SunPower SPR-2800 Series Owner's Manual

Solar inverter

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  • Page 1 SPR-2800x SPR-3300x SPR-4000x SPR-5000x Owner’s Manual SunPower Solar Inverter...
  • Page 3 SunPower Solar Inverter Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 4 Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only. Notice of Copyright SunPower Solar Inverter Owner’s Manual © May 2007. All rights reserved. Disclaimer UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, SunPower Corporation: (a) MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION.
  • Page 5 SunPower Inverter. Organization This manual is organized into 6 chapters and an appendix. Chapter 1 contains information about the features and functions of the SunPower Solar Inverter. Chapter 2 provides information about installing the SunPower Solar Inverter. It contains information on determining a suitable location for installation, PV array requirements, and procedures for mounting the unit.
  • Page 6 About This Manual Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide. WARNING Warnings identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life. CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or other equipment.
  • Page 7 On the product: Important information, warnings or cautions with further explanation in the product guide.  Caution, risk of electric shock.  Hot surface—risk of burns. Refer to the operating instructions. Related Information You can find more information about SunPower Corporation at www.sunpowercorp.com. 975-0335-01-01...
  • Page 9: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS—This manual contains important instructions that must be followed during the installation and maintenance of the SunPower Solar Inverter. WARNING The following warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life.
  • Page 10: Location Of Safety And Data Labels

    Safety Location of Safety and Data Labels The figure below shows the location of the safety label and the data label with model, serial number and part number information. Data Label Safety Label FCC Information to the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    About the SunPower Solar Inverter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–1...
  • Page 12 Contents 4 Starting the Inverter Startup Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–1 Checking the PV Array DC Voltage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–1 Checking the AC Utility Voltage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–2 Replacing the Wiring/Disconnect Box Cover - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–3...
  • Page 13 Contents User Display- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–11 Display Accuracy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–11 Mechanical Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–11 Regulatory Approvals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–12...
  • Page 15: Introduction

    Chapter 1 contains information about the features and functions of the SunPower Solar Inverter. About the SunPower Solar Inverter The SunPower Solar Inverter is designed to convert solar electric (photovoltaic or PV) power into utility-grade electricity that can be used by the home or sold to the local power company.
  • Page 16: Standard Features

    “live” wiring if the inverter is removed. The wiring/disconnect box has been designed to be physically mated to the electronics section of the SunPower Inverter at the factory, but remains in place as a non-serviceable item in the event that the inverter electronics section is ever required to be removed.
  • Page 17: Front Panel Features

    About the SunPower Solar Inverter WARNING: Shock hazard The 600 volt DC/AC disconnect in the wiring/disconnect box meets NEC Article 690. It is a non-serviceable component and shall remain in place. Separating the inverter and wiring/disconnect box, or removing the wiring/disconnect box cover can expose energized conductors.
  • Page 18 In jurisdictions where the local utility requires that the AC disconnect be capable of being locked in the open position by its service personnel, this disconnect switch can also serve as a lockable isolating device. Important: In North America and other locations the wiring/disconnect box is an electrical code requirement.
  • Page 19: Installation

    Installation Chapter 2 provides information about installing the SunPower Solar Inverter. It contains information on determining a suitable location for installation, PV array requirements, and procedures for mounting the unit. Installation Options The inverter may be installed as a single inverter for a single PV array of one to three PV strings.
  • Page 20 Installation Inverter failure due to improper installation will void the inverter warranty. Consider the following when determining where to install the inverter. Indoor/ • The inverter uses a Type 3R-rated enclosure (vertical mount only) that Outdoor can be mounted indoors or outdoors. (Type 3R enclosures are intended for outdoor use primarily to provide a degree of protection against falling rain;...

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