Alencon SPOT: Installation,
Operation, and Maintenance Manual
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6 Servicing and Maintenance
6.1 Opening and Closing AID for Service
To perform service and troubleshooting on the AID, it is often necessary to open the device.
After which, it should be properly closed and sealed to maintain weather rating. See the
component parts labeled in Figure 13.
F
IGURE
13:
D
ISCONNECT
S
WITCH
C
OMPONENT
P
ARTS
6.1.1 To Open the AID:
1.
Ensure disconnect is in OPEN/OFF position
2.
Disconnect PV input cables so that HV is not present inside the AID
3.
Unscrew top screw from the top of the disconnect switch using a Phillips 1 screwdriver
4.
Pull off the black cover (will only come off when switch is in OFF
3 O’clock position)
5.
Pull off the black switch tip as well
6.
Unscrew the base nut from the gray switch base using a 7/8-inch socket wrench
7.
Remove the gray switch base from the silver switch head with yellow thread
8.
Unscrew 4 lid corner screws using a Phillips 2 screwdriver
9.
Remove lid from AID enclosure
6.1.2 To Close the AID:
1.
Replace lid onto the AID enclosure, hinges must align between both pieces
2.
Screw 4 corner screws back into place, using a Phillips 2 screwdriver
3.
Place the gray switch base back over the silver switch head and yellow thread
4.
Screw the base nut on to yellow thread and tighten with a 7/8-inch socket wrench
5.
Place black switch tip back onto sliver switch head
6.
Place black cover on top of the switch tip as well
7.
Use a Phillips 1 screwdriver to fasten the top screw into place small and secure the assembly
8.
Ensure disconnect is in OPEN/OFF position
9.
Connect PV input cables to AID front ports, take care to follow labels and keep cable pairs
together
10.
AID can now be switched to CLOSED/ON position as desired
