HOW TO STORE YOUR VER-MAC UNIT FOR WINTER | Ver-Mac
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How to store your Ver-Mac unit for winter

Now that your unit has been towed, it’s time to store it until next construction season. It is important to check your batteries’ charge before and after winter storage to identify which batteries need to be charged and which ones are defective &must be replaced. 

INDOOR STORAGE 

If possible, keep your unit on a charger throughout the winter to prevent the batteries from draining. 

  1. If you are removing the batteries from the unit for winter storage, charge them to 12.6 volts and store them in your shop/garage (warmer area). 
  2. If you are not removing the batteries from your unit for the winter, please do the following with your solar regulator:  
  • If your unit has a first-generation solar regulator (see image below): disconnect the red connector on your solar regulator to prevent the batteries from draining.
First-generation solar regulator
First-generation solar regulator
  • If your unit your unit has a next-generation solar regulator (see image below): Same steps apply as with the first-generation regulator, except that on point 2.a, you will need to disconnect the red (Batt +) and black (Batt -) connectors leading from J15 connector.

If you do not follow this step, the unit will still use power (mainly the touch screen as it will constantly be in sleep mode).

Next-generation solar regulator Next-generation solar regulator
Next-generation solar regulator
Next-generation solar regulator

Note that your battery will discharge at a rate of 0.5 to 1% per day. This is why it’s recommended to fully recharge it after 2-3 months.

OUTDOOR STORAGE

  1. Charge unit to 12.6 volts. 
  2. Make sure the solar regulator is connected and deploy the sign in your yard (prevents batteries from remaining idle and freezing). 
  3. Deploy solar panels at a 45- or 60-degree angle, depending on your equipment, facing south if you are in the Northern hemisphere (if possible). 
  4. It is important to maximize solar panel usage during winter as there is less sun. 
  5. Clear solar panels of snow or anything obstructing them. Batteries will drain if solar panels are not cleared. 

Note that your battery will discharge at a rate of 0.5 to 1% per day. This is why it’s recommended to fully recharge it after 2-3 months. 

Following these steps for storage will help keep your batteries safe & operational. It’s also important to recharge your batteries when taking your units out of storage, as they will be lower than 12.6 volts after being stored for many months.  

Stored units

Please contact customer support if you have any questions.

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