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APEX SPECIFICATIONS
General Specifications
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Weight:
25 lbs (11.3 kg)
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Dimensions:
7” tall, 14” wide, 8” deep (17.78 x 35.56 x 20.32 cm)
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Operating Temperatures (Ambient):
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Charging Temperatures:
32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C)
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Discharging Temperatures:
20°F - 115°F (-6°C - 46°C)
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Charge Controller Type:
MPPT
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Inverter:
Pure Sine Wave - 1500 Watts Maximum Output, 3000
Watt Starting Surge
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Warranty:
12 Months
Battery Specifications
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Chemistry:
Lithium NMC
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Capacity:
1,100 Wh (12.6V, 90 Ah), 550 Watts discharge contin-
uous for 2 hours
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Life Expectancy:
Up to 2,000 Cycles to 80% Capacity
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Shelf Life:
Up to 10 years - charge every 6 months, stored at
68°F (20°C).
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Management:
Over-charge protection, over-discharge protec-
tion, short circuit protection, thermal protection, battery balanc-
ing.
SOLAR ENERGY: GENERAL GUIDELINES
Solar energy
IS
as simple as pointing panels at the sun. Howev-
er, there are many variables that
CAN
affect the panel’s perfor-
mance, and as such there are few hard and fast rules involved.
Our panels are rated at maximum output in IDEAL CONDITIONS.
On the nect page are a few of the most common variables that
affect performance, and some safety tips.
Ideal Time of Day
As a general rule of thumb, the brighter the sun is shining and
the clearer the day, the better solar panels will work. Panels op-
erate at peak efficiency when the sun is most direct – typically
around midday.
Solar panels run off of light, not heat. In fact, solar panels pro-
duce the most during cold, clear days rather than in extremely
hot conditions. Even during windy or rainy conditions, they are
able to function. While cloud cover will significantly reduce the
efficiency of the panels, they will still generate electricity.
Time of Year
The amount of daylight changes with the seasons. Summer
months offer the most day light hours. Because of this, overall
solar production is generally higher during those months.
While the winter months have fewer daylight hours, it is import-
ant to note that cold temperatures do not negatively affect the
panel’s performance. In fact, colder temperatures in clear condi-
tions can generate the most solar production overall.
Panel Angle
As a general rule of thumb, pointing your panel directly at the
sun will yield the best results. The angle will vary from month to
month and season to season. A panel angle of 30-60 degrees
from flat is generally considered the optimal angle, but as long
as you position your panels facing the sun, you will see results.
Tracking the sun throughout the day maximizes these results.
