We Care Solar | Jan 2019
Teaching Healthcare Workers
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1. Introductions
2. Overview of the Solar Suitcase
(refer to P.06 “Solar Suitcase Overview” and
P.07 “Main Battery and Solar Panel” in the User Manual)
a. How does the Solar Suitcase get power?
From the sun
b. Where is the power stored?
Solar Suitcase/ main battery
3. Main Switch is always on
a. Where is the main switch?
Red button on left side of Solar Suitcase
b. When do you turn it off?
It stays on all the time unless the Solar Suitcase is being serviced or when
troubleshooting to fix a problem
c. What do you do if the main switch is accidentally turned off?
Turn it back on
4. Understanding the Display Screen
(refer to P.10 “Display Screen” in the
User Manual)
a. How do you know if the battery is being charged?
Look at the display screen. The arrow next to the battery symbol is pointing up.
b. How do you know if you are using more power than the Solar Suitcase is
receiving from the sun?
Look at the display screen. The arrow next to the battery symbol is pointing down.
c. How full is your battery?
Look at the display screen. The battery percentage is directly below the battery
symbol.
d. How do you know which loads are using power?
Look at the display screen. The symbols on the right of the screen show which
lights, sockets, and appliances are using power.
5. Using the Solar Suitcase
(refer to P.22 “Maximizing Performance" in the
User Manual)
a. When is it a good time to use lights?
When you need them
What to Teach Healthcare Workers