GP-PWM-10-FM
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3. Select wire type and gauge.
If this GP-PWM-10-FM was
purchased as part of a Go Power! Solar Power Kit, appropriate
wire type, gauge, and length is provided. Please continue to
Section 6
, “Operating Instructions.” If the GP-PWM-10-FM was
purchased separately, follow the instructions included here.
Wire type is recommended to be a stranded copper UV-resistant wire.
Wire fatigue and the likelihood of a loose connection are greatly reduced
in stranded wire compared to solid wire. Wire gauge should be able to
sustain rated current and minimize voltage drop.
Wire Strip Length
Strip wires to a length of approximately 3/8 in (9 mm, as per strip gauge).
Suggested Minimum Wire Gauge
(Cable length 25 ft. max. from solar array to battery bank)
80-Watt Solar Module
#10 Wire Gauge
100-Watt Solar Module
#10 Wire Gauge
160-Watt Solar Module
#10 Wire Gauge
170-Watt Solar Module
#10 Wire Gauge
190-Watt Solar Module
#10 Wire Gauge
IMPORTANT:
Identify the polarity (positive and negative) on the cable
used for the battery and solar module. Use colored wires or mark the
wire ends with tags. Although the GP-PWM-10-FM is protected, a
reverse polarity contact may damage the unit.
Wiring the GP-PWM-10-FM.
Wire the GP-PWM-10-FM according to the
wiring schematic in
Section 6.
Run wires from the solar array and the
batteries to the location of the GP-PWM-10-FM. Keep the solar array
covered with an opaque material until all wiring is completed.
IMPORTANT:
All wiring must be in accordance to National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. Always use appropriate circuit protection on any
conductor attached to a battery.
4. Connect
the battery wiring to the controller first and then
connect the battery wiring to the battery.
