June 2020
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Solar Stik
®
, Inc.
60
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SYSTEM SETUP AND OPERATION GUDIE FOR THE 1 kW HYBRID POWER SYSTEM (HPS)
PRELIMINARY DRAFT
Clearing PRO-Verter Faults
If any fault occurs, the user interface will display the Fault Message and the Red “Fault” LED will be
lighted. Remove cause of the fault. The unit will remain in Fault Mode until the fault is cleared.
A short press (0.1 seconds) of the On/Off key will clear the Fault Message and the PRO-Verter will
return to the operational status (if the reason for the fault condition has been corrected). Refer to the
section on
Fault Messages
.
Recovery of System with Overdischarged Batteries
If batteries are discharged to a “critical-low” level, the system may cease to function. There are two
(2) methods to restore a System with overdischarged batteries:
1
Connect an active generator/grid 120 VAC power source to PRO-Verter 120 VAC Input. Toggle
and hold SYSTEM RECOVERY momentary switch for two (2) minutes to activate recovery circuit.
Continue holding System Recovery switch while pressing user interface ON/OFF button. Once
user interface powers up, release System Recovery switch and user interface ON/OFF button.
The System will begin charging batteries within two (2) minutes.
2
Connect an active PV array (exposed to sun) to PRO-Verter. Turn on PRO-Verter user interface.
Use either an active generator/grid 120 VAC source or continuous PV to charge the batteries.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
1. Toggle Generator Control switch from ON (or AUTO) to OFF.
2. Correct condition that caused fault (Likely causes are listed).
a. Fuel and oil levels
b. Engine switch ON
c. Eco throttle switch OFF
d. Fuel tank vent cap lever ON
e. Choke lever OPEN
To restart generator:
Clearing Generator Faults Faults
1. Toggle Generator Type switch to required position (Ranger/Defender).
2. Toggle Generator Control switch to ON. Alarm sounds (10 s).
3. Generator cranks (2 min max). Five (5) attempts before fault.
4. Generator starts.
5. AC INPUT LED illuminates (~ 2 min after start).
6. PRO-Verter qualifies generator power.
7. Charging begins (see PRO-Verter user interface).
8. Rapidly toggle Generator Control switch to AUTO to begin normal hybrid operation.
LED
ON
OFF
Generator Fault
(10 per sec )
A generator fault is indicated on the PRO-Verter Faceplate by rapid blinking of the Generator Status
LED. To clear the fault and resum normal operation, complete the following steps.
• Do not connect a running
generator to the PRO-Verter while
the System is operating.
• Do not pull-start the generator if it
is controlled by the PRO-Verter.
