Grape Solar GS-400-KIT - User Manual

Grape Solar 400 Watt Off Grid Kit
(GS-400-KIT) Installation Guide
IMPORTANT: Please read the Panel User Guide, charge controller and inverter manuals
before connecting the kit components
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GS-400-KIT EXPANDABLE PHOTOVOLTAIC
POWER GENERATION SYSTEM
CONFIGURATION MANUAL Rev. 180601
Valid from June 2018
Basic Wiring Diagram

Summary

Basic Wiring Diagram

QuickStart Setup Guide

Component Verification and Panel Placement

Check all kit parts are included and position panels for optimal solar exposure.

Charge Controller and Battery Connection

Connect battery terminals to the charge controller and panels to parallel cables.

Panel Cable Extension and Connection

Connect panel parallel cables to extension cables and then to bare wire leads.

Connecting PV Inputs to Charge Controller

Connect the bare wire ends of the red and black cables to the charge controller's PV inputs.

Inverter Connection and System Activation

Connect the battery to the inverter and monitor controller for Float mode activation.

Important Installation Notes and Disclaimers

Covers documentation warranty, code compliance, battery matching, and fuse recommendations.

Grape Solar GS-400-KIT Specifications

General

Output Voltage	120V AC
Input Voltage	12V DC
Maximum Power Output	400W
Output Frequency	60 Hz
Waveform Type	Modified Sine Wave
USB Ports	2
Continuous Output Power	400 Watts
Surge Power	800 Watts
Efficiency	90%
Protection Features	Overload, Over Temperature, Short Circuit