OWNERS MANUAL
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GENERAL WARNINGS
• Do not connect the solar panel output wire directly to the battery being charged. A controller/regulator must
be used inline. Failure to do so, could cause permanent damage to the battery and or personal injury if the
battery ruptures
• Follow the assembly instructions within this manual carefully as to not cause harm to yourself or others, particularly
when ‘connecting’ and ‘disconnecting’ the DC clamps (Direct Current clamps) to or from the battery being charged
• Do not charge ‘dry’ cell rechargeable batteries with this product. To charge ‘dry’ cell rechargeable batteries,
connect an appropriate sized 240V inverter to the 12V DC battery being charged by the solar panel. Then connect
the 240V AC ‘dry’ cell charger which came with the batteries to the 240V inverter ensuring that the manufactures
guidelines are followed
• Do not charge ‘dry’ cell non-rechargeable batteries
• Do not charge a damaged battery
• Do not charge a frozen battery
• Do not use this solar mat kit if it is damaged in anyway, contact Customer Service for advice if necessary, details
are at the back of this booklet
• Do not disassemble the solar mat or controller
• Ensure that the battery being charged is in a well ventilated area as poisonous gasses are emitted during the
charging process
• Ensure that appropriate personal protective equipment (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 burns
• Do not smoke or have the battery in the vicinity of sparks, open flame, fuel or solvents while the battery is being
charged. Gases emitted could be ‘ EXPLOSIVE’
• Battery acid is highly corrosive. Avoid ‘CHEMICAL BURNS’ wash effected area immediately with clean running
water if contact is made with your skin or eyes. Seek medical advice
• Disconnect power from the solar mat by separating at least one join between either extension lead before
connecting’ or ‘disconnecting’ the DC clamps to or from the battery
• Ensure correct DC clamp connection ‘
sequence
’ when ‘connecting’ and ‘disconnecting’ the DC clamps to or from
the battery being charged. A simple way to remember is; The negative ‘-’ DC clamp is ‘
Last
’ on and ‘
First
’ off (the
negative ‘-’ battery terminal). This will reduce the dangers of potential short-circuit and excessive sparking of the
battery terminals
IMPORTANT: THIS USER MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY TO FAMILIARISE YOURSELF WITH THE PRODUCT AND
ACCESSORIES BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE BATTERY BEING CHARGED. KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
