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Lifting and storage base

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Charge storage batteries

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Electrical and solar cabling

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Electrical and electronic connection

components

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Controller

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Pole

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Lamp and/or other accessories (e.g. camera)

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Solar panel support system

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Solar panel

INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT !

The PIVO | LEKLA multi-purpose autonomous solar energy
station you have purchased has various components, some of
which are pre-assembled, while others require assembly directly
at the installation site.

Please carefully read this installation guide, it contains
important information and notes regarding the installa-
tion and start-up of your PIVO | LEKLA multi-purpose
autonomous solar energy station.

A certified technician (electrician, engineer) must install
this product in accordance with the applicable electrical
and building codes.

Do not modify the structure or any of the components of
this product.

Make sure you have the latest version of this installation
guide. If in doubt, visit our web site lekla.ca or contact
us at LEKLA 819-769-0350.

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Summary of Contents for PIVO

Page 1: ...SOLAR ENERGY STATION INSTALLATION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...e others require assembly directly at the installation site Please carefully read this installation guide it contains important information and notes regarding the installa tion and start up of your PIVO LEKLA multi purpose autonomous solar energy station A certified technician electrician engineer must install this product in accordance with the applicable electrical and building codes Do not mod...

Page 3: ...ed by the batteries can be several hundred amperes Safety devices have been provided for this product However improper handling of this product could cause injury or material damage to the various components Ensure that handling and installation of the PIVO LEKLA Multi Purpose Energy Station is carried out by qualified technicians ...

Page 4: ...list STEP 2 SOIL PREPARATION AND GROUNDING THE BASE OF THE PIVO LEKLA MULTI PURPOSE AUTONOMOUS SOLAR ENERGY STATION PART No 1 Figure 2 Hoisting points ____________ Figure 1 Top view of the lifting and storage base with lifting eye nuts Figure 2 Lifting and storage base as a whole System weight of 500 kg 1100 lbs IMPORTANT Proper base grounding of the PIVO LEKLA Multi Purpose Autonomous Energy Stat...

Page 5: ...LA will in no way alter them Finally if the work is carried out near overhead and or underground power lines make sure before starting the work to secure the perimeter if necessary and provide a safe distance for your equipment to avoid any risk of electrocution NOTE Location of the base of the Autonomous Energy Station and identification of the type of soil are the responsi bility of the client a...

Page 6: ... bolts to hold it in position and stabilize it on the trestle Figure 4 With the top end raised it is easier to join the components without risk of damaging them Unscrew the cover of the service door located at the bottom of the pole with the locking key It will serve as a connection point for the wiring Figure 5 Figure 4 ...

Page 7: ...om the arm to the luminaire Push the wire back inside the arm making a loop Figure 7 1 to create a loose in the wires This loop will make it easier to disconnect the luminaire if necessary Figure 7 Figure 7 Example of a wire loop in the arm Figure 6 Remove the protective membrane covering the support and the panel pass all wiring through the top opening of the pole The solar panel wiring black whi...

Page 8: ...ion Figure 8 It is possible to use the website www suncalc org to simulate the sun s position in relation to the location of your solar installation and to see if there are any surrounding obstacles that could affect it given the differences the sun s position at different times of the year According to the geographical location of the installation the angle between the arm or the side of the open...

Page 9: ...f the equipment for the equipment refer to the list on the custom diagram of your PIVO LEKLA Then place a sling around the pole at the junction of the pole or at the balance point if there is no pole Lift the pole with lifting equipment Once the pole is lifted off the ground and held in a nearly vertical position remove the beam attached to the base of the pole Figure 12 Figure 11 ____________ Fig...

Page 10: ... installation Make sure that the red black orange black and yellow black connector pairs are not connected to the controller in the control box Check for voltage on the white black wire pairs coming from the solar panel using a multimeter It should be more than 30 V On the red black wire pair equipped with a fuse holder install the 20 A fuse Measure the battery voltage with a multimeter It should ...

Page 11: ...ation label and the yellow black wire pair on Solar 1 In the event of a disconnection please proceed in the reverse order If everything is working correctly the green battery LED indicator and the Solar 1 LED indicator will light up The diagram below displays and identifies all the LED indicators At this stage the PIVO LEKLA should be functional It will be possible to remotely perform a variety of...

Page 12: ...ydraulic unit to allow the center tube to be lifted into the base Once the mechanism is at its maximum height deactivate the lift valve The mechanism becomes stationary Extend the two orange safety stands so that they rest against the 660 mm 22 in cylinder wall Figures 2 and 3 When the pole is lifted 450 mm 17 7 in off the ground the control box and the battery storage area can be accessed In orde...

Page 13: ...cted position for both ascendant and descending manoeuvres Figure 2 View of the extended safety stands Figure 3 Figure 2 Figure 3 STEPS Remove the cover from the service door at the base of the pole to gain access to the pole lifting hoses Figure 1 Figure 1 ...

Page 14: ...clockwise The battery magazine lifts up to provide access to the stacking cases and batteries POUR LA DESCENTE Both hands are required for the lowering operation The right hand rotates the hinged handle and the left hand operates the release lever Hold the hinged handle firmly rotate it slightly counterclockwise and press the release lever down to release it from the gears Rotate the articulated h...

Page 15: ...TOOLS REQUIRED Tools required for lifting and lowering the batteries Insert the 15 16 in socket in the center of the box Figure 4 Figure 1 Page 2 of 3 ...

Page 16: ...ever and the end of the hinged handle while letting it rotate clockwise Figure 2 STEP 2 To release the safety handle apply force to the end of the articulated handle and to the end of the release lever Figure 3 Figure 4 Hinged handle Hinged handle Release lever Release lever Hinged handle Page 3 of 3 ...

Page 17: ...two 88 in long flat lifting straps supplied by LEKLA STEP 2 Thread the lifting strap into the lock buckle ____________ Figure 1 View of the lift strap as well as the lock buckle Figure 2 First thread the securing buckle is placed at a distance of approximately 8 from the end of the buckle Figure 2 Figure 1 Page 1 of 5 ...

Page 18: ...the end of the lifting strap through the opening in the lifting tray Figure 4 Figure 3 ____________ Figure 3 View of the lift strap with respect to the lifting tray note the direction of the buckle Figure 4 Threading of the lift strap Page 2 of 5 ...

Page 19: ...TEP 7 Proceed exactly the same way with the other lifting strap and the other lock buckle on the opposite side of the lifting tray Figure 5 ____________ Figure 5 Second threading of the dead end through the lock buckle Figure 6 Third threading of the dead end through the lock buckle to secure and prevent slipping Figure 6 Page 3 of 5 ...

Page 20: ...trap at the entry of the ratchet lift mechanism Right side of the spool of the ratchet lift system Figure 8 Right side of the spool and strap before insertion Figure 9 Sectional view of the strap passing through the lifting mechanism with the strap positioned between the center shaft and the plate Figure 8 STEP 9 Insert the strap into the retaining pulley of the ratchet lift mechanism securing it ...

Page 21: ...onstrating the first turn of the lifting strap on the retaining pulley STEP 10 Rotate the lifting system s retaining pulley 90 to allow the adjustments of the two retaining pulleys STEP 11 Take an object such as a piece of log to adjust both sides of the lifting system Pull the log towards you so that the straps are parallel to each other to ensure uniform lifting Leave enough lack to allow for a ...

Page 22: ...et or multi bit screwdriver Key 12 in long fits 1 in Level Inclinometer or angle protractor Drive hinge handle in Socket 15 16 in for in drive Extension bar 5 in for in drive Electrician fish tape Multimeter Electrical tape Tie wrap fasteners Slings 200 lb or more Compass or GPS orientation system Hydraulic pump with 1 8 NPT coupling Rags or absorbent fabric ...

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