Transit Shelter Security Lighting Solar LED Lighting for Shelters Installation and Owner’s Manual
Installation and Owner’s Manual | TSSL Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions for the Transit Shelter Solar Lighting systems that shall be followed during installation and maintenance of the charge controller. The Sol Transit Shelter Solar Lighting system is an off-grid, standalone, solar-powered lighting system.
Installation and Owner’s Manual | TSSL General Information Site Selection and Preparation Locate and install the PV panels in an area where the PV panels can face the equator (due south in the Northern hemisphere) and not shaded by trees, poles, buildings, or other objects during the day (Figure 1).
Installation and Owner’s Manual | TSSL * Recommended Torque Fastener List - Refer to Packing list for complete parts list Fastener Qty. 1/4-20 jack nut 4 #14 x 1” Tek screws 16 Torque* 20 in lbs Qty. Torque* #14 x 1.
Installation and Owner’s Manual | TSSL 6B Tek screw Tek screw Tek screw Peak/Flat Roof Mounting: Fasten the mounting angles to the PV panel frame using 16 x #14 x 1” Tek screws provided. The PV panel(s) should be centered on the aluminum angles. Insert PV harness cord into hole of shelter roof. Position panel to cover the fitting when mounted. Let 15” of cord hang inside the shelter. Barrel Roof Mounting: Mount PV module using 8 x #14 x 1.5” Tek screws provided.
Installation and Owner’s Manual | TSSL Optional ThinFilm Installation Install the ThinFilm flexible solar array in accordance with all applicable codes. Remove ThinFilm flexible solar array from packaging and place in desired horizontal surface of roof shelter to determine correct positioning. Panel should be facing Equator (south in Northern Hemisphere).Determine best route for PV harness route to the upper section of the light assembly. Connect flexible solar array MC type IV connectors to PV harness.
rev. 0212 MKTG-IM-TSSL-001 A B C D E F 8 7 8 20 10 7 12 11 NOTES: 1. ASSEMBLE AS SHOWN. 2. TIGHTEN ALL FASTENERS SECURELY. 3. WIRING AND ROUTING: SEE DWG. 895002-200. 4. BATTERY INSTALLED TERMINALS OUT FOR TESTING. 9 2 6 6 15 16 7 5 5 6 14 13 4 4 8 3 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF SOL Inc. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF SOL Inc IS PROHIBITED.
Installation and Owner’s Manual | TSSL TSSL Wiring Diagram C (Battery/LED Harness) Battery Connector (Connect to Controller) PV Connector PV Plug (From PV Array) PV Plug A B (Connect to PV (Jumper) Blue (Key Switch/PV Harness) Harness) White & Black + 6V - + 12V - LED Connector A (Jumper) Blue + 6V - + 6V - + 12V - + 6V - Battery voltage (for the pair) can vary from 11.0V to 14.0V depending on charging status and state of charge.
Installation and Owner’s Manual | TSSL TESTING PROCEDURE How to Test your Transit Shelter Security Light System Check all harnesses to ensure adequate connections, and check in-line fuse contained in battery harness. Turn TEST key to TEST position. Wait 3-4 minutes for light to come on. Turn back to ON position, remove key and add remaining security screws. If after two nights the luminaire fails to turn on proceed with the following: 1.
Installation and Owner’s Manual | TSSL Troubleshooting PROBLEM The light does not turn on at all. The light turns on at dusk but does not turn on again at dawn (split run time). POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. The battery is discharged. 2. The battery is bad. 3. The LED fixture is bad. 4. The fuse is blown. 5. The controller is bad. 1. The run time exceeds the maximum run time for your model and location. 2. Low battery voltage caused by inclement weather. 3. Low battery voltage caused by shading of the solar panel.
Installation and Owner’s Manual | TSSL Sol FivePlus™ Warranty Sol Inc. is an ISO 9001:2008 certified worldwide manufacturer that designs and manufacturers its own products. Although the best scenario involves never having to actually use a company’s warranty, we are proud to offer, what we believe is the BEST WARRANTY available in the industry, from a company that has been in business since 1990.
Sol Inc | 3210 SW 42nd Avenue | Palm City, Florida 34990 www.solarlighting.com E-mail support: support@solarlighting.com Phone: +1.772.286.9461 | Toll: 800.959.1329 (USA & Canada) Fax: +1.772.286.9616 Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30am to 5:00pm (EST) © 2012 Sol Inc.
