Genasun GV-10 Manual Download Page 3

the following: 

WARNING: THIS UNIT IS NOT PROVIDED WITH A GFDI DEVICE. 

 Consult Article 690 of the National Electrical Code (or the standards in force at the 

installation location) to determine whether a GFDI is necessary for your installation. 

WARNING: THIS UNIT IS NOT PROVIDED WITH DISCONNECT DEVICES.

  Consult 

Article 690 of the National Electrical Code (or the standards in force at the installation location) to determine whether disconnect devices are necessary for your 
installation.  

LITHIUM WARNING:

 Use caution when working with lithium systems.  Genasun Li controllers use the CC/CV charging profile indicated on the controller.  

CHECK the specifications of the battery pack to ensure that the CV voltage is correct.  Further check that the power supplied by the solar array and Genasun controller 
is within the battery specified design limits. 

LITHIUM BMS WARNING:

 Genasun recommends using a lithium battery with a Battery Management System (BMS) capable of disconnecting the solar charge controller 

in the event that any cell in the pack is outside of its rated temperature, current, or voltage range. Failure to do so may result in property damage, injury or death.   
Genasun highly recommends the use of a BMS with cell balancing.  Cell balancing is mandatory for lithium iron phosphate. Use only 10-30 AWG (5.0 mm

2

 max) copper 

conductors suitable for a minimum of 60 degrees C.  If operation at high power or at high ambient temperatures is expected, wire with a higher temperature rating 
may be necessary. Recommended terminal block tightening torque: 7 in-lbs, 0.79 Nm.

Inspection & Maintenance

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Check for animal or insect damage.

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Inspect for corrosion / water damage.

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Inspect the security of all connections.  

 

 

•        Inspect the controller at least once per year to ensure proper performance. 

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Ensure the solar array does not exceed the maximum input voltage.

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Repair and clean as necessary.

Product Certifications

1

Safety

Conforms to: 

UL STD 1741

Certified to:

CSA STD C22.2#107.1

HazLoc (C1D2)

Conforms to: 

UL STD 121201

Certified to:

CSA STD C22.2#213

EMC

Conforms to: 

EN 61000-6-3:2007+A1:2011 

EN 61000-6-2:2005 

AS/NZS 61000-6-3:2012

EMC

Conforms to: 

FCC (CFR Title 47) Part 15 Radio frequency 

Devices, Subpart B - Unintentional Radiators. 

Tested for compliance.

Restriction Hazardous of Substances

Conforms to:

EN 50581:2012

(1) The GV-10-PCB models are ETL Recognized Components for safety (UL1741).

Summary of Contents for GV-10

Page 1: ...ium Iron Phosphate GV 10 Li 16 7V 14 8V 4s Lithium Cobalt Manganese Nickel GV 10 Li CV V Custom CC CV or Multi Stage Lithium GV 10 Manual For models Solar Charge Controllers with Maximum Power Point Tracking IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GENASUN GV 10 ALL MODELS MANUAL REVISION 5 0 2020 10 5A 140W SUNFORGE LLC 2598 FORTUNE WAY SUITE K VISTA CA 92081 USA https sunforgellc co...

Page 2: ...ONCENTRATIONS ATTENTION RISQUE D EXPLOSION NE PAS RÉPARER CONNECTER DÉCONNECTER OU REMPLACER LES FUSIBLES À MOINS QUE LA ZONE SOIT EXEMPTE DE CONCENTRATIONS INFLAMMABLES WARNING REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME RATINGS AND TYPE OF FUSE DISCONNECT ALL SOURCES OF SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING NON ISOLATED ATTENTION REMPLACER SEULEMENT AVEC LE MÊME TYPE ET VALEUR NOMINALE DE FUSIBLE DÉBRANCHER TOUTES LES SOURCES...

Page 3: ... or voltage range Failure to do so may result in property damage injury or death Genasun highly recommends the use of a BMS with cell balancing Cell balancing is mandatory for lithium iron phosphate Use only 10 30 AWG 5 0 mm2 max copper conductors suitable for a minimum of 60 degrees C If operation at high power or at high ambient temperatures is expected wire with a higher temperature rating may ...

Page 4: ... batteries as well as some types of AGM batteries A FLOODED setting is available for flooded batteries and other types of AGM batteries The FLOODED setting includes equalization charging Please consult the specification table at the end of this manual to determine the best setting for your battery type To change your GV 10 controller to the FLOODED setting unscrew the four screws on the bottom of ...

Page 5: ...el Solar panel voltage rises in cold weather Check that the solar panel open circuit voltage Voc will remain below the maximum input voltage of the GV 10 at the coldest possible expected temperature Note In the GV 10 the negative side of the battery is connected internally to the negative side of the solar panel CONNECTING THE BATTERY Connect the battery to the BATT and BATT terminals A small spar...

Page 6: ... Overload This could be caused by changing the solar panel connections while the controller is operating SETS OF 3 RED BLINKS Battery voltage too low The controller cannot begin charging due to low battery voltage If the nominal battery voltage is correct 12V charge the battery by some other means before use SETS OF 4 RED BLINKS Battery voltage too high If the nominal battery voltage is correct 12...

Page 7: ...32V or higher For more in depth system troubleshooting please visit the support area of our website https sunforgellc com learning center Specifications GV 10 Li V GV 10 Pb 12V Max Recommended Panel Power 140W GV 10 Li 12 5V 120W GV 10 Li 14 2V 140W GV 10 Li 16 7V 160W Max Input Voltage 34V Recommended Max Panel Voc at STC 27V Max Input Short Circuit Current 2 10 5A Max Input Current 3 19A Nominal...

Page 8: ...cal MPPT Tracking Speed 15Hz Connection 4 position terminal block for 10 30AWG wire Weight 5 6 5 oz 185 g Dimensions 5 5 5 x 2 5 x 1 2 14 x 6 5 x 3 1 cm Environmental Protection 5 IP40 Nickel Plated Brass Stainless Hardware Certifications cETLus CE FCC RoHS Warranty 5 years GV 10 Li V GV 10 Pb 12V Copyright 2020 SunForge LLC All rights reserved Changes are periodically made to the information here...

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