Chapter 5
Installation Instructions
What’s the first thing I should do?
The first thing you should do is read this user’s manual. It contains important information which will make configura-
tion and setup much easier.
The following depicts an installation of a solar system being mounted on a 3 inch schedule 40 steel pipe that has
been grouted to the earth. In some instances this type of installation may not be practical or desired, however in all
installations the electrical and pneumatic components must be interconnected as shown in the following instructions.
If there are longer distances than the supplied wiring may allow between the control panel and the battery or solar
panel, the wire size and splicing will need to be adjusted as required.
The wiring diagram and parts list for the unit can be found in the document holder inside the front cover of the con-
trol box and on the DGSI web site.
Pole Installation and Mounting
Properly attach the SolarREM unit and equipment to a secure mounting pole. We recommend a three inch Sched-
ule 40 steel pole mounted a minimum of three feet into the ground with a concrete base of a least one foot around.
The pole should extend about seven feet high to allow for clearance of the solar panel from the box.
Electrical Wiring
Once the SolarREM unit, solar panel(s) and battery have been installed as per the installation configuration, all com-
ponents must be electrically connected and grounded.
Once the SolarREM unit is mounted, connect the wires that are labeled for the battery and for the solar panel from
the bottom of the control box. BLACK is for positive and WHITE is for negative. Connect each of the wires to the ap-
propriate terminals on the battery and solar panel, ensuring a tight connection is made.
Place the tank-full float sensor into the product storage tank. The sensor has a 2-inch male pipe thread. Connect the
quick-connect cable connector to the control box. If the optional water sensor shut-off has been purchased, screw
the 2-inch PVC bushing into the tank and slip the tank overfill / water sensor into the bushing.
To adjust the water sensor open the sensor’s enclosure by removing the two screws then loosen the cable strain
relief on the water sensor’s cable. Lower the water sensor until it hits the tanks bottom then pull the sensor up a few
inches and tighten the sensor strain relief. Reinstall the enclosure’s cover and tighten both screws. See attached
photo’s for more detail.
Once this is completed, open the control box and familiarize yourself with each of the components. Your will note
that power should now be on at the Solar Controller and the compressor may be running.
After the SolarREM unit is mounted and electrically connected, check that the solar controller is signaling a battery
charge, and the solar panel is charging the battery. If this is the case, you are ready for the initial setup of the oper-
ating parameters. Refer to the next detailed section for installation and operating procedures.
WARNING! To avoid possible injury or death due to electrical shock, carefully examine
the wiring, and connect to the appropriate battery and solar panel lead. The solar controller will
prevent cross connections from damaging the solarREM unit.
CAUTION! Use only copper conductors for field installed electrical wiring. All field installed
wiring, including electrical ground, must comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC) as well
as all applicable local codes. In addition, all field wiring must conform to Class II temperature
limitations described in the NEC. Consult the unit wiring diagram located on the inside of the
compressor access panel to ensure proper electrical hookup.
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