Storage and Downtime Maintenance
Having your ATOM connected to a power source, like a solar panel or wall plug,
between adventures or while in storage keeps its battery healthy and topped up.
This prolongs battery life and will ensure your ATOM is charged and ready to go all
day, every day.
If you can’t keep your ATOM plugged into a power source during storage, fully-
charge your ATOM every 3 months and store it in a cool, dry place. Failure to
maintain ATOM by following these steps can result in battery damage which will
void the product warranty.
Solar Panel ( If Applicable )
How do solar panels work?
Solar panels work by converting the sun's energy into electricity for storage or
immediate use. The more of the sun's rays a panel is receiving the more energy it
will be able to create. Solar panels are working at their optimum efficiency when
the panels are pointed directly at the sun.However, the sun is a constantly moving
object changing its angle in the sky throughout the day and as seasons change.
Which is the Best Angle for Solar panels?
The best angle for your solar panels will depend upon your location and when you
want your solar panels to be most efficient. At solar noon, which is exactly halfway
between sunrise and sunset, the energy from the sun is at its greatest so the solar
panels should be positioned to take advantage of this time.
At solar noon in the UK, the sun is due south, which is why solar panels are
normally installed on south facing walls or roofs. It varies across the UK, in
London in June it is typically around forty degrees off vertical, but this will be
different in other cities. In Manchester, it is more in the region of thirty five
degrees.
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