Operator and Maintenance Manual for the PDM 3000
April 2020
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Solar Stik
®
, Inc.
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Preventive Care and Maintenance
The PDM 3000 case is sealed. No maintenance to internal parts is required or advised.
The function and efficiency of all electronic equipment is related to and dependent upon the
temperature at which it is operating. It performs optimally within a narrow temperature range and
less so as the temperature falls outside of that range.
Heat will cause the PDM 3000 to derate
.
Please use the following measures to mitigate against heat and other environmental effects:
• Shade the PDM 3000 from direct sun exposure and shelter it from the elements as much as
possible.
• Keep unused connector covers closed to prevent water/dust intrusion.
• Check the integrity of electrical connectors on a monthly basis.
• Turn off loads when they are not in use. This will save power and allow more power to be
available when it is needed.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and Water Intrusion
All Solar Stik equipment is designed for operation in adverse environmental conditions; however,
certain rules apply:
1. If operating in wet environments, use common-sense placement to avoid water intrusion by
either flooding or precipitation.
2. If operating in dusty environments, place unit in a location that minimizes exposure to
particulates.
Consult the Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) section of this manual for
additional details
Output Breakers
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Turn on the breakers required to support the load(s).