Cygnus User Manual
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v3.0 2011
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1.3
Standards & Regula ons
The Cygnus Portable Solar Generator conforms to the following standards and regula ons:
Manufactured in compliance with ISO 9001:2008
LVD 73/23/EEC
EN 61000
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1, EN 61000
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3, EN 55014
IP23
WEEE Direc ve
1.4
Disposal & Recycling
The Cygnus Portable Solar Generator comprises of components that must disposed of responsibly. For the sake of the
environment many of the components within the unit can be recycled or reused. Firefly Solar Generators Ltd. will en-‐
sure the safe decommissioning and recycling of the unit at no charge if the unit is returned to the manufacturer. Other-‐
wise, please contact the manufacturer for more informa on on safe and proper decommissioning of your Cygnus Porta-‐
ble Solar Generator.
1.5
Firefly Solar Contact Details
1.6
About Firefly Solar
Firefly Solar is the European market leader in the design and manufacturer of off
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grid, portable and permanent solar
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powered generators. Our green energy products and services meet the needs of environmentally concerned individuals
and organisa ons who are looking to reduce the carbon emissions caused by the use of fossil fuels and diesel powered
equipment.
Firefly Solar generators harness energy supplied by the sun using photovoltaic (PV) cells, storing it for when it’s needed.
Addi onally, mul
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charge inputs allows kine c and wind energy to be stored for convenient use. We are specialists in
green energy storage systems – our exper se in ba eries, electronics and so ware has enabled our generators to over-‐
come many of the problems of intermi ency which can be associated with renewable energy sources.
Firefly Solar generators can provide an uninterrupted electrical supply even in the absence of light or other charging
input. Our award
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winning products, which include the Orion, Cygnus, Pictor & Pyxis models, have been widely used by
well
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known brands such as Coca
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Cola Enterprises, the BBC, Sky, Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth and Solar Aid.
Firefly Solar provide temporary stand
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alone power for the events, broadcast, and construc on industries; permanent
stand
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alone power for rural loca ons and telecommunica ons; and back
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up (UPS) power with extended run mes for
loca ons with intermi ent grid connec vity. Firefly Solar power genera ng equipment is zero emission, true silent run-‐
ning and eliminates the need for inflammable fuel.
Firefly Solar Generators Ltd
The Green Warehouse
Court Farm House
King George VI Avenue
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 6XJ
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1273 617 006
Fax: +44 (0) 1273 316 646
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mail: info@fireflysolar.net
Web: www.fireflysolar.net
