Map the panel rows and interruptions
Send an overview showing separate arrays, row lengths, module orientation and the route between sections. Mark gaps, changes in level, raised frames and exposed edges. For a robot assessment, provide measured dimensions and slope rather than expecting a photograph to establish a working limit.
Show how the equipment reaches each work area
Describe the loading point, stairs or other access, available working positions and movement between rows. For pole brushes, state the reach from the operator’s planned position. For tracked robots, discuss placing, removing and transferring the machine. Equipment selection does not replace the site owner’s access and work plan.
Describe the water supply and the module requirements
Identify the water source, supply point and hose route, including whether a pump is available. Obtain the cleaning requirements for the exact module model. Manufacturer manuals address water quality and suitable cleaning materials, and their requirements differ. Share those requirements with the equipment supplier before selecting a cleaning setup.
Check power, storage and handling together
State which power supply is available and where equipment will be stored or charged. Ask the factory to identify the power input, compatible charger and battery configuration of the quoted version. For a remote site, include the route for transporting water, equipment and spares; do not assume a motor label establishes a complete system’s environmental limits.
Ask for a demonstration that answers your questions
Agree which brush or robot configuration is being shown and whether it represents your module layout. Observe setup, movement, cleaning passes, transfers and pack-up separately. Record water and power arrangements and the condition of the brush. A demonstration on a different layout does not establish suitability for your site.
Turn the observations into an equipment brief
A pole brush remains an option where the required reach and working access can be confirmed. A tracked robot is an option to assess for compatible continuous arrays, with an operator using its handheld controller. Send the measurements that remain uncertain so the factory can identify the configuration questions still to be resolved.
| Site detail | Useful evidence | Equipment question it helps resolve |
|---|---|---|
| Overall layout | An overview of every separate array | Brush, robot or a combination to assess |
| Rows and gaps | Dimensions with the location marked on a photo | Robot suitability and transfers |
| Working position | Access route and reach from that position | Pole length and handling |
| Water | Source, supply point, hose route and module manual | Water equipment and cleaning requirements |
| Power and storage | Available supply and storage conditions | Compatible power package and handling plan |
| Work pattern | Own site or visiting jobs; frequency and team setup | Transport, spares and daily organization |
Can I choose equipment from the installed capacity alone?
Capacity is useful background, but selection also needs the panel layout, access, water, working reach and handling arrangements.
Does a tracked robot clean without an operator?
The CHUANMAI CM-105S and CM-106S use handheld remote control and require an operator. Any additional requested function must be confirmed for the selected configuration.
Will one brush suit every module?
Check the module manufacturer’s cleaning instructions and the chosen brush configuration. Do not infer compatibility with every coating or installation from the appearance of a brush.