Installation Manual for Solar Lighting Kit
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1. battery could be used but you should choose one of approximately twice the Ahr rating If no better alternatives are available then a vehicle truck battery could be used but it should be 4 times the recommended Ahr rating ie a minimum of 150Ahr otherwise battery life and system performance will be reduced b A sealed valve regulated battery is a good option Gel and AGM types are also good If however a flooded type is used then regular topping up with de ionised water available from auto suppliers will be necessary c Recommended Sollatek batteries are i SFGM36 12 12V VRLA 36Ahr ii SFGM48 12 12V VRLA 48Ahr iii SFGM57 12 12V VRLA 57Ahr For more information on batteries log on to www sollatek com d A larger 12V battery can be used to give longer running time provided there is enough sunlight available during the day to charge it 2 Component Positioning Decide upon the position of each of the system components around the building taking into consideration the following points a The Solar module should be placed outside in direct sunlight away from shade e g tree building etc south facing in the northern hemisphere or north facing in the southern hemisphere Remember that shade will move as the sun moves at different times of the day Position it so that it will not get damaged by animals or vehicles and to reduce the chance of theft Refer to the centre section of this booklet for the correct2. is designed to operate from an input voltage of 12 VDC much higher AC voltages are present on the internal circuit board and at the lamp socket during operation and so due iii Replace the large end cover over the electronics and care should be taken The Lamps contain mercury secure to the base using two screws supplied vapour which could be harmful if the lamp is broken and the gases inhaled Due care and attention should be taken when disposing of expired lamps Figure 8 Attaching Lumina to wall 80 os ACCRA NAIROBI CUARTOUM BANGALORETAS HORIZ 20 MAN Appendix 1 solar module tilt angle Angle of solar module from the ground Ifin the northern hemisphere face your panel directly south Ifin the southern hemisphere face your panel directly north 40 30 20 _ HARARE JAR ES SALAAM INTAL 15 GROUND IMUM ILT c Mounting the SPCC10 charge controller i iv d Mounting the battery i vi The controller should be as close to the battery as possible in a well ventilated area and away from direct sunlight However do not mount it directly above the battery as acid fumes can damage a charge controller a Leave space 10 cm minimum to the right of the controller for air to circulate round the black heat sink Remove the lower plastic cover from the SPCC10 by removing the screw caps and the two screws Mount the SPCC10 onto a
3. modules but leave the cables unplugged from the solar modules until last to avoid sparks and damage When running cables make sure they will not get damaged by sharp edges doors closing people stepping on them animals etc Try to keep them up high where possible Also be careful they will not trip people up Figure 12 SPCC10 connectivity Connect the Lumina lights load by cable to the SPCC10 through the left hand cable gland The cables should have been stripped of 8mm of insulation and inserted into the terminals observing the correct polarity white black is positive white is negative Figure 12 Figure 13 Removing of battery cable fuse before connectivity Remove the fuse from the ready assembled battery cable before connection Connect the battery cable to the charge controller then to the battery The red clip goes on the red positive terminal of the battery the black clip on the negative Figure 13 Connect the solar module s cable into the charge controller but do not connect the plugs on the rear of the solar modules yet Alternatively cover the solar modules with a blanket to prevent them generating power Ensure all the wiring is secure using the cable clips and cable ties provided Figure 14 Battery connectivity Power up the system by fitting the fuse in the battery cable Figure 14 Check the SPCC10 charge controller one of the LEDs should be lit Turn on each
4. of the Lumina lights and check they all work Turn off all the Luminas Plug in the cables at the back of the solar modules or remove the blanket covering them This will now charge the battery during the day It is highly recommended that you leave the system with the lights off and charging the battery from the solar modules until the battery is fully charged The state of charge is indicated by the LEDs on the SPCC10 charge controller Once the Full LED lights the system can then be used by turning on the lights The charge controller will protect the battery from over charging by automatically disconnecting the solar modules when the battery is full It will automatically reconnect them as the charge gets used again The charge controller will automatically protect the battery from over discharge by disconnecting the lights if the battery gets too low If this happens you can as an emergency turn off all the lights wait a short while and press the reset button on the SPCC10 You may then be able to turn on one light for a few minutes longer If you find the lights go off sooner than you want you should consider saving power by only turning them on when needed If you still have a problem consult the troubleshooting guide overleaf 5 Troubleshooting Symptom Lamp not operating Cause Incorrect input voltage Blown fuse Dead or broken lamp Reverse polarity connection Switch not turned on Charge controll
5. a i 7 j 3 f R A p ha we C A rf e SLK SOLAR LIGHTING KIT Installation Manual for Solar Lighting Kit Solar Module SPCC10 Charge Controller Solar Module Installation Manual for Solar Lighting Kit Please unpack your kit carefully Check and identify all the components as follows Kit Contents Description Qty Stock Number Solar module SP20 2 9SPS0020 Lumina light fitting 4 96321200 Fluorescent lamp 9W 4 68509807 01 Solar charge controller SPCC10 12V 1 94100000 Cable 50m c w solar module connectors fitted 1 63132609 Battery cable with fuse and croc clips 2m 1 9K000050 Cable tie 10 63910177 Solar module mounting bracket 8 73230608 Phillips screwdriver 1 GSLK1610 Slotted screwdriver 1 GSLK2610 Wire stripper 1 GSLK0610 Cable clips 50 63915609 15A spare fuse 2 61315291 01 Coach screw bracket to wall 8 79081712 Bolt M5 12mm bracket to solar module 8 79054310 Nut M5 8 79150659 Shake proof washer 8 79350676 Bolt M5 Nut Shake Cable v v 12mm M5 proof clip e x8 x8 wase x50 Fluorescent x8 lamp 9W Solar Charge Lumina light x4 Controller fitting Cable tie SPCC10 x4 Coach x10 x1 screw x8 Battery cable with fuse Slotted Phillips Wire Solar module and croc clips screwdriver screwdriver stripper mounting bracket 50m x1 x1 x1 x1 x8 x1 SAFETY WARNING Take great care when handling the battery Do not short circuit the battery
6. er off Red LED Damaged cable from charge controller Output fuse blown Solution Check input voltage Establish cause and replace fuse Replace lamp Rewire noting and Turn on Lumina switch Allow battery to charge next day Check and repair cable Check fuse inside SPCC10 Dim lamp Incorrect voltage input Incorrect lamp wattage Lamp not securely fitted Bad electrical connection Old lamp Check voltage Replace with correct lamp Fit correctly Check wiring for faults Replace lamp Flickering tube Bad electrical connection Lamp not securely fitted Lamp at end of life Check wiring for faults Fit correctly Replace lamp Battery doesn t charge Solar modules not properly connected Wrong polarity on solar modules Solar modules shaded from the sun Check module connections Ensure that polarities are correct Re position solar modules Battery status LEDs do not illuminate Battery incorrectly installed Battery fuse blown Battery wiring fault Battery acid is very low wet batteries only Battery is dead Check battery cables and polarit Check battery fuse Check battery wiring for problems Fill the battery cells with distilled water Replace Internal load fuse blows 15Amp Short circuit in the load Load is drawing too much current Find and repair short circuit Reduce load size Rapid on off operation of relays chattering Voltage thresholds have been set incorrectly Ba
7. flat vertical surface with the cable glands facing the floor Figure 11 Fixing the SPCC10 to the wall Insert one screw into the wall upon which to hang the controller on the upper hole After this insert mounting screws into the two lower holes in the bottom section of the SPCC10 Figure 11 The battery should be kept off the ground preferably on wood Avoid short circuits from contact with metal objects tools The battery should be positioned in a cool dry place Allow good ventilation and never place in a sealed container Avoid sparks and naked flames near the battery as it may explode Keep the battery terminals clean A small amount of petroleum jelly smeared over the terminals will help reduce corrosion 4 System connection Observe correct polarity throughout the system connect negative to negative and positive to positive The cable supplied with the lighting kit is coloured white and white black Use the white for the negative connections and the white black for the positive connection Do this throughout the system The cable supplied has two special connectors already fitted to it one each end Do not cut them off These are for connection to the solar modules For this reason run the solar module cables to the charge controller as the first cable run However do not connect them to the charge controller until the battery and lights are connected It is suggested you run the cables to the
8. latek provides you with full back up support 2 W ORLDWIDE x WARRANTY and a two year worldwide warranty on all iia products with local support in AT ME over twenty countries Elis worldwide solar systems www sollatek com IS09001 2000 accredited company All weights and dimensions are approximate Specifications are subject to change without prior notice Sollatek UK Limited 2007 All Rights Reserved SOLLATEK and the SOLLATEK device are the trade marks of the Sollatek group of companies TWO YEAR WORLDWIDE WARRANTY subject to terms and conditions SLK4 user manual Nov 08 Artwork ID 10910037 Stock code 74137830
9. n mounted on metal roofs Ensure the dark patented surface faces the sun and the face with the cable is behind Tilt the modules directly north or south towards the equator as described in section 2a Tilt the modules at an angle from the flat position depending where you are in the world Appendix 1 is a useful page you can tear out and use to check the angle Generally speaking countries on the same latitude distance from the equator will use the same tilt angle vii Make sure the modules are secure to withstand high winds Figure 5 Disassembly of the Lumina light fitting Remove both end covers the diffuser and the lamp if fitted Figure 4 amp 5 Figure 8 Attaching Lumina to wall iv Using a further two screws supplied attach the light to the wall or ceiling as required Figure 8 Figure 7 Fixing the cable to the Luminax Figure 9 Lamp insertion ii Strip 5mm of insulation from the cable Feed the cable v Insertthe lamp until it clicks into place Figure 9 through the entry hole in the base and connect to the terminal block marked and observing correct polarity white black to white to Fit the cable clamp with the two small screws provided with the Lumina Figure 6 amp 7 Figure 10 Closing the Lumina cap vi Slide on the clear lens diffuser and attach the small end cover to complete the installation Figure 10 vii Safety Although the standard Lumina light
10. terminals with any wire tool necklace or watch strap etc Avoid sparks near the battery as it may cause the battery to explode Beware of acid from the battery which can burn skin and clothes Wash your hands thoroughly after touching the battery Do not eat drink or smoke near the battery Use the battery in a well ventilated area and never use it in a sealed container Important Notes Follow the correct sequence of the connection procedure below so as to avoid damage to system components and to avoid sparks while connections are made If a battery is used which requires you to add acid follow the battery manufacturers instructions carefully Thecable supplied has two special connectors already fitted to it one each end Do not cut them off These are for connection to the solar modules For this reason run the solar module cables to the charge controller as the first cable run However do not connect them to the charge controller until the battery and lights are connected It is suggested you run the cables to the modules but leave the cables unplugged from the solar modules until last 1 Battery Selection a The SKL4 is not supplied with a battery and so this will need to be purchased separately It must be a 12V lead acid type It is recommended that you use a good quality deep discharge solar battery of between 36Ahr to 90Ahr amp per hour If a solar battery is not available then a recreation
11. tilt angle b Position the battery and charge controller around the centre of the system so as to keep cable runs short and improve system performance c The cable between the battery and charge controller should be kept short preferably less than 2 meters d The cable between the solar modules and the charge controller should also be kept fairly short if possible preferably less than 2meters e Sollatek recommends that the Luminas are installed just above eye level and easy to reach in order to operate the light switch on each Lumina Keep the cables as short as possible to achieve maximum power 3 Mounting Instructions iv v vi Figure 1 Checking cable length between SPCC10 and the Solar Module a Mounting the solar module i Ensure you can connect the cable to the back of each module before finally fixing them Figure 1 Figure 2 Fixing the mounting bracket to the Solar module ii Mount the x8 brackets to the x2 solar modules by using the Bolt M5 Nuts M5 and shake proof washer Figure 2 Figure 3 Fixing the solar module to the ceiling using the supplied coach screw b Mounting the Lumina light fittings load i iii Mount the solar modules on the roof or wall refer to Appendix 1 using the coach screw Figure 3 Ensure there is free air movement behind the modules to give good ventilation so that they don t get too hot in the sun This is especially important whe
12. ttery is significantly undersized Solar modules working but battery fuse blown Adjust thresholds to limits indicated in these instructions Increase number or capacity of battery Replace battery fuse Incorrect system operation System needs re setting Press reset button on SPCC10 System shuts down too soon Too much load Poor connection Solar module dirty damaged Don t turn lights on so much Clean check connections esp on battery Clean replace solar module Number of hours the Lamps will run in various locations around the world using a standard 36Ahr 12V solar flat plate gel battery and 2 x 20WATT modules Fast West North South Central Southern Africa Africa Africa Africa Europe Europe Number of Luminas These figures show a range from worst month in year for sunshine and best month For example in West Africa you can expect to run 4 Luminas for up to 8 hours in summer and 6 hours in winter months These figures assume the battery is in good condition and the installation has been carried out correctly It also assumes the Solar module installation and tilt angle is correct and is exposed to sunshine most of the day without any obstacles Sollatek UK Ltd Unit 10 Poyle 14 Newlands drive Poyle Slough SL3 ODX U K Tel International 44 1753 688300 National 01753 688300 Fax International 44 1753 685306 National 01753 685306 E mail sales sollatek com Internet www sollatek com Sol
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