Sol Transit Shelter Ad Light - Manual (Page 20)

20 rev. 0512 MKTG-IM-TOLAR-TSAL-BACK TO BACK-003
Installation and Owner’s Manual | TSAL B2B Series
4.0 START UP / OPERATION
4.1 What to Expect from the System
Break In Period: When first installed, your new system needs a “break in” period before it reaches
maximum performance. This “break in” period will not affect the performance of the light unless the “break
in” period is when the system is operating at its maximum limits. This would be the case if the system is
installed in the winter months, or during a string of successive bad weather days.
Battery: A new battery will only accept approximately 85% of its rated capacity. It will achieve 100% of
capacity in about 45 days.
The system should operate the first night, however, it may require a full day of peak sun to reset all of the
circuits and the system may not operate the night of installation.
4.2 Important System Issues
The Sol Transit Shelter Ad Lighting System is designed to operate reliably and provide ad shelter
illumination all year long. During the day, the solar panel provides enough energy to charge the battery for
operation of the LED AdLight for the night that follows. The system is designed with a 5-night reserve
charge; however, extended periods of low sun level may deplete this reserve affecting the performance of
the system. The following conditions could cause your system not to operate to specification.
Prolonged Bad Weather
A series of days having low levels of sunlight may deplete the battery reserve. Depending on the severity
of the condition, the nightly illumination period could be reduced until a sunny day re-establishes the
battery’s charge reserve. Please note that the system may need anywhere from 2-10 (summer-winter) days
of good sunny weather before the full 5-night battery reserve is completely achieved.
Shading
Installation of the system in a location where the solar panel is shaded during part of the day will inhibit
the solar panel’s ability to fully charge the battery and may severely damage the battery. The hours of
nighttime illumination would then be reduced by the system’s controller.
If the above conditions do not exist and the system does not function properly contact Sol.
4.3 Special Features
Battery Voltage Monitoring System
The system has a built in battery voltage monitoring system. The charge controller constantly monitors the
voltage of the battery and the status of the battery can be checked by viewing the status of the red LED
light on the charge controller. If the red LED low voltage indicator is not illuminated the battery voltage is in
the normal operating range of 11.7-12.5 V. If the red LED low voltage indicator is illuminated the battery
voltage has fallen below 11.7 V. and may have to be replaced.
Note: The system also has a low voltage protection function as to not allow the system to drain the battery once low
voltage has been detected. For example, the red LED low voltage indicator light may come on after a period of bad
weather if the battery charge has fallen below 11.7 V. This does not necessarily mean that the battery pack needs to
be replaced. After the bad weather has passed and 2-3 consecutive sunny days check the status of the red LED. If
the red LED is not illuminated chances are the battery pack has recovered to the normal operating voltage range and
is fine. If the red LED is still illuminated more than likely the battery needs to be replaced.