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Plug-In Solar Sheet Metal/Flat Roof Mount Kit Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 1

Plug-In Solar Installation Instructions

Sheet Metal/Flat Roof Mount Kit

Plug-In Solar – Power Your Future

www.pluginsolar.co.uk

These installation instructions contain important information on safety matters and the installation
of the Plug-In Solar kit. Please read this guide carefully to ensure safe installation and operation.

*Installations are undertaken at the customer’s own risk. This Installation manual is to be used as a guide only, and your discretion
must be used when installing the Plug-In Solar kit. You MUST follow the IET Wiring Regulations and consult a professional
electrician if you are in any doubt on how to install the system. Plug-In Solar takes no responsibility for incorrect installation of our
kits.

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Summary of Contents for Sheet Metal/Flat Roof Mount Kit

Page 1: ...read this guide carefully to ensure safe installation and operation Installations are undertaken at the customer s own risk This Installation manual is to be used as a guide only and your discretion must be used when installing the Plug In Solar kit You MUST follow the IET Wiring Regulations and consult a professional electrician if you are in any doubt on how to install the system Plug In Solar t...

Page 2: ...ing and Commissioning Inspecting and Testing your Plug In Solar Installation 18 Commissioning your Plug In Solar Installation 19 Completing your Warranty Card 21 Appendix Appendix 1 Plug In Solar Connection Unit Wiring Diagram 22 Appendix 2 Example G83 2 SSEG Installation Commissioning Confirmation Form 23 Appendix 3 Example Electrical Schematic Diagram 24 Appendix 4 Troubleshooting APS Dual Micro...

Page 3: ...st Sussex RH15 9QU www pluginsolar co uk info pluginsolar co uk 01444 672005 Page 3 TOOL REQUIREMENTS 8mm Socket Tool 6mm Hex Allen Key 13mm Spanner Drill with S8 Masonry Bit Voltage Tester Wire Strippers Flathead Screwdriver Phillips Screwdriver ...

Page 4: ...s you receive will depend on the type of kit you have purchased Please unpack all your items and check you have all the correct components based on your Dispatch Note Solar Panel Metal Roof Mounting System Micro Inverter Dual Input AC Bus Trunk Cable Trunk Cable Sealing Cap End Cap MC4 Sealing Caps for kits with odd number of Solar Panels Plug In Solar Connection Unit ...

Page 5: ...and required safety precautions taken Be aware that installation of this equipment includes the risk of electric shock Be aware that the body of the Micro Inverter is the heat sink and can reach a temperature of 80 C To reduce risk of burns do not touch the body of the Micro Inverter DO NOT disconnect the PV module from the Micro Inverter without first disconnecting the AC power In no circumstance...

Page 6: ... verify that the utility voltage at the point of common connection matches the voltage rating on Micro Inverter label Do not mount the Micro Inverter in a location that allows exposure to direct sunlight Allow a minimum of 3 4 1 5cm between the roof and the bottom of the Micro Inverter to allow proper airflow Always disconnect AC power before disconnecting the PV module wires from the Micro Invert...

Page 7: ...ng any that may supersede this manual d You maintain the waterproof integrity of the roof The roof mount system when installed in accordance with this guide will be structurally adequate and will meet the DIN 1055 standards When installing this product please observe the appropriate health and safety regulations and take required safety precautions Plug In Solar takes no responsibility for the met...

Page 8: ...upon the trapezoidal sheet profile but should be as near as possible half the Solar Panel length apart On the short side of the module always leave an expansion gap ideally 17mm 3 Start on the lower elevation of the roof ensuring your U Profiles are in the same line Use a marker pen to indicate the correct location of each U Profile You will need your 8mm socket set Please make sure the screws are...

Page 9: ...vation of the roof Locate the panels according to step 1 at the 1 4 points of the modules Next attach the end clamps to the U profiles as you work along the first row and tighten the clamps with a 6mm allen key The solar panels must be placed in the middle of the U Profile as the diagram below shows The recommended torque to the screws of the clamps 20 Nm 6 Continue this process until you have ins...

Page 10: ... securely NOTE If you are unable to bolt the inverter to the solar panel frame use the additional U Supports and Z Module clamps provided to secure the Micro Inverter to the railing system See images below Please refer to the Roof Mount Installation section of this manual for information on how to fix U Supports Each Micro Inverter has serial number labels affixed Once the micro inverters are inst...

Page 11: ...us Trunk Cable Do this for each Micro Inverter in your system Ensure a click is heard as connectors engage Ensure that all connections are properly closed WARNIING Do NOT exceed a maximum of 5 five Micro Inverters in an AC branch circuit when using the Plug In Solar System Cover any unused connectors on the AC Bus Trunk Cable to protect the connectors Ensure a click is heard as connectors engage E...

Page 12: ...Micro inverter Ensure a click is heard as connectors engage When plugging in the DC cables the Micro Inverter should immediately blink green three times This will happen as soon as the cables are plugged in and will show that the Micro Inverter is functioning correctly This entire check function will start and end within 5 seconds of plugging in the unit so pay careful attention to these lights wh...

Page 13: ...your own cable please be sure to use the correct cable wire size AWG depending on distance of the last Micro Inverter to the connection point and the number of Micro Inverters in the branch as shown in the table below Please be aware the longer the cable run the greater the power loss Follow the instructions outlined below to connect the APS AC Bus Trunk Cable to your extension cable using a conne...

Page 14: ...within a room containing a bath or shower the space surrounding a bath tap or shower head where the space extends i vertically from the finished floor level to aa a height of 2 25 metres or bb the position of the shower head where it is attached to a wall or ceiling at a point higher than 2 25 metres from that level and ii horizontally aa where there is a bath tub or shower tray from the edge of t...

Page 15: ...minals d Carefully arrange the wiring to lie along the edges of the product or box keeping the central area clear e Wire the Plug In Solar Connection Unit using the following diagram a larger version can be found in Appendix 1 f When connecting the Plug In Solar Connection Unit ensure that only the bare end of the wire enters the terminal and no bare wires are visible Always tighten the terminal s...

Page 16: ...unction of the Plug In Solar Connection Unit The Plug In Solar Connection Unit is a double pole Switched Fused Connection Unit that adheres to British Standard BS1363 4 and offers on load isolation from the grid G83 2 regulations also state that the Plug In Solar Connection Unit is lockable in the OFF position only This ensures isolation under maintenance The Fuse carrier of the Plug In Solar Conn...

Page 17: ... presence of on site generation and indicating the position of the main A C switch disconnector An APS Inverter should be labelled stating Inverter isolate A C and D C before carrying out work The Micro Inverters also have this warning label as standard An AC isolator Label should be placed next to the Plug In Solar Connection Unit and all other AC switches disconnects if applicable ON and OFF pos...

Page 18: ... Plug In Solar Kit is considered non notifiable electrical work under Part P of the Building Regulations 2013 as it is an alteration to an existing installation the mains grid Regulation 12 6A sets out electrical installation work that is notifiable All other electrical installation work is not notifiable namely additions and alterations to existing installations outside special locations and repl...

Page 19: ...3 2 SSEG Installation Commissioning Confirmation Form An example G83 2 Commissioning Confirmation Form can be found in Appendix 2 of this Installation Manual Please note G83 2 forms differ between DNO s this is an example only The G83 2 SSEG Installation Commissioning Confirmation Form is relatively self explanatory however there are a number of sections that you must complete correctly SSEG Insta...

Page 20: ...not send it to Plug In Solar we cannot apply to the DNO on your behalf When the DNO has received your form and it has been processed you will get a confirmation email letter to say it has been accepted Notifying the DNO of changes to a Plug In Solar kit If during the lifetime of the Plug In Solar kit it is necessary to replace a major component of the Plug In Solar kit it is only necessary to noti...

Page 21: ...6 Each Micro Inverter has serial number labels affixed Once the inverters are installed please peel one of the labels off each Micro Inverter and affix them to the warranty card Fill in the warranty card with each of the labels according to the layout on the roof ground For APS Micro Inverters fill the warranty card and email to APS at emasupport altenergy power com If you have a purchased an onli...

Page 22: ...9QU www pluginsolar co uk info pluginsolar co uk 01444 672005 Page 22 APPENDIX 1 PLUG IN SOLAR CONNECTION UNIT WIRING DIAGRAM ALWAYS FOLLOW THE IET WIRING REGULATIONS IF YOU ARE NOT ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN ABOUT ANY ASPECT OF ELECTRICAL WORK SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE ...

Page 23: ...uginsolar co uk 01444 672005 Page 23 APPENDIX 2 EXAMPLE G83 2 COMMISSIONING CONFIRMATION FORM Please note G83 2 SSEG Installation Commissioning Confirmation Forms differ between DNO s and this may not look like the form you receive This is non prescriptive and is for illustrative purposes only ...

Page 24: ...ondon Road Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 9QU www pluginsolar co uk info pluginsolar co uk 01444 672005 Page 24 APPENDIX 3 EXAMPLE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM This is non prescriptive and is for illustrative purposes only ...

Page 25: ...ion and Operation Manual to clear this GFDI error reporting Non Operating Micro Inverters 1 To troubleshoot a non operating APS Micro Inverter follow the steps below in order 2 Check the connection to the utility grid Verify utility power is present at the inverter in question by removing AC then DC power Never disconnect the DC wires while the Micro Inverter is producing power Re connect the DC m...

Page 26: ... continues on the repaired or replacement product for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or ninety 90 days from the date of APS s return shipment of the repaired or replacement product whichever is later The Limited Warranty covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the Defective Product but does not include labor costs related to un installing the Defective Product or re installi...

Page 27: ...erating conditions beyond the maximum or minimum limits listed in the APS product specifications including high input voltage from generators or lightning strikes 7 that has been subjected to incidental or consequential damage caused by defects of other components of the solar system or 8 if the original identification markings including trademark or serial number of such product have been defaced...

Page 28: ...nce ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC Http www apsmicroinverter com Email info altenergy power com APS USA Add 19925 Stevens Creek Blvd Suite 100 Cupertino CA 95014 Tel 01 408 973 7888 Washington Office Add 1015 Hostmark St Suite 104 Poulsbo WA 98370 Tel 01 206 855 5100 APS Australia Add 6 11 17 Banks Street Mays Hill NSW 2145 Tel 02 9633 3478 APS China Add Rm B403 No 188 Tomson Center Zhangyang Road Pud...

Page 29: ...llation Each APS microinverter has a removable serial number label located on the mounting plate Peel the label and affix it to the respective location on the APS installation map Installation Map Template 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 To register your APS microinverter please mail this warranty registration card to emasupport altenergy power com ...

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Page 31: ... If MODULES fail to conform to this warranty during the period ending Twelve 12 years from the date of sale as shown in the invoice to the first consumer customer of the Perlight Solar product CUSTOMER Perlight Solar will at its option either repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price as paid by the CUSTOMER The repair or replacement or refund remedy shall be the sole and exclusive...

Page 32: ...ed service technician of Perlight Solar Power failure surges lightning flood fire accidental breakage or other events outside Perlight Solar s control 3 Both the Limited Product Warranties and Limited Peak Power Warranties do not cover any transportation charge customs clearance or any other costs for return of the MODULES or for reshipment of any repaired or replaced MODULES or costs associated w...

Page 33: ...ne by Perlight Solar The applicable law for the product manufacturing countries related legal provisions Any Understand ambiguity the Chinese shall prevail 7 Various The repair or replacement of the MODULES or the supply of additional MODULES does not cause the beginning of new warranty terms nor shall the original terms of this Limited Warranty for PV Modules be extended Any replaced MODULES shal...

Page 34: ...ature of 25 degree Centigrade at right angle irradiation The measurements are carried out in accordance with IEC61215 as tested at the junction box terminals per the calibration and testing standards of Jinko valid at the date of manufacture of the PV Modules Jinko s calibration standards shall be in compliance with the standards applied by international institutions accredited for this purpose Pe...

Page 35: ...30W 280W in increments of 5W PLM xxxMB 72 pcs 5 where xxx 160W 210W in increments of 5W PLM xxxMB 36 pcs 5 where xxx 80W 105W in increments of 5W INE xxxM 72 pcs 6 where xxx 245W 320W in increments of 5 Watts INE xxxM 60 pcs 6 where xxx 220W 270W in increments of 5 Watts INE xxxM 54 pcs 6 where xxx 185W 240W in increments of 5 Watts INE xxxMB 72 pcs 6 where xxx 245W 320W in increments of 5 Watts I...

Page 36: ... 317521 P R China Poly crystalline photovoltaic modules PLM Pxxx 36 where xxx 205W 250W in increments of 5W PLM xxxP 72 pcs 6 where xxx 235W 320W in increments of 5W PLM xxxP 60 pcs 6 where xxx 190W 265W in increments of 5W PLM xxxP 54 pcs 6 where xxx 180W 240W in increments of 5W INE xxxP 72 pcs 6 where xxx 235W 320W in increments of 5 Watts INE xxxP 60 pcs 6 where xxx 190W 265W in increments of ...

Page 37: ...y does not cover damage to the Product that occurs during its shipment storage or installation This Warranty shall be VOID if installation of the Product is not performed in accordance with Clenergy s written installation instructions or if the Product has been modified repaired or reworked in a manner not previously authorized by Clenergy IN WRITING or if the Product is installed in an environmen...

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