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Oximo WireFree™ Solar Panel
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7.2 Replacing a solar panel
A solar panel must be replaced by a professional, and only
with an identical model.
Never throw out the solar panel with domestic
waste. Please take the solar panel to a collection
point or an approved centre to ensure that it is
recycled.
Deactivate the motor using the battery PROG button, see
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Oximo Wirefree™ Battery guide.
Disconnect the solar panel from the battery.
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Remove the cable from the roller shutter casing.
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If the solar panel is riveted on the bracket:
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Remove the rivets via the inside of the roller shutter
a)
casing.
Remove the solar panel.
b)
If the solar panel is glued on the bracket:
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Slide a thin blade between the solar panel frame and
a)
the roller shutter casing to detach the solar panel from
the adhesive.
Unstick the solar panel by pulling on its frame.
b)
Remove the adhesive residue from the bracket.
c)
To fit the new solar panel, perform complete reinstallation
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from section 3.
7. Tips and recommendations
7.1 Problem with the Oximo WireFree™ Solar Panel?
Problems
Possible causes
Solutions
The roller shutter is not operational.
The wiring is incorrect.
Check the wiring and modify it if
necessary.
One of the components (motor,
battery, control point, etc.) is not
working.
See the corresponding guides.
The battery is recharged several
times in a year using the external
battery charger.
One solar panel is not sufficient to
charge the battery.
Check the number of solar panels
required according to the configuration,
and add a solar panel if need be.
The solar panel(s) is (are) faulty or
damaged.
Replace the solar panel(s).
The battery has reached the end of its
service life.
Replace the battery, see Oximo
WireFree™ Battery guide.
5. Use and operating mode
After the Oximo 40 Wirefree™ RTS kit has been installed
and commissioned, the battery is charged with electrical
energy by the solar panel(s):
The electrical energy transmitted by the solar panel(s)
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is stored by the battery to power the Oximo 40 DC RTS
motor.
6. Cleaning
Make sure never to let snow accumulate on the solar panel,
and that its photovoltaic cells are not covered by snow,
leaves, etc.
Keep the photovoltaic cells clean by cleaning them with clean
water, using a soft cloth to avoid scratching them.
