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SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL
MAINTENANCE & PRODUCT CARE
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Maintenance & Product Care
The SC315 solar engine is designed to operate
reliably for years with virtually no need for
maintenance. Carmanah recommends routine
inspections of the solar panel to ensure that they are
unobstructed by anything that may prevent effective
solar charging, including:
• dirt and dust
• snow
• leaves
• debris
• shade that may have developed after installation
due to adjacent plant growth.
The frequency of the inspections depends on location
and local weather patterns. A yearly visual inspection
of the SC315 is typically sufficient. The SC315 is
designed to be maintenance free, however maximum
system performance will be achieved when the LED
lenses and solar panels are clean.
Fuse Replacement
A wiring fault during installation or maintenance
can sometimes cause the battery fuses to blow. To
replace the fuse:
1.
Make sure you’re not wearing any metal jewelry,
or holding any tools or other conductive objects.
2. Disconnect the batteries.
3.
Check all wiring for any faults that may have
caused the fuse to blow.
4.
Open the fuse holder apart and check the fuse.
5. Replace a blown fuse with an identical fuse - 7A,
Littlefuse 031201.5.HXP, Carmanah part # 71800.
Battery Replacement
When the SC315 system’s battery requires
replacement, it is recommended that the original
SC315 Battery be used (Carmanah part # 70774). If
there is more than one controller at the installation
site, it is recommended to replace all the batteries at
the same time.
WARNING
Battery replacement procedure
should not be carried out in windy
conditions. In all cases, the area at
the base of the pole must be roped
off to prevent people from being
injured or killed by falling pieces.
EMS Recycling
Production of the EMS required the extraction and
use of natural resources. The EMS may contain
substances that could be harmful to the environment
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.
Fuse Holders
