OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SOLAR-CONTROLLER
SC 10A, 20A, 30A/SCD 10A, 20A, 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. You
receive important information for safe operation and maintenance of the device.
Delivery content:
Solar controller, operating instructions
Intended use
The solar charge controller of the SC/SCD-series was developed to charge lead batteries in a solar stand-alone system.
The product is designed for private use only and not suitable for commercial use. The user must ensure that the device is protected against
humidity and damp. Any other use than described before may damage this product; in addition, improper use may result in serious hazards,
such as short-circuiting, fire, electrical shock etc.
The entire product must not be modified or converted and the housing must not be opened in any manner whatsoever!
Safety instructions
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 expires. We assume no
liability for any consequential damages.
General
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For safety and technical approval reasons (CE), the unauthorized conversion and/or modification of the product is not
permitted.
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This device is no toy and must not be used by children! Please ensure childproof operation and storage of the device
at any time.
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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.
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Don’t leave packaging material heedlessly. 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 charge controller checked by a qualified expert before restart.
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If you detect damages, 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 humid 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 50°C, flammable gases, solvents,
vapours, dust, relative humidity in excess of 80%, and moisture.
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The device may not be operated near of flammable materials, open fire or gases. Explosion hazard!
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Ensure proper ventilation during the operational phase, never cover the solar charge controller and connected devices.
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Protect the solar charge controller against electro-magnetic fields as well as impacts and vibrations.
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Protect the solar charge controller against heat! Should the solar charge 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.
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Avoid sudden differences in temperature! This may cause the formation of condensation water in the solar charge
controller! In this case, the solar charge controller must be adjusted to the new ambient temperature before start at a
well-ventilated place for a least one hour.
Notes on the battery
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If used improperly, lead batteries are a high risk for humans, animals and the environment.
Always observe the
safety instructions of the battery manufacturer!
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Lead batteries contain aggressive corrosive acids. Avoid eye and skin contact with liquids from the battery! Never
disassemble lead batteries! If eyes or skin get in contact with acid, immediately flood these with running, clear and cool
water! Then seek medical help immediately! If acid gets on your clothes, remove the contaminated clothes immediately
and flood the affected parts of the skin with running, cool water thoroughly, if required.
