Kora Founders Edition Install 2.2 | Smart Panel as a Subpanel

Install the Smart Panel as a subpanel downstream of the existing main panel and choose which circuits get backup.

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The Smart Panel can also be installed as a subpanel downstream of an existing main panel. You choose which circuits move into the Smart Panel to be supported by Kora.

In an outage, only the circuits connected through the Smart Panel get power from the Powerblocks. Circuits left on the main panel won't receive power from Kora or the home's solar. On a subpanel install, keep neutral and ground separated.

Key points

  • Move the high-priority circuits, such as the refrigerator, lighting and internet equipment, into the Smart Panel
  • Only Smart Panel circuits are backed up
  • Keep neutral and ground separated on a subpanel

Part of the Kora Smart Panel installation series for licensed electricians installing the Kora Founders Edition. Previous: 2.1 Whole-Home Backup: Smart Panel as Main Panel. Next: 2.3 Grid Connection: Ground, Neutral and Hots.

From the manual

The matching pages from the Kora Smart Panel & Powerblocks Installation Manual. Always follow the manual and local code.

  • Kora installation manual page 28: 4.1 Main Panel vs. Subpanel
    Manual p. 28 – 4.1 Main Panel vs. Subpanel
  • Kora installation manual page 53: 9.2 Subpanel Bonding Jumper (Fig. 21B)
    Manual p. 53 – 9.2 Subpanel Bonding Jumper (Fig. 21B)
  • Kora installation manual page 2: Warnings
    Manual p. 2 – Warnings

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