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8.11
Fitting of Cabinet Mounted Solar Panels
8.11.1
Electro 10 & 20 products can be supplied with solar panels mounted directly to the side of
the cabinet or existing units fitted with masts can be converted to such a panel
arrangement.
8.11.2
If supplied as a factory cabinet option no work is required. If supplied for conversion then
the following process should be followed:
8.11.2.1
Carefully unpack each solar panel taking care not to damage the panel or the
cable.
8.11.2.2
Panels should be bolted to the rear of the cabinet and to one of the sides, the
panels must be pointing in a southerly direction and it may be necessary to
turn the cabinet around if already fitted on its base to achieve this.
8.11.2.3
From 2010 cabinets are supplied with predrilled holes in the cabinet to suit the
solar panel. Fitting is therefore straightforward.
8.11.2.4
On earlier cabinets. Hold one panel as high as possible on the rear side and
drill four holes through the cabinet carefully, using the panel as a template.
Secure using the tamper proof fittings provided. Drill a 20mm hole 20mm
below the panel and slightly off centre to clear the central cabinet join. Fit a
cable gland in the hole and run the panel cable through. Locate the cable cover
over the cable and panel and then drill / fix at base of the cover.
8.11.2.5
Fit the second panel to one side of the cabinet with the panel as far forward
(near the door) as possible and around 10cm below the top.
Do not:
Shorten the length of the standard cable or change its end fittings.
Stand on the panel.
Drill additional holes in the panel.
8.12
Battery Charger Electrical Connection
The majority of the electrical termination is completed at the Whitmore Rail factory prior to
despatch, therefore for battery charging:
8.12.1
Solar Panel Mast Mounted – The two core round cable has been routed down the mast
and into the cabinet (see sections 8.7 and 8.14).
8.12.2
Solar Panel Cabinet Mounted – (see sections 8.11).
8.12.3
Wind Turbine - The two core flat cable has been routed down the mast and into the
cabinet (see Sections 8.8 and 8.13).
8.12.4
Mains Power – two pole MCB for incoming 110 or 220VAC fused and earthed mains power
(see sections 8.16)
Warning!
This lubricator uses a 12V-100Ah battery which contains an acid based fluid, the electrolyte. Care must be taken to avoid
the electrolyte coming in contact with the skin or clothing as the electrolyte may cause severe burns.
If the electrolyte contacts the skin wash with large quantities of clean water and seek medical advice.
DO NOT expose the battery to naked flames or cigarettes
During the charging process hydrogen gasses are vented from the battery and these gasses when mixed with the air may
explode if ignited.