Carmanah G Series Manual de usuario
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1.1 Safety Precautions
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT LET THE BATTERY TERMINALS COME INTO
CONTACT WITH ANY EXPOSED METAL.
Product can have sharp edges. Accidental movement of hinged components can cause injury.
Batteries are shipped fully charged. Use extreme caution when handling the batteries as they can
generate hazardous short-circuit currents. Remove all jewelry (bracelets, metal-strap watches,
etc.) before handling the batteries.
Solar panels produce DC electricity when exposed to light and can therefore produce an
electrical shock or burn. To render solar panels inoperative, remove them from sunlight or fully
cover their front surface with an opaque material.
Before lifting any heavy or bulky equipment, ensure the load is secured so moving parts do not
shift, and that it can be lifted as far as needed without back strain or loss of grip. Installation may
require more than one person.
Ensure the equipment is not powered during installation and wiring of the system.
Recheck all completed wiring for proper polarity prior to energizing the system.
Perform all installation, wiring, grounding and maintenance in conformance with local building and
electrical codes. Adherence to the National Electrical Code (NEC) is mandatory to comply with
any certification markings. Non-adherence to code may void the warranty.
Changes or modifications to Carmanah equipment not expressly approved by Carmanah could
void both the user's authority to operate the equipment and the warranty.
Make sure the installation location has an unobstructed view of the sun’s path. Obstructions such
as trees or buildings could significantly reduce the amount of sunlight on the solar panel. Shade
analysis is highly recommended to understand how shadows will change according to the time of
year. Contact Carmanah for a detailed examination and solar simulations for your site.
This quick start guide is not a replacement for the complete product user manual.
Visit carmanah.com to download the complete product user manual.
2.1 Tools and Materials Required
The following tools and materials may be required to mount your Carmanah flashing beacon depending on the G
Series model and configuration:
a. Imperial socket set
b. Crescent wrench
c. Tap set
d. Imperial Allen-Wrench set
e. Fish tape
f. Level
g. Compass or pre-determined equatorial
direction
h. Drill and drill bits
i. Fine-tip felt marker
j. Multi-bit screwdriver
k. Pelco Roger-Wrench (Optional)
l. Ladder or lift device
m. Lithium grease
n. Electrical Multi-meter (Optional)
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3.1 Commissioning
After installing and programming the G Series flashing beacon system, the following commissioning verification
checklist helps ensure that everything is working as it should be and that your system is ready to serve the public
for many years of reliable and sustained operation.
EMS settings are correct.
No LED fault message on the EMS.
For single or triple fixture systems, ensure the flash pattern is set for unison.
Fixtures flash properly:
Use “TEST” at the EMS user interface to check functionality of LEDs.
Light fixtures are tightened and pointed in the correct direction toward oncoming traffic lanes.
Retrieved calendar from R829 is confirmed to be accurate.
Solar panel pointed South (or as per specific instructions provided by Carmanah).
- Not applicable for AC powered models.
Override box (if equipped) correctly activates or deactivates the flashing (depending on model input
setting).
The solar panel is properly mounted, and the mount is secure.
- Not applicable for AC powered models.
No debris covering the photosensor window on top of the solar engine.
Vents are clear, and screens are intact.
Sealing gaskets on door are intact.
Solar panel is producing voltage in sunlight (use EMS “Solar” user interface menu item).
- Not applicable for AC powered models.
System has clear sky access and no removal of obstructions is required.
- Not applicable for AC powered models.
Note the possibility for nearby foliage to eventually shade the solar panel at a different time of year. If so,
set a reminder to inspect later.
- Not applicable for AC powered models.
Battery voltage is healthy (use either a voltmeter or EMS “Battery” user interface menu item).
- Not applicable for AC powered models.
Verify both fuses are intact (use voltmeter to confirm fuse continuity).
RRFB light bar flashing starts with left module first.
Remote systems are turning on and off correctly via wireless control.
For RRFB systems, verify the indicator LEDs on the ends of light bars can be seen by pedestrians across
the street.
Ensure cabinet door is fully closed and latched.
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4.1 Solar Panel Mounting (Side or Top of Pole)
1. For side of pole systems, mark position of solar panel mount on pole and drill a suitable hole. Follow
instructions supplied with mount. Install using 45° tilt angle. Ensure solar panel is facing South (for
Northern Hemisphere locations).
2. For top of pole systems, attach solar panel to top of pole mount using supplied 1/4" bolts, washers and
locknuts. Leave nuts finger tight. DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN at this stage.
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3. Insert cap into pole top and slide bracket onto the pole.
4. Make sure panel mount sits securely on the top of pole cap, as shown below (image shows solar panel
removed for illustration purposes). Orient so panel faces South (in Northern Hemisphere).
5. Install and tighten supplied 5/8” bolts and washers.
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6. Tighten ¼” bolts and nuts securing solar panel to mount.
7. Route supplied solar panel wires down pole and through hole for cabinet conduit nipple (side of pole
shown).
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4.2 Cabinet Mounting
1. Mark the positions of the flashing beacon(s), LED sign(s) or light bar(s) and cabinet on pole. Drill holes for
cables and pipe nipple exit/entry points as shown below.
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2. Route solar panel wires into cabinet and install cabinet onto pole with optional U-bolt kit or suitable
banding (not supplied).
3. Feed beacon or light bar harness(es) through cabinet pipe nipple.
Hole drilled for
cabinet pipe nipple
Hole drilled for
flashing beacon
harness
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4. Connect the beacon/light bar harness(es) to the LED terminals. For light bars, use “RRFB” wire colors
shown on label. For beacons or signs use “Round” wire colors shown on label. If present, connect push-
button terminals: red to INPT(+), black to INPT(−).
5. Connect solar panel harness to terminals on right side of cabinet: red wire with yellow heat shrink to Solar
(+), black wire with brown heat shrink to Solar (−).
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6. Install battery, connecting each battery terminal to correct wiring terminal using the color-coded wires
described on the terminal wiring label (red to positive, black to negative).
7. Connect solar power harness to the solar panel. Suggested location for the solar wiring connectors is
coiled up and tie wrapped to the back side of the solar panel.
8. For AC systems, connect AC input wires according to the label description Black / HOT to the circuit
breaker, White / NEUTRAL to the terminal block and Green / GROUND to the ground bus bar.
Ensure cabinet door is fully closed and latched otherwise damage may occur.
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