Brunton 2W/12V specifications Battery Maintainer Battery Trickle Charger Battery Charger, FAQs

Brunton Solar Panel Instructions

SolarFlat 2W/12V		SolarFlat 5W/12V		SolarFlat 15W/12V		Solar Charge Controller
Battery “Maintainer”		Battery “Trickle Charger”		Battery “Charger”
Specifications & Included Items:		Specifications & Included Items:		Specifications & Included Items:		Specifications:
Power Rating:	Up to 2 Watts	Power Rating:	Up to 5 Watts	Power Rating:	Up to 15 Watts	Cut-in Voltage:	13 Volts
Max Current:	120 mAmps @ 17.7 Volts	Max Current:	300 mAmps @ 17.7 Volts	Max Current:	900 mAmps @ 17.7 Volts	Cut-out Voltage:	14.2 Volts
Includes:	Solar Panel, 12ft wire, Battery	Includes:	Solar Panel, 12ft wire, Battery	Includes:	Solar Panel, 12ft wire, Battery	Max. Load:	105 watts / 7 amps
	Clamp, Female Vehicle		Clamp, Female Vehicle		Clamp, Female Vehicle
	Adaptor, Bare Wire Inter-		Adaptor, Bare Wire Inter-		Adaptor, Bare Wire Inter-
	connector and LED test light		connector and LED test light		connector and LED test light
Installation:		Installation:		Installation:		Installation:
Mounting:		Mounting:		Mounting:		Connecting to Battery:
For optimal performance, choose a high sunlight		For optimal performance, choose a high sunlight		For optimal performance, choose a high sunlight		Connect the Solar Charger Controller (SCC)
area and place securely with solar panel side		area and place securely with solar panel side		area and place securely with solar panel side		battery side (right) to the positive (+) battery
facing directly towards the sun.		facing directly towards the sun.		facing directly towards the sun.		terminal and the negative (-) wire to the negative (-)
*Note: Do not screw holes directly through front of		*Note: Do not screw holes directly through front of		*Note: Do not screw holes directly through front of		battery terminal.
frame. This will cause damage to solar product.		frame. This will cause damage to solar product.		frame. This will cause damage to solar product.		Connecting to Solar Panel:
Connecting Using Battery Clamps:		Connecting Using Battery Clamps:		Connecting Using Battery Clamps:		Using the bare wire adaptor from the SolarFlat
						extension cord, connect the positive (wire without
1. Connect the Battery Clamp connector to the		1. Connect the Battery Clamp connector to the		1. Connect the Battery Clamp connector to the
						writing) to positive and negative to negative of
SolarFlat extension cord.		SolarFlat extension cord.		SolarFlat extension cord.		SCC. Ensure wire connectors are secure.
2. Connect the battery clamps correctly by		2. Connect the battery clamps correctly by		2. Connect the battery clamps correctly by
matching the red clamp, which is Positive (+), to		matching the red clamp, which is Positive (+), to		matching the red clamp, which is Positive (+), to
the Positive (+) terminal on your battery.		the Positive (+) terminal on your battery.		the Positive (+) terminal on your battery.
3. Connect the black clamp, which is Negative (-),		3. Connect the black clamp, which is Negative (-),		3. Connect the black clamp, which is Negative (-),
to the Negative (-) terminal on your battery.		to the Negative (-) terminal on your battery.		to the Negative (-) terminal on your battery.
*Follow this carefully to not cause any bodily harm.		*Follow this carefully to not cause any bodily harm.		*Follow this carefully to not cause any bodily harm.
Connecting Using Female Vehicle Adaptor:		Connecting Using Female Vehicle Adaptor:		Connecting Using Female Vehicle Adaptor:
1. Connect the Female Vehicle Adaptor connector		1. Connect the Female Vehicle Adaptor connector		1. Connect the Female Vehicle Adaptor connector
to the SolarFlat extension cord.		to the SolarFlat extension cord.		to the SolarFlat extension cord.
2. Connect Female Vehicle Adaptor to male cigar		2. Connect Female Vehicle Adaptor to male cigar		2. Connect Female Vehicle Adaptor to male cigar
plug, and use to power hand-held electronic		plug, and use to power hand-held electronic		plug, and use to power hand-held electronic
devices, such as cell-phones and cameras.		devices, such as cell-phones and cameras.		devices, such as cell-phones and cameras.
Connecting Using Bare Wire Adaptor		Connecting Using Bare Wire Adaptor		Connecting Using Bare Wire Adaptor
1. Connect the Bare Wire connector to the		1. Connect the Bare Wire connector to the		1. Connect the Bare Wire connector to the
SolarFlat extension chord.		SolarFlat extension chord.		SolarFlat extension chord.
2. Securely connect bare wire cables to adjoining		2. Securely connect bare wire cables to adjoining		2. Securely connect bare wire cables to adjoining
positive and negative cables.		positive and negative cables.		positive and negative cables.
*Note that negative bare wire cable is the cable		*Note that negative bare wire cable is the cable		*Note that negative bare wire cable is the cable
without writing on black sheath of wire.		without writing on black sheath of wire.		without writing on black sheath of wire.
Notes:		Notes:		Notes:		Notes:
• SolarFlat LED Test Light can be connected to		• SolarFlat LED Test Light can be connected to		• SolarFlat includes blocking diode to prevent		• Solar Controller should be placed within 5ft of
extension cord to indicate that solar panel is		extension cord to indicate that solar panel is		reverse current.		the battery, and in a dry, well-ventilated area.
functioning properly.		functioning properly.		• It is strongly recommended to use a 7 Amp Solar		• Supports up to 105 Watts of power. Not
• SolarFlat includes blocking diode to prevent		• SolarFlat includes blocking diode to prevent
				Charge Controller to prevent battery overcharge.		advisable to use with greater wattage.
reverse current.		reverse current.		This unit is sold separately.		• All connections should be parallel to ensure 12V
						– positive to positive and negative to negative.
FAQs:		FAQs:		FAQs:		FAQs:
1. Can I use the panel outdoors?		1. Can I use the panel outdoors?		1. What type of batteries can my SolarFlat 5 charge?		1. How many panels can I connect to my Solar
A. Yes, this panel has been weatherproofed.		A. Yes, this panel has been weatherproofed,		A. All 12V batteries like ones used in cars,		Controller Charger?
2. What type of batteries can my SolarFlat 2 charge?		including UV protection and for weather		boats, RV’s, motorcycles and PWC’s.		A. You can connect up to 105 watts of solar
		effects of -35° F to 175 ° F.		2. Can I overcharge my battery?		power. Panels should be connected in
A. All 12V batteries like ones used in cars,		2. Will panel drain battery at night?				parallel – positive to positive and negative
				A. Yes! It is recommended to use our 7 Amp
boats, RV’s, motorcycles and PWC’s.						to negative.
3. Can I overcharge my battery?		A. No, this panel includes a battery diode to		Solar Controller to not overcharge the battery		2. When will the Charging Indication light (green)
		prevent battery drain and reverse current.		3. Will the SolarFlat15 keep my battery fully
A. The SolarFlat 2 has a built in blocking diode						light up?
		3. What type of batteries can my SolarFlat 5 charge?		charged?		A. The charging controller indication green
that prevents battery discharge and
				A. Yes, using the power of the sun, the
overcharging.		A. Any deep cycle 12V battery.				light will light up when the battery voltage
4. Will the SolarFlat 2 keep my battery fully charged?		4. How long will it take to charge a battery?		SolarFlat 15 will keep a battery charged.		reaches 14.2 Volts and the SCC will prevent
				4. How long does it take to charge a dead battery?		the solar panels from overcharging the
A. The Maintainer charges your battery with the		A. Under ideal conditions, this panel will				battery. It is normal for the SCC LED to
power of the sun. It compensates for key		generate up to 300 mAmps of current. A 5W		A. Under ideal conditions, this panel will		light on and off as the battery voltage cuts in
offdrain and long periods of non-use and on		panel is not designed to charge batteries, but		generate up to 900 mAmps of current. A 40		and out.
board electronics. It is designed to maintain		only trickle charge batteries thereby insuring		Amp Hr. battery at 50% would take 20 Hrs.
batteries.		quick starts.		By doubling the amount of panels, you would
5. How long does it take to charge a dead battery?		5. Can I run appliances off this panel?		reduce the time by half.
				5. Can I extend the wire?
A. The unit is designed to maintain batteries		A. Yes, however, the current will vary depending
only. If the battery is dead, we recommend a		on the sunlight. Charging a battery is		A. The 12ft wires can be extended up to a
larger output solar charger such as the 5W or		therefore the recommended installation and		maximum of 30ft. with 16 gauge wire.
15W Brunton SolarFlats.		running protocol		6. How many batteries can I using 1 unit?
6. Can I extend the wire?		6. Do I need a Solar Controller?
				A. The SolarFlat 15 is capable of charging a
A. The 12’ wire can be extended up to 25’		A. No, a charge controller is only recommended		bank of batteries, but the charge will be
without loss of power of voltage damage.		for panels greater than 15W.		divided.
		7. How far can I extend the wire?		7. Can this solar charger run my house?
		A. Current length should accommodate 95% of		A. No, the panel is best used to charge 12V
		installations, however, wires can be extended		batteries
		up to a maximum of 30ft. with 16 gauge wire.		8. Is the my solar charger weatherproof?
				A. Yes, this panel is fully weatherproof.