Spectrum Technologies 3999WD Product Manual

Solar power package

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Solar Power Package
PRODUCT MANUAL
Item 3999WD

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  • Page 1 Solar Power Package PRODUCT MANUAL Item 3999WD...
  • Page 2 Solar Power Package. Please read this manual thoroughly before using your instrument. For customer support, or to place an order, call Spectrum Technologies, Inc. at 800-248-8873 or 815- 436-4440 between 7:30 am and 5:30 p.m. CST, FAX at 815-436-4460, or E-Mail at info@specmeters.com.
  • Page 3 Contents a. Solar panel/charger/battery assembly (fig. 1) b. Terminal Block adapter and connector cable (inset figure 1) c. U-bolt Fuse Charger Battery Wire Cable Battery Charger + Terminal Power Cable Fuse Figure 1: Ground Wire Main assembly Zip Tie Mounting Solar Panel The solar panel bracket attaches to a post or pipe using the U-bolt (fig.
  • Page 4 Connecting Solar Power Package to a Station THE WEATHER STATION CANNOT HAVE BATTERIES IN- STALLED WHILE CONNECTED TO THE SOLAR PANEL. BE SURE TO REMOVE THEM BEFORE BEGINNING THE SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION. DO NOT attach the charge cable to the battery's positive terminal until the weather station is completely connected.
  • Page 5 6. Apply power by connecting the red wire from the fuse to the positive (open) battery terminal (fig. 1). Dielectric grease on the connector protects it from corrosion and should not be wiped off. When replacing the battery, it is recommend- ed to apply grease to the terminals Note: When disconnecting the Solar Power Package from your weather station, follow the above steps in reverse order.
  • Page 6 Installing Back Cover To install the back cover, place it on the back of the solar panel as shown in the image to the right. Ensure the gray ca- ble is fed through the opening at the top edge of the cover. Attaching the clips Note the five openings along the edge of the cover.
  • Page 7 Specifications Voltage Range 5.25 V to 6.75 V Capacity 5W solar panel with rechargeable battery pack, (6V, 4.5 Ah) Operating -4 to 122 °F (-20 to 50 °C) Temperature Dimensions 9.75 x 8.75 x 0.75 inches (Panel alone) 27.77 x 22.23 x 1.91 cm Dimensions 11.86 x 8.75 x 2.63 inches (Panel plus battery and bracket)
  • Page 8 Warranty This product is warranted to be free from defects in material or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. During the warranty period Spectrum will, at its option, either repair or re- place products that prove to be defective. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation or use, lightning, negligence, accident, or unauthorized modifications, or to inci- dental or consequential damages beyond the Spectrum prod-...

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