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Install the solar panel
Mount the solar panel outside on a 2 inch pipe. See
After the flow computer is pipe-mounted, install the solar panel on the
upper end of the mounting pipe. Add a pipe extension if necessary. For
wall- or direct-mount installations, mount the solar panel on a stand-alone
pipe or on the top or side of a meter house.
Important Note: For optimum charging, place the solar panel in full
sun. Do not place the solar panel where it will be in shadow for any
part of the day.
Clean the solar panel on a regular basis to ensure maximum
charging.
Important Note: For questions about mounting the solar panel on
the top or side of a meter house, call the main office listed on the
back cover of this guide and select technical support from the menu
options.
Materials:
One (1) solar panel with cable
One (1) solar panel mounting kit (includes U-bolts, brackets, and
hardware)
Mounting pipe extension and coupling if required (length determined
by technician depending on the size of the solar panel)
Nylon tie wraps
NOTICE – Equipment damage. Exercise caution when handling the
solar panel to avoid damage.
Install the solar panel:
1.
Verify that the solar panel is operating properly before installation:
a.
Check the solar panel using a digital voltmeter to verify polarity
and output voltage before installation.
b.
If the measured output voltage is within the manufacturer's
specification, as defined by the specification sheet supplied
with the panel, continue with the installation.
c.
If the measured voltage is out of specification, contact ABB for
a replacement panel.
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Warning – Bodily injury
the device has power.
All wiring must be complete before
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Figure 3-1: Solar panel.
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