EverGEN™ 1720 User Manual
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1. Carmanah EVERGEN 1720 USER MANUAL MANUAL DEL USUARIO lt MANUEL DE L UTILISATEUR Model lt Modelo lt Mod le EverGEN 1720 we put solar to work 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 63331_1720_EverGEN_UserManual_RevE Carmanah Warnings and Precautions The following symbols indicate important safety warnings and precautions throughout this manual They are defined as follows WARNING indicates that serious bodily harm or death may result from failure to adhere to the precautions CAUTION indicates that damage to equipment may result if the instructions are not followed NOTE suggests optimal conditions under which the equipment will operate effectively and safely or provides additional information to the reader Warranty Disclaimer This manual will familiarize you with the features and operation standards of Carmanah s EverGEN 1720 Failure to comply with the use storage maintenance installation or placement instructions detailed in this manual could void the applicable user warranty Standards Perform all installation wiring and maintenance in conformance with local building and electrical codes Adherence to the National Electrical Code NEC or Canadian Electrical Code CEC is mandatory to comply with the UL CSA or any other certifica tion markings Non adherence to code may void the warranty 8 o X Pb eS EVERGEN 1720 USER MANUAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Safety2. usually require more frequent inspection than solar engines installed at a greater angle A yearly visual inspection of the EverGEN solar engines is typically sufficient The system is designed to be maintenance free however large performance gains can be made with clean solar panels and lenses Cleaning Use water and a soft sponge or cloth for cleaning and a mild non abrasive cleaning agent for more stubborn residue Rinse well Pressure washers should not be used Clean solar panels more frequently during drier months as they may become soiled more quickly Inspection Check all electrical and mechanical connectors to ensure they are clean secure and undamaged 10 EVERGEN 1720 USER MANUAL MAINTENANCE AND PRODUCT CARE Ensure that all vents and drain holes are free of debris Visual inspection check over exterior assembly for cracks missing or broken hardware or other potential problems Batteries Exercise caution when handling the battery packs They are capable of generating enormous short circuit currents Remove all jewelry bracelets metal strap watches rings before attempting to handle or remove the battery packs The batteries are rechargeable lead acid AGM 12V batteries Consult your local municipal by laws for information on recycling the cells when replacing Do not discard batteries in the garbage please recycle Energy Management System EMS Recycling Production of the
3. 250 Bay Street Victoria BC Canada V9A 3K5 Phone 1 250 380 0052 1 877 722 8877 Toll Free in U S and Canada Fax 1 250 380 0062 Email customerservice carmanah com Website carmanah com 12 EVERGEN 1720 USER MANUAL APPENDIX B Main Nameplate System Label Located 1 On the EMS 2 On engine collar carmanah MODEL XXXXXXXXXXXXX T VRhoinland us 1234567890 SOLAR PANEL INPUT SUITABLE FOR WET 40 5Vmp 48 5Voc 5 88A Imp LOCATIONS WP STC Battery 24V Nominal A 10026 Serial No 123456789 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 63331_1720_EverGEN_UserManual_RevE CarMana h EVERGEN 1720 USER MANUAL 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 63331_1720_EverGEN_UserManual_RevE 13 C a rm a n a h Email customerservice carmanah com Toll Free 1 877 722 8877 US amp Canada Worldwide 1 250 380 0052 2012 Carmanah Technologies Fax 1 250 380 0062 Corporation Web carmanah com Aversion for mobile devices can be downloaded at carmanah com or scan the code to the right using a QR reader
4. capacity batteries Use caution when installing the batteries and follow the installation instructions carefully Short circuiting the batteries may the battery harness cause a large current discharge leading to battery damage and or personal injury To replace the EverGEN 1720 s battery bank use the following procedure A anti corrosion compound should be applied to the battery terminals and fasteners to prevent corrosion not supplied 1 Disconnect the fuse holders 2 Unscrew the battery hardware to disconnect the battery 3 Release one of the battery straps Ensure that you use proper lifting 4 Remove the battery from the Enclosure techniques when moving batteries 5 Repeat Step 3 and 4 until all batteries are removed Batteries should not be installed so that terminals sit directly across from each other putting them into a potentially dangerous positive to negative orientation 6 Remove the Battery Cables from the Batteries 7 Connect the Battery Cables to the new Batteries ensuring the temperature sensor is installed on one of the negative battery terminals 8 Slide one Battery into the Enclosure and secure it in place with the Battery Strap 9 Slide all Batteries into place and secure with the Battery Strap 10 Connect the Battery Cables to the Control Panel 8 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 63331_1720_EverGEN_UserManual_RevE Carmanah Troubleshooting The Eve
5. EMS required the extraction and use of natural resources The EMS may contain substances that could be harmful to the environ ment or human health if improperly handled at the product s end of life In order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of natural resources we encourage you to recycle the EMS in an appropriate way that will ensure most of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately Check your local municipality for electronics recyclers The symbol shown to the left indicates that this product complies with the European m Union s requirements according to Directive 2002 96 EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 63331_1720_EverGEN_UserManual_RevE EVERGEN 1720 USER MANUAL APPENDIXA Carmanah Appendix A Error Codes When you open the Enclosure s front door you will see a series of lights between the batteries on the EMS pictured below You can use these lights to diagnose operating issues with the 1700 Series light This table indicates the specific error code and provides a description of the error and any potential solutions Error Code Description Solution Solar Panel Check Polarity LED Error Indications Solid Green Correci polarity Solid Red Battery Check Polarity LED Error Indications Solid Green Reversed polarity Correci polarity Solid Red Flashing Red three times p
6. and Usage Precautions Batteries are shipped fully charged Use extreme caution when handling the batteries as they are capable of generating hazardous short circuit currents Remove all jewelry bracelets metal strap watches etc before attempting to handle the batteries Solar Modules produce DC elec tricity when exposed to light and can therefore produce an electri cal shock or burn To render Solar Modules inoperative remove them from sunlight or fully cover their front surface with an opaque material Before lifting any heavy or bulky equipment ensure that the load is secured so that moving parts do not shift and it can be lifted as far as needed without back strain or loss of grip Installation may require more than one person Until the system is ready for start up turn off all circuit breakers during installation and wiring of the system Re check all completed wiring for proper polarity prior to energizing the system On Start Up follow the procedures described in the Functional Test section of this document System must not be operated on one battery 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 63331_1720_EverGEN_UserManual_RevE Carmanah Changes or modifications to Carmanah equipment not expressly approved by Carmanah could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant
7. ave been set at the factory based on your location and lighting requirements Contact Carmanah Customer Service if you need to change your EverGEN 1720 from the factory set configuration 1 Power 2 Solar Panel 3 Battery 4 Test 5 System 6 Full Light 7 GPS Signal Control Unit Reverse Polarity Reverse Polarity Button Status Level Lock on off Indicator Indicator System Operation 1 Power Control Unit on off A switch controls whether the control unit is turned on or not 2 Solar Panel Reverse Polarity Indicator An LED indicates if the battery connection has been reversed 3 Battery Reverse Polarity Indicator An LED indicates if the First Time Start Up i solar panel connection has been reversed The EverGEN 1720 s initial start up takes 4 Test Button A test button allows the light to turn on during approximately one minute Day to night the day to be tested On start up use the test button to detection does not occur within this time check the output of the light fixtures period and the system output is approxi mately 25 of the full output The EverGEN 5 System Status A system status LED indicates if the unit is 1720 Control Panel has indicator lights for functioning correctly system functions and diagnostics 6 Full Light Level A full light level LED indicates if the unit is Press the test button to confirm that the automatically dimming or not system is working properly See Error Codes in Appen
8. dix A for diagnostics 7 GPS Signal Lock A GPS LED indicates whether the unit has a GPS lock for time synchronization and scheduling settings 6 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 63331_1720_EverGEN_UserManual_RevE Carmanah Adjusting the Occupancy Sensor Option The EverGEN 1720 uses a Passive Infrared PIR Occupancy Sensor The PIR detects the difference between infrared energy in motion and the back ground space There are 2 adjustment dials on the Occupancy Sensor and these must be set correctly for the system to operate properly Before turning the system on ensure that the adjustment dials on the sensor are set to the positions described below 1 Remove the sensor lens cover by unscrewing it from the outside of the light fixture 2a Set Light Level Dial to maximum all the way clockwise 2b Set Time Delay Dial to minimum all the way counter clockwise 3 Replace lens cover Note Be sure to replace the foam gasket before replacing the lens cover 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 63331_1720_EverGEN_UserManual_RevE EVERGEN 1720 USER MANUAL OCCUPANCY SENSOR Carmanah Battery Replacement Verify that batteries are within a 10 state of charge of each other before installing A difference greater than this will the blow fuse in EVERGEN 1720 USER MANUAL BATTERY REPLACEMENT The batteries used in the EverGEN 1720 system are large
9. er second System Status LED Error Indications Solid Green Flashing Green once per second Reversed polarity Auxiliary output is shorted System is functioning properly Battery charging Solid Red Error state low battery or 24 hour shutdown Flashing Red once per second Main LED short circuit Flashing Red twice per second Main LED open circuit Flashing Red three times per second Full Light Level LED Error Indications Solid Green Auxiliary output is shorted Full brightness Solid Amber GPS Signal LED Error Indications Solid Green Solid Amber Brightness temporarily reduced to protect system GPS fix has been obtained GPS fix has not been obtained r i carmanah EverGEN 1720 EMS 300 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 63331_1720_EverGEN_UserManual_RevE Carmanah Appendix B Warranty Warranty This product is covered by the Carmanah warranty Visit www carmanah com for additional information Customer Service Before contacting Carmanah s customer service department please have the serial number pictured below of your system available a brief description of the problem as well as all details of the installation To contact Carmanah s Customer Service Department Mail Carmanah Technologies Corporation
10. igent Operating Profile and Motion Sensing Option capabilities allow for functionality that meets location and application requirements e Leading high efficiency solar panels e UL rated weather resistant system components e FCC compliance e RoHS certified fully recyclable components e Five year system warranty Installation The EverGEN 1720 is designed for quick and easy installation Follow the EverGEN 1720 Installation Guide provided with the system 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 63331_1720_EverGEN_UserManual_RevE R EVERGEN 1720 USER MANUAL carmana h PRODUCT COMPONENTS Product Components EverGEN 1720 major components referenced within this User Manual e Enclosure e Energy Management System EMS e Batteries Control Panel e Fixture Enclosure e Occupancy Sensor optional GPs SIGNAL carmanat EverGEN 1720 carmanah com 1 250 380 0052 EMS 300 EMS Batteries Control Panel Occupancy Sensor 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 63331_1720_EverGEN_UserManual_RevE 5 EVERGEN 1720 USER MANUAL carmana h CONTROL PANEL Control Panel The EverGEN 1720 Control Panel and EMS indica tor lights provide the basic controls and indicators for switching on and off the system and displaying system status All other adjustments h
11. mer support Fixture Illuminates and Ramps Off If the Fixture immediately illuminates to peak bright ness and the immediately ramps off over the follow 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 63331_1720_EverGEN_UserManual_RevE EVERGEN 1720 USER MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING ing five seconds it indicates that the Motion Sensor is over budget This only occurs when the Motion Sensor is acti vated at night but the budget for Motion Sensor s activation time allotted by the Operating Profile has already been met for that night If this happens every night consider selecting a different Operating Profile always consult Carmanah before changing the Operating Profile Reverse Polarity If either of the Reverse Polarity lights is lit discon nect the PV and the battery and reinstall them in the correct order Carmanah Maintenance and Product Care The EverGEN solar engines are designed to operate reliably for years with virtually no need for mainte nance Carmanah recommends routine inspections of the solar panels to ensure that they are unob structed by anything that could prevent the effective ness of the solar charging including e dirt and dust e snow lt leaves e debris e shade that may have developed after installation due to adjacent plant growth The frequency of the inspections depends on loca tion and local weather patterns EverGEN solar engines installed 20 or 30 as opposed to 45 will
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13. rGEN 1720 s initial start up takes approxi mately one minute Day to night detection does not occur within this time period and the system output is approximately 25 of the full output The EverGEN 1720 Control Panel has indicator lights for system functions and diagnostics Light Output Appears Dim If your system does not operate according to its specifications the unit may be using Automatic Light Control ALC If the battery s State of Charge drops below 66 ALC engages and reduces the power output to protect the batteries under unusually poor solar conditions If the Battery Status light is red or yellow the battery is low on charge The system will recover on its own If the Battery Status is green verify all lightbars in fixture are operating If not verify correct wire polarity and electrical connections The Fixture is Blinking or the System Status Light is Red If the fixture is blinking once every 30 seconds low voltage discharge ensure that the Solar Panel is not covered by debris or dirt and that it is in the correct orientation northern hemisphere Solar Panel faces south southern hemisphere Solar Panel faces north If required remove the debris or clean the Solar Panel with a soft cloth and water Wait at least 24 hours for the system to recover If it does not recover contact Carmanah for customer support If the fixture is blinking twice every 30 seconds 24 hour shutdown contact Carmanah for custo
14. to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equip ment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accor dance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harm ful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 63331_1720_EverGEN_UserManual_RevE EVERGEN 1720 USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Warnings and Precautions cceesseeseeeeeeeeseeeeees 2 Warranty Disclaimer 2 SANG ANAS six caste in adana i aga A aaa aa 2 Safety and Usage Precautions ceeeee 2 DRO DUCTION oe aces ieee ccc aana sasana sanad gan Gawa aaa veces 5 Features and Functionality cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 5 Installatiohi sarasa aana aa nengan aga a ad aan ae ad ia 5 Control Panel ss ss sss 585as 58 9055 a agak nie eaaa na
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