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SKU 66389
SPECIFICATIONS
Peak Voltage
80 W
Nominal Voltage
12 VDC
Open Circuit Voltage
21.6 VDC
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
uNPACkING
When unpacking, make sure that the
item is intact and undamaged. If any parts
are missing or broken, please call Harbor
Freight Tools at 1-800-444-3353 as soon
as possible.
INSTALLATION
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
Locate the panel where it will receive
1.
full, unobstructed sunlight, especially
during midday. Nearby trees or tall
plants will drop debris, requiring the
panel to be cleaned more frequently.
The installation location for the
2.
panels, charge controller/regulator,
and batteries must be inaccessible
to children to prevent electric shock.
Build a childproof enclosure if
needed.
Install the charge controller/regulator
3.
and batteries in a weatherproof
enclosure with proper ventilation.
Mounting
Mount at a place where there is
1.
maximum amount of sunlight.
Mount where panel is out of children’s
2.
reach.
Mounting hardware is NOT supplied.
Do not drill through aluminum frame.
a.
Glass may break.
Devise clamps or a frame to hold
b.
Panel. (Not supplied.)
Use semi-flexible bumpers under the
c.
Panel. (Not supplied.)
Do not allow the cabling to be
d.
exposed to excessive moisture, heat
or corrosive elements.
Angle the face of the panel toward
3.
true south
1
according to the chart that
follows:
Latitude Solar Panel Angle
0-4°
10°
5-20°
La 5°
21-45°
La 10°
46-64°
La 15°
65° or more 80°
Wiring
Note:
Only a licensed electrician and
a licensed building contractor can
safely design and implement a grid
tie-in system. Any grid tie-in system
must meet all applicable building
and electrical codes, and must meet
1
Angle towards true north if installed in
southern hemisphere.
