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Revised 05/19
Installation Instructions for PVCM40D-MPT
Battery Type
Flooded Lifeline
AGM.
Sealed/Gel
Absorption voltage: 14.4 VDC 14.3 VDC
14.3 VDC 14.1 VDC
Float voltage:
13.7 VDC 13.4 VDC
13.5 VDC 13.3 VDC
Equalization voltage:
15.0VDC
N/A
N/A N/A
Conditioning voltage:
N/A
15.5 VDC ** N/A N/A
**LIFELINE® Battery’s Technical Manual Rev. E Section 5.5 Conditioning, outlines the conditions
that should have occurred before the battery(s) are to be conditioned, the conditioning
recommendations as to the procedure, and how long and how often. Requires a minimum of 10+
Amps of total solar charging current.
Installation Instructions for PVCM40D-MPT
1.
Exposed connections should be waterproofed. Grease or silicon will adequately protect connections
such as splices or the network cable jack. Moisture causes un-protected connections to oxidize,
making them highly resistive which will cause the controller to not work properly.
2.
When wiring the PV panel into the battery system, adequate wire size must be used. An 8 AWG wire
for short distances and a 6 AWG or larger wire for longer distances is recommended. If a smaller wire
is used, the wire’s resistance is higher which produces a higher voltage drop between battery(s) and
solar panels and the battery(s) will not achieve full charge.
See WIRE SIZE RECOMMDATION CHART for size verse distance. (Page 19)
3.
When first powering your PVCM40D-MPT controller, make user you have selected to correct dip
switch settings for your battery type. If you have flooded lead acid batteries, check the battery fluid
level as directed by the battery manufacturer.
4.
Install the PVCM40D-MPT in or next to the battery enclosure for the temperature compensation to
work properly.
5.
Recommended for Lifeline batteries, a minimum of 3- 90 watt 12V panels with Imp = 5.0 Amps or
greater or 2- 160 Watt 12V panels with Imp = 8.8 Amps.
Recommended dielectric grease for ALL power connections
between solar panels, PVCM40D-MPT charge controller and
battery bank.
Brand : Ideal Noalox or Permatex
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