We Care Solar - Solar Suitcase Installation Guide - 2017
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4. USING THE SYSTEM
a. USING THE SYSTEM during the NIGHT:
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The main function of Solar Suitcase is to provide lighting for medical procedures at
night.
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The Main Battery has a LIMITED amount of energy,
and is the only source of energy
at night. A fully charged battery will keep the lights on all night.
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Night is the time to use medical lights.
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Use the lights when you need them.
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Each light has its own switch.
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Only use one light per room when you are not treating patients.
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Turn both lights off when they are not needed.
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DO NOT
charge your cell phone or rechargeable batteries at night, unless there is an
emergency. [
Refer to poster. Show that section. Have the entire group read this out
loud.]
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You may
use
appliances at night, however the batteries should be
charged
during the
day.
b. USING THE SYTEM during the DAY:
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When it is
daytime
, make sure to TURN OFF your lights, unless needed for medical
procedures.
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When the green battery status light is flashing you can use the Solar Suitcase to
charge cell phones, the headlamps and rechargeable batteries. When the light is
flashing green: There is extra energy, and on a sunny day, the Solar Suitcase can
charge several phones and appliances.
REVIEW USING THE SYSTEM: [Ask questions to ensure people have understood.]
1. Should you charge cell phone at night?
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Answer: No, unless needed for emergency.
2. Should I leave lights on all the time if battery is full?
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Answer: No, use the lights when
needed. Turn off when not needed.
5. APPLIANCES
a.
Appliances-
CHARGING CELL PHONES
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[Show how to connect cell phone to suitcase with USB adapter.]
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Charge only ONE cell phone at a time on the multi-tip phone charger.
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Make sure USB adapter is pushed all the way into the socket.
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[Ask for volunteers to charge their phone.]
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The
Red Appliance Switch
turns on both power sockets on bottom of the Solar
Suitcase.
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If you cannot find the right attachment for your particular cell phone, or if the cell phone
adaptor breaks, you can use any cell phone charger that comes with a car charger
plug. These can be purchased locally.
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Turn OFF the Red Switch when you don’t need to charge any device or batteries.
