Geotech Solar Sipper, Инструкция по установке и эксплуатации

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Section 2: System Installation
Solar Sipper systems can be modularized and delivered on pallets that can be quickly and easily
deployed. This simplifies deployment where existing concrete pads or other infrastructure, does not
already exist. Geotech also offers training on proper installation of your Sipper system at its Denver,
Colorado manufacturing headquarters.
Installation of the Solar Sipper
Since the solar array and battery have live voltage, exercise caution when handling either item. Special
attention is required to ensure that the correct polarity is observed when making connections to the
battery and solar panels. Even though the system runs on a safe low voltage, the battery is capable of
storing very large amounts of energy from a low impedance source. This can pose a fire and burn
hazard.
Special care must be taken to avoid shorting out (making contact between both positive and negative
terminals) the battery with any tool or bare grounding wire. Leave protective caps in place and only
terminate a wire when you have verified it is the correct polarity (positive or negative.) The system can
tolerate reverse polarity connections as long as the ON/OFF switch remains in the OFF position.
Solar Panel Location
The annual average solar resources will vary from region to region. Geotech assists in determining how
much recovery you can expect (depending on where the site is located in the world) and how many
solar panels will be required. The site latitude will determine seasonal differences in recovery rate. For
example, in the northern hemisphere recovery rates will decline over the winter months and increase
during the summer months.
Site-specific information must be considered. Large objects like tress or building structures can block
sunlight from the reaching the solar panels. To maximize sun exposure, solar panels can be mounted
Sipper installations are to be performed by qualified personnel. If you are not
familiar with electrical power equipment, contact a qualified technician to assist
you with your installation.
AC Sipper Controller - Ensure the main line is turned off at the breaker and
that the ON/OFF switch for the control panel is in the OFF position before
proceeding with ANY external or internal wiring.
The standard Geotech Sipper is designed for installation and operation in a non-
hazardous, non-classified location with intrinsically safe extension into a hazardous
classified location. Geotech does not determine classification of a location.
Classification of location is subject to local jurisdiction enforcement of NFPA
regulations. All installations should be performed in accordance with NEC.
FPN: NEC 2008 section 500.5 (A) classification of locations says:
Through the exercise of ingenuity in the layout of electrical installations for
hazardous (classified) locations, it is frequently possible to locate much of the
equipment in an unclassified location and, thus, to reduce the amount of special
equipment required. FPNs are informational only and are not enforceable as
requirements of the NEC.