Sol Transit Shelter Security Lighting - Manual (Page 9)

9 rev. 0212 MKTG-IM-TSSL-001
Installation and Owner’s Manual | TSSL
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
How to Care for your Transit Shelter Security Light System
Solar Panel Cleaning
1. Once every three months the solar panels should be cleaned to insure optimum performance.
2. With a damp cloth thoroughly wipe down the solar panel removing any dirt and grime that may have
accumulated.
3. Dry the solar panel with a soft clean cloth and repeat if necessary.
Caution! During the day solar panels can become extremely hot.
Fuse Replacement
1. Periodically, the fuse used to protect the system circuitry may have to be replaced.
2. To replace the fuse turn the system disconnect to the “off” position.
3. Remove the fuse cover, remove the existing fuse, insert the new fuse, and replace the fuse cover.
4. Turn the system to the “on” position.
5. Make sure that the replacement fuse matches the specifications of the original fuse. One spare has been
provided with your system.
LED Fixture Replacement (LEDs last 15+ years)
1. Turn the system disconnect to the “off” position.
2. Remove the fixture and replace with a new one.
3. Turn the system disconnect to the “on” position.
4. Push the white “test” button to make sure the system is working properly.
Battery Replacement (batteries are designed to last 5 years)
1. Turn the system disconnect to the “off” position.
2. Remove the battery harness from the old batteries and place on the new batteries (all must be replaced at
once).
3. Turn the system disconnect to the “on” position.
4. Push the white “test” button to make sure the system is working properly.
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. Open luminaire by removing security screws and hinged unit to open position (Step 8)Using multi-meter set for
voltage DC, check across two batteries (positive and negative terminals). Voltage should read between 11.5
and 14 Volts.
2. After 5 minutes, using multi-meter check PV voltage by probing the PV terminals that connect to the controller
(near Molex connectors) with key switch in ON position. PV voltage should be equal to battery voltage.
3. If PV voltage remains at approximately 20 Volts for more than 30 seconds, check all PV connections and
repeat. Ensure PV wire harnesses are connected with properly polarity (indicated by “+” and “-” labels on each
conductor).
4. If problem persist consult Troubleshooting Guide or call SOL Inc at 800.959.1329 option 3.
Battery voltage (for the pair) can vary from 11.0V to 14.0V
depending on charging status and state of charge.