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SolarPod

◌TM

Standalone Manual

Dear SolarPod

◌TM

Standalone Customer,

Thank you for choosing SolarPod

◌TM

Standalone - and congratulations on your new, high-quality, high-tech

SolarPod

◌TM

Standalone product. SolarPod

◌TM

Standalone is a patented (U.S. Patent 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

Standalone 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

Standalone, that must be

followed during installation and maintenance of the inverter. The SolarPod

◌TM

Standalone 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

Standalone. Only persons with electrical knowledge

must install the SolarPod

◌TM

Standalone.

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

◌TM

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

This manual covers four SolarPod

◌TM

Standalone models – model #1003, model #1004, model # 1005

and model # 1006. Go to the model instructions for your purchased model system.

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

Standalone and/or

other equipment connected to the SolarPod

◌TM

Standalone 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

Standalone 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.

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. In the event of any defect in workmanship, covered by the 90 day

Summary of content (9 pages)

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◌TM SolarPod Standalone Manual ◌TM Dear SolarPod Standalone Customer, ◌TM Thank you for choosing SolarPod Standalone - and congratulations on your new, high-quality, high-tech ◌TM ◌TM SolarPod Standalone product. SolarPod Standalone is a patented (U.S. Patent 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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workmanship warranty provided herein by Company to Customer (or Dealer), Company or its authorized agent shall be entitled to correct the faults at its own cost and expense. Company Products are sold subject only to the applicable component manufacturer standard printed warranty in effect at the time of sale and such warranty shall supersede and be in lieu of all other warranties express or implied.
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Model #1006 Grounding: The system must be grounded using ground rods and bonded using metal and a minimum of #6 Cu conductor. Battery Wiring: Series and parallel wiring for the different SolarPod Mouli Engineering © 2014 ◌TM Standalone models. U.S.Patent 8,716,889; Manual Rev 10.
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Battery State of charge: The battery state of charge can be monitored on the Power Hub inverter. The estimated voltage and the state of charge table is given below for one battery. XW-MPPT60-150 Settings (Model #1003): The following settings are programmed on the XW-MPPT60-150 charge controller. 1. You may want to attach the battery temperature sensor. This is not connected and is placed in the “Warm” setting. 2. The battery supplied is a DM31 battery with 105Ah.
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FM60-150 Settings (Model #1005 and Model #1006): The following settings are programmed on the FM60-150 charge controller. 1. You may want to attach the battery temperature sensor. This is not connected and is placed in the “Warm” setting. 2. The battery supplied is a DM31 battery with 105Ah. The maximum charge current that this battery can take is 30% of 105Ah which is 31.5A. Since the inverter is a 48V inverter, the four batteries are placed in series. TM The SolarPod is a 960W system for Model 1005.
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Utilities participating in solar rebate program (Focus on Energy): http://www.focusonenergy.com/files/Document_Management_System/Misc/partic ipatingutilities_list.pdf Focus on Energy application form: http://www.focusonenergy.com/files/Document_Management_System/Renewabl es/renewableressolarelectric_applicationform.pdf Minnesota customers: Xcel Energy customers: http://www.xcelenergy.com/Save_Money_&_Energy/For_Your_Home/Solar_Rew ards/Solar_Rewards_-_MN 2.
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Label as follows: More labeling than below to meet and exceed install workmanship. 1. Verify Label Installed on Inverter Panel: THIS SERVICE PANEL IS ENERGIZED FROM Solar Photovoltaic source. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONS WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH THIS SYSTEM SHOULD ATTEMPT TO DO SERVICE WORK ON IT. 2.
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Frequently asked questions Do I need a foundation to set it on? Not necessary. The easy hook anchors (4 of them) have to be placed on four legs. Each will should be able to give at least 500 lbs of pull out force. If you think the soil is not tight and the pull out force is below 500 lbs, you can place ballast weights. Do I need to anchor it so the wind won’t blow it over? ◌TM A total of 2000 lbs down force will be needed per SolarPod Standalone. Do I need a ground rod for it? Yes.