Owner’s Manual | Model
R820
Carmanah Technologies Inc. Copyright © 2006
Document number: MAN_ROAD R820 Owner's Manual 36983_vB
Last revised: November 7, 2006
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3.0 Configuration & Installation Instructions
Installing the R820 is a quick and relatively smooth procedure that can normally be carried out by
existing road maintenance crews. The installation instructions in this manual are divided into
three parts: choosing a location, unit configuration and pre-wiring in the shop, and field
installation. Please read this manual to determine what tasks should be completed in the shop
prior to the field installation portion of the job.
Required Tools:
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Socket Set
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Crescent Wrench
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Tap and Die Set
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#2 Phillips Screwdriver
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5/32” Allen Key
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Fish Tape
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12-15 ft Ladder
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Level
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Compass
3.1
Choosing and Preparing a Suitable Location for Installation
Likely a suitable location will already have been selected
at the time of order. However, please ensure that each
of the criteria outlined in this section have been met
before proceeding with the installation.
3.1.1
Optimal Solar Location
As the Carmanah Model R820 is a solar-powered
device, it is critical to position the unit in relation to the
optimum angle of the sun in order to achieve maximum
solar power generation.
To do this, the Solar Engine must ideally be installed in a
non-shady location where it can be angled towards the
equator for maximum solar exposure during daylight
hours. See section 3.5.3 for more details.
3.1.2
Minimum Distance between
Systems
Figure 1 shows the minimum distance that must be
maintained between independent systems using the
same radio channel. If independent systems are required to be located
less than 300 meters from each other the radios in each independent
system MUST be set to different channels.
Please refer to section 3.2.3 for information on setting the radio channel.
3.1.3
Preparing the Pole Mount
The R820 lights are mounted on a pole that will be most likely be affixed to a base with the
necessary mounting hardware. If concrete foundations will be used, concrete bases will need to
be poured before the installation of the system. See Figure 2.
Figure 2: Concrete Base
Figure 1: Minimum Spacing Between Two
Systems Using the Same Radio Channel
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