Medium-Sized Backup Solar Power Kits
   The following power systems will allow a home to survive a temporary electric power blackout. Batteries will be kept charged by solar energy. If utility power fails, then a DC-to-AC inverter will automatically operate selected appliances (usually refrigerator and lights). In the normal situation, when utility power is available, excess solar power will assist in reducing the electric bill (slows the electric meter). Even though the electricity metering may be reduced by only 10%, this may eliminate the costly  "over baseline" billing.
   There are two ways to connect the systems: One method is to install a new, permanent wire run from the solar system to the the critical appliances (see illustration); this will be the most attractive installation. A simpler method is to connect the appliances via a portable cord; this way, no electrical inspection is involved.
 

  This power system has a two-position switch that the homeowner uses to select either of two automatic modes:
1. Utility Primary - - In this mode, the appliances are normallyon utility power. Appliances will transfer to battery backup if utility fails.
2. Solar Primary - - In this mode, the appliances are normallyon solar and battery power. Appliances will transfer to utility if batteriesare low. Saves on utility bill.
Note: For larger power systems, 1000 to 5000Watts,  see the Utility Grid-Tiepower catalog. These larger systems will provide up to 100% of  home powerneeds from solar or wind energy.


120VAC LIGHTING KIT FOR MEDIUM HOME (AUTO CHANGEOVER) - - 200W
This kit generates 200 Watts of solar power and will automaticallyswitch over to backup power, when utility power fails. The complete kit includesfour Solarex solar panels (53Watts ea), battery charge regulator, and DC/ACinverter. Can operate lamps, a small TV, microwave oven, and refrigerator. Or additional lights. Forevery-day use, provides 4 hrs of light and TV every night, plus refrigerator (peak load 1500Watts, total). Batteries will provide power for sunless days. Will generate 300kWhrs per year, which can reduce electric bill by 5%. Kit includes thefollowing:  
Required Components
No.  Model  Description  Qty Price
1 PV/SX-VLX-53  Solar Array, 53W @ 12VDC  4 1448
2  PR/SC-12/12  Charge Regulator, 14.2V,12A  1 56
7  (Obtain
locally)		 Marine-type battery, deep-discharge,12Vat50amp-hours ($79 ea) 8
8  PI/TE-DR1512 Inverter 1500Watts, 120V, 60Hz 1 995


BASIC COST



Optional Components (Obtain Locally)
No.  Model  Description  Qty Price
3 FL/CI-CL12013 Ceiling Lamp, Fluor, 13W  1 47.20
4  WR/CI-120WS Wall Switch 120V, with wiring  1 19.00
5  FL/CI-WL1209  Wall Lamp, Fluor, 7W 1 36.30


OPTIONAL COST
102.50
Model LK/CI-AC120-212 Kit                                                                                                     Price:    $2631.80 ea



120VAC LIGHTING KIT FOR MEDIUM HOME (AUTO CHANGEOVER) - - 400W
This kit generates 400 Watts and will automatically switch over to backup power, when utility power fails. The complete kit includes eight Solarex solar panels (53Watts ea), battery charge regulator, and DC/AC inverter. Can operate lights, a small TV, microwave oven, and refrigerator. Or additional lights. Forevery-day use, provides 8 hrs of light and TV every night, plus refrigerator (peak load 1500Watts, total). Batteries will provide power for sunless days. Will generate 600kWhrs per year, which can reduce electric bill by 10%. Kit includes thefollowing:
  Required Components

No.  Model  Description  Qty Price
1 PV/SX-VLX-53  Solar Array, 53W @ 12VDC  8
 2896
2  PR/SC-12/12  Charge Regulator, 14.2V,12A  1 56
7  (Obtain
locally)		 Marine-type battery, deep-discharge,12Vat50amp-hours ($79ea) 16 1264
8  PI/TE-DR1512 Inverter 1500Watts, 120V, 60Hz 1 995


BASIC COST


Optional Components
No.  Model  Description  Qty Price
3 FL/CI-CL12013 Ceiling Lamp, Fluor, 13W  1 47.20
4  WR/CI-120WS Wall Switch 120V, with wiring  1 19.00
5  FL/CI-WL1209  Wall Lamp, Fluor, 7W 1 36.30


OPTIONAL COST
102.50

Model LK/CI-AC120-412 Kit                                                                                                                Price:
Installation: These kits include installation instructions. They may be installed by the homeowner or his selected contractor. Typical installation labor cost is $500 to $1500. The installer provides wire and common hardwire. If done by homeowner, his work should be safety-checked by a journeyman electrician. In any case, an engineer from CI will inspect the installation before turn on.


Inquiries to: Mr John Clothier, Sales EngineeringMgr     jclothi@attglobal.net

CI Solar Supplies Co  POBox 2805 Chino, CA 91710 USA
 Phone 1 800 2SOLAR8 or(909) 628-6440