Aqua Creek F-043SCH User manual

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24V Solar Charger
Instructions
9889 Garrymore Ln
Missoula, MT 59808
888-687-3552 | [phone]
www.aquacreek.com
PART #: F-043SCH
(Patriot Solar Charger Kit)
MANDATORY
LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH LIFT OWNER
Read and follow all instructions.
Lift safety can only be ensured if the lift is installed and
operated according to these instructions.
• NEVER permit children to play on or around the lift
• Do not allow children to use the lift without adult
supervision
• NEVER apply direct water pressure to the electronics
• NEVER use the lift with a dry pool
Check entire box and all packing materials for parts. Before beginning assembly, read the
instructions and identify parts using the fi gures and parts listed in this document.
It is critical that all parts be carefully inspected prior to installation. If any damage occurred in
transit, Aqua Creek Products, LLC must be notifi ed within three days of receipt of unit.
Proper installation cannot be overstressed, as an improper installation voids Aqua Creek’s
warranty and may affect the safety of the user.
READ CAREFULLY
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Patriot Solar Charger Kit
The Patriot Solar Charger Kit comes complete with a 24V solar charger assembly, the brackets and
hardware required for mounting the solar charger to the Patriot pool lift as shown on page 4. The solar
charger comes partially assembled. Before mounting the solar charger to the Patriot lift, you will need
to assemble the solar charger as shown on the next page.
SOLAR CHARGER
ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING
BRACKET (4)
1/4" X 2-1/2"
HEX BOLT, SS (6)
1/4" FLAT WASHER (12)
1/4" NYLOCK NUT (6)
RUBBER THREAD CAP
CHARGE
CONNECTOR
BATTERY
CABLE
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Unpacking And Assembly
LOWER MAST
UPPER MAST
1/4"-20 X 1 1/2"
BUTTON HEAD
W/ SLEEVE SHRINK
1/4" FLAT
WASHER (2)
1/4" FLAT
WASHER (2)
1/4" X 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT
1/4" NYLOCK
NUT
1/4" NYLOCK
NUT
BATTERY CABLE
CONNECT
TUBE
FLIP UP
BATTERY CABLE
DO NOT PINCH!
CHARGE CONNECTOR
LOWER MAST
UPPER MAST
SOLAR-PANEL
ASSEMBLY
BATTERY CABLE
BATTERY CABLE
CONNECT TUBE
CHARGE CONNECTOR
A
FLIP-UP
SOLAR PANEL
ASSEMBLY
SOLAR CHARGE
CONTROLLER
MOUNTING POST
(
1/2"-13 THREAD)
To assemble the Solar Charger you will need two (2) 7/16”wrenches or sockets.
The 24V Solar-Charger comes fully wired, in two halves for shipping. To assemble the charger remove it
from the shipping box and connect the UPPER MAST to the LOWER MAST by ipping the UPPER MAST up
and sliding the CONNECT TUBE inside the UPPER MAST and aligning the holes as shown above. Pull the
BATTERY CABLE and the CHARGE CONNECTOR through the tube as you slide the TOP ASSEMBLY down.
DO NOT PINCH THE BATTERY CABLE! Install the supplied 1/4” x 1 1/2” hex bolt, the at washers and
Nylock-nut as shown. Tighten until snug.
Next, ip-up the SOLAR PANEL ASSEMBLY until it is at-horizontal, and install the 1/4”x 1 3/4”hex bolt
and at washer underneath as shown. Install the 2nd at washer and the Nylock nut on the opposite
side, and tighten until snug. The Solar Charger is now ready to install on your pool lift.
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Patriot Solar Charger Installation
MOUNTING BRACKET (4)
1/4" X 2-1/2" HEX BOLT (6)
1/4" FLAT WASHER (12)
1/4" NYLOCK NUT (6)
RUBBER THREAD CAP
MAIN FRAME
ACTUATOR
FRAME
BATTERY CABLE RUNS
BEHIND MAIN FRAME &
UP ACTUATOR FRAME
BEHIND CONTROL BOX
NOTE: THE BATTERY CABLE
RUNS ALONG THE MAIN FRAME
AND UP THE ACTUATOR FRAME
SO IT MOVES UP & DOWN WITH
THE LIFT.
TIGHTEN BOLTS
& NUTS WITH
7/16" WRENCHES
To install the Solar Charger on a Patriot lift;
STEP 1: Put the lift in operation mode on the pool deck.
STEP 2: Find the RUBBER THREAD CAP and install over the mounting stud.
STEP 3: Using the MOUNTING BRACKETS (4) and supplied hardware, attach the Solar Charger to the
handle as shown above. Tighten hardware with 7/16”wrenches or sockets until snug. The Solar Charger
should be solid and stable when the brackets are fully installed.
STEP 4: Run the BATTERY CABLE behind the main frame and up the ACTUATOR FRAME. The CONNECTOR
is on the CONTROL BOX (see INSTALLING THE CHARGE CONNECTOR).
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TO OPEN THE CONTROL BOX
USE A TORX T20 DRIVER
Control Box Modication Instructions
“TORX”T20 DRIVER FOR
OPENING CONTROL-BOX
REMOVE THE FOUR (4) SCREWS FROM THE TOP OF THE CONTROL BOX: LEAVE SCREWS IN HOLES
Check to make sure the far right plug in does not have a plastic disk at the top of the hole. If it has
a plastic disk, follow the instructions on how to remove it. If the hole is clear, skip to “Installing
The Charge Connector”.
NOTE: Removing the plastic disk voids the warranty of the control box! A new solar charger ready control
box can be purchased, if you do not wish to void your control box warranty. Contact Aqua Creek for
additional information.
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Control Box Modication Instructions
REMOVE THE COVER AND PLACE ON TABLE RIGHT-SIDE UP: NOTE POSITION OF EMERGENCY-SWITCH CAP
USE A “TORX”T10 DRIVER TO REMOVE THE THREE (3) SCREWS FROM THE CONTROL BOARD
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Control Box Modication Instructions
REMOVE THE CONTROL BOARD FROM THE CONTROL BOX
USE SCREWDRIVER, AND MALLET IF NECESSARY, TO PUNCH-OUT
AND REMOVE PLASTIC-DISC ON 24V INPUT/OUTPUT PORT
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Control Box Modication Instructions
PLACE THE CONTROL BOARD BACK IN PLACE INSIDE THE CONTROL BOX
RETURN THE THREE (3) SCREWS TO SECURE
THE CONTROL BOARD BACK IN PLACE
REPLACE THE EMERGENCY-SWITCH CAP WITH
“ARROW” POINTING DOWN AS SHOWN
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Control Box Modication Instructions
PUT COVER ON AND REINSTALL SCREWS
TEST EMERGENCY-SWITCH WITH DRIVER, LISTEN FOR “CLICK”
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Installing The Charge Connector
STEP 5: Run the BATTERY CABLE behind the control box as shown, and plug the BATTERY CONNECTOR
into the control box.
NOTE: The BATTERY CABLE must be run along the main frame as shown so it follows the lift as it goes
down into the water. Run the lift up and down to make sure the cable has been installed properly.
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Solar Charger Operation
CHARGE
CONTROLLER
(UNDERNEATH)
24V
BATTERY
CONTROL
BOX
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WHEN THE BATTERY
IS CONNECTED THE
INDICATOR WILL
FLASH "2" AND THE
SOLAR CHARGER
WILL TURN ON
BATTERY/POWER INDICATOR:
TURNS ON (RED) WHEN
THE BATTERY IS CONNECTED
CHARGE INDICATOR:
FLASHES SLOWLY (RED)
WHEN BATTERY IS CHARGING
CHARGE
CONTROLLER
Once the BATTERY CONNECTOR has been installed, and a battery is installed onto the lift the 24V Solar
Charger will turn on and start trickle-charging the battery. Without the battery installed the 24V Solar
Charger will be o, and will remain o until a battery is installed.
When a 24V battery is installed onto the lift the LED INDICATOR will ash“2” to show that a 24V battery
has been detected and the charger is operational.
The Solar-Panel power indicator will light up (red) when the Solar Charger has been properly attached to
the battery. The charger will work even on cloudy days, but not as efficiently.
When the battery is installed and there is sufficient sunlight, the CHARGE INDICATOR will ash (red)
slowly, indicating the battery is being charged. When the controller detects the battery is fully charged
the ashing will stop. Under most conditions the CHARGE INDICATOR light will be ashing whenever a
battery has been installed.
The 24V Solar Charger will continue to charge the battery, even as the lift is being used. So once the 24V
Solar Charger has been installed it will function without any need for adjustment. The user should check
the indicators periodically to make sure it is working.
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Battery Maintenance
1. Do NOT expose the battery to freezing temperatures.
2. Do NOT expose the battery to prolonged periods of extreme heat or severe cold
temperatures.
4. Do NOT expose the battery to long periods of direct sunlight. Heat will shorten your battery
life. Optimum operating temperature is below 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees F.)
Aqua Creek recommends a battery cover be used with solar chargers since the battery is left on
the lift at all times.
5. Never drop or bump the battery pack. This may result in loose or damaged internal
connections, and may damage the battery terminals.
6. Keep battery terminals clean and free from dirt and corrosion to ensure good contact.
The terminals may be cleaned using alcohol and a cotton swab. Clean o any corrosion or
discoloration of the battery contacts with a Scotch-BriteTM pad and then apply dielectric grease
(supplied with lift) as shown in the gure below.
Clean with alcohol
and a cotton swab and
apply dielectric grease
to terminals
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Solar Charger Parts List
ITEM # QTY PART # DESCRIPTION
1 1 PSC-100-10 SOLAR CHARGER LOWER MAST ASSEMBLY
2 1 PSC-200-10 SOLAR CHARGER UPPER MAST ASSEMBLY
3 1 PSC-300-10 SOLAR CHARGER TOP PLATE ASSEMBLY
4 1 VSCC2 CABLE, SOLAR CHARGER CABLE, VITO
5 2 P-WSME-0040 SOLAR PANEL, 4 WATT MOBILE
6 1 P-LCSC-A1 CONTROLLER, 12/24V SOLAR, 10A
7 2 222-412 CONNECTOR, WAGO, 2 LEVER
8 1 222-413 CONNECTOR, WAGO, 3 LEVER
9 4 WF 4 WASHER, FLAT, #4, 316 SS
10 4 NN 4 NUT, 316 SS, NYLOCK, #4-40
11 1 BH 1/4 X 1-1/2 BOLT, 316 SS, 1/4-20 X 1 1/2 HCS
12 2 BH 1/4 X 1-3/4 BOLT, 316 SS, 1/4-20 X 1 3/4 HCS
13 6 BH 1/4 X 2-1/2 BOLT, 316 SS, 1/4-20 X 2 1/2 HCS
14 18 WF 1/4 WASHER, FLAT, 1/4, 316 SS
15 6 NN 1/4 NUT, 316 SS, NYLOCK, 1/4”-20
16 1 GROMMET, 5/16 X 1/2 GROMMET, CHARGER, 5/16 ID X 1/2
17 4 PAT-PMB-00 SOLAR CHARGER MOUNTING BRACKET
18 1 P-TPTR12 THREAD PROTECTOR, 1/2” OD X 2”
19 1 450 DEGR SILICON, BLISTER PACKET, 450 DEGREE
20 1 ANTI SIEZE, PACKET, .75 ANTI SIEZE, PACKET, 5 GRAMS
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Revised: 8/26/2016
AQUA CREEK PRODUCTS, LLC LIMITED ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY:
SOLAR CHARGING SYSTEMS
(ITEM #’s F-043SCH, F-044SCH, F-045SCH)
Aqua Creek Products, LLC (a.k.a. Aqua Creek) warrants to the original end user purchaser that products manufactured by
Aqua Creek, when properly installed in accordance with assembly and installation instructions and properly used and
maintained, shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original
purchase, provided that Aqua Creek receives prompt notice in writing of any defect or failure and satisfactory proof thereof,
with the following exceptions:
Exceptions:
• All electrical components shall be warranted for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase.
• This warranty specically excludes reimbursement for labor to remove, repair, or install the product and any freight
charges.
• This warranty does not cover any damages due to accident, misuse, abuse, negligence or failure to properly maintain any
products, or normal wear and tear from day to day operations.
• In the event that any products are altered, repaired, or improperly installed by anyone without the prior written approval
by Aqua Creek, all warranties are void.
To initiate a warranty claim, the owner of an Aqua Creek product must provide the place of purchase, in writing, with a full
description of the product, its serial number, the dates of purchase and installation, and the exact nature of the defect.
Within thirty (30) days after receipt of a written warranty claim by Aqua Creek, and barring any unforeseen delays, the place
of purchase will be notied of Aqua Creek’s decision regarding the claim. All warranty calculations are from date of original
purchase at manufacturer’s suggested retail price. Non-payment for product to Aqua Creek may void warranty.
If requested by Aqua Creek, any defective product must be returned, freight prepaid by customer, to Aqua Creek’s designated
factory location or duly appointed distributor for inspection and/or repair. Aqua Creek will, at its option, repair or replace
the failed or defective item, and deliver the repaired product or replacement to the customer. All freight charges are the
responsibility of the customer. Products returned to Aqua Creek for which Aqua Creek provides replacement under this
limited warranty shall become the property of Aqua Creek. A new warranty period shall NOT be established for the repaired
or replaced products. Such products shall remain under warranty only for the remainder of the original warranty period on
the original products purchased.
This written limited warranty constitutes the nal, complete and exclusive statement of warranty terms. No person or
organization is authorized to make any other specic or implied warranties or representations on behalf of Aqua Creek.
THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WHICH ARE HEREBY
DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE.
THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS
SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AT AQUA CREEK’S DESIGNATED FACTORY LOCATION, OR DULY APPOINTED
DISTRIBUTOR, OR IN PLACE AT AQUA CREEK’S OPTION. IN NO EVENT SHALL AQUA CREEK’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE ENTIRE
AMOUNT PAID TO AQUA CREEK BY THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER FOR THE FAILED OR DEFECTIVE PRODUCT.
IN NO EVENT SHALL AQUA CREEK PRODUCTS, LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE.
Aqua Creek Products, LLC
9889 Garrymore Lane
Missoula, MT 59808
[phone] – [phone]
www.aquacreek.com
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