Cleantecs SOLA-TECS C Series User manual

SOLA-TECS C
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Operating Instructions
CY 2010 …
SN 0139 …
C400 | C600 | C800 | C1000
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Operating instructions for the
Sola-Tecs C cleaning system.
enC400 | C600 | C800 | C1000

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Basics 5
Overview of the cleaner components 6
Included with the cleaner 7
Accessories required for operation 8
Cleaner tool kit 9
How does the Sola-Tecs C work 10
Components and their function 11
Intended Use 13
Requirements for the photovoltaic surfaces to be cleaned 13
Requirements for the system user 13
Space requirement for the Sola-Tecs C 13
Requirements for the high pressure cleaner 13
Requirements for the lance 14
Performance limits for operation 14
Performance data in normal operation 14
EC Declaration of Conformity 15
Safety Principles 17
For your safety 18
Working Safely 20
Working Safely 21
Selecting a safe starting point 21
Observing hazards in the working area 21
Determining the safety of the modules to be cleaned 21
Safety when cleaning 22
Checking and preparing high-pressure equipment 22
Checking lances for damage 22
Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Commissioning 23
Preparation for mounting the cleaner 24
Removing the transport cap 24
Checking the gearbox 24
Checking the high-pressure lter 24
Mounting cleaner on the lance 25
Flushing the system 25
Attaching and aligning 26
Screwing on the telescopic lance and the modular pole 27
Working 28
Working with the cleaner 29
Placing the cleaner at the starting point 29
Cleaning with the Sola-Tecs C 32
Transport and Storage 33
Transporting and Storing the Cleaner 34
Preparing for transport 34
Preparing for storage 35
Disposal 36
What happens with the waste? 37
Packaging 37
Gear housing, planetary gear and brush roller 37
Gearbox shaft, gearbox cover and connection nipple 37

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It's IMPORTANT, that you
READ THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE USE and
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
The operating instructions are intended for...
Sola-Tecs C from 2010 and later
Serial number 0139

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Basics
Components and functions of
the Sola-Tecs C system
Here you will find information about:
Components of the cleaner, tools for maintenance,
accessories important for operation

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Basics
Overview of the cleaner components

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Basics
1Basic unit Sola-Tecs C
2 Brush roller 4F 240 R + L
3Brush roller 4F 100 R + L
4Brush roller 4F Cover R + L
234 Brush set C400
Brush set C600
Brush set C800
Brush set C1000
5Transport cap
6 Screw cap
Included with the cleaner

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1Splash guard C400
Splash guard C600
Splash guard C800
Splash guard C1000
2Telescopic lance SOLA-LITE VCTE 12
Telescopic lance SOLA-LITE VCTE 15
Modular pole SOLA-LITE VCMO 1.8
3High pressure cleaner with high pressure hose NW8 (picture is an example)
4Lance bow, internal
Lance bow, external
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Accessories required for operation
The Sola-Tecs C belongs to a cleaning system. The accessories listed here are
required for operation.

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Socket wrench size 8
Hexagon socket size 2.5
Cleaner tool kit

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How does the Sola-Tecs C work
The SOLA-TECS C system consists of
a gearbox with a water turbine drive
and brush rollers for cleaning. The
working width of the brush rollers can
be adjusted.
A lance is critical for operation. It is
used as a handle and for carrying out
cleaning work.
The energy is supplied by high-pressure
water generated by a high-pressure
cleaner. The high-pressure water is
sprayed onto the turbine wheel via a ce-
ramic nozzle. This convers the impac-
ting energy into mechanical work.
After the drive work, the water is used
to moisten and wash off the surface to
be cleaned. The water used to operate
the cleaner must be ultrapure water.
This water must be largely free from all
minerals. The quality of the water can
be determined with a TDS meter. The
maximum conductivity of the water
must not exceed 30 μS/cm (20 ppm).
This is important in order not to create
deposits on the cleaned surface and to
avoid damage to the water turbine drive
due to grinding effects.
The cleaner can be operated by pulling
or pushing. The thrust direction is
preselected by rotating the cleaner 180°
around the connection axis.
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Components and their function
The gearbox housing is the drive unit
of the cleaner. All components neces-
sary for the drive of the brush rollers
are installed here. The brush rollers are
mounted on the axles of the gearbox
housing. The lance is mounted to the
connection PIN.
The brush roller is the component of
the cleaner that carries out the cleaning
work. The individual elements have the
widths 240 mm and 100 mm. A cover
with bristles is mounted at the end.
The transport caps protect the brush
roller from pressure marks. They are
inserted into the end caps of the brush
roller.
The lance bow increases the contact
pressure of the brush roller on the
cleaning surface. This increases the
cleaning effect.
The splash guard protects the user
from splashing water. It reduces water
loss from spray water and increases the
wash-off effect.
The telescopic lance and the modular
pole is the handle of the cleaner. The
cleaner is used with it.
Gearbox housing
Brush roller
Transport caps Lance bow
Telescopic lance and the modular pole
Splash guard
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Basics
Intended Use
Here you will find the following information:
What may the cleaner be used for, where
may the cleaner be used, who may use the
cleaner?

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Intended Use
The Sola-Tecs C system is designed
for cleaning photovoltaic modules in
the commercial sector. A high-pressure
cleaner is required to drive the Sola-
Tecs C. A lance with a suitable connec-
tion is required to guide the Sola-Tecs C
system. The Sola-Tecs C system is de-
signed to remove dirt from photovoltaic
modules. It also washes the detached
dirt off the photovoltaic module.
Requirements for the photovol-
taic surfaces to be cleaned
The photovoltaic modules to be cleaned
must be firmly mounted on a mounting
frame. The photovoltaic modules must
be accessible without danger. The
working area must be free of electrical
hazards.
Requirements for the system user
User: The user must be instructed by
the operator on the assigned tasks and
possible dangers in case of improper
behaviour. The user may only carry out
tasks that go beyond normal operation
if this is indicated in this manual and
the operator has expressly instructed
them to do so.
Qualified personnel: Due to their techni-
cal training, knowledge and experience
as well as knowledge of the relevant
standards and regulations, qualified
personnel are able to carry out the work
assigned to them and to independently
recognise possible dangers and avoid
risks.
The following groups of people are not
allowed to operate the Sola-Tecs C:
�Persons with limited physical, sensory
or mental abilities.
�Children and young people under 18
years of age
�Persons who have not been trained
Space requirement for the
Sola-Tecs C
�The Sola-Tecs C requires a support
surface of 0.16 metres x 1.0 metre.
�When cleaning, you need 5 m² of
space around the user.
�There must be at least 1 m distance
to the next obstacle in the working
direction.
�To prevent accidents, a safety area
of 20 metres around the user must be
closed against access by others.
Requirements for the high
pressure cleaner
�The high-pressure cleaner must gua-
rantee an operating pressure of 100-120
bar and a flow rate of at least 10 litres
per minute.

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Introduction
Requirements for the lance
�The lance must be approved for a
weight of at least 5 kilograms in exten-
ded operating state.
�The lance must have a non-twisting
connection to the Sola-Tecs C. An
adapter is required for the secure
connection, which is available as an
accessory.
Performance limits for operation
�The Sola-Tecs C may be operated at a
maximum of 140 bar.
�The water temperature must not rise
above 40 °C at its peak.
Performance data in normal
operation
�The Sola-Tecs C generates approx.
700 revolutions per minute in the pres-
sure range between 100-120 bar.
�In normal operation the Sola-Tecs C
generates a noise level of 89 decibels.
�In the shortest version, the Sola-
Tecs C generates a surface load of 553
Newton per square centimetre.
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EC Declaration of Conformity
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Safety Principles
General Safety
Instructions
Important instructions for the safe use of the
system and for establishing safe cleaning
operations.

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For your safety
Important instructions for the safe use of the system. This allows you to protect
yourself and other persons from dangerous situations and from injury.
Safety Principles
Danger to life due to thunderstorms
�A Avoid using the machine during thunderstorms.
This protects you from injury caused by lightning and from
hypothermia.
DANGER
Danger to life from electric shock and high-voltage lines
�A Please keep a safety distance of at least 3 meters (10 ft) to
high-voltage lines or other electrical installations when
performing cleaning work around them.
Be attentive when handling the guide lance (telescopic and modular)
around high-voltage lines. They may be hazardous to your health
and safety.
DANGER
Risk of injury from falling
�A Use a fall-arrest system.
This will protect you from injuries from falling off the roof.
WARNUNG
Illness and hypothermia caused by bad weather
�A In bad weather, wear suitable protective clothing.
This will protect you from illness caused by hypothermia.
CAUTION

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Safety Principles
Risk of injury when lifting heavy parts
�A When lifting the machine, lift it ergonomically correctly.
This will protect you from back-strain injuries.
CAUTION
Risk of injury from overloading/strain
�A Take regular breaks.
This will prevent injuries caused by physical and mental overload
and fatigue.
CAUTION
Risk of frost damage
�A Do not expose the machine to frost. Frost can damage the
components.
Protecting the machine from frost protects it from being damaged
by frozen water.
NOTICE

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Safe cleaning operation
Here you will find information about: the selection of
a safe cleaning location, hazards in the working area,
hazards when working.
Working Safely