Sol TP Series Top of Pole Mount Lighting - Manual (Page 2)

2 rev.1011 MKTG-IM-TP-12-002
Installation and Owner’s Manual | TP Series Solar LED Lighting System
Contents
Important Notes and Warnings
This installation and instruction manual provides installation, operation, and maintenance
instructions for the Sol TP Series solar LED lighting system. The entire contents of this
manual should be thoroughly reviewed and understood prior to installing this equipment.
Do not discard this manual, as it contains complete maintenance instructions, a
troubleshooting chart, and a spare parts list. To insure proper operation of this equipment,
it is important that the equipment be utilized for its intended use. Any use of this
equipment for purposes other than those intended will void all warranties.
Installation and/or troubleshooting should be performed only by qualified
personnel. Follow local codes at all times during installation of the TP system.
Be very careful when working with batteries.
Do not allow bare ends of the wires to touch each other or grounded metal
parts while connected to the controller. This will damage the controller.
This manual contains important instructions for the Sol TP Series that shall be
followed during installation and maintenance of the charge
controller.
1.0 Introduction .................................................. 3
1.1 Operational Principles ............................ 3
1.2 System Overview ................................... 3
2.0 Installation .................................................... 4
2.1 Site Selection and Preparation ............... 4
2.2 Unpacking and Inspection ...................... 5
2.3 PV Assembly & Adaptor Mounting ......... 5
2.4 Mounting TP Assembly to Pole .............. 6
2.5 Drilling Mounting & Access Holes ........... 7
2.6 Mounting Battery Enclosure & Channel .. 8
2.7 Routing PV & Luminaire Cables .............. 9
2.7 Attaching Controller to Battery Box ........ 9
2.8 Attaching the LED Fixture to the Arm ... 10
Attaching the Cobrahead Fixture ......... 10
Attaching the Shoebox Fixture ............. 10
LED Fixture Precautions ....................... 11
2.9 Installing the NRGLife™ Battery ........... 11
2.10 Connect Components to Controller .... 12
Connecting Components (cont) ......... 13
Connecting Components (cont) ......... 14
2.11 Testing the System ............................. 15
3.0 Operation and Maintenance ........................ 16
3.1 Break-in Period .................................... 16
3.2 Expected Performance ......................... 16
3.3 Preventive Maintenance and Service .... 17
Tree Branch Clearing ........................... 17
Fuse Replacement ............................... 17
LED Fixture Replacement .................... 17
Battery Replacement ........................... 18
3.4 Troubleshooting Chart .......................... 18
Frequently-Asked Questions ................ 19
In-Warranty Service Instructions ........... 19