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Unless you parallel this unit with another it isn't needed (first thought is reverse rotation, but its more of an anti motorizing relay {what happens when 2 or more sets are running in parallel and one is not pushing enough current and becomes an electric motor})
The relay is tripping when it...
K15 (reverse power relay) uses the NC contact for circuit breaker and a NO contact for the fault indicator. since you have both a fault and the breaker wont close, it leads me to believe that K15 is not in its de energized state
Just need to bypass the contact that is removing power from the contactor circuit. In the morning when I get to the office ill look at the wiring diagram
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This is where load management comes in to play. turn off the water heater and run the ac. when you need hot water, shut off the ac and turn on the water heater.
ac usually runs fairly low amperage, but the inrush on startup is what will get you
It depends how big you want to go. Simplest is an interlock backfeed kit. Its completely manual and the easiest to setup
Next up is a double throw disconnect, this requires some reworking of your feeder and must be sized to match your main feed.
Then theres an automatic transfer switch, this...
I repaired my A5, had a burnt trace.
Running with the battle short on will bypass the safeties (low oil hi temp etc) so its up to you if you want to run that risk. Before throwing parts at it I would try to find where you are loosing the circuit.
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