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EVERGEN M SERIES USER MANUAL
WARRANTy
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Maintenance & Product Care
The EverGen is designed to operate reliably for years
with virtually no need for maintenance. Sol recom-
mends routine inspections of the solar panels to
ensure that they are unobstructed by anything that
may prevent effective solar charging, including:
• dirt and dust
• snow
• leaves
• debris
• bird droppings
• 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 EverGen is typically sufficient. The EverGen is
designed to be maintenance free, however maximum
system performance will be achieved when the LED
fixture lenses and solar panels are clean.
In areas with a highly corrosive environment, the
application of dielectric grease on all metal electrical
conducting components is critical to ensuring system
performance. Please refer to the Sol Maintenance
Guide for an outline of product maintenance in severe
environments.
fuse Replacement
A wiring fault during installation, commissioning or
maintenance can sometimes cause the battery fuse
to blow. Each EverGen is shipped with one extra
battery fuse in a small bag tie-wrapped to the battery
fuseholder.
To replace the fuse:
1. Disconnect the solar panel cables at the EverGen
EMS.
2. Make sure you’re not wearing any metal jewelry,
or holding any tools or other conductive objects.
3. Check all wiring for any faults that may have
caused the fuse to blow.
4. Pull the cover off the fuseholder that is located on
the main battery harness and check the fuse.
5. Replace the blown fuse with the spare fuse
supplied.
