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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR THE SOLAR VENTURE 320 W ARRAY P/N 19-1000012 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Updated: 20231129...
Operation and Maintenance Manual for the Solar Venture 320 W Array Contents GENERAL INFORMATION, THEORY OF OPERATION, AND EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION Product Safety Information and Instructions ........3 Safety Information Labels .
Operation and Maintenance Manual for the Solar Venture 320 W Array List of Tables Table 1. Solar Venture 320 W Array Kit (P/N 19-1000012) contents ................5 Table 2. Ground Securing Kit (12-1000009) contents ...................... 5 Revision History Section Page(s)
Operation and Maintenance Manual for the Solar Venture 320 W Array Safety Information Labels Your safety and the safety of others is very important. This manual provides guidance on safe operating practices and how to achieve maximum performance from the MEHPS-Solar Array. Always observe and follow all safety protocols outlined below: This is the safety alert symbol.
Operation and Maintenance Manual for the Solar Venture 320 W Array Equipment Description Solar Array Kit Contents Table 1. Solar Venture 320 W Array Kit (P/N 19-1000012) contents Components of MEHPS-Solar Array Image Hard Case, Solar Venture 320W 14-1000035 1...
Operation and Maintenance Manual for the Solar Venture 320 W Array 2. Extend and Lock Array Stand Disconnect the velcro transport strap securing the foldable Array Stand (Figure 2A). Remove the two (2) locking pins (Figure 2B) to allow the Array Stand to expand. Expand the Array Stand (Figure 2C) and install the locking pins in the “deployed”...
Operation and Maintenance Manual for the Solar Venture 320 W Array 3. Install 30º Mesh Hold Down The 30º Mesh hold down attachment has three (3) clips on the short side and four (4) on the long side (Figure 3A). The clips on the short side connect to the rings on the three (3) cleats (Figure 3B) of the Array Stand.
Operation and Maintenance Manual for the Solar Venture 320 W Array 4. Install 60º Mesh Hold Down The 60º Mesh Hold Down has three (3) clips on the short side and four (4) on the long side (Figure 4A). The clips on the long side connect to the wire rings (Figure 4B) on the round feet associated with the tensioning latch.
Operation and Maintenance Manual for the Solar Venture 320 W Array 5. Mesh Configuration for 30º and 60º Deployments Connect the large and small Meshes as shown in Figure 5 to deploy the Array at 30º (A) or at 60º (B). Figure 5.
Operation and Maintenance Manual for the Solar Venture 320 W Array 7. Secure Array to Ground Do not secure the Array to the ground before establishing proper location and orientation. Before the Array are secured to the ground, be observant and take care to ensure the support frame is not twisted.
Operation and Maintenance Manual for the Solar Venture 320 W Array b. Mesh Configuration and Ground-securing for Flat (0º) Deployments The Array Stand is not used when deploying the Array at 0º, or at. Instead, the 30º and 60º Mesh pieces are connected to the back side of each Solar Panel and then to each other to form a “pouch”...
Operation and Maintenance Manual for the Solar Venture 320 W Array 8. Connect Solar Cable to Solar Array Leads Connect the leads on each Panel to the Solar Cable as illustrated below in (Figure 11). The connectors on both ends of the Cable are polarized to prevent improper connection. 320W Solar Array Power Hub Connector...
Operation and Maintenance Manual for the Solar Venture 320 W Array 10. Position Array for Optimal Power Generation The setup location should have good exposure to sunlight and be away from other structures or potential hazards such as vehicle thoroughfares. Array Orientation for Optimum Power Generation Power generation requires direct sunlight for maximum performance.
Operation and Maintenance Manual for the Solar Venture 320 W Array Stowing Array Pack Solar Array components into the hard case as illustrated below. 1. Place Solar Panel in bottom of compartment. 2. Place Solar Array Stand on top of Solar Panel. 3.
Operation and Maintenance Manual for the Solar Venture 320 W Array MAINTENANCE • Check panels daily to ensure they are generally free of dust, dirt and debris. Spray the panels with water or remove dust and dirt using a wet, clean micro ber cloth once a month or as needed.
Operation and Maintenance Manual for the Solar Venture 320 W Array Procedure to Measure Array and Panel V with a Multimeter To measure Panel V , disconnect the Solar Cable from Array leads and carefully place the meter probes into the Array lead connectors (orange boxes in Figure 13A). 320W Array Figure 13.
Operation and Maintenance Manual for the Solar Venture 320 W Array TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Weights and Dimensions (L x W x H) General Solar Panel Weight 12.9 lb (5.86 kg) Back Side: Tan fabric Solar Panel Construction Panel Support: Carbon fiber composite Deployed (Open): 65.125 x 43.25 x 0.2 in Panel Stand Construction Stainless steel/Aluminum/Injection molded plastic...
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