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6. Single System Installs: Install Double Pole 60A breaker in Main Panel for Grid In/Out
a. It is best practice to install at the opposite end of the bus bar from the main breaker (Usually
this is the bottom of the breaker panel as seen on page 5).
7. Mount Sol-Ark 5K
a. Find a suitable location for the system(s), keeping in mind the dimensions in Fig. 1 below.
b. Sol-Ark 5K is NEMA 3R rated for outdoor install.
c. LCD screen should be protected from excessive UV exposure.
d. The system weighs 78lbs (35kg), be sure to attach it securely to the wall. You may need to affix
a mounting board to your wall first using 6-8 screws into studs.
e. Then use 2-3 screws (appropriate in length and type for your mounting surface) to mount the
French Cleat to the board/wall (washers recommended).
f. Mount the Sol-Ark on the installed cleat making sure that it sits properly and is level.
g. Add 2 screws in bottom mounts.
(1,2) Batt Temp: Battery Temperature Sensor has
no polarity and is needed for voltage correction
when using lead acid batteries.
(+3, -4) CT1 & (+5,-6) CT2: Current transformers
used for limited to home mode and peak shaving
(7,8) Gen Start Relay: Two wire start for
generators, simple open or closed relay
(9,10) Gen On Relay: Not currently used
(B 11, B 12) Emergency Stop: Short these pins to
initiate emergency stop. This will shutdown AC
output from the inverter and initiate rapid
shutdown of the PV.
(+13, -14) Optional 12V input signal for RSD
(+15, -16) 12V power supply for RSD
transmitters: such as TIGO and Midnite
Rated for a maximum of 1.2W (100mA @12V)
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