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Preparing for Battery Installation
Get ready for the big day!
Equipment Delivery:
- Products will arrive around 6-8 AM on the day of installation. Typically your batteries and other installation products will be delivered on a pallet and set on your driveway.
- If you have a special request for a specific drop location, please let us know right away so that we can communicate your request to the delivery company.
Note: You may need to think ahead and take your vehicle out of your garage if there is a chance that it may be blocked in once the delivery is made.
Access Needed:
It’s ideal if you’re on-site during the installation:
- We may need access to your attic. Please ensure that the attic access is clear and easily reachable.
- We’ll need access to your Wi-Fi network during the installation process. This helps us set up and test system connection.
- If you know that you will not be available on your scheduled installation date that is ok! Fill out the form to give us the required information so that we aren’t delayed.
Installation Day
Typically 2-4 days
Phase 1: Battery install
1-2 days
- The install team works typical business hours: 7:30am – 5pm.
- Our crew will start your project off with installing your battery equipment in your home.
- If you have questions about the layout of your system or the routing of the electrical conduit – this is the time to address those items with the installation crew
Phase 2: Electical Connection
1-3 days
- Our crew will begin to connect your batteries to your electrical panel.
- There will be a scheduled power outage that will last roughly 4-8 hours.
Note: Your permits and siteplans will be secured outside near your meter. Do not remove these documents – they are requried for your inspections.
Installation timelines are subject to change. We will do our best to communicate and changes as they come up.
Inpections & Witness Test
2-3 Weeks (depending on your utility)
Electrical Inspection
about 1 week AFTER installation
- Your city will send out an inspector to verify all electrical codes were met and that your system is safe for use. Lead time varies widely and is out of our control.
- You will need to be home so equipment that as installed in your home or garage can be accessed.
Note: Your electrical inspector will sign your permit documents (tucked in near your meter). Please take a picture of the signed permit and send it to us – this will help us get your building inspection and witness test scheduled.
BUILDING INSPECTION:
About 2 weeks after installation
- We will schedule your building inspection as soon as your electrical inspection is passed. Lead time varies widely and is out of our control.
- Your witness test and permission to operate are not dependent on the building inspection.
Witness TEst:
1-3 weeks after passing Electrical Inspection
- We will schedule your witness test appointment with your utility. Lead time varies widely based on your utility company and is out of our control.
- A Centauri representative will meet with your utility on site to perform a test of your battery system. You will need to grant access the space where your battery system is installed.
- Once passed, your battery system will be fully opperational and you will begin storing your own energy!
Project Closeout
Finishing up and providing all documents
Receive all documents:
emailed to you
You will find all necessary files in your closeout email including:
- Project Receipt
- Warranties
- Permission To Operate
Monitor Production:
Through the App
- For Enphase Battteries: Download the Enphase “Enlighten App” to your mobile device to see stats on your system, energy production and usage and to monitor your system health. See how to use the app below.
- For Franklin Batteries: We will set up your monitoring app for you and help you access your storage data.
- If you notice any issues with your system please reach out to us. We have access to your monitoring app and can view potential issues and resolve them for you (see warranty inclusions).
Set Up Monitoring App
The Enphase “Enlighten” app is a great tool for tracking system usage and production.
This is available to all customers that have installed Enphase inverter systems.
Set Up an Account
After your system is set up, you should receive a welcome email from Enphase within 24 hours. This email will include your email address and activation steps. Follow steps to activate your account.
If you don’t receive the email, contact Centauri.
Download App
On your mobile device, download the “Enlighten” app by Enphase. Sign in using the the username and password you created during the activation process.
Start Monitoring your System
With the Enlighten app you have your panel performance and energy usage in the palm of your hand.
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