Congratulations! You have purchased a high-quality
solar module. Before installing and using the module
for the first time, please read and note all the
instructions. We can accept no liability for any
damage caused by failure to observe the operating
instructions. The solar module is designed for use in
the private sector to charge storage batteries or to
provide electrical equipment (e.g. pumps) with a
direct power source.
1. Items supplied
1 solar module 12V / 6W
1 connecting cable, 10 m, with overcharge
protection
2. Technical data
Solar module output:
6W
Solar module rated voltage:
14.5V
Solar module no-load voltage:
22.5V
Solar module rated current:
390mA
Solar module dimensions:
45 x 31 cm
3. Installing the solar module and its
mode of operation
A solar module transforms incidental sunlight into
electric energy. This energy can be used e.g. to
charge storage batteries or to power electric
equipment such as d.c. pumps. The module’s output
depends on the amount of sunlight it receives.
Maximum output is achieved under cloudless skies
and in direct sunshine. It is best, therefore, to align
the module facing south with its front (red/brown)
tilted 45°. The module can be fitted in position with
its own bracket arrangements. Make sure that the
sunlight is not obstructed in the course of the day by
bushes or trees. It is important for the complete
module to be exposed to the sunshine. Partial
deactivation will result in only a low output. The solar
module is a fragile component - install it with care
and protect it from mechanical loads! A damaged
solar module cannot be repaired but has to be
disposed of in an environmentally responsible
manner.
4. Fitting the connecting cable
Fit the supplied connecting cable to the back of the
module. The cable comes with a non-reversible plug.
Use no force to insert it.
5. Connecting up electric equipment
Be sure to choose only equipment that is suitable for
connecting directly to a solar module. Remember in
particular that, depending on the amount of incidental
sunlight, the solar module is able to produce a no-
load voltage of up to 22.5V and a rated voltage of
14.5V with a direct current of up to 390mA. Only
those items of equipment are suitable, therefore, that
require a low current to start up and which have a
matching range of operating voltage.
6. How to charge 12V storage batteries
The solar module connecting cable is fitted at the
one end with a cigarette lighter plug. With the right
adapter (12V cigarette lighter socket) the solar
module can thus be used to charge batteries with a
rated voltage of 12V. The time needed for a full
charge depends on the battery’s Ah capacity and the
level of its residual charge. Batteries of up to 12V /
30 Ah can be charged effectively by the module.
To calculate the charging time for a 25Ah battery,
use the following rule of thumb:
1.1 = fixed charging factor
Time = 1.1 x (battery Ah / module current)
Time = 1.1 x (25Ah / 0.39A)
Time = 70.5 hours
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