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We Care Solar | Jan 2019

Solar Suitcase Installation Steps

Solar Suitcase Installation

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Plastic Anchors

Actual size

Attach the bracket to the wall

Use template to drill 2 holes in the wall and insert plastic anchors

Hang template on bracket

#12 X 1-3/4"

Self-Tapping Screws

5/16” Nut Driver

Actual size

5

7

6

1/4" Masonry Drill Bit for masonry or cement walls

or 1/8” Standard Drill Bit for wood walls

Actual size

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Summary of Contents for Suitcase

Page 1: ...We Care Solar Jan 2019 We Care Solar Suitcase Installation Guide www wecaresolar org WCS SC3...

Page 2: ...reliable lighting mobile communication and medical devices using solar electricity The We Care Solar Suitcase provides highly efficient solar energy systems to health facilities in areas without relia...

Page 3: ...e 04 06 07 20 26 35 39 42 Installation Planning Installation Overview Solar Panel Installation Solar Suitcase Installation Lights Installation Last Steps for Completing Installation Installation Docum...

Page 4: ...ter in case there is little available at the site Identify installation team 2 3 technicians 1 driver Location planning Call the clinic at least one day in advance Prepare and load tools Review prepar...

Page 5: ...os of installation Show us your good work Depart prior to dark Re organize tools and load vehicle Arrive and introduce yourselves to the person in charge of the clinic Take a tour of the clinic with t...

Page 6: ...lway Office The Solar Suitcase should be mounted in a secure and dry area of the facility and at a height where all healthcare workers can easily turn on lights and charge appliances Light Expansion B...

Page 7: ...ess Drill Driver Inclinometer Zip Ties 1 4 Nuts and Bolts 12 x 3 Roof Screws Silicone 1 4 Standard Drill Bit 1 8 Standard Drill Bit 1 4 5 16 Nut Drivers Safety Glasses Step Drill Bit Wire Stripper Sli...

Page 8: ...ware Ladder Safety Do not touch electricity lines with your body or ladder Do not walk near or over skylights Avoid wasp nests attics with bats or rodents They may harm you during installation and can...

Page 9: ...Mode Adjustment Torque Adjustment Ring Use lower number settings for attaching screws Increase as needed to drive the screw to the correct depth Use higher number settings for drilling holes on the fr...

Page 10: ...r panel or the sides of the solar panel The solar panel must be mounted to the wood frame to the roof below The solar panel must be mounted on a slope of 10 to 15 degrees from horizon to allow for rai...

Page 11: ...op of the corrugated ridge The solar panel L feet must attach to the wood frame of the roof Do not bend or crush the corrugated ridge Do not make insertions at the bottom of the corrugated ridge The s...

Page 12: ...erun cable connector to make it easier to run through the roof and walls See P 15 for instructions Always use the cable guard where the homerun cable goes through the roof or around the edge of the ro...

Page 13: ...We Care Solar Jan 2019 Homerun Cable Options Solar Panel Installation 13 A Option B Option Under the ridge vent Through the roof Cable Guard Silicone Zip Tie Zip Tie Zip Tie Cable Guard Silicone...

Page 14: ...on Through the eave Over the edge Drip Loop Silicone Zip Tie Cable Guard Cable Guard Zip Tie Drip Loop Make a Drip Loop in the cable to allow water to drip off the cable preventing the water from ente...

Page 15: ...ue shroud to disassemble Leave screws attached to the connector Twist the blue shroud firmly to complete assembly To rewire the connector tighten screws firmly onto wire When finished you should not b...

Page 16: ...roof Using speed 2 drill 1 4 holes in the frame of the solar panel where the L brackets will be attached Attach all four L brackets to the solar panel using 1 4 bolts and locking nuts Use one of the L...

Page 17: ...ckets to the roof and drill the screws down 50 of the way If necessary use the 1 8 standard drill bit to make a pilot hole before attaching roof screws Zip ties Solar Panel Installation Steps Solar Pa...

Page 18: ...he roof or through the roof Secure the cable guard with zip ties silicone Great job Remember to do the Solar Panel Installation Checklist Secure the homerun cable to one of the L brackets and to the r...

Page 19: ...t a 10 to 15 angle they should not be flat Solar panel frame is straight not warped or twisted Homerun cable is wrapped with cable guard for extra protection where it might be damaged such as sharp ed...

Page 20: ...el on the roof will reach the Solar Suitcase Install in a room that is easy to access and secure The Solar Suitcase is designed to be attached to a strong wall However sometimes another solution is ne...

Page 21: ...y Drill Bit for masonry or cement walls or 1 8 Standard Drill Bit for wood walls 5 Plastic Anchors Safety Glasses 5 12 X 1 3 4 Self Tapping Screws Actual size Actual size Actual size Actual size 5 16...

Page 22: ...Standard Drill Bit for wood walls Plastic Anchors Actual size Actual size Make sure the bubble in the level indicator is between the two black lines Mark 63 inches 160cm to floor Drill 3 holes Insert...

Page 23: ...Actual size Attach the bracket to the wall Use template to drill 2 holes in the wall and insert plastic anchors Hang template on bracket 12 X 1 3 4 Self Tapping Screws 5 16 Nut Driver Actual size 5 7...

Page 24: ...ket Review Solar Suitcase Installation Checklist Make sure the Solar Suitcase is firmly attached on the bracket and level Solar Suitcase Installation 24 9 8 10 12 X 1 3 4 Self Tapping Screws Rubber Ba...

Page 25: ...ives can easily reach and see the display screen on the Solar Suitcase 1 2 3 The Solar Suitcase is firmly attached to the wall If you pull on it it does not move The Solar Suitcase is straight and not...

Page 26: ...gh as possible so the light reaches further Remember the cable length is 33 feet 10 meters and the Light Expansion Box cable is 40 feet 12 2 meters Make sure the location for the light buttons on the...

Page 27: ...1 1 4 Self Tapping Screws 12 x 1 3 4 Self Tapping Screws Actual size Actual size Actual size From the Solar Suitcase From the Large Tool Bag 1 4 5 16 Nut Drivers Lights Light Expansion Box Zip Ties S...

Page 28: ...ght attached to the wall Movable light hung on an IV pole or other fixture Use large hooks for the roll of light cable to hang on Use small hooks for the light to hang on Attach Velcro to help keep th...

Page 29: ...the light expansion box Measure up 50 inches 127cm from the floor and mark where to locate the top of the light expansion box Place tape over the light sockets to avoid dust from entering Make two ma...

Page 30: ...attach the light expansion box cable and the light cables to the wall above 7 8 Plastic Anchors Actual size 12 X 1 3 4 Self Tapping Screws 5 16 Nut Driver Actual size Use drill speed 1 1 4 Masonry Dr...

Page 31: ...e the cover plate 4 screws and put in a safe place Using a screw driver gently press the wire terminal release lever to pull out the red and white wires Take care not to damage the vulnerable circuit...

Page 32: ...wire ends are straight and not frayed Gently push the wire ends back into the terminal Match red to red and white to white Ensure the wire ends are inserted completely and no bare metal is exposed Pu...

Page 33: ...nnect the light cables to the light expansion box Reconnect light expansion box to the Solar Suitcase 11 12 13 Tighten the locking rings Secure the light cables and the light expansion box cables to t...

Page 34: ...ll lights work on both normal and brighter settings The lights are placed in an ideal location for midwives The light expansion box is firmly attached to the wall Fixed lights are securely mounted to...

Page 35: ...p Make sure the homerun cable is securely attached to the Solar Suitcase Make sure two lights are securely attached to the Solar Suitcase Make sure the Light Expansion Box is securely attached to the...

Page 36: ...C 4 Step Organize and secure cables When installing the light on the wall coil any extra light cable at the top of the wall above the light This allows future relocation of the light if necessary Coi...

Page 37: ...2019 37 After you turn on the Solar Suitcase the sun icon on the display screen is visible Last Steps for Completing Installation 5 Step 6 Step Turn on Solar Suitcase Ensure all lights and appliances...

Page 38: ...turn on the Solar Suitcase the sun icon on the display screen is visible Cables are fixed to the wall and have stress relief The homerun cable is firmly clicked into place with the silver tab facing f...

Page 39: ...ar by email Other Documents You may need to fill out other document such as a baseline survey or clinic certificate If so you will have already discussed with We Care Solar prior to installation and b...

Page 40: ...uick Guide User Manual Maintenance Log Installation Documentation 40 The Solar Suitcase Quick Guide comes inside the Solar Suitcase It is a Quick Guide for the health facility staff It should be place...

Page 41: ...number and take photo if possible 1 2 3 4 5 Fill out information on the Solar Suitcase sticker on the inside door of Solar Suitcase Place User Manual and Quick Guide in the plastic folder Take photos...

Page 42: ...he Solar Suitcase User Manual as a teaching tool when teaching the healthcare workers Speak slowly and clearly All healthcare workers should know how to interact with the Solar Suitcase and appliances...

Page 43: ...g the Display Screen refer to P 10 Display Screen in the User Manual a How do you know if the battery is being charged Look at the display screen The arrow next to the battery symbol is pointing up b...

Page 44: ...hter light setting When you need to conserve energy Use the normal light setting 7 Appliances Overview refer to P 14 Appliances in the User Manual 8 Using the Rechargeable Headlamps refer to P 16 Rech...

Page 45: ...hone in the User Manual a Show me how to charge your phone b When is the best time to charge your phone During the day when the battery is 50 or more full 13 Troubleshooting refer to P 23 Troubleshoot...

Page 46: ...6 0206 info wecaresolar org www wecaresolar org For training videos on Solar Suitcase installation use maintenance and repair please visit https wecaresolar org resources product info Online Sources h...

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