RS485...
  • Page 31 CAN/RS485 PARALLEL PORTS Lithium Battery Module ES100II Inverter CAN/RS485 PARALLEL PORTS Lithium Battery Module ES100II Inverter CAN/RS485 PARALLEL PORTS Lithium Battery Module ES100II Inverter CAN/RS485 PARALLEL PORTS Step Connect the battery communication cables. From top to bottom, the batteries must be linked via the communication cables by Inverter connecting from port B to port C.
  • Page 32 CAN/RS485 PARALLEL PORTS Lithium Battery Module ES100II Inverter CAN/RS485 PARALLEL PORTS Lithium Battery Module ES100II Inverter CAN/RS485 PARALLEL PORTS Lithium Battery Module ES100II Inverter Step From the 200A MCCB, wire the 25mm cable to the positive and negative terminals on the battery. Battery Wiring...
  • Page 33 CAN/RS485 PARALLEL PORTS Lithium Battery Module ES100II Inverter CAN/RS485 PARALLEL PORTS Lithium Battery Module ES100II Inverter CAN/RS485 PARALLEL PORTS Lithium Battery Module ES100II Inverter Step Take the communication cable that comes with the battery and insert it from the Inverter port of the bottom battery to the ‘BAT-CAN’...

  • Page 34: Ac Wiring

    AC WIRING In this section you will be wiring the Hybrid inverter to the distribution board and generator. These steps are not installation instructions. They only inform the certified electrician of the next steps. This system supports different earthing arrangements. Contact us for assistance in configuring it to meet your specific installation requirements.
  • Page 35 Matrix II Step Two Wire Generator Start Wire the Two-wire Generator Torque : 12Nm Start to the ‘Relay1’ terminal. AC IN AC OUT 1 Smart Port Smart loads Matrix II Normal loads Torque : 12Nm Step Wire as follows: Generator Input •...

  • Page 36: Start-Up Procedure

    START-UP PROCEDURE In this section you will turn on the system correctly and program it with the required settings. Please check the tightness of the screw terminals and lugs to ensure there are no loose connections or high resistance connections. Please ensure correct polarity with reference to diagrams and equipment before...
  • Page 37 CAN/RS485 PARALLEL PORTS Lithium Battery Module ES100II Inverter CAN/RS485 PARALLEL PORTS Lithium Battery Module ES100II Inverter Step Power on the batteries CAN/RS485 PARALLEL PORTS Lithium Battery Module ES100II by flicking the switch on Inverter the bottom left. Step Switch on the battery to hybrid inverter breaker 200A DC MCCB. Start-up Procedure...
  • Page 38 Matrix II Step Press the button (briefly, do not hold it down) located at the bottom left of the hybrid inverter. Torque : 12Nm This shuts it down into Standby mode. Please ensure the PV Array DC isolator is switched off before you do this. Step 10X38 ZTPV-25X...
  • Page 39 IP66 PV ARRAY DC ISOLATOR ON I SISO SWITCH Step Switch the PV Array DC isolator to the “ON” position. 09:26 Details for Inverter 1/1 Grid Load 2021-12-30 Normal Normal AC in Load Power From/TO Consumption Power Voltage: 235.4V Voltage: 235.5V 22.32kW 84/94kWh...

  • Page 40: Shutdown Procedure

    SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE In this sections you will turn off the system correctly, so it’s properly prepared for the start-up procedure. Shutdown Procedure...
  • Page 41 09:26 Details for Inverter 1/1 Grid Load 2021-12-30 Normal Normal AC in Load Power From/TO Consumption Power Voltage: 235.4V Voltage: 235.5V 22.32kW 84/94kWh 82.32kWh 27.32kW Current: 1.41A Current: 1.85A Power: 526W Power: 432W/448VA Solar Battery Power Harvest Voltage Voltage: Voltage: 50.7V 52.32kW 37.32kWh...
  • Page 42 Matrix II Torque : 12Nm Step Press and hold the button located at the bottom left of the hybrid inverter for 5 seconds until the lights on the inverter and the E4 monitor screen turns off. Shutdown Procedure...
  • Page 43 Step Switch off the battery to hybrid inverter 200A DC MCCB circuit breaker. CAN/RS485 PARALLEL PORTS Lithium Battery Module ES100II Inverter CAN/RS485 PARALLEL PORTS Lithium Battery Module ES100II Inverter Step Power on the batteries CAN/RS485 PARALLEL PORTS Lithium Battery Module ES100II by flicking the switch on Inverter...

  • Page 44: Notes

    THIS COVERS THE INSTALLATION Please refer now to the Gridfree User Manual for info on how to use and get the most out of the kit. Notes...
  • Page 45 NOTES Notes...
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  • Page 47: Contact Us

    Check out our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@GridFreeStore Join our Community: @gridfreestore gridfreenz tiktok.com/@gridfree.store @gridfree.store youtube.com/@GridFreeStore pinterest.com/gridfreestore CONTACT US Our website: www.gridfree.store Email us: info@gridfree.store Message us on Facebook: @GridFree.Store Give us a call: (09) 218 5533 Address: By Appointment– C4/27 Smales Road, East Tāmaki, Auckland, 2013...
  • Page 48 Get in Touch. (09) 218 5533 C4/27 Smales Road, info@gridfree.store East Tāmaki, Auckland, 2013 www.gridfree.store Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm (by appointment) Visit our Website:...

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