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  • Page 1 Portable Solar Faraday Power Stations Enclosures Owner's Manual Quantum Harvest Model 3000-60 TSW quantumharvest.net...
  • Page 3 DC current from the batteries into the high voltage AC current that we are familiar with. (All Quantum Harvest power stations also have 12 volt DC receptacles and USB charging sockets for the appropriate devices, in addition to standard 120 volt AC house current.) The inverter is protected internally from overheating and low battery voltage, and externally from over-current draw by a 400 ampere ANL type fuse.
  • Page 4 Coronal Mass Ejection, or CME. All Quantum Harvest power units are built into a specially designed enclosure, more properly called a Faraday Cage, named after Michael Faraday, an early pioneer in electromagnetic research.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Specifications..................Page 4 Note on Batteries.................Page 5 Section 1....Capacities and recommended usages.....Page 6-7 Section 2....Controls/Circuit Protection Devices.......Page 8-10 Section 3.....External Ports and Connectors......Page 11-13 Section 4A..General Operation and Routine Maintenance..Page 14 Section 4B..Using the 220 volt sub-system........Page 15 Section 4C..Using the Solar Panel Assembly(s) and AC charger..Page 16-19 Section 5.....Using Booster Cables..........Page 20-22 Section 6A..Power Board Removal, Re-installation......Page 23-25...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Base Unit Specifications Assembled Dimensions: 30.5”H x 47.5”O.A.L x 19.5”W Assembled Weight: 430 lbs. Inverter: Samlex America 3000 watt true sine-wave Battery Bank: 4 AGM Deep-Cycle Batteries, 110 amp/hrs each. Battery Bank Capacity: Amp/hours, 5,280 Watt/hours AC Charger: 20 Amp Smart Battery Charger Solar Charger/Controller: Instapark 60 Amp MPPT Solar Power Charge Controller.

  • Page 7: Note On Batteries

    In this manual, the following symbols are used to highlight important facts: Denotes circumstances where failure to follow the procedures outlined in the manual may result in property damage. Denotes circumstances where failure to follow the procedures outlined in the manual may result in personal injury or death. Always remember that electricity is utterly devoid of mercy and never grants second chances! Note on Batteries...

  • Page 8: Section 1............Capacities And Recommended Usages

    Section 1: Capacities and recommended usages This 3,000 watt model is the next-to-largest true sine-wave unit we currently produce, and with it's premium, industrial-grade Samlex inverter with proven soft-start technology, will reliably start and power anything within it's capability, even fussy items that will not run with cheaper, modified sine-wave inverters.

  • Page 10: Section 2............Controls/Circuit Protection Devices

    Section 2: Controls/Circuit Protection Devices There is one main fuse, a 400 ampere ANL type fuse, shown to the right, located beside the inverter. There is one spare fuse included in the spare parts kit. To replace the fuse, first, be sure the main switch is turned off, then, using a 9/16”...
  • Page 11 Detail of Main Panel Circuit Breakers 40 amp for AC charger 30 amp for right-most 120volt outlets 30 amp for left-most 120volt outlets 20 amp for 12 volt DC outlets 5 amp for USB charger, 20 amp, 220 volt AC breaker and soft-start module control system Detail of AC Charger...
  • Page 12 Detail of Solar Charger/Controller and related circuit-breakers The solar charge controller is completely automatic, and requires no user intervention or maintenance. Steady red light indicates batteries are being charged, blinking red light indicates full charge. Yellow light indicates connection to battery bank.

  • Page 13: Section 3

    Section 3: External Ports and Connectors The external ports/connectors for attaching the power cord for the AC charger and the solar panels are located on the latch side of the unit. External Connector Location AC Charger port Insert the plug into the socket with the silver tab on top, and turned slightly to the left. Push it in fully and gently twist it clockwise until it latches.
  • Page 14 Solar Panel Connector Port Due to the large amount of amperage the solar charge controller is able to handle, this model uses a heavy-duty 2 pin intermediary connector to handle multiple solar panels. To connect, lift the cover, and oriented as shown with the boss on top, slide the connector into the socket.
  • Page 15 Right; The intermediary solar panel cable plugged into the base unit. The solar panel assemblies simply plug into the intermediary cable junction box...

  • Page 16: Section 4A

    Section 4A: General Operation and Maintenance WARNING! The base unit is NOT water-proof, and must be stored and used in a dry location. Wind-driven rain will ruin the inverter, and worse, set up conditions where people or pets may be electrocuted.

  • Page 17: Section 4B

    Section 4B: Using the 220 volt system The Model 3000 is the only one of our systems that features an on-demand 220 volt system with a specially designed soft-start system to power common deep-well submersible pumps up to 1 hp. Since the transformer bleeds off about 20 watts of power even when unused, it is recommended to leave it powered down when not in use to conserve battery power.

  • Page 18: Section 4C

    Section 4C: Using the solar panel assembly(s), and AC Charger To use the mobile solar panel assembly, wheel it to a location with a good Southern exposure to the sun, and if using the 200 or 300 watt multiple panel models, retract the wheel assemblies as shown in the pictures below, release the latch and unfold the panels, then loosen the knobs and position the support struts such that the panels face the sun at approximately a 45 degree angle, and re-tighten the knobs.
  • Page 19 300 watt Solar Panel Assembly Use Instructions Right; This is the panel assembly in the parked position. Note that the wheel struts are unlocked, allowing the assembly to rest on the rubber bumpers on the bottom, and the brace is folded out to provide support. Right;...
  • Page 20 Above; To use the assembly, wheel it to the desired location, unlock and raise the wheel struts, release the rubber latch on top, and unfold as shown. Be careful to not pinch your fingers between the panels! (Been there, done that!) Below;...
  • Page 21 When you are finished with the unit, unplug the solar panel assembly, coil the cable on the brackets and stow the assembly in a safe place. Switch off the inverter, then turn the main switch to the off position. Wheel the unit to a safe, indoor location, and plug the AC charger cord into a wall socket and plug the other end into the appropriate socket on the side of the base unit.

  • Page 22: Section 5

    25% charge. What do you do now..? All of the Quantum Harvest solar power stations greater than 800 watts allow the user to use an automobile's electrical system to recharge the power station's batteries in an emergency.
  • Page 23 !WARNING! Every year, people die needlessly from carbon monoxide poisoning by running engines or heaters or such inside their homes. Don't be a statistic! DO NOT run the vehicle's engine inside a garage with the doors closed! Step 2: Position the power station a comfortable distance from the vehicle, then, first, plug the cables into the power station, then affix the clamps to the vehicles battery.
  • Page 24 Step 4: After confirming the green LED is illuminated, thus ensuring the correct cable to battery polarity, turn the main switch to position “1 & 2”, and allow the batteries to charge. It is very important to be sure the vehicle's engine remains running, otherwise you will just end up with a flat battery in your car, and very, very, slightly charged batteries in the power station! Be absolutely sure that the green LED is lit before moving the main switch to the top #1&2 position! If...

  • Page 25: Section 6A

    Power Board Assembly Removal and Re- installation All Quantum Harvest power stations feature a modular construction that allows faulty components to be easily removed and returned to us for repair, without the necessity of having to crate up the entire heavy unit and paying the costly shipping charges for a 200+ lb. machine.
  • Page 26 Step 3: Using the handles provided, pick the entire unit up slightly, move it toward the control panel slightly to clear the inverter power socket, and pull the rear up to clear the back of the cabinet, and let it rest there at an angle as shown below to allow you to disconnect the 6 cables that tie the power assembly to the main unit.
  • Page 27 Right; Detail of weather-pak connector. To disconnect, gently pull up on the tab to release the catch, and pull the connector apart. To reconnect, just push the 2 halves together until you hear a click. Step 4: Right:Disconnect the inverter control cable.

  • Page 28: Section 6B

    Section 6B: Battery Removal/Re-installation Tools Required: 11 mm or 7/16” socket or wrench, #2 Phillips screwdriver *Caution* Although the low voltage at the battery terminals means that electrical shock or electrocution is impossible, nonetheless, batteries store an enormous amount of potential energy, that if accidentally released by a short-circuit, can melt metal tools, start fires and cause personal injury.
  • Page 29 Step 4 : Right;Press the release on the blue battery retention straps, pull up enough slack to unhook the strap end from the ring on the front of the battery compartment. Buckle release lever Attachment ring location Step 5 : Right; Disconnect the red connectors by pulling the two halves straight apart.
  • Page 30 Things to note before starting: Be careful with any metal tools that you do not inadvertently short between terminals. Remove any metal jewelry from your hands and avoid loose metal necklaces or such that may droop down and short between adjacent terminals. Work slowly and carefully, and wear eye protection at all times.

  • Page 31: Section 6C

    Section 6C: Soft-start Module removal/replacement Tools needed: #2 Phillips screwdriver Step 1: Remove the power board. (Pages 21-22) Step 2: Remove the batteries. (Pages 23-24) Step 3: Below, Disconnect the 2 cords (red circle), and the 2-pin connector, (green circle). Step 3: Right, Remove the 4 screws on the hinge-side of the cabinet, and...

  • Page 32: Section 6D

    Section 6D: Control Panel Removal/Replacement The only reason this assembly would have to be removed is for repair. Tools needed: 11/16” socket or wrench; 9/16” socket or wrench; 3/8” wrench; #2 Phillips screwdriver Step 1: Remove the power board. (Pages 21-22) Step 2: Remove the batteries.
  • Page 33 Step 5: Right;Remove the screw indicated. Step 6: Right;Disconnect the 120 volt connector shown here. Step 7: Right; Disconnect the power wire from the 220 volt transformer feed contactor.
  • Page 34 Step 8: Right, and Below;Disconnect the DC supply connector for the soft-start module and the cord that connects the soft-starter to the control panel 220 volt outlet. Do not remove these 2 nuts. Step 9: Above; Remove only the 2 acorn nuts indicated, lift the control panel up off the studs and remove it from the case.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    If so, the soft-start module may be at fault. Bypass it using the instructions on page 37. Contact Information Quantum Harvest, LLC 89 Chapman Ridge Rd. Athens, ME 04912 Email: support@quantumharvest.net...

  • Page 36: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information All Quantum Harvest power station base units and mobile solar panel units are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for: Batteries, if provided by us...............1 year Inverters, AC chargers and solar charger/controllers......3 years Everything else, including solar panels...........5 years To obtain warranty service, contact us at: support@quantumharvest.net...

  • Page 37: Addendum A

    Addendum A Solar Panel Diode Replacement Note that each panel has a diode junction box, thus, the 300 watt triple panel assembly has 3 boxes and 6 diodes in total. To gain access to the blocking diodes, remove the cover by inserting a thin-bladed screwdriver into the slot and gently prying inward to release the catch.
  • Page 38 Loosen the 3 screws, and slip the replacement diodes in as shown. It is VERY IMPORTANT to orient the diodes properly. The silver stripe goes in the direction of the arrow. Snug the screws back up, being very careful not to strip the threads.

  • Page 39: Addendum B

    Addendum B Bypassing a malfunctioning Soft-start Module. In the event that the soft-start module fails, it may be bypassed by plugging the cord for the 220 volt receptacle on the control panel directly into the 220 feed from the transformer. Procedure is outlined below.

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