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Hardware used must be compatible with the mounting structure material to avoid galvanic corrosion.
NOTE: Other Mounting Options (sold separately)
4-5 Charging Batteries
When using the solar panel to charge 12V batteries (pairs of 6V batteries in series) please read the instruction
manual of the battery manufacturer. It is important to understand the application, characteristics and
instructions of the battery before connecting the solar panel.
Misunderstanding the battery may cause a serious accident by short circuiting the battery.
Only use12 Volt Nominal battery banks
that are rated to be “Deep Cycle”.
4-6 Connecting the GSP (Self Regulating) Panels to 12V Battery Banks
MODEL: GSP-6 & GSP-12
– (kit includes terminals, blocking diode, fuse, fuse holder) pre-connected.
Due to the GSP-6 & 12 panels low peak voltage a charge controller is not necessary to prevent the battery
from discharging. A diode placed in line with the positive output from the solar panel will prevent reverse
current back feeding from battery through the solar panel at night. The use of a blocking diode is typically
done when a smaller sized panel is designed for maintaining a float charge to a battery, and a voltage
regulator is not used.
