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Grid Tied www.mouliengg.com ; 612-424-5176; Manual version 16.0

U.S. Patent No. 8,716,889

SolarPod

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Grid Tied Manual

Dear SolarPod

◌TM

Customer,

Thank you for choosing SolarPod

◌TM

Grid Tied - and congratulations on your new, high-quality, high-

tech SolarPod

◌TM

Grid Tied product. SolarPod

◌TM

Grid Tied is a patented (U.S. Patent No. 8,716,889)

device and we are confident to serve your green energy needs through this scalable (add as you grow)

product.

This introduction should provide you with general information about the equipment. Please read it

carefully to learn about the SolarPod

◌TM

Grid Tied product. This is the best way to get the most out of all

the advantages that it has to offer.

Please also note the safety information and the safety precautions for the product installation location.

Following all product instructions will ensure long-lasting quality and reliability. And these are the

essential ingredients for outstanding results.

Important Safety Instructions.

General: This manual contains important instructions for the SolarPod

◌TM

Grid Tied, that must be

followed during installation and maintenance of the inverter. The SolarPod

◌TM

Grid Tied is designed per

NEC 2008 code, but as with all electrical and electronic equipment, certain precautions must be observed

when installing and/or operating the SolarPod

◌TM

Grid Tied. Only persons with electrical knowledge

must install the SolarPod

◌TM

Grid Tied.

To reduce the risk of personal injury and to ensure the safe installation and operation of the SolarPod

◌TM

Grid Tied, you must carefully read and follow all instructions & safety instructions.

Safety Instructions : The following section “Safety Instructions” contains different Warnings. A Warning

describes a hazard to equipment or personnel. It calls attention to a procedure or practice, which, if not

correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the SolarPod

◌TM

Grid Tied and/or other equipment connected to the SolarPod

◌TM

Grid Tied or personal injury.

All electrical installations must be made in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA

70, and any other codes and regulations applicable to the installation site.

General Information :The SolarPod

◌TM

Grid Tied comes with attached solar panel data sheet and

inverter data sheet. Please review the data sheets thoroughly before installation at site.

WARRANTY

All manufactured items AND PRODUCTS provided OR installed as is. The implied warranties of

merchantability, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT ARE

excluded. There are no warranties that extend beyond the description of the face hereof.

Summary of content (9 pages)

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SolarPod◌TM Grid Tied Manual Dear SolarPod◌TM Customer, Thank you for choosing SolarPod◌TM Grid Tied - and congratulations on your new, high-quality, hightech SolarPod◌TM Grid Tied product. SolarPod◌TM Grid Tied is a patented (U.S. Patent No. 8,716,889) device and we are confident to serve your green energy needs through this scalable (add as you grow) product. This introduction should provide you with general information about the equipment.
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Company guarantees its workmanship against defects for 90 days from the date of sale to Customer (or Dealer), and will remedy problems created by Company workmanship at no further charge to Customer (or Dealer). In the event that a manufacturer’s system component should be discovered defective and require replacement or repair, Company will arrange for the manufacturer to honor their warranty on the defective component part.
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Ground Home Run SolarPod TM Grid Tied PLUG ◌ L2 L1 Neutral Figure 3: Illustration of how the plugs are connected. The SolarPod◌TM Grid Tied comes with a male receptacle which is the direct connection to the circuit breaker. The female adapter must be installed at site. The circuit breaker should be a two pole 20A breaker and should have a Ground Fault Interrupt detection and protection. The wiring should be as given in the table below. No other circuit should be installed on this breaker circuit.
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Line Diagram: Choose the appropriate line diagram for your application with consultation from your utility and the installer (master electrician). Panel brand used is only for illustrative purposes for the line diagram. The Line diagram to the left is when the utility requires a production meter and a bidirectional meter installed. Typically this is required by the utility when the utility gives solar rebates and also when the utility takes the renewable energy credits.
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The Line diagram to the left is when the utility requires a bidirectional meter installed. Typically this is required by the utility when the utility gives solar rebates and does not wish to install a production meter for the renewable energy credits. Panel brand used is only for illustrative purposes for the line diagram. Run #6 ground wire through each inverter and frame (lug nuts provided) and use a ground rod appropriately distanced from the original.
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Structural requirements: At ground level, one can bolt the four legs of the SolarPod◌TM Grid Tied to the concrete slab. Another option is to place 700 lbs of ballast. Place ballast so as to place most of the weight on the steel members. Also insert 4 to 8 easy hook anchors to securely fasten the SolarPod◌TM Grid Tied to the hook anchors in the ground. The easy hook anchors typically come with a rod and the anchor.
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2. Federal Tax rebates: Residential owners: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f5695.pdf Taxes on a Form 1040, Schedule C, and Form 5695 Business owners: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f3468.pdf For example single owner LLCs and Sole Proprietors use the same forms as individuals, because they can file taxes on a Form 1040, Schedule C, and Form 5695, same as individuals.
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Label as follows: More labeling than below to meet and exceed install workmanship. 1. Verify Label Installed on Main Service Panel: THIS SERVICE PANEL IS ENERGIZED FROM MORE THAN ONE SOURCE: ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONS WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH THIS SYSTEM SHOULD ATTEMPT TO DO SERVICE WORK ON IT. 2. Verify Label Installed near the Main Service Panel PV System Circuit Breaker: BACKFED FROM PV SYSTEM INVERTER 3. Verify Label Installed near the Utility PV System Disconnect: UTILITY PV SYSTEM DISCONNECT 4.
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Frequently asked questions Do I need a foundation to set it on? Not necessarily. If you use anchors like what has been provided and the soil is well compacted, it should be safe. ◌TM Each SolarPod Grid Tied requires a total of 2000 lbs of structural force to hold it up to 90 mph winds. Do I need to anchor it so the wind won’t blow it over? ◌TM No. Place not less than 700 lbs of ballast weight on the SolarPod Grid Tied. Concrete blocks weighing this amount will be sufficient.