Summary of Contents for Ameresco Solar SK Series
- Page 1 SOLAR ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SK Series 12V Models...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ...................... 3 Important: Special Considerations, Before Beginning the Installation ....3 Definition of Warning Statements ................ 3 Technical Support ....................3 THEORY OF OPERATION..................4 System Overview ....................4 Component Descriptions ..................4 SYSTEM INSTALLATION ..................4 Overview ...................... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing an Ameresco Solar, Inc. solar electric power system. Ameresco Solar is a world leader in design and marketing of solar electric power systems, with over three decades of experience and sales offices throughout the United States. -
Page 4: Theory Of Operation
The SK System enclosure is pre-assembled and tested before shipping. All that is required is to mount the modules and enclosure on a pole (provided by others), install the batteries, and make the final wire terminations. D/C SK-12V Page Copyright © 2018 August 2018 Ameresco Solar, Inc. -
Page 5: Recommended Installation Tools
Generally the array tilt angle should be set to the site latitude plus 15° for optimum standalone performance. This is typically 55° for most of the United States. • Align the structure to True South and adjust to the correct tilt angle. D/C SK-12V Page Copyright © 2018 August 2018 Ameresco Solar, Inc. -
Page 6: System Enclosure Mounting
The LOAD terminal blocks accept up to #10 AWG wire. Terminate the wires to the LOAD terminals and confirm proper polarity. Terminate wiring at the loads as appropriate. Refer to the System Wiring Diagram in the Appendix. D/C SK-12V Page Copyright © 2018 August 2018 Ameresco Solar, Inc. -
Page 7: Battery Installation And Wiring
Switch on the LOAD circuit breaker (if present), switch on the load(s) and verify its’ proper operation. Ensure the load is operating within the energy design of the system. If needed perform a series current draw. D/C SK-12V Page Copyright © 2018 August 2018 Ameresco Solar, Inc. - Page 8 Charging LED illuminated _________ (Yes/No) Load Disconnect LED illuminated _________ (Yes/No) Load operating properly _________ (Yes/No) INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE Tested By: __________________________________ Date: _____________ Approved By: ________________________________ Date: _____________ D/C SK-12V Page Copyright © 2018 August 2018 Ameresco Solar, Inc.
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Page 9: Recommended Maintenance
If the battery is relatively new (1 to 2 years old) the system should be checked for proper operation by performing the System Checkout in section 3.6. D/C SK-12V Page Copyright © 2018 August 2018 Ameresco Solar, Inc. -
Page 10: Appendix
APPENDIX D/C SK-12V Page Copyright © 2018 August 2018 Ameresco Solar, Inc.
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