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R247-E 24 HOUR FLASHING BEACON USER MANUAL
MAINTENANCE & PRODUCT CARE
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Maintenance & Product Care
The R247-E solar engine is designed to operate
reliably for years with virtually no need for
maintenance. Carmanah recommends routine
inspections of the solar panels to ensure that they are
unobstructed by anything that may prevent effective
solar charging, including:
• dirt and dust
• snow
• leaves
• debris
• shade that may have developed after installation
due to adjacent plant or tree growth.
The frequency of the inspections depends on location
and local weather patterns. A yearly visual inspection
of the R247-E solar engine is typically suffi cient. The
R247-E is designed to be maintenance free, however
maximum system performance will be achieved when
the LED module lens and solar panels are clean.
Fuse Replacement
A wiring fault during installation or maintenance can
sometimes cause the battery fuses to blow. To replace
the fuse:
1. Make sure you’re not wearing any metal jewelry,
or holding any tools or other conductive objects.
2. Disconnect the batteries.
3. Check all wiring for any faults that may have
caused the fuse to blow.
4. Pull the fuse holder apart and check the fuse.
5. Replace a blown fuse with an identical fuse - 1.5A
fuse, Littelfuse 0312002.HXP, Carmanah Part #
68372.
Battery Replacement
When the R247-E system’s batteries require
replacement, it is recommended that the original
R247-E battery be used (Carmanah part # 67620).
You should replace both batteries at the same time.
WARNI
RNING
Battery replacement procedure
should not be carried out in windy
conditions. In all cases, the area at
the base of the post must be roped
off to prevent death or injury by
falling pieces.
EMS Recycling
Production of the EMS required the extraction and
use of natural resources. The EMS may contain
substances that could be harmful to the environment
or human health if improperly handled at the product’s
end of life. In order to avoid the release of such
substances into the environment and to reduce the
use of natural resources, we encourage you to recycle
the EMS in an appropriate way that will ensure most
of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately.
Check your local municipality for electronics recyclers.
Fuse
Holders
