Installation Guide

Planning
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Renewable Energy (RE)
The PowerHub 1800 supports the following renewable energy sources.
• Photovoltaic (Solar)
•Wind
Renewable energy generators are required by code to be hardwired into a
permanent installation. Permanent installations required inspection and
approval by the local electric authority.
Some additional components may be required for code-compliance, such
as charge controllers, a DC combiner box, and/or DC disconnect
switches.
In some cases, additional structural support may be required.
Be sure to consult with a qualified RE installer BEFORE THE
INSTALLATION if renewable energy generators are to be used.
Solar Panels
The PowerHub 1800 can be connected to photovoltaic (solar) panels that
meet the following requirements.
• 12 V solar panels (up to 400 W maximum on 32 A DC input terminal
or 1000 W maximum on 80 A DC input terminal).
• Solar panels require additional equipment such as charge controllers
or possibly a DC combiner box.
• A DC disconnect switch is recommended.
• Solar panels may require additional structural support for code
compliance. Be sure to consult local code for any additional
requirements.
• PVGFP (Ground Fault Protection)
Wind
The PowerHub 1800 can be connected to wind turbines that meet the
following requirements.
• Supports 12 V wind turbines (up to 1000 W maximum.)
• Wind turbines must be self-regulated.
• A DC disconnect switch is recommended.
• Wind turbines may require additional structural support for code
compliance. Be sure to consult local code for any additional
requirements.
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