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19
July 2021
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Solar Stik
®
Inc.
Solar Expedition 450W Solar Array
Disassembling and Repacking the Expedition
Repacking the Expeditions is safe and simple when done correctly. Please follow the instructions
below. Failure to follow the instructions may result in damage to the PV panels and difficulty fitting all
of the pieces back into the carry case.
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Disconnect the load.
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Power down the PRO-Verter if used.
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Disconnect Expander Paks if used.
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Disconnect the Expedition from HyPR.
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Carefully clean the surface of the solar panels with a clean micro fiber cloth.
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Disconnect the cables that link the panels in series (Figure 21).
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Undo the latches that secure the PV panels to the support stand (Figure 21).
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Remove and fold the PV panels so that the junction box on the back of the panel remains on the
exterior of the folded panel (circle in Figure 22). If the junction box is folded into the interior, the
panels may be damaged when compressed in the case.
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Place the folded Expedition Panels into the case with the connector wires all toward the left end
of the case, threading the panel leads around the designated organizer (enlarged portion of Figure
22).
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Roll the support panels (Figure 23). It is critical that the support panels be rolled straight and tight.
Failure to do this will result in difficulty fitting the parts into the storage and transport case. The
flexible rails can pinch and injure hands and fingers if care is not taken.
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When the stand is fully rolled, wrap it with the integrated cover and secure the cover with the three
(3) Velcro straps (Figure 23).
Figure 21. Disconnecting cables and unlocking panels from rack
Figure 22. Proper folding of Expeditions and routing/stowing of cables
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Figure 23. Rolling the Expedition
and securing with Velcro straps