We Care Solar - Solar Suitcase Installation Guide - 2017
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E DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST
Installation Tracking Sheet information, including the Solar Suitcase serial number, has
been recorded
Battery sticker is completed and attached to the battery
Solar Suitcase sticker is completed and attached to the Solar Suitcase
Solar Suitcase poster is attached/displayed on the wall
Clinic certificate has been given to responsible person at health clinic
Equipment receipt has been filled out (if applicable)
Baseline form has been filled out (if applicable)
Photos of installers, midwives, health clinic, and installations have been taken
F
USER COMPREHENSION CHECKLIST
A minimum of 3 people at the facility are well trained
Ask key users the following questions to demonstrate their knowledge of how to use the
Solar Suitcase:
Where is the main switch? Should it always be on?
What do the different lights mean on the charge controller?
(Make sure they know the
difference between the solar charging light and the battery status light, as well as what
to do when the battery status light is blinking green, green, yellow, and red)
Where are the light switches? When should you use the lights?
Where is the appliance switch? When should you charge appliances?
Show me how to use the battery charger. What kinds of batteries can you charge in the
battery charger? What does it mean to charge the batteries in “families”?
When can you charge your phone? How many phones can you charge at one time with
the multi-tip phone charger?
Show me how to use the fetal Doppler. Should you turn it off when it is not in use?
What kinds of lubricants can you use with the fetal Doppler?
Show me how to use the headlamp. How do you charge the headlamp?
Who do you contact if you have a problem with the Solar Suitcase? Who do you
contact when the main battery needs to be replaced?
G OVERALL INSTALLATION COMPLETE
– please do one final check to see if…
System is functioning well
– Homerun cable is properly connected “clicked in” and solar
charging light is lit
Lights
– turn on and confirm that the plugs are inserted properly into the sockets
Cables are neatly and firmly attached to the walls with zipties
Appliances are stored in a secure location and someone at the health facility is
responsible for them
Battery connection is solid
Facility is clean and left in the same order as when you arrived
Tools are organized and packed
