Installation Manual Generac SnapRS™ 010050 WARNING Loss of life. This product is not intended to be used in a critical life support application. Failure to adhere to this warning could result in death or serious injury. (000209b) Register your Generac product at: https://register.generac.com/ 1-888-GENERAC Register (888-436-3722) your Generac product at: WWW.GENERAC.COM Para español, visita: http://www.generac.com/service-support/product-support-lookup 1-888-GENERAC Pour le français, visiter: http://www.
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Section 1: Introduction and Safety Introduction ..........................................................1 Section 3: Installation and Enabling Instructions Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1 Installing SnapRS Devices ................................. 7 Safety Rules .........................................................1 Enabling Generac SnapRS Devices ...........................8 How to Obtain Service .................................................
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Introduction and Safety Section 1: Introduction and Safety Introduction Thank you for purchasing Generac SnapRS™. SnapRS devices are solid-state switches designed to safely interrupt a circuit of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules in the event of a rapid shutdown command from a Generac PWRcell™ Inverter. This manual provides instructions for installing SnapRS. Commissioning instructions are provided in the Generac PV Link™ Installation Manual.
Introduction and Safety General Hazards • Connecting Generac PWRcell to the electric utility DANGER Automatic start-up. Disconnect utility power and render unit inoperable before working on unit. Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury. (000191) WARNING Risk of injury. Do not operate or service this machine if not fully alert. Fatigue can impair the ability to service this equipment and could result in death or serious injury. (000215) WARNING Loss of life.
Introduction and Safety Electrical Hazards Safety Shutdown DANGER DANGER Electrocution. Water contact with a power source, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. (000104) DANGER Electrocution. In the event of electrical accident, immediately shut power OFF. Use non-conductive implements to free victim from live conductor. Apply first aid and get medical help. Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury. (000145) DANGER Electrocution. Turn battery disconnect OFF and .
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General Information Section 2: General Information Specifications Description Units RS801 PV module maximum VOC V 75 Maximum PV Modules per String - 10 Efficiency % 99.8* Maximum input current A 13 Shutdown time sec < 10 - NEMA 6P ºF (ºC) -40 (-40) to 158 (70) - UL 1741 oz (g) 3.5 (100) Enclosure rating Operating temperature range Certifications Weight *Used with a 50 V PV Panel Specifications are subject to change without notice.
General Information PVRSS Information Component Locations PVRSS requirements have evolved over time and are defined by the National Electrical Code (NEC) in conjunction with UL 1741. The 2017 and 2020 NEC added to the PVRSS requirement by mandating the need to reduce voltages of controlled conductors to less than 80 VDC within the array. NEC Article 690.12(C) contains all of the requirements for the type and location of the PVRSS initiation device.
Installation and Enabling Instructions Section 3: Installation and Enabling Instructions Installing SnapRS Devices To install SnapRS devices: 1. See Figure 3-1. Connect one SnapRS device (C) to the negative (-) whip of each PV module (D). 2. Connect the modules in series with the SnapRS devices installed inline between modules by connecting the positive lead of each module to the SnapRS device already installed on the negative lead of the next PV module in the series. 3.
Installation and Enabling Instructions Enabling Generac SnapRS Devices Generac SnapRS devices are controlled by Generac PV Link. See the Generac PV Link Installation Manual for information on commissioning Generac SnapRS devices.
Troubleshooting Section 4: Troubleshooting CAUTION Equipment damage. Never open a Generac SnapRS device. Generac SnapRS devices are factory-sealed and contain no field-servicable parts. Opening a Generac SnapRS device could result in equipment damage. (000667) There are no functional tests that can be performed on SnapRS devices in the field. However, some simple digital multimeter (DMM) checks can confirm the general health of a SnapRS device.
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