Solar Kit Install Manual-Building 1Nov2013.pdf

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Solar Mounting

InstallationGuide

- On Grid- Off Grid

Eagle Valley Enterprises, LLC


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IndexTools and Hardw..a..r.e........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3

Planning and Starting the Installation. ........... 4

C-Rail Installation. ........................................ 5

Solar Panel Installation. ................................ 6

Solar Panel Wiring Diagrams. ...................... 7

Cable and Inverter Installation. .................... 8

Grid Tie Diagram.......................................... 9

Off Grid Diagram. ...................................... 10

Battery Connection Diagrams. .................... 11

Warranty........................................Back Cover


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Tools & Hardware Page 3

Tools Required

Power Drill 11/64 Drill Bit #2 Square Bit #2 Philips Bit 3/16 Driver

Tape Measure Wire Cutters Caulking Gun Chalk Line

Mounting Hardware Supplied

Aluminum C-Rails 1/2 - 13 SelfTap Screw

1/4 - 20 x 3/4 HexCap Stainless Bolt

10 x 1.5 Inch PlatedRubber Seal Screw

Panel ConnectorClip

Panel Rail Clip Spring Nuts


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Planning the Installation Page 4

Solar Panel SetupMeasure the roof to ensure panels are angled and fit properly for best performance. There can be a

maximum of 550 volts (13 series) connected panels to the inverter. The best practice is the highest voltage

allowed to the inverter. Typically with a 5 kilowatt system, two parallel arrays of 13 serial connections

provide maximum power generation.

Serial Connection -- One loop -- 6 panels minimum to a maximum of 13 panels.

Negative Positive Negative Positive Negative Positive

Parallel Connection

Negative Connection to Inverter

Negative Positive

Positive Connection to Inverter


Each array must be the same size and wired into the inverter separately.There are 3 DC connectors on the inverter. Three same size arrays

can be made with 3 separate line drops to the inverter. The upper image

shows one line drop to the inverter with a serial/parallel setup. There

can be 6 to 13 panels each with array.

Suggested LayoutsKaco Grid-Tie Inverter

If the building doesnt fit the full system on the one side, more panels may be added on the next best

side of the roof.

Roof panels keep roof/house cooler using less power in summer..


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C-Rail Installation Page 5

Step One - Measuring the C-Rail Placements(This installation manual only covers asphalt and metal roof tops.)

Panels need to be 16 (40.6 cm) from the peak of the roof, 16 (40.6 cm) from the sides and 16 (40.6 cm)from the eaves trough. Measure the first rail at 25 (63.5 cm) from the side of the roof and 16 (40.6 cm)

from the bottom, Figure 1. Note: you must secure to roof trusses. Take the first C-rail and measure it into

place. The C-rail will have three 1/4" (0.6 cm) holes. Use the 11/64 drill bit and pre-drill all three holes into

the shingle roof top. Flip C-rail over and apply supplied adhesive liberally to the back of the rail and into the

drilled holes. Place rail back into position and use 10 x 1.5" (3.8 cm) rail screws to fasten rail to truss. Use

Figure 2 for visual. (Do not strip screws by using lower torque setting on drill). To place the second rail

measure 24 (61.0 cm) from the first inner rail to the second inner rail. Use 2 rails per solar panel. Continue

installing rails until linear measure matches total panel length.

25 (63.5 cm) toside of C-Rail

Panel will hangover C-Rail by2" (5.1 cm)

maximum

making it 16"

(40.6 cm) to

the edge

of roof.

Figure 1Fill drilled holes

with adhesive

Figure 2

Figure 3 Figure 4

24 (61.0 cm), or the rooftruss spacing, between theinner sides of C-Rails.All the way till the endof solar array

2 rails minimum per

solar panel


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Solar Panel Installation

Step Two

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With rails secured mount the panels. Cut the springs to the proper length of 1/2 (1.3 cm) so they can fit into

the C-rail. Pre-install two spring nuts into each C-rail, top and bottom. Insert SS-bracket onto all rails beforecontinuing. The spring nuts are spring loaded and designed to fit inside the C-rail with the spring down. Inse

spring nut into C-rail and self-lock in rail by twisting 90.

Cut spring on SS-Bracket totwo springs so that it fits intoC-rail

Before

After

Step ThreeWith the spring nuts installed, set one panel in place. Make sure the panel wire and connections are pulled

out above the panel. Place panel on the first set of rails and clip on the panel rail clip starting at the bottom.

The panel rail clip will need to lineup with the rail and spring nuts. Screw the clip to the bracket which will

secure the panel. Once two panels are in place, with the bottom rail clips only, clip in the connection cables

and tuck them under the panel. (More details on panel connection/configuration on pages 4 and 7). Continuinstalling panels until the array is finished. Snug all panels together and use the connection clips to clip the panels together at the seams. After all

.panels are in place, use the self tapping screws to secure the clips b

drilling them into the panel aluminum sides. (Do not strip screws by using lower torque setting on drill oruse hand screwdriver.)


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Solar Panel Wiring Diagrams Page 7

Connection in series (Example 1) Connection in Parallel (Example 2)

Connection in Series & Parallel (Example 3) Series and Parallel (Visual of connectors)


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Cable & Inverter Installation

Inverter Installation

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Find the building power panel. Install a 30 amp dryer outlet. Mount the inverter as close as possible. The

solar panel DC cable needs to be as short as possible. If it exceeds 45 (13.7 m) use #8 wire.

Serial Connection


Parallel Connection

Negative Connection to Inverter

Negative Positive

Positive Connection to Inverter


Home AC Breaker Box

Kaco Grid-Tie Inverter

220 Volt Dryer Outlet

Keep distance as

short as possible.

Distance as close as possible.

Cable Installation

Caution!!! Solar panels generate electricity when sun shines on them. This can causea hazardous shock resulting in serious injury or death! It is best to connect in darkness.

Use the red and black DC cables that were provided in the kit and run them to the inverter location using

PVC conduit to encase the cables. The MC4 serial clips will have been installed on the cable. The Negative

black cable and positive red cable clips will need to be plugged into the panel negative and positive clips.

Once this is done follow the inverter instructions on how to fasten Negative and Positive wires into the

inverter. Have an electrician install the 220 Volt Dryer outlet and breaker into the AC breaker box. Ensuring

everything is wired correctly, plug the inverter into the dryer plug and turn on the inverter. The meter shouldnow be spinning in the opposite direction, resulting in power being fed back to the grid. Congratulations, the

installation has been successfully completed!


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Grid Tie Diagram Page 9

Sunlight Solar panelsconvert sunlight

to DC electrical

current.

Building Electric Panel Fuse Box

Imported grid electricity

Exported solar electricityThe inverter is plugged into a 220

Volt dryer plug that is connected

to the building electrical.


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Off Grid Diagram Page 10

Solar Irradiancefrom the Sun

Solar

Panel(s)

Electric

CurrentCharge

Controller

Inverter(and/or)

Battery

System

AC Power

DC Power


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Battery Connection Diagrams Page 11

6 Volt Batteries in Series 6 Volt Batteries in Series and Parallel

12 Volt Batteries in Series 12 Volt Batteries in Series and Parallel


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Eagle Valley Enterprises, LLC WARRANTYAll components of the Solar Panel Kit (hereinafter referred to as Product), sold by Eagle ValleyEnterprises, LLC carry their own manufacturers warranty. The purchaser is responsible for allrelated costsnecessary to replace any parts or panels, unless covered by the applicablemanufacturer.

All instructions within the Installation Guide, as well as all local/provincial/state and national codes

must be adhered to.

The Product Registration and a copy of the original bill (invoice) must be forwarded to Eagle

Valley Enterprises, LLC within thirty (30) days of the date of purchase in order to register the

Product.

Eagle Valley Enterprises, LLC will not be responsible or liable for any of the following: a) Removal or

replacement of all or a part of the Product due to malfunction, workmanship, defects, incomplete or

faulty installation; b) The cost of freight, permits, removal or disposal of damaged panels or parts,

replacement of panels or parts, labor, electrical requirements or electrical malfunction or failure, or

any cost associated with the Product; c) The care, maintenance and safe operation of the Product

which is the responsibility of the purchaser of the Product; d) Any accidents, injury, damage or lossincurred due to the use of the Product; e) Any accidents, injury, damage or loss incurred due to

faulty installation, operation or maintenance; f) Any out-of-pocket expenses, replacement energy

costs, alternative accommodations or loss of revenue due to defective parts or Product; g) any

performance problems of the Product; h) Damages, malfunctions or failures resulting from the

use of any attachment not authorized for the Product; i) Damages, malfunctions or failures

resulting from the Product being altered in any way; j) Any instruction given in the Installation

Guide which has not been followed; k) Units with their safety certification labels removed; or l)

Damages, malfunctions or failures caused by force majeure, abuse, accident, fire, or acts of God.

There are no other warranties, expressed or implied, by Eagle Valley Enterprises, LLC except

the warranty expressed herein. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY,OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE

APPLICABLE WARRAN- TY SPECIFIED ABOVE. SOLAR WIND DEPOTS SOLE LIABILITY,

WITH RESPECT TO ANY DE- FECT, SHALL BE AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY, AND ANY

CLAIMS FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED.

No person is authorized to bind Eagle Valley Enterprises, LLC, its subsidiaries or affiliates, to any

other warranty whatsoever. Farmstead Ready reserves the right at any time to make changes or

improvements to the design, materials or specifications of the Product or parts without therebybecoming liable to make similar changes to the Product or any of its parts previously sold.

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