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SDT16 Family Installation and Configuration Guide
Chapter 2. Installation 45
Installing the Solar Panel Battery Charger (1.65 Watt)
Complete the following steps to assemble and install the 1.65 watt solar panel:
1.
Attach the frame bracket on the back of the solar panel using the following steps:
a.
Place the glass side of the solar panel face down on a flat surface. Position the solar
panel with the longer sides at the top and bottom (Figure 2-13).
Figure 2-13. Solar Panel (Back View)
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Figure 2-13 shows an example of an unregulated, 1.65 watt solar panel. A
regulated solar panel is similar in appearance but includes a white cable and a regulator
board wrapped in heat shrink tubing.
b.
Slide two (2) of the provided hex head screws in the rail at the top of the solar panel.
Slide the remaining two (2) hex head screws in the bottom rail.
c.
Install the frame bracket on the back of the solar panel:
(1)
Route the battery charger cable through the large hole in the center of the frame
bracket.
(2)
Mount the frame bracket on the back of the solar panel by aligning the mounting
holes with the hex head screws installed earlier.
(3)
Making sure the frame bracket is centered on the solar panel, fasten the frame
bracket to the solar panel using four (4) split-ring washers and nuts. Tighten
hardware using a 10mm socket wrench.
2.
Assemble the u-bolt and pipe bracket:
a.
Install the u-bolt in the mounting holes on the pipe bracket (Figure 2-14).