We Care Solar - Solar Suitcase WCS200
– 2017
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Step 2: Check the homerun cable
for cuts
NOTE: If the wire is only damaged
on the black casing, wrap with
electrical tape to prevent it from
causing a problem.
If the wire inside is severely damaged or
you can see the metal wire in the cable,
wrap
electrical
tape
around
each
separate negative and positive wire within
the larger wire, then wrap tape around the
whole bundle.
Or call a technician.
Step 2: Make sure the system is not being overused
during the day. Use the battery status lights to guide
proper usage.
Step 1: Check how old the battery
is. An LFP battery lasts for 5
years and an SLA battery lasts for
2 years. If the battery is old, it will
need to be replaced.
Battery is getting
very low
– 10% or less.
Conserve energy. Turn off
all lights and discontinue
charging appliances.
Battery is full
–
This is a good time
to charge appliances.
Battery is between
10% and 90% charged
–
You may charge
appliances on sunny
days.
Battery is very low and
power will soon turn off.
Turn
off all light switches and
appliances. Wait until next sunny
day for battery to recharge.
B. System performance is poor
There is a sticker on the battery that
tells you how old it is and when it will
likely need to be replaced
