031-331-B1-001, Rev. A (11/2015)
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Quick Start Guide
SmartHarvest™ Pole-Mounted PV Solar Power Station
The SmartHarvest™ Pole-Mounted PV Solar Power Station is composed of a number of pre-installed, pre-wired subsystems.
Before proceeding with the installation, verify which charge controller is installed, review this guide to become familiar with the
various subsystems. Adhere to the electrical and mechanical safety guidelines indicated in this document, as well as all related
documentation for each subsystem.
Refer to the following documents for comprehensive installation instructions and safety information.
Enclosure:
• Alpha Technologies
Alpha Pole Mount Bracket Installation Guide
(Alpha p/n 745-968-C0)
Charge Controllers:
• SmartHarvest
TM
SCCM20-100 MPPT Charge Controller/Load Manager
• Morningstar
TriStar MPPT
TM
-30 Solar Charge Controller,
(Morningstar p/n MS-000946 v05.1)
Solar Module Racking System, Side of Pole Mount (SPM)
–
The actual racking system will be
determined by the size and
power capacity of the system.
• DPW Solar
Side-of-Pole Mount (SPM1) Assembly Instructions
• DPW Solar
Side-of-Pole Mount (SPM2) Assembly Instructions
• DPW Solar
Side-of-Pole Mount (SPM3) Assembly Instructions
Photovoltaic Modules:
• ET Solar Photovoltaic Modules User Manual
Batteries:
• OutBack Power Technologies
EnergyCell Battery Owner's Manual
(OutBack Power Technologies p/n 900-0127-01-00)
Audience
This guide is intended for experienced installers familiar with the mechanical and electrical requirements of photovoltaic systems
and qualified, licensed installation personnel. Review all included documentation to become familiar with all of the features and
functions of the equipment in this system before proceeding. Failure to install and/or use this equipment as instructed in the
system documents can result in damage to the equipment. This system is only serviceable by qualified personnel.
Safety Guidelines
Separate safety documentation, as well as technical manuals for the racking system, PV modules, charge controller, enclosure and
batteries are available online. and contain additional product-specific safety information, detailed installation and configuration
information. Comprehensive safety information is contained in OutBack Power Technologies'
Important Safety Instructions
.
Classes of Symbols used in these documents
WARNING: Hazard to Human Life
This type of notation indicates that the hazard could be harmful to human life.
CAUTION: Hazard to Equipment
This type of notation indicates that the hazard may cause damage to the equipment.
IMPORTANT:
This type of notation indicates that the information provided is important to the installation, operation and/or maintenance of
the equipment. Failure to follow the recommendations in such a notation could result in voiding the equipment warranty.
