SOLARMAN App Setup for the Fortress Power Solo 6.5K Inverter
Step-by-step instructions to properly connect, configure, and monitor your Solo 6.5K inverter using the SOLARMAN mobile app.
Getting Started with the SOLARMAN Apps
This page walks you through the required steps to properly set up and connect your Fortress Power Solo 6.5K inverter using the SOLARMAN mobile app. SOLARMAN is a third-party monitoring platform. The instructions below will help ensure your system is configured correctly for monitoring, performance visibility, and long-term reliability.
Download the SOLARMAN Smart App
Download the SOLARMAN Business App
Homeowner / System Owner Setup
Step 1: Install the SOLARMAN App and Create an Account
Download the SOLARMAN Smart Homeowner app on your mobile device or visit www.solarmanpv.com to create your account. Use the link below to follow the recommended setup process and ensure your account is created correctly before moving to the next step.
(Detailed instructions available in the PDF below. Instructional videos are also provided for additional guidance.)
Step 2: Log In and Grant Monitoring Access
Once your account is created, log in using your registered credentials to access the SOLARMAN platform. To ensure proper system support, you should grant authorization to your installer so they can remotely monitor system performance, assist with troubleshooting, and perform firmware updates when needed. Fortress Power also recommends granting authorization to Fortress Power to allow our technical support team to assist with customer care if required.
(Detailed instructions available in the PDF below. An additional video walkthrough is provided for this step.)
Installer Setup
Step 1: Install the SOLARMAN App and Create an Account
Create an installer account using the SOLARMAN Business app by following the instructions in the documents linked below. Once the homeowner adds you as an authorized user, you will be able to access the site, monitor system performance, perform remote diagnostics, and complete firmware updates as needed.
(Detailed instructions available in the PDF below. Instructional videos are also provided for additional guidance.)
Step 2: Commission the System
After receiving authorization from the homeowner, commission the system using the SOLARMAN Business app or directly through the inverter’s LCD interface. Both commissioning methods are supported. Refer to the user manual linked below for detailed procedures and commissioning requirements.
Step 3: Review Default Inverter Settings
The Solo 6.5K inverter ships with a pre-loaded firmware configuration that includes the following default parameters:
- Battery type: Lithium-ion (16 cells) *
- Communication protocol: Fortress Power
- Low voltage cut-off: 20%
- High voltage cut-off: 100%
- Operating mode: Self-consumption (SBU)
If any of these parameters need to be adjusted, refer to the user manual for configuration guidance. Performing a factory reset will restore the inverter to the default settings listed above.
* eVault MAX, eFlex MAX, and eBoost batteries use 16 cells. The eForce battery uses a 15-cell configuration.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. SOLARMAN is a third-party monitoring platform that is not owned or operated by Fortress Power. It is used specifically for monitoring and managing the Solo 6.5K inverter. While Fortress Power provides guidance on setup and recommended configurations, the SOLARMAN app and platform are maintained by a third party.
Fortress Power offers two native mobile apps—Fortress Power Home (for homeowners) and Fortress Power PRO (for installers)—designed to monitor, configure, and support most Fortress Power energy storage systems. The SOLARMAN Smart Homeowner app and SOLARMAN Business app are separate, third-party applications required specifically for the Solo 6.5K inverter. The Smart Homeowner app is used by system owners for monitoring and access control, while the SOLARMAN Business app is used by installers for commissioning, configuration, and remote service.
Yes. Fortress Power technical support can view system information and assist with troubleshooting if Fortress Power is granted authorization within the SOLARMAN platform, as outlined in Step 2 of the Homeowner / System Owner setup. Granting access allows our support team to provide faster and more effective assistance when needed.
