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- Page 1 Portable Solar Faraday Power Stations Enclosures Owner's Manual Quantum Harvest Model 2550-60 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 300 ampere ANL type fuse.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
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: Specifications
Base Unit Specifications Over-all Dimensions: 55.5 ”L x 19.5”W x 27.5”H Cabinet Dimensions: 48.5”L x 15”W x 16”H Assembled Weight: 450 lbs. Inverter: Samlex America 2000 watt True Sine-wave Battery Bank: 12 - UB12350 AGM Deep-cycle batteries, 35 Amp/hours each. Battery Bank Capacity: 420 Amp/hours, 5040 Watt/hours AC Charger:... -
Page 6: 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 7: Section 1............Capacities And Recommended Usages
Section 1: Capacities and recommended usages This 2,000 watt model is a custom version of our best-selling 2500 Series solar power stations and with it's premium, commercial 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 9: Section 2............Controls/Circuit Protection Devices
Section 2: Controls/Circuit Protection Devices There is one main fuse, a 300 ampere ANL type fuse, shown to the right, located on the end of the unit. 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 squeeze the clear... - Page 10 Detail of Main Panel Circuit Breakers 20 amp for 12 volt DC outlets 5 amp for USB socket 20 amp for 120 volt AC outlet 10 amp for AC Charger Detail of Main Control Panel Anderson connector for Volt/Charging amps meter 120 volt AC Outlet booster cables Booster cable polarity indicator...
- Page 11 Detail of AC Charger Mode switch Mode indicator LEDs Battery bank state-of-charge LEDs (Push to select mode of (Should show 12 V AGM, if not, (Shows current state of charge, these LEDs charging and battery bank press mode switch until correct only operate when the voltage.
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Page 12: Section 3.............External Ports And Connectors
To remove, use your thumb to pull the silver tab toward you, then twist the plug counter- clockwise and pull it out of the socket. (Please note that the actual color of the AC connectors on the Model 2500 Series is gray, but the operation is the same.) - Page 13 Section 4: 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. The solar panel assemblies may, however be safely used outdoors in any weather, so long as care is taken to prevent wind and falling objects like tree limbs, etc.
- Page 14 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 15 To the right, detail of 200 watt unit with wheels unlocked; support struts extended and strut locking knobs tightened. At this point, just uncoil whatever cable is needed, and plug it into the base unit. When you are finished with the unit, unplug the solar panel assembly(s), coil the cable on the brackets and stow the assembly in a safe place.
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Page 16: Section 4
25% charge. What do you do now..? All 12 volt Quantum Harvest solar power stations allow the user to use an automobile's electrical system to recharge the power station's batteries in an emergency. I realize that idling a... - Page 17 !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! (Model 2505 shown, but process for Model 2550 is the same) 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 18 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...
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Page 19: Section 6
Section 6 : Maintenance & Repair 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 300+ lb. -
Page 20: Section 6A
Section 6A: Removal/Re-installation of the Power board Step 1: Remove main fuse! (P-14) Step 2 Remove these four knobs. Step 3, Right: Remove the plastic covers, nuts, lock washers, and cables from the studs on the back of the inverter. - Page 21 Step 4 : Right: Grasp the inverter by the two ends and lift the board up off the studs, tip it up and out and lay it up as shown. Be careful to not lay it on the RF gasketing and damage it. Push the inverter cables down through the holes in the board.
- Page 22 Right, Please note that the black connectors above and right have male and female outer housings, and also male and female pins inside. One set has the male pins in the male housing, and the other set has female pins in the male housing.
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Page 23: Section 6B
Section 6B: Removal/Re-installation of the Control Panel Step 1: Remove main fuse! (P-14) Step 2: Remove the Power Board (Pages 15 – 17) Step 3: Right; Remove the two battery cables circled below. Slip a piece of plastic tubing over each cable end as it is freed to avoid having it touch an adjacent terminal and short-circuit. - Page 24 Reverse the above steps to re-install...
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Page 25: Section 6C
Section 6C: Removal and Re-installation of the Batteries Battery Removal *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 26 Battery Installation Battery numbering diagram Main fuse end Control Panel end {control panel removed for clarity} Step 1: Insert the batteries into the case, oriented as shown, in the order shown above. (Note that battery terminals face the middle) Step 2: Install the blue retention straps and pull them tight across the tops of the batteries.
- Page 27 Battery Cable Connection Chart Color Goes between terminals Cable A Battery 1 (+) Battery 2 (+) Cable B Black Battery 12 (-) to Battery 11 (-) Cable C Battery 2 (+) Battery 3 (+) Cable D Black Battery 11 (-) to Battery 10 (-) Cable E Battery 3 (+)
- Page 28 Note that all red cables connect to only red (+) battery terminals and all black cables connect only to black (-) battery terminals! Note that there should be no sparks when making these connections. If there is, then something is wrong! Step 3: Right;...
- Page 29 Step 5: Above: Install Cable C between the red terminals of batteries #2 and #3. The bolt and nut on battery #2 may be tightened at this time, but leave the nut loose on battery #3, as there will be another wire added to that terminal. Step 6: Above: Install Cable D between the black terminals of batteries #11 and #10.
- Page 30 Step 7: Right;: Install Cable E between the red terminals of batteries #3 and #4. The bolt and nut on battery #3 may be tightened at this time, but leave the nut loose on battery #4, as there will be another wire added to that terminal.
- Page 31 Step 9: Above: Install Cable G between the red terminal of Battery #4 and Battery #5 as shown. The bolt and nut on battery #4 may be tightened at this time, but leave the nut loose on battery #5, as there will be another wire added to that terminal. Step 10: Above: Install Cable H between the black terminal of Battery #9 and the black terminal of Battery #8 as shown.
- Page 32 Step 11: Above: Install Cable I between the red terminal of Battery #5 and the red terminal of Battery #6 as shown. The bolt and nut on battery #6 may be tightened at this time, but leave the nut loose on battery #5, as there will be another wire added to that terminal.
- Page 33 Step 13: Above: These are the crossover cables. Install Cable K between the red terminal of Battery #6 and the red terminal of Battery #7 as shown. The bolt and nut on battery #6 may be tightened at this time, but leave the nut loose on battery #7, as there will be another wire added to that terminal.
- Page 34 Step 15: Above: Install Cable N between the black terminal of Battery #6 and the black terminal of Battery #5 as shown. The bolt and nut on battery #6 may be tightened at this time, but leave the nut loose on battery #5, as there will be another wire added to that terminal.
- Page 35 Step 17: Above: Install Cable P between the black terminal of Battery #5 and the black terminal of Battery #4 as shown. The bolt and nut on battery #5 may be tightened at this time, but leave the nut loose on battery #4, as there will be another wire added to that terminal.
- Page 36 Step 18: Above: Install Cable R between the black terminal of Battery #4 and the black terminal of Battery #3 as shown. The bolt and nut on battery #4 may be tightened at this time, but leave the nut loose on battery #3, as there will be another wire added to that terminal.
- Page 37 Step 18: Above: Install Cable T between the black terminal of Battery #3 and the black terminal of Battery #2 as shown. The bolt and nut on battery #3 may be tightened at this time, but leave the nut loose on battery #2, as there will be another wire added to that terminal.
- Page 38 Step 19: Above: Install Cable V between the black terminal of Battery #2 and the black terminal of Battery #1 as shown. The bolt and nut on battery #2 may be tightened at this time, but leave the nut loose on battery #1, as there will be another wire added to that terminal.
- Page 39 Above; Connection detail of Cable W and U. Note that cable U is rotated upward slightly to provide clearance for cable W. Step 21: Above: Install Cable X onto the black terminal of Battery #1 and tighten the bolt and nut. The other end of cable X is attached to the main fuse.
- Page 40 Step 22: Above: Install Cable Y onto the other main fuse terminal. The other end of cable Y will attach to the black post on the control panel when the panel is reinstalled. In the meantime, keep the other end of cable Y covered with a piece of plastic tubing. !BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE FUSE DOES NOT GET INSTALLED UNTIL ALL BATTERY CABLES ARE SECURE, AND...
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Page 41: Contact Information
Contact Information Quantum Harvest, LLC 89 Chapman Ridge Rd. Athens, ME 04912 Email: support@quantumharvest.net... -
Page 42: 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 44: Addendum B
Addendum B 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 45 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.
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