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Installation Manual
3. INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
3.1. PREREQUISITES
3.1.1. PLANNING FOR INSTALLATION
The steps below are an overview of the full installation process,
which are broken down into greater detail throughout the manual.
See Appendix 5.1, "WHAT'S IN THE BOX" to ensure all of the parts
have been shipped with the PowerPod 2 system:
1.
Unbox the PowerPod 2 system and its components.
2.
Load the PowerTools app on a mobile device.
3.
Log in to the PowerTools app with certified installer credentials.
4.
Click 'Add New System' within PowerTools app.
5.
Remove PowerPod 2 system from box, check that you have
everything (Appendix 5.1, "WHAT'S IN THE BOX") and scan the
barcode on the side of the system.
6.
Input new system address.
7.
Select whole home or partial-home — verify by checking the
inverter nameplate on the side of the inverter enclosure.
8.
Select the system size (10, 15, 20 kWh).
9.
Mount the following:
• PowerPod 2 mounting bracket and enclosure.
• Inverter mounting bracket and enclosure.
• Auto-transformer mounting bracket and enclosure.
• (For whole home configuration only) Automatic transfer switch
mounting bracket and enclosure.
• Take a picture within the PowerTools app to proceed to the next step.
10.
Connect the batteries, BMS, and take a picture within the
PowerTools app to proceed to the next step.
11.
Connect the inverter and auto-transformer and take a picture
within the PowerTools app to proceed to the next step.
12.
Connect the automatic transfer switch and take a picture within
the PowerTools app to proceed to the next step.
13.
Begin the commissioning process within the PowerTools app and
properly diagnose, if necessary, or continue on to the next step.
Hint: Commissioning normally takes less than 10 minutes. If taking
longer, check system wiring, CTs, etc.
14.
Fill out the 'System Configuration' step within the PowerTools app
and proceed to the next step.
15.
Select the 'System Mode' within the PowerTools app and proceed
to the next step.
16.
Ensure that the summary is correct on the PowerTools app screen.
17.
Fill out the customer information within the PowerTools app and
press 'Finish'.
Installation and Commissioning