Specifications
Rated Output | 12 V~24V / 13 W | |
Panel Size | ||
(open position) | ||
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Note: Output will decrease as the panel gets hotter than room temperature (~70° F). Angle, solar intensity, cloud cover and other factors will effect output.
Installation
IMPORTANT! Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual.
Location
1.Locate the Solar Panel where it will receive full, unobstructed sunlight, especially during midday. Nearby trees or tall plants will drop debris, requiring the panel to be cleaned more frequently.
2.The installation location for panels, charge controller/regulator, and batteries must be inaccessible to children to prevent electric shock. Build a childproof enclosure if needed.
3.Install the charge controller/regulator and batteries in a weatherproof enclosure with proper ventilation.
Setup
1.Select a mounting location for the Solar Charger. The Solar Panels (6,9) should face the Sun, and not be blocked by shadows. The location should allow the Panels to be protected from accidental damage.
The location should be a flat, level surface able to support the weight of the Solar Charger, and any additional accessories. Before setup, be sure that the main cable to either the Battery Clamp Adaptor (20), the Barrel Plug Adaptor (21) or either of the Car Adaptors (19,22) will reach from the Solar Charger to the battery to be charged.
2.To setup, flip open the Solar Charger. Slide the
Support Bases (2,12) out from the Right and Left Housing (4,10). Set the Support Rods (3,11) against the Support Bases to lock the Bases in place.
3.Adjust the Solar Charger’s angle by sliding the
Support Rods up or down the Support Bases. See image and chart following for correct angle depending on geographic location.
Angle 1 | Angle 2 | Angle 3 |
(around 40°) | (around 36°) | (around 30°) |
Good for | Good for | Good for |
Northern US | Central US | Southern US |
and Canada |
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4.Angle face of Solar Charger toward true south1 according to chart that follows:
Latitude | Solar Panel Angle |
10° | |
Latitude + 5° | |
Latitude + 10° | |
Latitude + 15° | |
65° or more | 80° |
5.Once proper location and angle have been reached, connect the Cable (15) to the input at the back of the power unit. The blue LED light will illuminate (flash), indicating the Solar Charger is generating electricity.
Wiring
Note: Only a licensed electrician and a licensed building contractor can safely design and implement a grid
1.Run wires from panels, through weatherproof grommets and into enclosure where charge controller/regulator is located. Use wires
of the proper size and rating and use twist connectors (not included) to connect wires.
2.Connect to charge controller/regulator according to controller/regulator’s instructions.
3.Secure all connections using terminals, or solder all wire splices to ensure good connections.
4.Weatherproof all connections and route the wire in a way that it will not be torn loose from the panel.
1Angle towards true north if installed in southern hemisphere.
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