speaking all loads/applications are best
powered through the battery rather than
directly from the solar panel.
RED LED’S
Battery LED 1, 2 and 3. If all are illuminated,
it confirms the battery is fully charged.
Battery LED 1 and 2. If both are illuminated
it confirms the battery is in a normal/healthy
condition.
Battery LED 1. If only LED 1 is illuminated it
indicates the battery condition is low.
Note – If the Red LED’s are flashing it merely
indicates that the battery is between voltage
phases as per above.
TERMINALS
Terminals 1 and 2, solar module input.
Terminals 3 and 4, Battery Positive and
Negative.
Terminals 5 and 6, Load supply. (If used)
PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF THE
SOLAR SYSTEM
The solar panel operates in all daylight
conditions and should prevent the battery
from discharging during periods of storage
(assuming the caravan is outdoors) and it
will enable a much higher degree of power
self-sufficiency if on a camp site without
electric hook up.
Typically, the panel will generate up to 25Ah
per day in peak conditions.
There is no maintenance required with this
product, however, it is advisable to clean the
panel with water twice per year to ensure
best performance.
WARRANTY
The solar panel is covered by a 20 year cell
performance warranty (that being that by
year 30 the panel will be outputting no less
than 80% of its new value). The build quality
of the panel is also guaranteed against
defects and water ingress for 10 years. The
charge controller is covered by a 2 year
warranty. For any warranty claims or
technical questions please contact Solar
Technology International help line on 01684
774000.
RELAY HOUSING
Provides the 12 volt distribution throughout
the caravan. All the fuses are located at the
front of the PDU behind the lift up cover.
Ensure fuses being replaced are of the rating
indicated on the PDU and never increase the
rating of the fuse you replace.
The system is fully compliant with the EMC
recommendations within the EU.
When the caravan is plugged into the car the
12 volts system will be supplied by the car
except the refrigerator...
When the car ignition is switched on and the
car is started the system will automatically
switch the 12 volt supply in the caravan off,
then it will connect the refrigerator 12 volts
on and connect the auxiliary battery to
charge from the car.
The car alternator, in this mode, will only
supply the battery with a small trickle charge.
CONNECTING ELECTRICITY
TESTING RCD
Periodically it is necessary to test the
operation of the RCD. This is achieved by
ensuring that it is switched in the ON
position with an electricity supply connected
and by pressing the test button marked ‘T’.
The unit should immediately switch to the
OFF position. Provided this happens all is
correct and the switch should be returned to
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