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DEV
A / STUD / CHALLENGE
SOLAR
The European Directive 2002/95/CE on the restriction of use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipments (RAEE) outlines the following:
• Luminaires shall not be treated as normal urban waste
• Obsolete light fittings must be disposed with at authorised waste disposal stations or delivered to the distributor
when purchasing the replacement
• The symbol of the bin with an "X" is placed on the products as a reminder that these products must not be
treated as normal urban waste.
• Failure to adhere to this directive can be punished by law.
WARNINGS & WASTE DISPOSAL
IT IS FORBIDDEN TO MODIFY THE FITTING WITHOUT AUTHORISATION
• Any tampering of the luminaire will render the warrantee void, and may render the product dangerous.
•The installation and programming of the product conducted by qualified personnel.
• Compliance of these instructions is necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the single product and of the
whole installation.
• The safety of this product is guaranteed only with the appropriate use of these installation instructions which must
be retained.
• In case of problems, please contact the manufacturer.
• For maximum efficiency, install the product in direct sunlight.
• Avoid installation in shadowed areas (e.g. under trees, or too close to buildings).
• It is necessary to clean the solar panel periodically.
• Mareco Luce is not liable for any damage to third parties caused by an improper product installation. The product
must be installed according to the supplied installation instructions.
For all the solar luminaires is required a periodical maintenance including the following steps:
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To clean the solar panel to remove the possible dirt that might have settled on the panel
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To check the tightening of the screws that hold the different parts
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To check that he internal components as battery and electronic components do not show signs of significant rust
and oxidation. Otherwise it is necessary to check if there is any water infiltration.
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To check the cable glands
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To check that the cables are connected securely
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To check the terminals corrosion
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In case of damaged components, they must be replaced before the luminaire can be restarted. Use only original
spare parts
Cautions
• Keep the battery away from fire, flames and sparks
• Check periodically the charging process
• Pay attention to the possible development of sparks
• Pay attention to the risk of electrocution
Fault behaviours
The electronic circuit board while operating is dangerous in the following situations:
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It does not appear to function at all.
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It is visibily damaged, or the connected cables are visibly damaged.
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Emission of smoke or fluid penetration.
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It has loose parts
In the abovementioned cases, disconnect the electronic circuit board from the solar panel and from the battery
immediately.
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The electronic circuit board may only be connected to the luminaires and to the battery by trained personnel and
in accordance with the applicable regulations.
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Follow the installation and operating instructions for all components of the PV system.
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Ensure that no cables are damaged.
User's manual
