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Summary of Contents for Sol EVERGEN M SERIES
- Page 1 EVERGEN M SERIES by carmanah ® SoLAR LIGHT USER MANUAL Document: 81902_MANUAL_SoL_EverGen_RevC Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com...
- Page 2 To ensure proper operation of this equipment, it is important that the equipment be used only for its intended purpose. Any use of this equipment for purposes other than those intended will void all warranties. © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com...
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Page 3: Warnings And Precautions
Changes or modifi cations to Sol NOTE equipment not expressly approved by Sol could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Wiring Diagram ................................31 Maintenance & Product Care............................32 fuse Replacement ..............................32 Troubleshooting ................................33 Warranty ..................................34 © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com... -
Page 5: Introduction
Two panel, medium battery box system © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com... -
Page 6: Positioning The Light
Quick Reference for Fastener Torques (all values for lubricated threads) Bolt/Screw Size Torque (in-lbs) Torque (ft-lbs) 1/4" 3/8" 5/8" Battery Bolt © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com... -
Page 7: Assembly
(2) solar panels, connect one (1) cable from each of the panels so that they are in series. Upon successful connection, there will be an audible click. © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com... -
Page 8: Assemble Solar Panel Mount
For two panel systems, ensure panels are pushed together and fl ush prior to, during, and after bolt tighten- ing. © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com... - Page 9 5ft-lbs (64 in-lbs.). !GREASE! once bolts are torqued, install grommets as shown below. © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com...
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Page 10: Connect Tenon Adapter To Solar Panel Mount
(2) 3/8”-16 threaded holes in the tenon adapter as shown. 3/8"-16 TENON THREADED ADAPTER HOLES LARGE CLEARANCE HOLES © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com... - Page 11 Install supplied fl at washers and lock washers to connect the tenon adapter and solar panel mount fl anges. finger tighten supplied nuts. Confi rm correct orientation of tenon adapter. © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com...
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Page 12: Assemble Battery Box
(6) holes lines up with the six (6) threaded holes of the solar panel mount and tenon adapter. © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com... - Page 13 Then torque tenon adapter 5/8”-11 bolts to secure tenon adapter to solar panel mount and solar panel as- sembly to 78 ft-lbs. !GREASE! © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com...
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Page 14: Connect Solar Panel And Fixture Cables To The Ems
Thread supplied 1/4"-20 nut onto ground lug grease and tighten to 5 ft-lbs (64 in-lbs). GROUND WIRE GROUND FIXTURE GROUND WIRE !GREASE! 2-POSITION CONNECTOR © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com... - Page 15 Coil remainder of fi xture cable wire outside of the battery box and secure temporarily to solar panel mount until product has been installed onto the pole. © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com...
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Page 16: Assemble Integrated Arm (Optional)
SET SCREWS Tighten set screws on the tenon adapter to keep the integrated arm in place while lifting. © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com... - Page 17 Avoid scratching these surfaces by placing the assembly on cardboard. EverGen with Tenon Adapter EverGen with Integrated Arm © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com...
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Page 18: Assemble Battery Cables
BLACK !CAUTION! RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF CONTACTS ARE SHORTED PROTECTIVE CAP COVERING CONNECTOR FOR SECOND BATTERY © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com... -
Page 19: Installation
NOT LIMITED TO NOT SUSPENDING OBJECTS OVER BYSTANDERS. CAUTION DO NOT DROP ANYTHING ONTO THE SOLAR PANELS. NOTE Installation kit available for order. NOTE © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com... -
Page 20: Orient And Install System
(201 in-lbs.). Do not exceed the specifi ed torque to avoid stripping the threads in the tenon adapter. © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com... -
Page 21: Installing Systems With Integrated Arm (Optional)
3. Installing Systems with Integrated Arm (oPTIoNAL) Once product is placed onto pole, position light fi xture as required. © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com... - Page 22 Install supplied 1/4”-20 thru bolt with washers and nut then torque to 5 ft-lbs (64 in-lbs). USE AS DRILL GUIDE orientation in Northern Hemisphere © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com...
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Page 23: Install Fixture
Connect each of the fi xture cable wires to the corresponding fi xture wires using the supplied wire connectors. FIXTURE CABLE FIXTURE WIRES GROUND WIRE WIRE CONNECTOR © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com... -
Page 24: Direct Arm Installation
Once the location, and orientation of the fi xture has been established as per the lighting layout, mark the position on the pole. © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com... - Page 25 Drill the fi xture cable hole through the side of the pole that the arm will mount to as shown. Be sure to break all sharp edges that will come into contact with the harness wiring. © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com...
- Page 26 Torque Direct Arm fasteners to 201 in-lbs. Install and wire fi xture as per the related section in this manual. © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com...
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Page 27: Davit Arm Installation
Once the location, and orientation of the fi xture has been established as per the lighting layout, mark the position on the pole taking the rise of the Davit Arm into consideration. © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com... - Page 28 25.4mm 1.00in FIXTURE SIDE ONLY 17.5mm FIXTURE .69in CABLE THRU HOLE Drill mounting holes through the pole. © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com...
- Page 29 Torque Davit Arm fasteners to manufacturers specifi cations. Install and wire fi xture as per the related section in this manual. © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com...
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Page 30: Battery Installation
Replace battery box door. Reattach 1/4"-20 bolts and tighten to 6 ft-lbs (75 in-lbs.). Activate the system using the "EverGen Setup App" on a compatible mobile device. © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com... -
Page 31: Wiring Diagram
FIXTURE (+) POSITIVE (RED) (-) NEGATIVE (BLACK) GROUND (GREEN) GROUND LIGHT FIXTURE FUSE 12V PARALLEL BATTERY CONFIGURATION © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com... -
Page 32: Maintenance & Product Care
2. Make sure you’re not wearing any metal jewelry, or holding any tools or other conductive objects. © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com... -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
...during the night Solar panel shaded, causing drained batteries & low voltage disconnect (prune trees, move pole) © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com... -
Page 34: Warranty
Phone: 1.772.286.9461 1.800.959.1329 (Toll free in U.S. and Canada) Fax: 1.250.380.0062 Email: customerservice@carmanah.com Website: solarlighting.com Document: 81902_MANUAL_SoL_EverGen_RevC © 2018 Sol Inc. by Carmanah Technologies Corp | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | solarlighting.com | info@solarlighting.com...
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