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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MPPT
plus
+
Solar Controller Series
Art. No.:
200035 (MPPT
plus
+
10A)
200036 (MPPT
plus
+
20A)
200037 (MPPT
plus
+
30A)
Dear customer,
Thank you very much for the trust you have placed in us. You have acquired a reliable high-quality product which will deliver
good services for a long time if used appropriately.
Please read these instructions for use thoroughly and completely to familiarize yourself with the product prior to putting it into
operation.
This will give you important information for safe operation and maintenance of the device.
Scope of delivery
MPPT
plus
+
solar controller, temperature sensor and operating instructions.
Use in accordance with the intended purpose
The solar controller of the MPPT
plus
+ series was developed to charge batteries in a solar stand-alone system.
The product is designed for private use only and is not suitable for commercial use. The user must ensure that the device is
protected against humidity and moisture. Any use other than the one described above will damage this product. It can also
cause hazards, such as short-circuit, fire, electric shocks etc.
The entire product may not be modified or converted, and the housing must not be opened under any circumstances!
Safety notes
Dear customer,
The following safety notes and hazard warnings serve not only for the protection of the device but also for the
protection of your health. Please read the following points thoroughly. In case of property damage or personal injuries
caused by improper handling or non-observance of these operating instructions or the safety notes stated herein, the
warrant/guarantee shall lapse. We assume no liability for any consequential damages!
General
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For safety and technical approval reasons (CE), any unauthorized conversion and/or modification of the
product is inadmissible.
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This device is not a toy and must not be used by children! Please ensure childproof operation and storage
of the device at all times.
•
Maintenance, installation or repair works may only be performed by an expert/qualified workshop. Use only
original spare parts for repair work. The use of any other spare parts may lead to serious damage to
property and personal injury! The interior of the device does not contain any product components which
must be set or maintained by you.
•
Do not leave packing material unattended. It could become a hazardous toy for children!
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Handle the product with care; impacts, shocks or even a fall from a low height may cause damage. In this
case, have the solar controller checked by a qualified expert before restarting.
•
If you detect damage, stop operating the device. Bring it to a qualified workshop or dispose of it in an
environmentally compatible manner.
Operation
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The product may only be operated in a dry environment. It may not get damp or wet, otherwise there is a
risk of life-threatening electrical shocks.
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The use of the product under unfavourable environmental conditions must be avoided under all
circumstances.
Unfavourable environmental conditions include: ambient temperatures above 60 °C,
flammable gases, solvents, vapours, dust, relative humidity in excess of 80 %, and moisture.
•
The device may not be operated in the presence of flammable materials, naked flame or gas. Explosion
hazard!
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Ensure proper ventilation during operation, never cover the solar controller and connected devices.
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Protect the solar controller against electromagnetic fields as well as impacts and vibrations.
•
Protect the solar controller against heat! Should the solar controller become too hot due to high ambient
temperatures, the overheat protection switches the device off to avoid consequential damage. In this case
wait until the device has cooled down.
•
Avoid sudden differences in temperature! This may cause the formation of condensation in the solar
controller! In this case, the solar controller must be adjusted to the new ambient temperature before
starting at a well ventilated place for a least one hour.
