EverGEN™ 1710 User Manual
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1. carmanah EVERGEN 1710 USER MANUAL Technical Support Email customerservice carmanah com Toll Free 1 877 722 8877 US amp Canada Worldwide 1 250 380 0052 Fax 1 250 380 0062 Web carmanah com we put solar to work 2010 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 63311_1710EverGEN_UserManual_RevD Carmanah Warnings and Precautions The following symbols indicate important safety warnings and precautions throughout this manual They are defined as follows WARNING indicates that serious bodily harm or death may result from failure to adhere to the precautions CAUTION indicates that damage to equipment may result if the instructions are not followed NOTE suggests optimal conditions under which the equipment will operate effectively and safely or provides additional information to the reader Warranty Disclaimer This manual will familiarize you with the features and operation standards of Carmanah s EverGEN 1710 Failure to comply with the use storage maintenance installation or placement instructions detailed in this manual could void the applicable user warranty Standards Perform all installation wiring and maintenance in conformance with local building and electrical codes Adherence to the National Electrical Code NEC or Canadian Electrical Code CEC is mandatory to comply with the UL CSA or any other certifica tion markings Non adherence to code may void the warranty2. BetaLED fixtures offering superior thermal management optical control and uniformity An intelligent Energy Management System EMS that optimizes battery charging and discharging preserving battery integrity and ensuring reliable system performance Intelligent Operating Profile and Motion Sensing Option capabilities allow for functionality that meets location and application requirements e Leading high efficiency solar panels e UL rated weather resistant system components lt FCC compliance e RoHS certified fully recyclable components e Five year system warranty Installation The EverGEN 1710 is designed for quick and easy installation Follow the EverGEN 1710 Installation Guide provided with the system Carmanah EVERGEN 1710 USER MANUAL 6 2010 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 63311_1710EverGEN_UserManual_RevD bd EVERGEN 1710 USER MANUAL Cd rm d n d h CONTROL PANEL Control Panel The EverGEN 1710 Control Panel and EMS indicator lights provide the basic controls and indicators for switching on and off the system and displaying system status All other adjustments have been set at the factory based on your location and lighting requirements Contact Carmanah Customer Service if you need to change your EverGEN 1710 from the factory set configuration Battery Status LED System Status LED D NANG PV Reverse Polarity LED ee E Battery Reverse Polarity LED a a E lo Battery Di
3. E e EVERGEN 1710 USER MANUAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Safety and Usage Precautions Batteries are shipped fully charged Use extreme caution when handling the batteries as they are capable of generating hazardous short circuit currents Remove all jewelry bracelets metal strap watches etc before attempting to handle the batteries Solar Modules produce DC elec tricity when exposed to light and can therefore produce an electri cal shock or burn To render Solar Modules inoperative remove them from sunlight or fully cover their front surface with an opaque material Before lifting any heavy or bulky equipment ensure that the load is secured so that moving parts do not shift and it can be lifted as far as needed without back strain or loss of grip Installation may require more than one person Until the system is ready for start up turn off all circuit breakers during installation and wiring of the system Re check all completed wiring for proper polarity prior to energizing the system On Start Up follow the procedures described in the Functional Test section of this document System must not be operated on one battery 2010 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 63311_1710EverGEN_UserManual_RevD Carmanah Changes or modifications to Carmanah equipment not expressly approved by Carmanah could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and foun
4. EverGEN_UserManual_RevD EVERGEN 1710 USER MANUAL APPENDICES Carmanah 2010 Carmanah Technologies Corporation carmanah com Technical Support Email customerservice carmanah com Toll Free 1 877 722 8877 US amp Canada Worldwide 1 250 380 0052 Fax 1 250 380 0062 Web carmanah com we put solar to work 2010 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 63311_1710EverGEN_UserManual_RevD
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6. d to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equip ment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accor dance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harm ful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help 2010 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 63311_1710EverGEN_UserManual_RevD EVERGEN 1710 USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Warnings and Precautions c ccccssseeeeeeeeeeeeenens 2 Warranty Disclaimel ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeesteeeeeeenees 2 Standards aaa aa anaa nan tnan ise Nan aa uka aa ea eaaa da 2 Safety and Usage Precautions cece 2 I MtOGMUCCION MAN EA AA PEN AR A ANE KE NAN 5 Features and Functionality aaaaaneeaaaaneneanane 5 SLA atO cni Ng aja NANA daa N
7. diately ramps off over the follow 10 EVERGEN 1710 USER MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING ing five seconds it indicates that the Motion Sensor is over budget This only occurs when the Motion Sensor is acti vated at night but the budget for Motion Sensor s activation time allotted by the Operating Profile has already been met for that night If this happens every night consider selecting a different Operating Profile always consult Carmanah before changing the Operating Profile Reverse Polarity If either of the Reverse Polarity lights is lit turn off both the PV Disconnect and the Battery Disconnect switches and reinstall the wires in the correct order 2010 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 63311_1710EverGEN_UserManual_RevD Carmanah Maintenance and Product Care The EverGEN solar engines are designed to operate reliably for years with virtually no need for mainte nance Carmanah recommends routine inspections of the solar panels to ensure that they are unobstructed by anything that could prevent the effectiveness of the solar charging including e dirt and dust snow leaves e debris e shade that may have developed after installation due to adjacent plant growth The frequency of the inspections depends on location and local weather patterns EverGEN solar engines installed 20 or 30 as opposed to 45 will usually require more frequent inspection than solar engines installed at a greater angle A
8. hange of state in Light Fixture is flashing twice every 30 the past 24 hours and has shut down as a result seconds Reverse Polarity LED Error Indications Solid Red Solar Polarity is reversed switch the positive and negative connections Solid Red Battery Polarity is reversed switch the positive and negative connections Battery Status LED Error Indications Flashing Green once per second Battery is between 66 and 100 State of Charge Flashing Yellow once per second Battery is between 33 and 65 State of Charge Flashing Red once per second Battery is between 0 and 32 State of Charge 12 2010 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 63311_1710EverGEN_UserManual_RevD Carmanah Appendix B Warranty This product is covered by the Carmanah warranty Visit www carmanah com content products warranty for additional information or to register your product online Before contacting Carmanah s customer service department please have the serial number of your system available a brief description of the problem as well as all details of the installation To contact Carmanah s Customer Service Department Mail Carmanah Technologies Corporation Building 4 203 Harbour Road Victoria BC Canada V9A 3S2 Phone 1 250 380 0052 877 722 8877 Toll Free in U S and Canada Fax 1 250 380 0062 Email customerservice carmanah com Website carmanah com 2010 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 63311_1710
9. od and the system output is approximately 25 of the full output The EverGEN 1710 Control Panel has indicator lights for system functions and diagnostics Light Output Appears Dim If your system does not operate according to its specifications the unit may be using Automatic Light Control ALC If the battery s State of Charge drops below 66 ALC engages and reduces the power output to protect the batteries under unusually poor solar conditions If the Battery Status light is red or yellow the battery is low on charge The system will recover on its own If the Battery Status is green verify all lightbars in fixture are operating If not verify correct wire polarity and electrical connections The Fixture is Blinking or the System Status Light is Red If the fixture is blinking once every 30 seconds low voltage discharge ensure that the Solar Panel is not covered by debris or dirt and that it is in the correct orientation northern hemisphere Solar Panel faces south southern hemisphere Solar Panel faces north If required remove the debris or clean the Solar Panel with a soft cloth and water Wait at least 24 hours for the system to recover If it does not recover contact Carmanah for customer support If the fixture is blinking twice every 30 seconds 24 hour shutdown contact Carmanah for customer support Fixture Illuminates and Ramps Off If the Fixture immediately illuminates to peak bright ness and the imme
10. raction and use of natural resources The EMS may contain substances that could be harmful to the environ ment or human health if improperly handled at the product s end of life In order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of natural resources we encourage you to recycle the EMS in an appropriate way that will ensure most of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately Check your local municipality for electronics recyclers The symbol shown to the left indicates that this product complies with the European meee Union s requirements according to Directive 2002 96 EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE 11 ba EVERGEN 1710 USER MANUAL carmanah APPENDICES Appendix A Error Codes When you open the Enclosure s front door you will see a series of lights between the batteries on the EMS You can use these lights to diagnose operating issues with the 1700 Series light This table indicates the specific error code and provides a description of the error and any potential solutions Error Code Description Solution System Status LED Error Indications Flashing Green once per second System is working properly Flashing Red once per second and the Low Voltage Discharge Charge the batteries as soon as possible Light Fixture is flashing once every 30 seconds Flashing Red once per second and the 24 hour shutdown This indicates that the light has not detected a c
11. sconnect Switch PV Disconnect Switch Battery Connectors 2010 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 63311_1710EverGEN_UserManual_RevD 7 Carmanah Adjusting the Occupancy Sensor Option The EverGEN 1710 uses a Passive Infrared PIR Occupancy Sensor The PIR detects the difference between infrared energy in motion and the back ground space There are 2 adjustment dials on the Occupancy Sensor and these must be set correctly for the system to operate properly Before turning the system on ensure that the adjustment dials on the sensor are set to the positions described below Remove the sensor lens cover by unscrewing it from the outside of the light fixture Set Light Level Dial to maximum all the way clockwise 3 lt Set Time Delay Dial to minimum all the way counter clockwise Be sure to replace the foam gasket before replacing the lens cover EVERGEN 1710 USER MANUAL OCCUPANCY SENSOR 2010 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 63311_1710EverGEN_UserManual_RevD Carmanah Battery Replacement Verify that batteries are within a 10 state of charge of each other before installing A difference greater than this will the blow fuse in the battery harness To replace the EverGEN 1710 s battery bank use the following procedure 1 Turn off both the PV Disconnect and the Battery Disconnect switches 2 Disconnect the Battery Cables from the Control Panel 3 Release one of the battery
12. straps 4 Remove the battery from the Enclosure 5 Repeat Step 3 and 4 for the second battery 6 Remove the Battery Cables from the Batteries 7 Connect the Battery Cables to the new Batteries ensuring the temperature sensor is installed on one of the negative battery terminals 8 Slide one Battery into the Enclosure and secure it in place with the Battery Strap 9 Slide the second Battery into place and secure it with the Battery Strap 10 Connect the Battery Cables to the Control Panel 2010 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 63311_1710EverGEN_UserManual_RevD EVERGEN 1710 USER MANUAL BATTERY REPLACEMENT The batteries used in the EverGEN 1710 system are large capacity batteries Use caution when installing the batteries and follow the installation instructions carefully Short circuiting the batteries may cause a large current discharge leading to battery damage and or personal injury A anti corrosion compound should be applied to the battery terminals and fasteners to prevent corrosion not supplied Ensure that you use proper lifting techniques when moving batteries Batteries should not be installed so that terminals sit directly across from each other putting them into a potentially dangerous positive to negative orientation Carmanah Troubleshooting The EverGEN 1710 s initial start up takes approxi mately one minute Day to night detection does not occur within this time peri
13. yearly visual inspection of the EverGEN solar engines is typically sufficient The system is designed to be maintenance free however large performance gains can be made with clean solar panels and lenses Cleaning Use water and a soft sponge or cloth for cleaning and a mild non abrasive cleaning agent for more stubborn residue Rinse well Pressure washers should not be used Clean solar panels more frequently during drier months as they may become soiled more quickly Inspection Check all electrical and mechanical connectors to ensure they are clean secure and undamaged 2010 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 63311_1710EverGEN_UserManual_RevD EVERGEN 1710 USER MANUAL MAINTENANCE AND PRODUCT CARE Ensure that all vents and drain holes are free of debris Visual inspection check over exterior assembly for cracks missing or broken hardware or other potential problems Batteries Exercise caution when handling the battery packs They are capable of generating enormous short circuit currents Remove all jewelry bracelets metal strap watches rings before attempting to handle or remove the battery packs The batteries are rechargeable lead acid AGM 12V batteries Consult your local municipal by laws for information on recycling the cells when replacing Do not discard batteries in the garbage please recycle Energy Management System EMS Recycling Production of the EMS required the ext
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