Changers Maroshi User manual

Changers Maroshi
User Manual

02Contents
1. The Changers Maroshi – an introduction to your solar panel
2. The system
3. The packaging content
4. Get started
4.1 Outdoor usage
5. Guide to your panel and technical data
6. Care and maintenance
6.1 Safety instructions
6.2 Tips for use
7. Just in case: technical support and customer service
7.1 Technical Support
7.2 What to do when the solar module is defective?
8. Disposal
Contents

03Introduction to the Changers Maroshi
Your Changers Starter Kit has two pieces – the Maroshi panel and the Kalhuohfummi battery,
designed to be used together. The third piece of the puzzle is our community at www.changers.
com. It’s here that you can share your successes with others, compete with friends with your
CO2savings and energy production, and unlock rewards based on your contributions. Being a
part of our community unlocks benets and advantages that go beyond free solar power.
In order to get started, you will need the following
• Your Changers Maroshi solar module
• Our Changers Kalhuohfummi battery
• An internet connection and an account on www.changers.com
• A computer with a USB port and internet access
• The Changers app, available for Windows XP, Vista or 7, Mac OS 10.5 or higher
1. The Changers Maroshi – an introduction
to your Maroshi solar panel
Hello and welcome! You’ve just taken your first step towards becoming a Changer, and are about to start making the world
a better place through the power of solar energy. At the heart of what we do is a belief in the ideas of sustainability and
responsible living, and our products are an extension of this philosophy.

04The system | The package
When you connect your Kalhuohfummi device to your computer, our software will accurately
tell you exactly how much power you have generated, and how much CO2you have saved.
This info is not just for you but you can share it with a wider community on www.changers.com.
Uploading more savings will unlock credits, which can be redeemed for products, prizes and
awards that will make you the envy of your friends.
2. The system
The Changers Maroshi turns the rays of the sun into electrical energy, with no CO2emissions, no cost, and no fossil fuels. It’s
the bridge that turns the incredible power of our closest star into the juice that keeps your mobile phone running. If that isn’t
cool enough, the Kalhuohfummi battery exists to make that supply of energy easier to control and use. The power from the
sun charges the panel and the Kalhuohfummi stores that power, so that whenever you need it, you have immediate access to
a supply of energy.
Here is what you will nd inside your package:
1x Maroshi solar module with cable
2x Suctions cups
2x Knurled screws
3. The packaging content

05Get started
The blinking frequency of the battery will let you know exactly how much power you are
generating at any given time – the faster the blinking, the more energy is being produced.
Use this blinking to work out the best position at any given time and place. The angle at
which the sun hits the panel can make a signicant dierence on your energy generation,
so try some dierent positions for maximum eect! Remember, the more power you generate,
the more you can upload and the more Changers credits you can unlock.
The included suction cups are perfect for attaching the panel to smooth surfaces. You can
use some imagination and mount the panel in innovative places. Bear in mind that a window
pane will lter out some solar energy, so try and avoid anything coming between the panel
and the sun.
Be careful setting your panel up outside – ensure it is securely attached to avoid it
potentially falling.
We encourage you to take your Maroshi panel with you – whether it’s a road-trip, picnic,
day in the park or camping holiday. It’s a great way to keep a mobile supply of power with
you. Make sure you keep the Kalhuohfummi battery out of direct sunlight and moisture
and remember that a car dashboard can get very hot, very fast.
4. Get started
If you have the Kalhuohfummi and the Maroshi in front of you, you are ready to get started. Just insert the DC plug of the
solar module into the input jack of the Kalhuohfummi. In principle you can connect any solar battery to the solar module that
meets the technical specifications in Chapter 5.
4.1
Outdoor usage

06Guide to your panel and technical data
5. Guide to your panel and technical data
Rated power (Pmax )4 Watt
Voltage at Pmax (Vmp )16.5 Volt
Current at Pmax (Imp ) 0.24 Ampere
Open circuit voltage (Uoc )23.25 Volt
Short-circuit voltage (Isc ) 0.29 Ampere
Solar cable 2m, DC-jack 2 pole 5,5 x 2,1 mm
Protective coating
Solar cells
Eyelet for sucker attachment
Cable terminal box
Output cable

07Care and maintenance
• Do not place objects on the panel and do not sit on it.
• We recommend to disconnect the charging cable between the solar panel
and the solar battery when not in use.
• Never attempt to cut the panel.
• Temperatures of over 90°C (194°F) may destroy the solar panel. Make sure
to place the module so that no heat build-up can occur.
• Never place ammable, explosive or dangerous objects in the vicinity
of the solar module.
• When using the suction cups to attach the panel, make sure that the device is
securely axed to the surface. Failure to do so may result in potential danger
caused by falling devices.
• In order to ensure an uninterrupted supply of power to the solar module, it is important
to keep the panel clean. We recommend that you regularly check for dust and dirt that
can impact the eciency and quality of your solar charging.
• Use a soft and wet cloth for cleaning - no harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong
detergents.
6. Care and maintenance
Previous designs of solar panels used unwieldy glass to protect the solar cells from environmental hazards. The Maroshi uses
light, tough and flexible plastics. It’s engineered to be resilient, but should still be treated carefully to avoid damage. It’s mostly
common sense – do not attempt to cut or over bend the panel and treat it with care and you and your Maroshi have a long
future ahead of you. The panel is flexible and can be bent, but prolonged over-bending can causes creases and damage that
will reduce the eciency of your Maroshi panel.
6.1
Safety instructions
6.2
Tips for use

08Technical support and customer service | Disposal
Answers to frequently asked questions can be found on our website www.changers.com.
For further questions you can reach us by e-mail: [email protected].
Check carefully the links between solar panel and solar battery before you contact us.
7. Just in case: technical support and
customer service
8. Disposal
7.1
Technical Support
8.1
Disposal of packaging
8.2
Disposal of the device
7.2
What to do when
the solar module is
defective?
We encourage you to recycle your packaging. Packages contain valuable raw materials
and should be disposed of sustainably.
The solar module contains substances that do not belong to domestic waste. At the end of its
life, either send the device in an envelope to the PV cycle, or bring it to a recycling center.
You can locate your local disposal point at http://www.pvcycle.org/