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Australia’s original Outdoor brand

OWNERS MANUAL

SOLAR MAT KIT 125W

Part No. COMPBI023

Summary of Contents for COMPBI023

Page 1: ...Australia s original Outdoor brand OWNERS MANUAL SOLAR MAT KIT 125W Part No COMPBI023 ...

Page 2: ... the cells high power output the electricity produced or voltage output measured directly at the cell is too high to be used effectively To better control the voltage output we have included a Smart 5 Stage 12 Amp PWM Pulse Width Modulation weatherproof controller to automatically adjust the voltage output no matter what type of battery is being charged from the four different types available Simp...

Page 3: ...ipment PPE is worn while in close proximity to the battery being charged safety glasses gloves protective clothing as a minimum Ensure that no metal objects or jewellery contacts the battery terminals It is recommended to remove rings bracelets etc when working with 12V DC batteries A 12V DC battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to melt metallic materials possibly causing severe ...

Page 4: ...rging an accessory battery when connected to a Dual Battery Monitor or a Volt Sensitive Relay VSR It is important that the battery circuit is open Note This product is designed for portable short term use It is NOT suitable for long term permanent installation CAUTION Care must be taken when handling this product and while in use Do not stand on the Solar Mat panels Do not bend the Solar Mat panel...

Page 5: ...with quick release buckles 5 Front and rear storage pockets 6 Output lead with 30A Anderson style plug 7 5m Extension lead with 30A Anderson style plugs 8 0 8m Fused battery clamp extension lead 9 12A PWM weatherproof controller 10 Instruction manual 11 125W solar mat unfolded 12 Support stand 1 2 3 4 5 9 11 6 7 8 Australia s original Outdoor brand OWNERS MANUAL SOLAR MAT KIT 125W Part No COMPBI02...

Page 6: ...rom drying out Coloured LED s to easily indicate the operational status battery condition and fault codes Built in protection to prevent your battery from discharge in low or no light conditions Multiple protection against reverse polarity short circuit over temperature and over voltage Surface mountable Weatherproof design OPERATION DIP SWITCH Please check your battery manufacture s specification...

Page 7: ...nal cells to an equal state in an attempt to restore lost capacity GEL and AGM type batteries do not run this equalization charge Level 5 Float Charge Battery is fully charged and maintained at a safe level OPERATION LED INDICATION AND FAULT CODES Level 4 Level 5 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Three LED s indicate the charging status fault connection FAULT CHARGE FULL Red Blue Green Solar power present n...

Page 8: ...d of the 5m extension lead to the solar mat output lead E Ensure the all connections are firm and that the extension lead is positioned not to cause a tripping danger to people walking by And that s it your battery will now be charging Also ensure that the solar panels are kept in direct sunlight for optimum efficiency The solar panels may have to be moved periodically throughout the day to track ...

Page 9: ...r panel facing to the sun Collect power from the sun From solar input lead To battery output lead Solar Mat output lead 5m Extension Lead 0 8m Extension Lead Red clamp E D B A C Black clamp Winter angle setting Summer angle setting ...

Page 10: ...perage output is a lot less than the rated specification A The solar controller is smart enough to know what the battery actually needs in regard to amperage input If the battery is almost fully discharged the solar controller will allow maximum amperage to flow through to the battery If the battery is almost or fully charged the solar controller will automatically reduce the amperage input to the...

Page 11: ...s clean will ensure optimum performance TROUBLESHOOTING The solar mat and controller are both sealed units and cannot be repaired If a problem does occur double checking all connections including correct polarity of the DC battery clamps and or disconnect the DC battery clamps from the battery and wait 30 seconds this will reset the controller If after reconnecting the DC battery clamps and the pr...

Page 12: ...at 25 C GEL battery type 14 1V DC 0 2 AGM battery type default setting 14 4V DC 0 2 WET battery type 14 7V DC 0 2 Calcium battery type 14 9V DC 0 2 Absorption transit to Equalization or Float condition Charging current drops to 0 8A 0 1 Absorption charging timer timed out 4 hours Equalization charging active only for WET or Calcium battery Battery voltage discharge to less than 11 5V DC 0 2 Equali...

Page 13: ...rse current from the battery to the solar cell at night Yes Over temperature protection during charging 65 C Electrical connections Input and output connection 30A Anderson style DIP switch Yes Physical Controller material Plastic ABS Weatherproof Yes Environment Operating temperature 25 to 50 C Storage temperature 40 to 85 C Operating humidity range 100 no condensation ...

Page 14: ...17 6V Output connection 30A Anderson style Cell encapsulation PET lamination Bag material Polyester 900D Dimensions folded 368L x 395W x 80Hmm Dimensions unfolded 2140L x 395Wmm Weight 5 3kg Including accessories CUSTOMER SERVICE For more information call 1300 555 197 Email service companionbrands com au Maximum power as per manufacturers specifications ...

Page 15: ...nd as proof of date on which the purchase was made Extent of Warranty This warranty is limited to defects in workmanship or parts All defective products or parts will be repaired or replaced This warranty does not cover batteries or any other consumable items Normal Wear and Tear This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear to the products or parts Exclusions This warranty does not cover Any ...

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