TP Series - Single or Dual PV

Top of Pole Solar LED Lighting System

Installation Manual

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Important Notes and Warnings

This installation and instruction manual provides installation instructions for the Sol
TP Series solar LED lighting systems. The entire contents of this manual should be
thoroughly reviewed and understood prior to installing this equipment. Do not discard this
manual, as it contains complete installation instructions.
To insure proper operation of this equipment, it is important that the equipment be utilized
for its intended use. Any use of this equipment for purposes other than those intended will
void all warranties.
Installation and/or troubleshooting should be performed only by qualified
personnel. Follow local codes at all times during installation of the Sol TP
Series. Consult a contractor for proper installation of poles.

Be very careful when working with batteries.

Do not allow bare ends of the wires to touch each other or grounded metal
parts while connected to the controller. This will damage the controller.

This product must be installed in accordance with the applicable installation

code by a person familiar with the construction and operation of the product
and the hazards involved.

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Parts Provided

Fixture Assembly Solar Panels (1 or 2)

Cobrahead or
Shoebox

Battery Enclosure
Tenon Adaptor

Battery Enclosure
Channel (bracket)
Top of Pole
Mount Bracket

Light Fixture Harness (1 or more)

TPM Mount
Fastener Set A (4-8)

Controller
Tenon Fastener
Set B (3)

Tenon Fastener
Set C (3)
Battery Harness
Battery Enclosure Channel
PV Panel Harness Fastener Set D (2)
Batteries (1, 2 or 3)
Battery Enclosure Channel
Battery Cables Fastener Set E (4)
(1 per battery)
Fastener Set F (2)

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1.0 Positioning the Light

2.0 Assembling
2.1 PV Panel Assembly - Single or Dual Panels (Lay PV panels side
by side on cardboard packaging to protect surface)

a Flat end faces up

Orientation of
PV J-boxes
should be at
top end of
panel

Fastener Set A
(4-8)

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2.2 PV Panel Assembly - If provided with panel pan

Flat end of
mount faces up

Secure screw in
mounting hole (only 4X
screws required)

2.3 Connect PV Harness

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2.4 Attach the Tenon Adaptor, Tilted to Your Latitude

Helpful Hint
Tilt angle for the PV panel is: Latitude + 15 degrees, i.e. if installed at
32nd latitude the tilt angle is 32+15=47 Therefore set to 45 degrees.

Fastener Set B
b (2)

15°
30°
45°
60°

If possible route PV Harness down tenon adaptor

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2.5 Place Solar Panel Assembly on the Pole

Do Not Exceed
Working Load
Limit

PV Modules always
face EQUATOR
(South in Northern
Hemisphere)

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2.6 Match Drill Hole in Tenon with Tenon Adaptor and Secure

b
Fastener Set B
(1)

Fastener Set C
3x 3/8-16 x 1/2” cup
point set screws

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2.7 Drill Battery Mounting & Access Holes; Route PV Harness

6” Min. from top of pole

4.25” below

Access hole for PV

Harness. Drill thru Battery Enclosure Channel holes:
one side @ 1.25” Dia. 28” Drill thru @.87 Dia.
For dual Battery
Enclosures drill thru
pole.

Note: Battery enclosure may be mounted lower than shown.

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2.8 Drill Arm Mounting & Access Holes; Route Fixture Harness

Arm Mounting Hole.

Drill thru 2x @.75”Dia.

Access hole
for Luminaire
harness. Drill
thru one side
@ 1.25” Dia.

Note: If mounting two arm mounts, connect both using the same
bolts.

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2.9 Secure Battery Enclosure Channel to Pole

PV Harness

Fastener Set E
Fastener Set D 4x 1/4”–20 x 1/2” hex
2x 3/4-10 x 12” bolts head bolts/washers
Luminaire Harness
Note: Before attaching Battery Enclosure Channel, fish Luminaire
Harness down pole through access hole for arm.

2.10 Mount Battery Enclosure

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2.11 Mount Arm on the Pole

Note: Fish Luminaire Harness through arm before attaching.

2.12 Mount the Light Fixture on the Arm-Cobrahead

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2.12 Mount the Light Fixture on the Arm-Shoebox

Hex key and

screws

2.13 Install the Controller

Note: Controller mounting screws are supplied with controller

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2.14 Install the Battery Cables and Battery(s)

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2.15 Connect the Cables

Solar Panels

Light Fixture(s) 1-2

Green Wire Wiring Harness

(to Ground)
EternO 4
Controller

Fuse
Battery Harness

Batteries (1-3)

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2.16 Test

2.17 Close Battery Enclosure Cover

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In-Warranty Service Instructions

A Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number must be obtained from Sol Inc. before equipment can be
returned for repair or replacement under warranty.
We require the following information before we can issue an RMA number:
• Controller Number for the product being returned
• Serial Number of the product being returned
• Work Order Number (located inside the battery box)
• A description of the problem
• The address to which the repaired or replaced product is to be shipped
Equipment being returned must be properly packaged to protect it from damage during shipment. Shipping
costs and insurance to Sol Inc. are the responsibility of customer.
Upon verification of failure due to defects in materials or workmanship, we will either repair or replace the
product at our discretion. The customer will be responsible for all shipping and handling charges for any
equipment that is sent to Sol Inc. in error (no definable problems).

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