Chicago Electric Landscape Lighting 90599 User Manual

45 WATT SOLAR KIT

Model 90599

InSTALLATIOn And SeRvIce InSTRucTIOnS

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3. do not wire multiple panels in

series. If you need to connect two

or more solar panels together, this

work must be done by a qualiﬁed

electrician unless they are connected

through a regulator.

10. Panel must be connected using

UL listed outdoor rated wire of the

correct thickness (gauge) for the

amperage rating and length (see

warning number 9 also). Follow the

guidelines in the chart below:

current

in Amps

Maximum Length

4. This solar panel kit is not designed

for tie-in to a grid. Only a licensed

electrician and a licensed building

contractor can safely design and

implement a grid tie-in system. Any

grid tie-in system must meet all

applicable building and electrical

codes, and must meet standards

established by the area power

10'

15'

20'

25'

0-5

6-7

11-12

22-24

company. Improper grid tie-in can

result in electrocution, ﬁre, and other

serious personal injury and property

damage. An incorrectly installed grid

tie-in system can cause feedback

voltage, resulting in electrocution of

electrical utility workers.

100

150

200

Minimum Wire Gauge

5. do not stand on or otherwise apply

pressure to panel.

11. Install an appropriate charge

controller/regulator to regulate output

and prevent damage. Do not attach

panel to battery or power grid without

proper regulator, inverter, and/or

charge controller.

6. handle solar panel with care,

edges may be sharp.

7. do not focus light on panel.

8. Install components with enough

space to allow proper cooling.

12. Install and use according to

applicable National Electrical Code

(NEC) standards.

9. This product may occasionally

produce more current and/or

voltage than its rated output.

Increase output ratings by 25%

when determining component

required voltage and amperage

ratings. Refer to Section 690-8 of

the National Electrical Code for an

additional multiplying factor of 125

percent (80 percent derating) which

may apply.

13. This panel is not rated for use as

ﬁre-resistant rooﬁng. If installing on

a roof, install only over a ﬁre resistant

roof covering rated for the application.

14. Verify that installation surface has no

hidden utility lines before drilling or

driving screws.

15. Install only according to these

instructions. Improper installation

can create hazards.

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16. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles

and heavy-duty work gloves during

installation. Do not wear jewelry or

metal watches when working near

solar panels, wiring or batteries.

Service precautions

1. Before service, maintenance, or

cleaning:

a. dry solar panels and outdoor

wiring thoroughly while wearing

electrically insulated gloves.

17. Handle panel with care. Glass

may break or a sharp edge may be

exposed during movement.

b. cover all solar panels with an

opaque cover, such as a blanket.

18. Keep installation area clean and well

lit.

c. disconnect all solar panels.

d. disconnect all batteries.

19. Install out of reach of children.

2. do not service during rain, fog, or

any other wet/humid weather.

20. Keep bystanders out of the area

during installation.

3. do not stand on or otherwise apply

pressure to panel.

21. Do not install when tired or when

under the inﬂuence of drugs or

medication.

4. Do not allow children to play with

or near this item or electrical

components.

22. Use in 12 VDC systems only.

5. Inspect at least monthly; do not use

if damaged, parts are loose, water is

found inside the housing, electrical

insulation is cracked or damaged, or

connections are loose.

Battery precautions

23. Wear splash-resistant AnSI-

approved safety goggles and

electrically insulated gloves while

working near batteries.

6. Maintain product labels and

nameplates. These carry important

safety information. If unreadable or

missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools

for a replacement.

24. use an appropriate charge

controller whenever connected to

battery.

25. Charge, store, and maintain batteries

according to supplier’s instructions.

7. WARNING: Handling the cord on

this product will expose you to lead,

a chemical known to the State of

California to cause cancer, and

birth defects or other reproductive

harm. Wash hands after handling.

(California Health & Safety Code §

25249.5, et seq.)

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InSTRucTIOnS.

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to children to prevent electric shock.

Build a childproof enclosure if

needed.

SpecIFIcATIOnS

14.5 V~ / 15 W

(working)

Rated Output

3. Install the charge controller/regulator

and batteries in a weatherproof

Open Circuit Voltage

Adapter Outlets

23.5 OCV

3, 6, 9 and 12 VDC

enclosure with proper ventilation.

note: Output will decrease as the panel

gets hotter than room temperature

(~70° F). Angle, solar intensity,

cloud cover and other factors will

effect output

Mounting

1. Angle the face of the panel toward

true south according to the chart that

follows:

Latitude Solar panel Angle

0-4°

10°

5-20°

21-45°

46-64°

Latitude + 5°

Latitude + 10°

Latitude + 15°

unpAcKInG

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item is intact and undamaged. If any parts

are missing or broken, please call Harbor

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as possible.

65° or more 80°

ASSeMBLY

InSTALLATIOn

Read the enTIRe IMpORTAnT

SAFeTY InFORMATIOn

section at the beginning of this

manual including all text under

subheadings therein before set

up or use of this product.

Slot 3

1. Slide the Left and Right Triangle

Frame (6a and 6b) into slot 1 and

slot 3 on both ends of the Top Link

Bar (6d) and Bottom Link Bar (6C)

(to form the frame assembly). See

above.

note: For additional information regarding

the parts listed in the following pages,

refer to the Assembly Diagram near

the end of this manual.

Location

1. Locate the panel where it will receive

full, unobstructed sunlight, especially

during midday. Nearby trees or tall

plants will drop debris, requiring the

panel to be cleaned more frequently.

2. The installation location for the

panels, charge controller/regulator,

and batteries must be inaccessible

Angle towards true north if installed in

southern hemisphere.

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provide enough ventilation to allow

the unit to vent and cool properly.

Slot 2

Slot 1

4. Secure the Frame Assembly (6a-

6d) to its mounting location using

hardware (not supplied) through the

four holes on the bottom of the Left

and Right Triangle Frames (6a &

6b).

5. Carefully place each Solar panel (1)

on the front of the Frame Assembly

(6a-6d) so that the bottom of each

panel ﬁts into the slot on the bottom

of the Frame Assembly (6a-6d).

2. Push the Top Link Bar (6d) down to

slot 2 (to lock the frame assembly).

See above.

3. Determine where you want to position

the Frame Assembly (6a-6d) making

sure it is facing south (for maximum

sun exposure) with no obstructions

in front of it. The Regulator (2) must

be in a dry, well ventilated location

nearby. If necessary, build a small

structure that guarantees the unit will

stay dry during rain or snow, and,

6. Lock the two eye hooks on the back-

center frame into the two protruding

bolts on the Top Link Bar (6d).

cAuTIOn: If the unit is to be mounted

on a rooftop, be especially careful

when climbing ladders and walking

on sloped roofs. Additional hardware

may have to be purchased if

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permanently mounting the Solar

panels on a rooftop.

3. Secure all connections using

terminals, or solder all wire splices to

ensure good connections.

hook-up diagram

4. Weatherproof all connections.

Regulator (2)

Solar panels (1)

OpeRATIOn

lead

wires

note: Performance of the Solar Panels

will vary dependent on site location,

angle of the panels in relation to the

arc of the sun, and available sunlight.

7. Connect the two ring connectors at

the end of the lead wires coming

from the Solar panels (1) to the

Solar Terminals on the Regulator

(2). See FIGuRe 1. Be sure to

connect by matching polarities on

the wires and the Regulator (2).

Black (-) is negative and red (+) is

positive. Then, connect the wire

leads so that all of the Solar panels

(1) are connected to each other and

the Regulator (2) (again, making

sure you are hooking up to the right

polarity on the Regulator). See

hook-up diagram, above.

Recharging a Battery

1. To recharge a 12 volt battery (not

included), while paying attention

to the proper polarity (black (-) is

negative and red (+) is positive),

connect the two ring terminals on

the Battery connector (3) to the

Battery Terminals on the back of

the Regulator (2). See FIGuRe

1. Then, connect the black clamp to

the black or negative (-) terminal on

the battery (not included). Finally,

connect the red clamp to the red or

positive (+) terminal on the battery.

Avoid accidental contact of the red

and black battery clamps to each

other.

Wiring

note: Only a licensed electrician and

a licensed building contractor can

safely design and implement a grid

tie-in system. Any grid tie-in system

must meet all applicable building

and electrical codes, and must meet

standards established by the area

power company.

note: Do not change the order explained

in number 1 above or electric shock

resulting in serious injury or death

may occur.

2. Turn on the Regulator. See the On/

Off switch in FIGuRe 1 on page 6.

1. Run wires from the panels, through

weatherproof grommets and into

the enclosure where the charge

controller/regulator is located. Use

wires of the proper size and rating.

3. Never leave the battery (not included)

unattended while charging. When

the battery (not included) is fully

charged, the reading on the voltage

display will show “13” or above.

Note: the voltage display will have to

be turned on in order to monitor the

2. Connect to charge controller/regulator

according to controller/regulator’s

instructions.

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batter voltage. (It is recommended to

leave the voltage display off when not

monitoring the battery voltage since it

consumes energy.) Twelve (12) Volt

batteries should charge to 13 Volts

for a full charge. If the intent is to

stop charging the battery, disconnect

the solar panels from the charge

regulator. Note: The charge regulator

provides “over charge” protection. If

the battery voltage is higher than 14.5

V, the regulator will shut off charge

from solar panel.

using the 12 volt Lights and

Accessories.

note: The Charge Regulator must be in

“ON” position at all times.

1. If the 12 volt Lights (4) aren’t

already attached to the sockets on

the end of each Light Wire (7), gently

snap them in.

2. Plug the other end of the Light

Wire (7) into any one of the 12 Volt

DC outlets on the Regulator (2) as

shown in FIGuRe 2.

4. The Regulator (2) provides the

following protection while charging:

a. Over-discharge protection: When

the electricity level of the battery

(not included) goes too low (below

11 volts) the Regulator (2) will

automatically shut off the power

output to prevent damage to the

battery (not included). If this occurs,

stop using the battery (not included)

and charge it until the Voltage

display shows 13 volts.

Figure 2

Led

Display

Switch

b. Overcharge protection: If the

electricity level on the battery (not

included) goes too high (above

14.5 volts) the Regulator (2) will

automatically shut off power input to

prevent damage to the battery (not

included).

12 Volt DC

Socket

Controller

Power

Switch

Voltage

Display

c. Overload protection: If the output

current exceeds 4 amps the fuse

(See FIGuRe 1) will blow to prevent

damage to the controller in the

Regulator (2). If this occurs, have a

qualiﬁed service technician replace

the fuse.

Light Sockets

3. To turn off the lights, unplug the Light

Wire (7) from the 12 Volt DC outlet

on the Regulator (2). You may plug

in the other 12 volt Light (4) to either

12 Volt DC outlet.

note: The On/Off switch of the charge

regulator must be in the “On”

position to activate the three

protection functions mentioned

above.

note: This system can also be used to

power other small 3 Volt DC, 6 Volt

DC, and 9 Volt DC small appliances.

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4. Plug the appropriate plug on the

Multi purpose Adapter (5) into the

appliance. The adapter has 3 Volt

DC, 5 Volt DC, 6 Volt DC, 9 Volt DC,

and 12 Volt DC plugs.

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ShOcK OR cuTS:

do not use damaged solar

panel. If wiring insulation

is damaged or weathered,

glass is cracked, or housing

is opened, have the problem

corrected before further use.

5. Insert the plug on the other end of the

wire attached to the Multi purpose

Adapter (5) into the appropriate DC

Outlet on the Regulator (2). For

your reference, FIGuRe 2 shows the note: It is normal to see up to 20%

adapter wire plugged into the 3 Volt

DC outlet.

degradation in amorphous silicon

solar panel performance within the

ﬁrst 6 months before the amorphous

coating stabilizes.

6. Operate your appliance.

7. When ﬁnished, unplug the Multi

purpose Adapter (5) wire plug from

the Regulator (2) and then unplug

the Multi purpose Adapter (5) from

the appliance.

cleaning

Clean and inspect the solar panel

system MOnThLY, or more

frequently to maintain peak efﬁciency:

1. Wear electrically insulated gloves

and AnSI-approved safety goggles.

Dry solar panels and outdoor wiring

thoroughly.

SeRvIcInG

Procedures not speciﬁcally

explained in this manual

must be performed only by a

qualiﬁed technician.

2. cover all solar panels with an

opaque cover, such as a blanket.

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SeRIOuS InjuRY

3. disconnect all solar panels and

batteries.

FROM eLecTRIc ShOcK:

Before service, maintenance,

or cleaning:

4. Clean solar panels one at a time with

mild, non-abrasive cleanser and soft

cloth and paper towels. Do not clean

with brushes or abrasive cleaners.

a. dry solar panels and outdoor

wiring thoroughly while

wearing electrically insulated

gloves.

5. Inspect the general condition of the

solar panel system (panels, batteries,

controllers, and mounting). Check

for loose hardware, wiring insulation

damage or weathering, cracked

glass, open housing, cracked or

broken parts, loose or corroded

contacts, and any other condition that

may affect its safe operation.

b. cover all solar panels with

an opaque cover, such as a

blanket.

c. disconnect all solar panels.

d. disconnect all batteries.

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6. Inspect and maintain batteries

according to supplier’s instructions.

Adjustment

To Increase Efﬁciency:

7. In the Winter, increase the panel’s

angle by 10°.

8. In the Summer, decrease the angle

by up to 10°.

9. In the Spring and Fall, keep the

panel at the angle recommended on

the chart on page 9.

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pLeASe ReAd The FOLLOWInG cAReFuLLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY

DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR

DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT

HE OR SHE IS qUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS

qUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/

OR DISTRIBUTOR ExPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD

BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE

BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE

ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER

INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

pARTS LIST And ASSeMBLY dIAGRAM

part

description

Solar Panel

Q’ty

part

description

Left Triangle Frame

Right Triangle Frame

Bottom Link Bar