SolarEdge Home Battery (High Voltage) Installation Guide

: June 3, 2024
: solaredge

SolarEdge Home Battery (High Voltage)

What’s in the Package

SolarEdge Home
Battery

|

Decorative cover

|

Mounting
bracket screws

| MC4
connectors
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Mounting bracket

|

Cover
screws

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Conduit
holder

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Required Personnel and Tools

MC4 crimper
8/10/12 AWG

|

Drill

|

Handles (available from SolarEdge)

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Level

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Branch connectors
(optional, available
from SolarEdge)

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Mounting
screws –
max M10

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DC cable
600V insulated

|

Dolly with lift
and ratchet straps

|

SolarEdge
Home Network
plug-in (available
from SolarEdge)

Torque
wrench

|

Phillips
screwdriver

|

Long-nose
pliers

|

WARNING!
This symbol on the product or in the accompanying documentation denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or loss of life. Do not proceed beyond a warning note until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

WARNING!
Before installing or operating the SolarEdge Home Battery (referred to as the “Battery”), read the Safety and Handling instructions at the back of this page.

Installation

Install mounting bracket

When selecting the installation location:

Maintain a clearance of min 8”/20 cm from other objects.
Make sure the max distance from the inverter is max 164 ft/50 m.
Make sure the installation surface sustains the weight of the battery (267lbs/121kg).

Level the bracket.
Mark two drilling spots. Use either the inner or outer pair of holes. If necessary, you can use the additional holes to secure the bracket.
Drill holes in the installation surface.
Install the mounting bracket and secure with screws.

Transport battery

Screw in all FOUR handles to the battery frame. Make sure to screw in the handles all the way.

Do not use a bent, cracked, or otherwise damaged handle.

Place the battery upright on a dolly and secure it with straps.
Caution!
Stand the battery on the rubber protector only!
Transport the battery to the installation location.

Hang battery on mounting bracket

Lift the battery to the height of the mounting bracket.
Hang the battery on the mounting bracket, while holding it by the handles.
Secure with a mounting bracket screw (supplied) on each side. Apply a torque of 42 in-lbs/4.7N*m.

Prepare cables

Mount the conduit holder.
Pass the DC cables and grounding cable through the conduit holder at the bottom of the battery.
Connect the grounding cable to the grounding terminal with a torque of 66 inlbs/7.5 Nm.
Crimp the DC cables to the MC4 connectors (supplied) and tighten the MC4 connector glands with a torque of 30 inlbs/3.4Nm.

Connect to inverter

Make sure the inverter is OFF.
Connect the DC cables to the DC+ and DC- inputs. Observe correct polarity.
Install the SolarEdge Home Network plug-in and antenna in the inverter.
See the installation guide:

https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/seenergy-net-plug-in- installation-guide.pdf
Connect cables to the inverter. See the Connection and Configuration application note.
https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/seenergy-bank-to-inverter- connection-guide.pdf[

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Power on and associate

To power on and operate the battery, turn on the DC circuit breaker.
To associate with the inverter, move the battery’s ON/OFF/P switch to P for 2 seconds and then release.
WARNING!
To power off the battery in case of emergency: Turn off the ON/OFF/P switch and DC circuit breaker

Configure installation

Run Set App.
Scan the QR code on the inverter.
Follow the on-screen instructions

For post-installation settings, see Connection and Configuration application note.

https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/se-energy-net-plug-in- installation-guide.pdf
The battery operation is managed by the SolarEdge inverter connected to the battery.

Mount decorative cover

Remove the rubber protector.
Mount the decorative cover. Make sure the cover clips to the battery frame, where shown.
Fasten the cover with two bolts (supplied).

LED Indications

Power
Blinking
Charge/discharge
Flickering
Standby/DC pairing
Comm
ON
Network comm OK
Blinking
Searching for network
Fault
ON
Fault
Fast Blinking
FW update

SAFETY AND HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

Read this entire document before installing or operating the SolarEdge Home Battery (referred to as the “Battery”). Failure to do so or to follow any of the instructions or warnings in this document can result in electrical shock, serious injury, or death, or may damage the Battery and other property.
Do not discard this document! After installation, keep it adjacent to the Battery for future reference!

Installation

Install the Battery according to national and local codes and standards and in locations compliant with local building codes and standards.
The Battery installation must be carried out only by qualified electricians who have been trained in handling low voltage electricity works.
The Battery is heavy. Adhere to local regulations for material handling and heavy lifting, when installing heavy equipment.
Do not install the Battery in habitable spaces, including sleeping rooms.
When installing multiple batteries, maintain a clearance of at least 8”/20 cm side to side and 6.25”/16cm front to back.
Make sure the mounting surface can sustain the total weight of the Battery and mounting bracket.
Do not install the Battery, if it has been dropped, crushed, or has signs of physical damage.
Do not install the Battery near heating equipment, ignition sources, or open flames.
Do not install the Battery within 3 feet of gas meters, valves, regulators, lines, or gas appliances.
Avoid installing the Battery in direct sunlight.
Install the Battery in a location protected from flooding.
Do not install the Battery where it may be exposed to direct water spray from sources such as downspouts, sprinklers, or faucets.
When installing the Battery in a garage or near vehicles, keep it out of the driving path. If possible, install the Battery on a side wall and/or above the height of vehicle bumpers.
Install the Battery/Batteries only in a room with over 1000 cubic feet of free volume.
Before beginning the wiring, ensure that the Battery is switched off. Also, make sure that the DC safety switch of all inverters in the PV system is turned off.

Operation

The Battery contains rechargeable lithium-ion cells that are potentially hazardous and can present a serious fire hazard, injury and/or property damage if damaged, defective or improperly used.
Lithium-ion batteries and products that contain lithium-ion can expose you to chemicals, including antimony trioxide, cobalt lithium nickel oxide, and nickel, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
In case of an electrolyte leak from the Battery, avoid contact with electrolyte and follow the instructions in the SolarEdge Home Battery – Emergency Response Guide.
Use the Battery only as directed in this document.
Do not use the Battery if it is defective, appears cracked, broken, or otherwise damaged.
The Battery and its components are not user-serviceable.
The Battery cells are not replaceable. Do not attempt to open, disassemble, repair, tamper with, or modify the Battery.
Do not operate the Battery at ambient temperatures of above 50°C/122°F or below -10°C/14°F.
Do not expose the Battery or its components to direct flame.
Do not store or use flammable liquids or gasses in the vicinity of the Battery.
Do not place any combustible items in the vicinity of the Battery.
If the Battery catches fire, or if fire breaks out near the Battery, call the fire department immediately and follow the instructions in the SolarEdge Home Battery – Emergency Response Guide.
The Battery is prone to re-ignition after extinguishing. Use caution and follow the emergency response instructions.
Do not immerse the Battery or its components in water or other fluids.
Operating the Battery in temperatures outside the specified range might cause damage to the Battery.
Do not use solvents to clean the Battery, or expose the Battery to flammable or harsh chemicals or vapors.
Do not use fluids, parts, or accessories other than those specified in this guide, including use of non-genuine SolarEdge parts or accessories, or parts or accessories not purchased directly from SolarEdge or a SolarEdge certified party.
After the installation, do not place the Battery in stand-by mode for more than one (1) month, or permit the power feed to the Battery to be discontinued for more than one (1) month.
Do not paint any part of the Battery, including any internal or external components such as the exterior shell or casing.
Ensure that snow does not accumulate around the Battery.
A non-functioning Battery must be handled with caution. The Battery state of charge and risk of venting may be unknown. Contact SolarEdge for assistance.
Do not attempt to remove or transport a damaged or failed battery. Contact SolarEdge or your SolarEdge certified installer for support.
This symbol on the product means: Do not dispose of this product with general household waste. Consult your local regulations for proper disposal instructions.

FCC and Emission Compliance

The Battery has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules in the United States, and local regulations in other countries.
The Battery contains FCC ID: 2AGPT-ENET, IC: 20916-ENET.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. The Battery generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with SolarEdge’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If the Battery does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the Battery off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the Battery and the receiver.
Consult the installer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by SolarEdge for compliance may void the user’s authority to operate the Battery.

Customer Support

For the SolarEdge Home Battery – Emergency Response guide, including emergency phone numbers, see:

https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/se-energy-bank-emergency- response-guide.pdf

Support Contact Information
In case of any technical issues with SolarEdge products, please contact us at:
https://www.solaredge.com/service/support

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All rights reserved.
Version: 1.0, April 2022
Subject to change without notice