Grid-Tied Residential Inverters Installation and Operation ManualPV Powered Grid-Tied Residential Inverters INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL80801.3

Grid-Tied Residential Inverters Installation and Operation Manual32. PLANNING2. Planning2.1 Select a Location for the InverterWhen choosing a location

44WARNINGBefore drilling holes to mount the inverter, verify that there are no electrical wires or plumbing in the area!2.2 Mounting the Inverter The

Grid-Tied Residential Inverters Installation and Operation Manual53. INSTALLATION3. Installation3.1 Mounting and AnchoringModels PVP4600, PVP4800 and

6Models PVP1100, PVP1100EVR, PVP2000, PVP2000EVR, PVP2500, PVP2800, PVP3000, PVP3500Locate the wall studs in the desired location and align the mounti

Grid-Tied Residential Inverters Installation and Operation Manual7CAUTIONThe National Electrical Code (NEC) requires that the inverter be connected to

8Inverter Model Circuit Breaker RequiredPVP11001 pole 15APVP20002 pole 15APVP25002 pole 20APVP28002 pole 20APVP30002 pole 20APVP35002 pole 20APVP46002

Grid-Tied Residential Inverters Installation and Operation Manual9Figure 3-5 Communications, AC and DC PortsWARNINGElectrical connections must be com

10Separation of CircuitsThe lower part of the inverter circuit board is divided into three sections:The left side is dedicated to the low voltage DC c

Grid-Tied Residential Inverters Installation and Operation Manual11LineFilterControl pcbPower Distribution PCBDCPower Supply L1L2GNDPV GND20 A SBSyste

If the inverter displays “Ground Fault”, turn OFF the AC and DC to the inverter and refer to the fault examples in this manual.PV GroundFigure 3-8 AC

Grid-Tied Residential Inverters Installation and Operation ManualiPREFACEPrefacePV PoweredPV Powered designs, manufactures, and markets the solar powe

Grid-Tied Residential Inverters Installation and Operation Manual13WARNINGEnsure the main 240V (or 208V for the PVP2800 and PVP4600 or 120 for PVP1100

14WARNINGBefore proceeding with the DC wiring, completely cover the surface of all PV panels with dark material to avoid the production of electrical

Grid-Tied Residential Inverters Installation and Operation Manual15WARNINGNegative grounded array: On a standard negatively grounded PV array, break o

16GFI Jumper (J3)Fuse ClipsPV NegativePV PositiveFigure 3-11 Power Board Connections9. Confirm that the DC disconnect is turned OFF and remove the ma

Grid-Tied Residential Inverters Installation and Operation Manual174. OPERATIONS4. OperationsWARNINGBefore turning on the inverter, ensure that the fr

The inverter has two LED indicator lights visible through the upper left corner of the front panel. These lights indicate the inverter’s status. If th

Grid-Tied Residential Inverters Installation and Operation ManualIf the RED LED continues to illuminate when there is sufficient sunlight for operation

20The display will change screens every two seconds to show a different set of information as shown in Figures 4-1 and 4-2. PVP 3500Start in 269 secS

Grid-Tied Residential Inverters Installation and Operation Manual215. Maintenance & Troubleshooting5. MAINTENANCE& TROUBLESHOOTINGThe inverter

3. Check for continuity (ohms). It should be zero or 1-2 ohms. If the meter indicates no continuity, then a ground fault likely exists. 4. If the f

iiDANGERThe Danger statement is used to inform the installer/operator of a situation requiring the utmost attention. Failure to heed this warning will

Grid-Tied Residential Inverters Installation and Operation Manual23WARNINGThese servicing instructions are for qualified personnel only. To reduce the

Fault CodesFault Code VFD Text Fault Description8000 0000 Power Module Generated by the power electronics to protect the module.4000 0000 Power Modu

Grid-Tied Residential Inverters Installation and Operation Manual256. Limited Warranty6. LIMITEDWARRANTYPV Powered, Inc. provides a limited warranty f

266.3 What is Not CoveredPV Powered does not warrant its products from any and all defects or damage caused by: Normal wear and tear.• Shipping or tra

Grid-Tied Residential Inverters Installation and Operation Manual27IF THIS PRODUCT IS A CONSUMER PRODUCT, FEDERAL LAW DOES NOT ALLOW AN EXCLUSION OF I

286.6 Miscellaneous ProvisionsThis limited warranty will be governed and interpreted exclusively in accordance with the laws of the state of Oregon, w

Grid-Tied Residential Inverters Installation and Operation Manual297. Return Procedure7. RETURNPROCEDUREBefore returning the product directly to PV Po

30Notes

Grid-Tied Residential Inverters Installation and Operation Manual31APPENDIX AAppendix A - SpecificationsThe specifications detailed below are expected

32Specifications PVP3000 PVP3500 PVP4600 PVP4800 PVP5200 Maximum DC Input Voltage (VOC) 500VDCDC Voltage Operating Range (V)170VDC-450-VDC200VDC-450VD

Grid-Tied Residential Inverters Installation and Operation ManualiiiAcronyms and AbbreviationsA/D Analog to Digital ConverterANSI American National

Grid-Tied Residential Inverters Installation and Operation ManualAAcronyms and Abbreviations iiiCConnecting DC Wires/PV Panels 14DC Connections 14O

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Grid-Tied Residential Inverters Installation and Operation ManualvTABLE of CONTENTSTable of Contents1. Introduction and Safety ...

viDanger Symbol ... iiWarning Symbol .

Grid-Tied Residential Inverters Installation and Operation Manual11. Introduction and Safety1. INTRODUCTION& SAFETYCAUTIONAll electrical installat

2CAUTIONRead all safety warnings and instructions before installing or operating the inverter.! 1.2 FCC ComplianceThe Grid Tied Residential Invert