User Manual

PowerOptimal Elon® 100 User Manual
Version date: 2022/06/28
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Version number: 2.15
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................... 3
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 System overview ........................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Main system components ............................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Deciding on size of Elon® system (basic guide) ............................................................................. 5
2. Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 6
2.1 Elon® 100 controller ...................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Mains and solar indicator lights .................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Control dial settings ...................................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Holiday settings ............................................................................................................................. 9
2.5 How to maximise your savings ...................................................................................................... 9
3. Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Solar PV module maintenance .................................................................................................... 11
4. What to expect in terms of performance ......................................................................................... 12
4.1 Hot water production ................................................................................................................. 12
4.2 Impact of location and seasons .................................................................................................. 13
4.3 Payback period ............................................................................................................................ 14
5. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 15
5.1 Troubleshooting Guide for Users ................................................................................................ 15
5.2 Troubleshooting Guide for Electricians....................................................................................... 18
Appendix A. IEC/SANS and EMC Test Certificates: Elon® 100 .............................................................. 19
Appendix B. Warranty ........................................................................................................................... 22
Appendix C. Terminology ...................................................................................................................... 23
Notes ..................................................................................................................................................... 24