Solar SB40 User manual
Manufactured by:
Solar Vision inc.
www.solar-vision.ca
T. 1-819-729-0450
1.1 FACTORS AFFECTING AUTONOMY:
The bollard must be installed in an open area without nearby structures or dense vegetation that could favor solar module
shading. Please make sure that the distance between the bollard and the elements (e.g. fences, bushes, trees, posts, build-
ings or structures) is sucient to avoid the long shadows created by the low winter sun. Use a compass to determine the
sun’s path and reduce shading eects.
Other factors aecting autonomy are: sunshine below the monthly averages, very low ambient temperature, snow accumu-
lation and your local sunshine data.
1.2 HANDLING
Battery must be removed prior to handling the solar bollard. The bollard should never be manipulated when the battery
is connected and inside the unit. Use the quick connect/disconnect cable to remove the battery before handling.
1.3 STORING
If you wish to store the battery, the battery needs to be charged in order to prevent permanent damage. When stored, the
battery should be recharged every 6 monts. The battery must be stored at 20°C room temperature to prevent damage.
1.4 DAY-NIGHT TRANSITION
The SB40 solar bollard uses the solar panel to detect day and night periods. The night transition requires a very low bright-
ness level for 5 continuous minutes. This constraint prevents false night transitions that could be caused by storm clouds in
the evening. If the solar module is covered with snow, the solar module voltage may be too low and may cause light synchro-
nization errors. If the light works erratically, make sure the solar module is clear from debris or snow. The light automatically
corrects synchronization errors whithin 24 hours.
1.5 DEEP DISCHARGE PROTECTION
This protection signicantly increases battery lifespan. This protection also prevents permanent damage to the battery
caused by very deep discharges during cold wheather. When the battery reaches a 50% state of charge, the battery
is automatically disconnected from the system until it’s state of charge reaches 85% i.e. about 1 day of sunshine in
summer and about 4 days of sunshine in winter.
Manufactured by:
Solar Vision inc.
www.solar-vision.ca
T. 1-819-729-0450
STEP 1 Installation instruction of the anchor bolts for
the mounting base:
Using the bolt pattern at the end of this document, adjust
anchor bolts so there is 1” thread length above the concrete
pour top line in order to properly accept the bollard mounting
base.
Important: Align the bolt pattern parallel to the path as
shown in gure 1.
STEP 2 Bollard mounting base installation
Place the mounting base onto the bolts and use the supplied
3/8” hardware (at washer, lock washer and nut) to secure
in place.
Note: Anchor bolts or expansion bolts are not supplied. Only
3/8” at washers, lock washers and nuts are supplied.
OR
Figure 1
Manufactured by:
Solar Vision inc.
www.solar-vision.ca
T. 1-819-729-0450
STEP 3 Battery padding and battery
Place the supplied battery padding and the battery into the mounting base as
shown in the gure.
STEP 5 Complete the installation
Place the bollard main body assembly over the mounting base, as shown in
the gure, and use the supplied hardware to secure into place.
Important: Make sure not to pinch the battery cable or connector. Make sure
to properly clear the battery terminal boots protectors when sliding the main
body part over the base.
Note: The ventillation vents should be on the opposite side to the path.
STEP 4 Battery connection
Having the bollard main body assembly in close distance to the mounting
base/battery, make the battery connection using the quick-connect cables.
3/8" - 16
ANCHOR BOLT X4
4.70
4.70
ALIGN PARALLEL TO THE PATH
A A
B B
2
2
1
1
WEIGHT:
0
SB40-02
JFOL
15 MAY 19
SB40
ANCHOR BOLT
PATTERN
PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN
THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE
PROPERTY OFSOLAR VISION. ANY
REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A
WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN
PERMISSION OF SOLAR VISION IS
PROHIBITED.
COMENTAIRES:
SHEET 3 OF 3
Q.A.
MFG APPR.
ENG APPR.
CHECKED
DRAWN
DATE
NAME
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
TOLERANCES:
ANGULAR:
1
TWO PLACE DECIMAL
0.6"
THREE PLACE DECIMAL
0.31"
HOLES:
0.05"
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING
MATERIAL:
REV.
A
DWG. NO.
SIZE
SCALE:1:1
FINISH:
PLEASE SELECT “ACTUAL SIZE” IN YOUR PRINT MENU FOR A REAL SIZE TEMPLATE AND
DOUBLE CHECK THE MEASUREMENTS FOR ACCURACY.
