Talkaphone ETP-MTE-WP User Manual

Solar Kit Installation Instructions

Qty.

Part Number

Description

42838

J-bolts

26301

MT Cardboard Template

Qty.

Part Number

Description

42838

J-bolts

26312

MT/R Cardboard Template

Qty.

Part Number

Description

42839

3/4"-10 Hex Nut

42840

3/4" Washer

42841

10-24 x 3/4" pan head tamperproof screw

42843

6-32 hex nut

67478

Polycarbonate light cover

68590

LED light board (12-24V AC/DC - 120VAC)

ETP-EL12/24

12/24V AC/DC LED Blue Light

THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE INSTALLATION CODE BY A PERSON FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT AND THE HAZARDS INVOLVED

CE PRODUIT DOIT ÊTRE INSTALLÉ SELON LE CODE D’INSTALLATION

PERTINENT, PAR UNE PERSONNE QUI CONNAÎT BIEN LES PRODUIT ET SON FONCTIONNEMENT AINSI QUE LES RISQUES INHÉRENTS

I. Introduction

This manual is for the installation of solar kits SLR-80-84 and SLR-120-84. For instructions on installing the anchor bolts into the foundation, see the Tower Anchor Bolt Installation Instructions for ETP-MTE Series

and ETP-MT/R Series towers.

II. Package Contents

Before beginning installation, make sure you have all the included components. Each ETP-MTE-WP and ETP-MT/R OP SOLAR tower consists of the following packages: Packages 1 and 2 contain the tower

enclosure and wireless pole mount. Package 3 contains the anchor bolts and template for foundation preparation. Package 4 labeled TOWER PTS SOLAR contains the lighting and hardware for tower assembly. Package 5 contains either solar kit SLR-80-84 or SLR-120-84. Emergency phones and

wireless communication devices are sold and shipped separately.

Package 3: MT BOLT KIT

MT/R BOLT KIT

Package 4: TOWER PTS SOLAR

Solar Kit Installation Instructions

Qty.

Description

Bucket (Bracket)

Hose Clamp

Clip -Left (Bracket)

Clip -Right (Bracket)

Mounting Rail

Support Rail

1/4-20 x 3/4” SS hex-cap bolt

1/4 flat washer, SS

1/4 split lock washer, SS

1/4 hex nut, SS

5/16-18 x 3/4” SS hex-cap bolt

5/16 flat washer, SS

5/16 split lock washer, SS

5/16 hex nut, SS

1/4-20 and 5/16 x 3/4” Spare Kit

Qty.

Part Number

Description

68594

42 Ah batteries

68681

Solar Controller

42855

10-24 Screws for mounting Solar Controller

42847

10-24 Nuts for mounting Solar Controller

67547

Terminal - Spade/Fork, #6 Tab, 12-10 AWG

20 ft

19678

Cable, Solar - 12AWG, Tray Cable, 2C, Black-Red

67545

Terminal - Ring , 0.25", 12-10 AWG

EITHER

68689

PV (photovoltaic) Module, 80W 12VDC (SLR-80-84 only)

24701

Panel Mounting Bracket for SLR-80-84

68680

PV (photovoltaic) Module, 120-140W 12VDC (SLR-120-84 only)

24705

Panel Mounting Bracket for SLR-120-84

Qty.

Description

Large Bucket (Bracket)

Small Bucket (Bracket)

Hose Clamp

Clip – Left (Bracket)

Clip – Right (Bracket)

Mounting Rail

C-Bracket

Support Channel – Inner

Support Channel – Outer

1/4-20 x 3/4” SS hex-cap bolt

1/4-20 x 2” SS hex-cap bolt

1/4-20 x 1 5/8” SS hex-cap bolt

1/4 flat washer, SS

1/4 split lock washer, SS

1/4-20 hex nut, SS

5/16-18 x 3/4” SS hex-cap bolt

5/16 flat washer, SS

5/16 split lock washer, SS

5/16 hex nut, SS

1/4-20 and 5/16 x 3/4” Spare Kit

Package 5: SLR-80-84 and SLR-120-84

24701: SLR-80-84 Panel Mounting Bracket Kit

24705: SLR-120-84 Panel Mounting Bracket Kit

Solar Kit Installation Instructions

III. Tower Enclosure Installation

1. Remove the tower’s rear bottom access panel by removing tamper-proof screws.

2. Install one 3/4” leveling nut and one washer on each anchor bolt 2 ½” - 3 ½” above grade and verify that nuts are level (0° pitch) as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1. Tower Enclosure Installation

3. Install the tower onto the leveling bolts with the emergency phone opening oriented in the direction desired. Install the second set of nuts and washers. Tighten the upper fastening nuts; the bottom set is only for leveling.

IV. Solar Panel Installation

1. Lay the solar panel face down on a protected flat surface.

2. Place the mounting rails on the back of the panel so the lip of the rail containing the panel mounting slots/holes are facing the center of the panel as shown in Figure 2. Align one end of the rails to be approximately flush with the bottom edge of the panel.

Figure 2. Mounting rails placed on rear surface of solar panel

3. Secure the mounting rails with a 1/4 - 20 x 3/4” bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut in each of the panel mounting holes (4 per panel) as shown in the Figure 3. Tighten the bolts to 7 ft-lbs.

Solar Kit Installation Instructions

Figure 3. Mounting rail fastened to the panel frame

4. Attach the clips to the rails so that the flanged end containing the slots on the clips are facing the center of the panel as shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4. Orientation of clips with reference to solar panel

5. Attach the clips to the rails. In each of the mounting holes, use a 5/16 - 18 x 3/4” bolt and flat washer on one side and a flat washer, lock washer and nut on the other as shown in Figures 5 & 6. Tighten the bolts to hold in place securely.

Solar Kit Installation Instructions

Figure 5. Exploded view of left clip attached to the left mounting rail

Figure 6. Exploded view of right clip attached to the right mounting rail

6. To install the bucket brackets, thread each hose clamp through one of the sets of narrow center holes as shown in Figure 7. Place the buckets at the desired location on the pole approximately 18 inches apart. The spacing can be adjusted later. Tighten the hose clamp screws to 70 in-lbs.

Solar Kit Installation Instructions

Figure 7. Mounting buckets attached to the pole using hose clamps

For countries in the northern hemisphere (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) all solar panels should be installed facing south.

7. Place the solar panel assembly so the slots on the clips line up with holes inside of the bucket as shown in Figure 8. Bolt the clips to the bucket using 5/16 - 18 x 3/4” hex cap bolt and flat washer on one side, and a washer, lock washer and nut on the other. Tighten the bolts to 12 ft-lbs.

Figure 8. Exploded view of the right side clip installed to the upper bucket bracket

Solar Kit Installation Instructions

8. Refer to Appendix A for correct tilt angle according to geographic location. To adjust the tilt angle loosen the bolts holding the mounting rails to the clips and adjust the tilt of the panel as shown in Figure

9. Retighten the bolts to 12 ft-lbs.

Figure 9. Panel tilt angle reference

Steps 9 – 12 are for solar kit SLR-80-84 only. For solar kit SLR-120-84, skip to step 13.

9. Attach the C-brackets to the inside face of the mounting rails using a 1/4-20 x 3/4” hex bolt and washer through one of the center holes as shown in Figure 10. Tighten the bolt securely so that the C-bracket flanges are level and with the flanges of the lower bucket bracket.

Figure 10. Exploded view of C-bracket installation inside of mounting rail

Solar Kit Installation Instructions

10. To assemble the support rails, fit the smaller inner channel inside the larger outer channel so that the mounting holes on the flanges are opposite one another. Slide the channels to obtain the correct length determined by the panel tilt angle. Secure the support rails together at the desired length using a 1/4-20 x 3/4” hex bolt, lock washer, and flat washer on one side, and a flat washer and hex nut on the other side (2 per rail assembly) as shown in Figure 11.

Figure 11. Support rail assembly

NOTE: For northern regions where a tilt angle of 65º or greater is required, it may be necessary to

reduce the length of the support rails. If so, ensure that excess material is not discarded from the end with the mounting holes on the flanges. See Figure 12.

Figure 12. Discard section for larger tilt angles (65º and above)

11. Use the assembled support rail to adjoin the mounting rails and the lower bucket bracket using a bolt, washers, and hex nut as shown in Figure 13. Mount the support rail assembly to the C-brackets using 1/4-20 x 1 5/8” hex bolt and to the lower bucket bracket using a 1/4-20 x 2” hex bolt. Tighten bolts to 7 ft-

lbs.

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