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Federal Signal Corporation PVS220W-24 Installation Manual

Manual is about: Solar Power Systems

Summary of PVS220W-24

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    Installation manual 255379 rev. E3 0917 printed in u.S.A. © copyright 2017 federal signal corporation solar power systems models: pvs220w-24, pvs220w-48, pvs240w-24, and pvs240w-48.

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    Limited warranty this product is subject to and covered by a limited warranty, a copy of which can be found at www.Fedsig.Com/ssg-warranty. A copy of this limited warranty can also be obtained by written request to federal signal corporation, 2645 federal signal drive, university park, il 60484, ema...

  • Page 3: Contents

    3 installation manual contents safety messages..................................................................................................................................... 5 general description .....................................................................................................

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    4 solar power systems figures figure 1 placement of 55 w module (top view) .................................................................................11 figure 2 placement of 60 w module (top view) ................................................................................ 12 figure 3 sid...

  • Page 5: Safety Messages

    5 safety messages installation manual safety messages it is important to follow all instructions shipped with this product. This device is to be installed by trained personnel who are thoroughly familiar with the country electric codes and will follow these guidelines as well as local codes. Listed ...

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    6 safety messages solar power systems • after installation, service, or maintenance, test the siren system to confirm that it is operating properly. Test the system regularly to confirm that it will be operational in an emergency. • if future service and operating personnel do not have these instruc...

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    7 safety messages installation manual read and understand the information contained in this manual before attempting to install or service the siren. Solar modules generate dc electricity when exposed to light. Exposure to this voltage can result in serious injury or even death. Follow all safety pr...

  • Page 8: General Description

    8 general description solar power systems general description this manual describes how to install the solar power systems. The solar power systems provide an all inclusive solar powering options for all outdoor sirens. Solar powering of batteries is an efficient and economical method of powering re...

  • Page 9: Installation Instructions

    9 installation instructions installation manual table 3 top-of-pole mount net weight 112 pounds (51 kg) shipping weight 150 pounds (68 kg) installation instructions installing the solar panel bracket electrocution or severe personal injury can occur when making electrical connections, drilling holes...

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    10 installation instructions solar power systems 6. Using eight 1/2-inch stainless steel lag screws (minimum of 5 inches in length) or two sections of ¾-inch wide stainless steel strapping, secure the solar bracket onto the pole. 7. Locate your site and find the latitude of your location. For the no...

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    11 installation instructions installation manual 7. Find the vertical distance y for your setup from the tilt angle charts. Figure 1 placement of 55 w module (top view).

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    12 installation instructions solar power systems figure 2 placement of 60 w module (top view) locator hole 24.75.

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    13 installation instructions installation manual figure 3 side pole mount (55 w or 60 w modules) y tilt angle° 291355c tilt angle from horizontal vertical distance y hole number 25° 15.00 in (38.10 cm) 1 30° 20.50 in (52.07 cm) 1 35° 26.00 in (66.04 cm) 1 40° 26.00 in (66.04 cm) 2 45° 31.50 in (80.0...

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    14 installation instructions solar power systems figure 4 side pole mount (110 w modules) tilt angle° y tilt angle from horizontal vertical distance y hole number 30° 23.00 in (58.42 cm) 1 35° 30.00 in (76.20 cm) 1 40° 28.75 in (73.03 cm) 2 45° 37.50 in (95.25 cm) 2 55° 48.00 in (121.92 cm) 1 60° 51...

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    15 installation instructions installation manual 4. Locate your site and find the latitude of your location. For the northern hemisphere, add or set the tilt angle at the value specified in the following table. Latitude range tilt angle 90° to 60° 50° 60° to 25° +15° 25° to 20° +5° 20° to 0° 25° til...

  • Page 16: Power Supply and Wiring

    16 power supply and wiring solar power systems tilt angle from horizontal vertical distance y 25° 5.00 in (12.70 cm) 30° 5.50 in (13.97 cm) 35° 6.25 in (15.88 cm) 40° 7.00 in (17.78 cm) 45° 7.50 in (19.05 cm) 50° 7.75 in (19.69 cm) power supply and wiring power supply connect four 55 w or 60 w, 12 v...

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    17 power supply and wiring installation manual 7. Measure the voltage between red (+) and black (-) wires at the end of the pv output cable with the modules exposed to sunlight. If the wiring is correct, the voltage measures between 60 and 92 volts. If the voltage is not in this range, check the wir...

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    18 power supply and wiring solar power systems 9. Run the two-conductor pv output cable (30-foot length) down the pole to the control cabinet. Use wire tie wraps provided to secure the output cable. Form a drip loop where the cable enters the control cabinet. Run cable through the ½-inch npt aluminu...

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    19 power supply and wiring installation manual figure 7 wiring pvs220w systems blk (-) - (pvs220w-48) - - + + + + - wht + - + - - + + - + - + + - - + - wht red 55w,12v 55w,12v 55w,12v 55w,12v - - - + + + + - + - + - - + + - + - + + - - + - 55w,12v 55w,12v 55w,12v 55w,12v red (+) 3-cond cable 3-cond ...

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    20 power supply and wiring solar power systems figure 8 wiring pvs240w systems wht blk red + - wht + - + - + - 48 volt system (pvs240w-48) 60w,12v 60w,12v 60w,12v 60w,12v wht to solar regulator pv+ to solar regulator pv- wht blk red red + - wht blk + - + - + - 24 volt system (pvs240w-24) 60w,12v 60w...

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    21 power supply and wiring installation manual 6. Measure the voltage between red (+) and black (-) wires at the end of the pv output cable with the modules exposed to sunlight. If the wiring is correct, the voltage measures between 30 and 46 volts. If the voltage is not in this range, check the wir...

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    22 power supply and wiring solar power systems 8. Installation is now complete. Figure 9 module wiring 110 w panels.

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    23 power supply and wiring installation manual figure 10 wiring pvs220w systems.

  • Page 24: Getting Service

    24 getting service solar power systems figure 11 module 110 w placement getting service if you are experiencing any difficulties, contact federal signal customer care at: 800-548-7229 or 708-534-3400 extension 5822 or technical support at: 800-524-3021 or 708-534-3400 extension 7329 or through e-mai...

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    25 figure 12 final assembly solar bracket 55 w or 60 w (4 panel) 3 1 4 60w solar panel 103 102 101 105 104 2 item no. Qty. Part no. Description 1 1 2881278c channel, base, solar 55w (4 panel) 2 4 2881279b tubing, rectangular, solar 55w/60w (2 3 1 2881284a assembly, weld, support, channel 4 2 2881286...

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    26 figure 13 final assembly solar bracket side mount 110 w 1 4 110w solar panel 102 105 103 104 106 3 2 item no. Qty. Part no. Description 1 1 861000124a channel, base, solar side mt 110w 2 2 861000053a tubing, rectangular, solar 110w 3 1 861000126a assy., weld, support, channel side mt 110w 4 2 288...

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    27 figure 14 final assembly solar bracket top-of-pole mount 110 w (2 panel) 5 2 3 110w solar panel 4 103 108 104 1 101 107 105 note: solar panel ommited for detail 102 107 105 106 100 7 109 a1 item no. Qty. Part no. Description 1 1 2881295a assy, weld, channel support, top-of-po 2 1 2881298a weld as...

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    28 figure 15 dcb and dcfcb solar wiring.

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    29 figure 16 dcfctb solar wiring.

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    30 figure 17 one-way solar ultravoice wiring diagram t300104-02-014 1 fuse 2 1461309a 1461503a 20 amp 200a red 4 ga primary cabinet secondary cabinet co m remote activation inputs sl owbl o relay jp11 f1 jp14 600 ohm 20a jp12 c4 charger jp20 rela y d2 amp 5 co m jp15 jp18 f5 f2 f1 f3 f4 f8 f6 f7 co ...

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    31 figure 18 two-way solar ultravoice wiring diagram t300104-02-014 1 fuse 2 1461309a 1461503a 20 amp 200a red 4 ga dc converter primary cabinet secondary cabinet co m remote activation inputs sl owbl o relay jp11 f1 jp14 600 ohm 20a jp12 c4 charger jp20 rela y d2 amp 5 co m jp15 jp18 f5 f2 f1 f3 f4...

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    32 figure 19 hawaii ultravoice wiring diagram 1 fuse 2 200a secondary cabinet primary cabinet co m remote activation inputs sl owbl o relay jp11 f1 jp14 600 ohm 20a jp12 c4 charger jp20 rela y d2 amp 5 com jp15 jp18 f5 f2 f1 f3 f4 f8 f6 f7 co m sensor inputs co m #1 co m spr co m intr co m ac sol pt...

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    33 figure 20 solar assembly for the ultravoice 3 1 2 b2 b3 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 # only qty 2 on 1-way ## only 1-way models ### only 2-way models b2 item no. Qty. Part number description 1 1 288964a-24 solar regulator, morning star, prostar 2 4 7000a070-12 screw, mach, 10-32, rnd hd, phil, ss, 3/4...

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    34 figure 21 solar assembly for the dc series siren control system units: inches d a a 1 b c b 2 1 c d 2 sheet: 1 of 1 third angle projection date: date: remove burrs, sharp corners and edges unit of measure drawn by: chkd. By: drawing number scale at b size: material finish name s afety & s ecurity...