Allied Solar Pty Ltd
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P-MAN-01-1a_Rev B
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual – AS-2560
Do not disconnect solar cable connectors under load. Always turn the PV Array Main Switch off on the side
of the cabinet before unplugging any solar cables or connectors.
PV Open circuit voltage (Voc) must be less than 120V for DIY installation or 150V if a PV installer is doing the
work.
2.6
Power Continuity
The power supplied by the Allied Solar AS-2560 System will be disrupted from time to time as a result of:
Switching to or from back-up Generator (5 to 10 seconds) or when the batteries empty with no back-
up generator (off until the batteries re-charge to 10%);
Over-loading of the Inverter (off for 3 seconds or until the inverter is reset)
Hi or low temperatures.
Do not use the Allied Solar AS-2560 System if a smooth un-interruptible power supply is required.
2.7
Water
Do not direct any water jets onto the unit. Water jets such as sprinklers, reticulation or hoses must not be
directed at the unit. The unit is rated for normal weather conditions only. If water should enter the unit due
to water jets then disconnect any external supplies (such as generator), Switch the batteries off using the
external battery switch. Call Allied Solar for assistance.
2.8
Connected Load
Do not over-load the inverter. The inverter is rated at 3000W continuous and 6000W peak power. At
3750W the inverter will alarm and shut down within 20 seconds. Switching on electric motors will draw up
to seven times the running power during start-up and can easily cause overload shutdown.
2.9
Fire
In the event of fire the unit can emit toxic fumes from the battery cells and other equipment – Do not breath
in any fumes. Use a dry powder fire extinguisher. Hose down surrounding areas. Do not use water on the
batteries or anywhere inside the unit. Breathing apparatus should be worn in this situation. Refer to the
MSDS for more information.
2.10
Direct Sun
Your Allied Solar AS-2560 system will perform best and last longer if it is located away from direct sunlight.
Higher temperatures reduce the life of the capacitors within the equipment and equipment such as the
inverter and charge controller may be de-rated at higher temperatures.
2.11
Inverter Frequency
The average inverter frequency is not referenced to a precision clock. This means that devices with clocks
that use the grid frequency as a clock source (i.e. some microwaves, fridges, alarm clocks, power point timer
switches etc) will become inaccurate and the time displayed could drift by several minutes per day.