Global Water
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Global Water
2 Watt Solar Panel: SP101
5 Watt Solar Panel: SP102
01-752 Rev. B
May 2007
Instrumentation, Inc.
11390 Amalgam Way
Gold River, CA 95670
T: 800-876-1172
Int’l: (916) 638-3429, F: (916) 638-3270
Solar Panels
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Global Water
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Global Water Solar Panel. This
instrument has been quality tested and approved for providing accurate
and reliable measurements. We are confident that you will find the solar
panel to be a valuable asset for your application. Should you require
assistance, our technical staff will be happy to help.
Table of Contents
I. Item Checklist................................................................................................3
II. Inspection.......................................................................................................3
III. Installation......................................................................................................3
IV. SP101 Specifications.....................................................................................5
V. SP102 Specifications.....................................................................................5
VI. Maintenance..................................................................................................5
VII. Trouble Shooting............................................................................................6
VIII. Warranty ........................................................................................................7
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I. Item Checklist
a. Solar Panel
b. Solar Panel Manual
II. Inspection
a. Your Solar Panel was carefully inspected and certified by our Quality
Assurance Team before shipping. If any damage has occurred during
shipping, please notify Global Water Instrumentation, Inc. and file a
claim with the carrier involved.
Use the checklist to ensure that you have received everything needed
to operate the Solar Panel.
III. Installation
Precautions
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a. The Solar Panel is designed for rugged use, however it must be
handled with care. Front and rear impacts can damage the panel.
b. The panel should not be flexed or bent.
c. There are no user serviceable components inside the housing.
d. Light should not be concentrated on the panel to increase the power
output.
Location and Placement
e. The Solar Panel should be located in an area where it is free of
shading for the majority of the day, particularly during midday when the
unit is most productive.
f. The Solar Panel comes with mounting hardware that will allow the unit
to be attached to a 1” pipe. The pipe may be mounted horizontally or
vertically. For best results the face of the panel should be pointed true
north if you are in the southern hemisphere and true south if in the
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