Your plug-in solar setup starts with receiving and checking the kit. Secure the panels, connect the supplied lead and set up FoxCloud 2.0. Keep the AORO manual beside you during setup.
UK kerbside delivery and VAT are included. Allow 3 weeks from order confirmation. We will contact you with shipment details. Arrange safe handling from the delivery point to the installation position.
Your kit, protected for deliveryDual kit packaging visualisation: two individually protected panels, mounting components and a separate accessory box. Packaging varies with the selected kit and panel size.
MEASURE YOUR ACCESS ROUTE
Know the size. Plan the lift.
One panel for Single. Two matching panels for Dual. Compare your selected model before planning doorways, corners, stairs and storage.
Panel dimensions and handling weights by kit
Selected panel
Each panel: height × width × depth
Single: panel weight
Dual: combined panel weight
JA Solar460 W · JAM54D41-460/LB
1762 × 1134 × 30 mm
22 kg
44 kg · 2 separate panels
AIKO460 W · AIKO-A460-MAH54Mb
1757 × 1134 × 30 mm
21.5 kg
43 kg · 2 separate panels
DMEGC500 W · DM500M10RT-B60HBT/HST
1950 × 1134 × 30 mm
26.8 kg
53.6 kg · 2 separate panels
Microinverter
270 × 182 × 34.5 mm
Fox ESS M1-800-E · 3.4 kg. One unit in either kit.
Ground supports
2 for Single · 3 for Dual
Support body: 1017 × 695 × 507 mm. Allow 1054 mm in length when planning the mounting arrangement. Rails and clamps are included.
Wall hardware & cable
6 assemblies per panel
Six mini rails and frame clamps for Single; twelve for Dual. One special 5 m UK connection lead in either kit.
These are equipment dimensions and weights, not the dimensions or total weight of the packed shipment. Protective cartons, mounting hardware and packaging add size and weight. Keep a clear route and arrange two people to handle panels by their frames. Ground ballast is prepared separately: 200 kg for Single or 300 kg for Dual.
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Know the delivery point
Delivery is kerbside. Arrange assistance to move the shipment from the delivery point; the driver does not carry it upstairs or install the kit.
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Access and storage
Measure doorways, turns and stairs using the model dimensions below. Leave room for protective packaging and safe handling. Arrange a dry, secure place for the shipment until assembly.
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Panel size and weight
Dual arrives with two matching panels. Keep each panel protected until it can be moved safely; lift by the frame with assistance, never by its cables or junction box. Component sizes and handling weights are listed below.
RECEIVE & INSPECT
Plug-In Solar setup. Check every component.
Compare the shipment with the packing list and selected mounting option. Keep packaging where practical until inspection is complete.
Compare every componentInspect the panel, inverter, connection lead and selected mount against the delivery list. Product visualisation.
YOUR DELIVERY LIST
Included with your selected kit
£385 for Single or £585 for Dual includes VAT, UK delivery, the selected complete mounting kit and one special 5 m UK connection lead. Assembly instructions are supplied with your kit.
Single and Dual kit component quantities
Component
Single Panel
Dual Panel
Solar panels
1 × selected model
2 × selected model
Fox ESS M1-800-E
1 microinverter
1 microinverter · 2 panel inputs
UK 3-pin connection lead
1 × 5 m
1 × 5 m
Ground mount selection
2 HDPE supports, mounting rails & clamps
3 HDPE supports, mounting rails & clamps
Wall mount selection
6 mini rails with clamps · 3 top + 3 bottom · wall fixings
12 mini rails with clamps · 6 per panel · wall fixings
Monitoring & instructions
FoxCloud 2.0 access, AORO owner manual and original equipment documents
For ground mounting
Supports, rails and clamps are included. Prepare a firm, level surface and 100 kg of ballast per support: 200 kg for Single or 300 kg for Dual. Follow the supplied assembly instructions for the selected panels, rail placement and clamp positions.
For wall mounting
Mini rails, sliding clamps and wall fixings are included. Prepare assessed masonry, tools and safe access. Six rail and clamp assemblies retain each panel. Check that the supplied fixings suit your wall and follow the mini-rail and clamp instructions; the panel drawing is not a wall drilling template.
For either kit
The special 5 m UK connection lead and assembly instructions are included. Arrange safe handling, a suitable outdoor socket within the cable route and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi for monitoring. Ground ballast and tools are separate.
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Panels and inverter
Check the supplied quantities, exact model labels and visible condition. A single-panel kit includes one panel; a dual kit includes two.
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Your selected mount
Check ground supports or wall rails and clamps, the supplied 5 m UK connection lead and mounting hardware against your delivery list. Ground ballast is separate: 100 kg per support, 200 kg for Single or 300 kg for Dual. Use suitable tools and wall fixings; do not improvise substitute parts.
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Damage or missing parts
Keep your order reference and photograph issues where safe. Do not use damaged electrical equipment. Contact support before attempting a repair.
Choose a firm, level ground position or an assessed masonry wall. Keep paths, doors and windows clear, and measure the route to your outdoor socket before moving the panels.
Preparation tools · original product visualisation. Select bits and fasteners for the supplied hardware.
BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE
Your tools. Your working space.
Measure and align: tape measure, pencil and spirit level.
Fit and tighten: the correct hex/socket tools and a torque tool for the supplied fasteners.
For wall mounting: a suitable drill and bits for the assessed masonry and anchors, plus a check for concealed services.
Protect and handle: gloves, eye protection and assistance to move and hold the panel safely.
Tools and ballast are separate from the kit hardware. For Ground mount, prepare 100 kg of ballast per support: 200 kg for Single or 300 kg for Dual. Keep the assembly instructions beside you.
FOLLOW YOUR MOUNT
One clear sequence.
Ground mount · four steps
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Position the supports
Use two supports for Single or three for Dual, in the landscape arrangement. Choose a firm, level garden or patio surface and keep access routes clear.
Check: Before loading the supports, measure the panel position and the direct route for the 5 m lead.
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Place ballast inside
Add 100 kg of ballast inside each support: 200 kg total for Single or 300 kg for Dual. Distribute the load evenly between the compartments and keep drainage, rails and cables clear.
Check: Weigh the ballast. The pictured blocks show placement; their number does not establish the weight.
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Fit the rails and panel
Use the supplied rail and clamp arrangement for your selected panel. With assistance, support the panel by its metal frame and lower it onto the prepared mount.
Check: Never stand on the panel or lift it by the cables, junction box or glass.
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Check the completed mount
Check that the panel frame is retained by the clamps, fasteners are tightened to the supplied specification and the supports cannot rock or slide. For Dual, repeat the frame checks for both panels.
Check: Route cables away from sharp edges, pinch points and walkways. Complete the checks below before connecting.
Ground mount: space, tools & final checks
SPACE & COMPONENTS
Set out your kit.
Ground supports
2 for Single · 3 for Dual
Space allowance per support
1054 × 695 × 507 mm
Panel position
Landscape · 18° tilt
Included mounting hardware
Supports, mini rails, frame clamps and rail fixings
Place the supports on firm, level ground. Dual uses a shared centre support. Allow room for the complete panel arrangement and safe access around it; the support dimensions alone are not the kit footprint.
Measure the direct route to your outdoor socket before assembly. The supplied 5 m lead must reach without an extension cable.
TOOLS & ASSEMBLY
Fit the rails. Secure the frame.
Tape measure, pencil and spirit level.
Hex keys, socket or screwdriver matched to the supplied fixings, plus a torque tool.
Gloves and a second person to handle the panel safely.
Attach the mini rails to the supports following the assembly sheet in your kit.
With assistance, lower the panel onto the rails, supporting it by its metal frame.
Fit the frame clamps in the panel manufacturer's permitted clamping zones. The clamps retain the metal frame, never the glass.
Tighten each connection to the value specified for that fixing in the assembly instructions.
Keep the panel supported until every clamp is secure. Never stand on the panel or lift it by its cables or junction box.
BALLAST & FINAL CHECK
Load inside. Check before connecting.
Add 100 kg of ballast to each support, inside the moulded compartments. Weigh the ballast before loading.
Distribute the load evenly between the compartments. Keep drainage openings, rail fixings and cables clear.
Check all supports bear evenly, all frame clamps retain the panel and the loaded mount cannot rock or slide.
Route the leads away from sharp edges and pinch points. Keep the AC plug disconnected until mounting and connection checks are complete.
Single: 200 kg total across 2 supports. Dual: 300 kg total across 3 supports.
Ballast is separate from the kit hardware. Bricks, paving slabs or securely contained gravel or sand can provide the weight. For installation help, contact plugin@aorosolar.co.uk.
This sequence is for ground installation. Exposed or elevated positions need a site assessment; a roof also needs its load capacity checked.
Keep the assembly instructions with your AORO manual. The ballast totals above exclude the weight of the panels, supports and inverter. The illustrations show placement; weigh the ballast rather than copying the number of pictured blocks.
Wall mount · three steps
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Set out six fixing points
Use six mini-rail and clamp assemblies for each panel: three along the top frame and three along the bottom. Dual uses twelve assemblies.
Check: Mark the fixing positions for the selected panel and assessed wall using the supplied rail instructions. Check for concealed services before drilling.
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Anchor the rails. Retain the frame.
Fix the mini rails to suitable masonry with the specified anchors. With assistance, support the panel while fitting the sliding clamps over the metal frame. The wall-anchor screw and clamp bolt have separate jobs.
Check: The clamp lip must overlap the metal frame, never the glass. Use the required fixing and tightening specification; do not use the picture as a drilling template.
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Check every upper and lower clamp
Check all three upper and all three lower retention points on each panel before releasing support. Keep the panel clear of doors and windows, and secure the cable route without trapping the leads.
Check: Six points for Single, twelve for Dual. A balcony railing, fence or timber wall is a different mounting system and is not covered by this wall guide.
BEFORE YOU PLUG IN
Secure first. Then connect.
Keep the kit disconnected while assembling. After the mounting checks, follow the connection instructions for your prepared kit.
Panel glass, frame, inverter and leads show no damage.
All frame retention points, anchors or ballast are checked.
Inverter ventilation and cable routes remain clear.
The supplied 5 m lead reaches the assessed outdoor socket directly.
A firm, level position, handling help and 100 kg of ballast per support: 200 kg for Single or 300 kg for Dual. Ballast is separate from the kit. Weigh it; the pictured blocks illustrate placement.
How the parts work
Rails bridge the supports; end clamps retain the outside panel edges. A Dual arrangement also needs the specified shared centre attachment. Follow the rail, clamp and panel-frame instructions.
Measure the whole arrangement
A tub's dimensions are not the installed kit footprint. Allow for panel overhang, rail ends, gaps and safe access. This ground selection does not authorise a roof installation.
Six rail and clamp assemblies per panel
Three at the top and three at the bottom. Single uses six; Dual uses twelve. The diagram explains the arrangement and is not a drilling template.
A suitable wall
Use assessed solid masonry and anchors suited to its construction and the applied load. A wooden fence, timber wall or balcony rail is not this mounting option.
Fixing positions
Mark positions from the supplied mini-rail, clamp and panel instructions. Check edge distances, concealed services, installation access and property permissions before drilling.
Selected panel drawing, dimensions & original PDF +
ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER DRAWING
JA Solar · 460 W
1762 × 1134 × 30 mm · 22 kg each
This drawing gives the panel dimensions and frame details. To measure the installed space, include the full panel, assembled supports, rail ends and the required access clearances. For wall fixing positions, use the mini-rail instructions; the panel frame holes are not a wall drilling template.
The supplied 5 m UK 3-pin lead connects the prepared kit directly to a suitable weatherproof outdoor socket. Mount securely first, check the socket and circuit protection, then follow the supplied kit sequence. Electrical alterations and repairs are separate from plugging in the prepared kit.
FoxCloud 2.0 · generation monitoringFoxCloud interface overview. The M1 kit monitors solar generation. Battery, EV and AI screens relate to compatible Fox systems and are not included with this kit.
THE PLUG-IN CONNECTION
Your prepared kit. Your outdoor socket.
Use the supplied 5 m UK 3-pin lead directly in a suitable weatherproof outdoor socket. No cable reel, extension lead, multiway adapter or plug-in RCD adapter.
Check the house installation and circuit protection before purchase or use. Socket installation, protection upgrades, rewiring and repairs require a qualified electrician. Those are separate from connecting the prepared kit through its plug.
Check socket and RCD guidance ↗Use the supplied 5 m lead directly. Keep connectors dry and protected; do not modify the plug or cable.
FOXCloud 2.0 · GET CONNECTED
Install the official app
Get FoxCloud 2.0 from the App Store or Google Play, using the links or QR code in the manufacturer guide.
Create your Owner account
Choose Register, your region and language, review the app terms and select Owner. The app creates a home plant for your account; add your device there.
Configure your Wi-Fi
Open Me → WLAN Configuration. Select the detected device, choose Connect Network, select your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and enter its password privately. Follow Next, then Finish after connection.
Read your generation
The microinverter plant and module views show power and energy. W measures power now; kWh measures energy over time. Generation alone does not measure your bill saving.
Choose the symptom for the next useful check. Observe indicators only where safely accessible; do not disconnect PV connectors or open the inverter.
Check the network first
Use a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network and try Me → WLAN Configuration. If the device belongs to another plant/account, contact AORO for account binding help. Never send your Wi-Fi or account password.
Monitoring and generation are different
Check your router and internet connection. Record the last update time and any visible indicator. An offline app alone does not prove an electrical fault or zero generation.
Compare with normal startup
The M-series manual describes green flashing during successful startup and steady green during normal operation. Check daylight and the app readings alongside the indicator.
Record the fault for support
Note the green/red flash sequence and app fault code, and send them with the inverter serial number and order reference. Do not change grid settings or attempt electrical repairs.
Consider daylight and report persistent problems
The inverter is powered from the panels. Record whether there is daylight, the app status and when the light was last visible. If it stays unlit in daylight, contact AORO; wiring checks belong to qualified service personnel.
Use the Energy Networks Association registration platform after receiving your kit. Have the installation address and the supplied device details ready. Device registration and an export-payment agreement are separate processes.
UK PLUG-IN SOLAR REGISTRATION
Register your device. Keep the confirmation.
myplugin.solar is the UK registration platform operated by Energy Networks Association. It can send your plug-in solar notification to the network operator after you submit your registration.
Enter your postcode and select the installation address.
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Select the supplied device
Match the assessed device listing to the kit you received. Keep the model and serial details available; do not choose a different device or another supplier’s code.
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Review, submit and save
Check the details and retain the registration confirmation with your AORO manual. Export payments are arranged separately with your electricity supplier.
If your device is not listed, the platform advises checking again after a few days because assessment may still be in progress. Contact plugin@aorosolar.co.uk if you need help identifying your supplied equipment.
AFTER YOUR FIRST DAY
A little attention. Longer-term confidence.
Keep the manuals and support details available. Inspect only where safe and accessible; do not open or modify electrical equipment.
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Check the mounting
Look for movement, damage and obstructions after severe weather. Follow the inspection frequency in the manual.
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Check performance thoughtfully
Changes in weather, shade and daylight can explain output changes. Use consistent time periods when comparing energy readings.
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Ask for help
For an equipment fault, stop using the affected component where safe and provide its model and serial details to support.
For either kit, read the selected panel column: 460 W for JA Solar / AIKO, 500 W for DMEGC. Use the original panel and inverter datasheets alongside the Fox ESS operating, FoxCloud and UK warranty documents. Follow the assembly and connection instructions supplied with your exact kit.
One illustrated guide for Single and Dual kits: receiving your order, ground or wall mounting, the prepared connection, FoxCloud 2.0, indicator lights, care and troubleshooting.
22 pages · UK edition · Version 1.8 · 9 October 2026
25-year AORO microinverter warranty. AORO provides a 25-year commercial warranty for the supplied Fox ESS M1-800-E microinverter. This AORO cover is separate from the manufacturer’s published limited warranty and your statutory rights. To start a claim, contact plugin@aorosolar.co.uk with your order reference, model and serial number.
DMEGC M10RT-B60: 25-year limited product and 30-year performance cover. Current policy DMW-STD02N-2026002 applies to manufacturer supply agreements from 1 June 2026; warranty starts at first installation or 6 months after factory departure, whichever is earlier. Keep your invoice and serial numbers. Read the original DMEGC warranty ↓
Use this overview to organise your setup. The exact kit manual takes priority. Tick each step as you complete it; use the print button to keep your checklist.
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