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General'Information'
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National'Stock'Numbers'(NSN)'
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AISPCA
OEM)Part)
Number
OEM)CAGE)Code NSN U/I
Technical)description,)Length,)
Width,)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Height,)Weight),)specs,)etc)
Alternative*Integrated*Solar*
Panel*Case*Assembly*
217551
75CR6 6117<01<641<0930 ea.
Solar*Panel*Assemblies*for*
GREENS*Gen*II
AISPCA)SLD3
OEM)Part)
Number
OEM)CAGE)Code NSN U/I
Technical)description,)Length,)
Width,)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Height,)Weight),)specs,)etc)
Solar*Panel*Assembly
217286 75CR6 6117<01<647<3613 ea.
105W*Solar*Panel*Assy,*PAM*
Expedition
Structure*Assembly*Roll*
Stand
217230
75CR6 6117<01<646<8414 ea.
Structure*Assembly,*PAM*
Expedition
Transport*Case*Assembly
217276 75CR6 6130<01<646<8114 ea.
Transport*Case*Assembly,*
PAM*Expedition
Wire*Harness*Collector*
Cable
217179
75CR6 6150<01<646<8450 ea.
Wire*Harness,*420W*PAM*
Expedition
Sand*Bags
217100*Item*6 81349 8105<00<142<9345 ea.
Polypropylene*Desert*Tan*
San*Bag
Stakes
217100*Item*4 0JKN0 834<01<563<9937 ea. 262581739
AISPCA)Maintenance
OEM)Part)
Number
OEM)CAGE)Code NSN U/I
Technical)description,)Length,)
Width,)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Height,)Weight),)specs,)etc)
PIO*Replacement*Kit*with*
217277
75CR6 5340<01<646<8477 ea PIO*Replacement*Assembly
Longeron*Trim*and*Drill*<*01
217271<01 75CR6 5340<01<647<0338 ea Longeron*Trim*and*Drill*<01
Longeron*Trim*and*Drill*<*02
217271<02 75CR6 5340<01<646<8439 ea Longeron*Trim*and*Drill*<*02
Cross*Strap*Upper,*Front*
Batten
217235
75CR6 5340<01<646<8449 ea
Cross*Strap*Upper,*Front*
Batten
Cross*Strap*Angle*Adjust,*
Battens
217232<01/<02*
(5*each)
75CR6 5340<01<646<8455 ea
Cross*Strap*Angle*Adjust,*
Battens
Sandbag*Straps*front*and*
rear
217263
75CR6 3940<01<646<8497 ea
Sandbag*Straps*Front*and*
Rear
Cover,*structure*assembly
217264 75CR6 8145<01<646<8474 ea Cover,*PAM*Structure
Batten*Assembly
217231 75CR6 ea.
Batten*Assembly,*420W*
Structure
Front*Batten,*Structure
217268 75CR6 5340<01<646<9493 ea. Front*Batten,*PAM*Structure
Rear*Batten,*Structure
217269 75CR6 5340<01<646<8443 ea. Rear*Batten,*PAM*Structure
Slide*Latch*Assembly
N/A 75CR6 ea.
Solar*Panel*Slide*Lock*
Assembly
Positive*Panel*Connector
H4CFC4D* Amphenol ea
Positive*Amphenol*H4*PV*
Connector
Negative*Panel*Connector
H4CMC4D Amphenol ea
Negative*Amphenol*H4*PV*
Connector
Large*Head*Blind*Rivet
PTTL606 Hanson*Rivet 5320<01<647<8547 ea. Large*Head*Blind*Rivet
Solar*Panel*Slide*Latch*
Assembly
Redundant*part*
with*slide*latch*
assembly*above
MC4*Assembly*Tool
B00BCWZFN2 6YBD3 5120<01<647<0353 ea.
Tool*used*to*diconnect*H4*
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USE'of'Special'Text'Boxes'
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WARNING!
A'procedure,'practice,'or'condition'that'may'result'in'injury'or'death'if'not'carefully'observed'or'
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CAUTION'
A'procedure,'practice,'or'condition'that'may'damage'equipment'if'not'carefully'observed'or'
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NOTE'
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*9!1>7!9241>749!>7<*+:>747!,96!14?7!9241>!*9!1>7!+2?1>749!
>7<*+:>747D!
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7@14,!:2A74!6?4*98!1>7!<249*98!,96!<,@*<*g7!1>7!7@:2+?47!2=!1>7!+23,4!:,973+!12!1>7!+?9!6?4*98!1>7!
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NOTE'
If'the'environmental'effects'and'proper'azimuth'are'uncertain,'the'system'should'remain'facing'
true'south'(in'the'northern'hemisphere)'or'true'north'(in'the'southern'hemisphere).'
Tilt!angle!47=74+!12!1>7!)S!:,973h+!G741*;,3!,9837!473,1*G7!12!1>7!842?96D!\:1*<?<!1*31!,9837!*+!,!=?9;1*29!
2=!1>7!+?9h+!737G,1*29!473,1*G7!12!1>7!>24*g29!,1!1>7!32;,1*29!2=!*91747+1!29!1>7!7,41>!,96!1>7!1*<7!2=!
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latitude(and(time(of(yearD!
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L241>!24!$2?1>!3,1*1?67!1>7!1*31!,9837!2=!1>7!
+23,4!:,973+!+>2?36!C7!-YeN!,96!,1!1>7!7B?,124!
1>7!+23,4!:,973+!+>2?36!C7!3,*6!=3,1!29!1>7!
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Figure!5:!Tilt!Angle!Determination.!
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Figure!4:!Azimuth!vs.!True!South.!

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Solar'Panels,'Modules,'and'Arrays'
$23,4! <26?37+! ,47!<,67! ?:! 2=! ,! 9?<C74! 2=! 737;14*;,335!
;2997;176! )S! 24! +23,4! ;733+D! $23,4! :,973+! ;29+*+1! 2=! ,! +7G74,3!
+23,4! <26?37+N! A>*;>! ,47!;2997;176! A*1>! +74*7+! ,96! :,4,3373!
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:,973+!;,9!C7!?+76!12871>74N!;47,1*98!,!solar(arrayN!12!47,;>!
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,C2?1!-E!G231+!,1!,C2?1!ED[Y!,<:+D!
WARNING'
Solar'systems'are'silent'energy'systems.'Always'assume'live'voltage'is'present.'
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WARNING!
Solar'energy'systems'should'be'handled'like'other'power'generation'equipment'and'shall'not'be'
located'near'flammable'materials'or'close'to'tents'or'shelters.!
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Safely'Locating'Solar'Arrays'
$23,4!,44,5+!+>,33!C7!32;,176!,A,5!=42<!=3,<<,C37!<,174*,3+!,96!,A,5!=42<!1791+!24!+>73174+D!!(9!G745!
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Solar'Array'Operation'–'Set'Up'
Unrolling'and'Erecting'Stand'
OD!!&7<2G7!+12A76!"($)'"!+1,96!
=42<!;,+7!Ha*8?47!EI!
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Figure!8:!Rolled!Stand!Stored!in!Transport!Case!
.D!]94233!2=!1>7!"($)'"!+1,96!!!
H=*8?47!UID!
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Figure!9:!Unroll!AISPCA!Stand!
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Figure!10:!Erected!stand!facing!the!optimum!
direction!for!solar!energy!capture!
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Securing'Stand'with'Sandbags'and'Stakes'
WARNING'
Failure'to'properly'secure'solar'array'to'surface'with'sandbags'could'result'in'damage,'death,'or'
injury'in'high'winds.'As'appropriate'tent'stakes'can'be'used'along'with'sandbags'
OD!$7;?47!+23,4!,44,5!12!+?4=,;7!C5!
:3,;*98!O.!+,96C,8+!29!1>7!
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Figure!11:!Secure!the!AISPCA!stand!with!12!sandbags!
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Attaching'Solar'Panels'
WARNING'
Failure'to'properly'attach'solar'panels'could'result'in'damage'or'injury'in'high'winds.'
OD!!$7;?47!+23,4!:,973+!12!1>7!"($)'"!+1,96!
C5!+3*6*98!1>7!+23,4!:,973!12:!>22M+!2912!
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Figure!13:!Engage!solar!panel!top!hooks!
onto!the!upper!support!posts.!
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Figure!14:!Engage!four!slide!latches!to!secure!the!
solar!panel.!

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Electrically'Connecting'Solar'Panels'
WARNING'
Do'not'disconnect'solar'panel'electrical'connector'under'load,'disconnecting'under'load'
could'cause'damage,'death,'or'injury.'
OD!K37;14*;,335!;2997;1!1>7!=2?4!+23,4!:,973+!,+!47B?*476!12!<771!1>7!+5+17<!G231,87!47B?*47<791+D!
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WARNING'
Failure'to'properly'secure'electrical'connectors'could'result'shock'hazard'to'personnel.'
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Figure!15:!AISPCA!wired!for!48!Volt.!
Operation!
Figure!16:!Positive!Connector.!
Figure!17:!Negative!Connector.!

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Adjusting'Solar'Panel'Angle'for'Location'and'Time'of'Year'
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12:284,:>5!,+!67+;4*C76!*9!$23,4!K97485!#,+*;+!
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Figure!18:!Adjust!AISPCA!stand!angle!
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Figure!19:!Lever!for!Setting!Solar!Panel!Angle.!

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Connecting'Solar'Array'to'Charge'Controller'
WARNING'
Do'not'disconnect'solar'panel'electrical'connector'under'load,'disconnecting'under'load'
could'cause'damage,'death,'or'injury.'
OD!"=174!;2997;1*98!1>7!+23,4!:,973!737;14*;,3!;2997;124+!*9!+74*7+!1>747!+>2?36!C7!1A2!?9;2997;176!
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Figure!20:!AISPCA!Connection!of!solar!panels!to!GREENS!Controller.!
Location!
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cable!

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Solar'Array'Operation'–'Disassembly'and'Packing'for'Transport'
Disconnecting'Solar'Array'from'Charge'Controller'
WARNING'
Do'not'disconnect'solar'panel'electrical'connector'under'load,'disconnecting'under'load'could'
cause'damage,'death,'or'injury.'
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Disconnecting'Connectors''
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Figure!21:!Disconnect!Solar!Panels!by!Pressing!PIO.!

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Figure!23:!Solar!Panel!First!Fold.!
Figure!24:!Solar!Panel!Second!Fold.!
Figure!25:!Folded!Solar!Panel!Ready!for!
Removal.!
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Figure!26:!Remove!Solar!Panel!by!sliding!
the!Top!Hook!off!the!Support!Posts.!
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Figure!22:!Unlatch!
the!4!slide!latches.!!
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