Perigee Power Solutions
Solar Power Kit User Manual
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Maintenance & Advisories
Perigee Power Solutions products are designed to be rugged and dependable. There are no serviceable parts that
require maintenance aside from what we consider to be basic care. Those conditions are as follows:
1.
Always turn the kits power switch to “ON” when charging. If this switch is left off when a charge is applied,
from any source, the batteries will not charge and the kit may become damaged if this state is allowed to
persist. A short period in this state is ok; simply switch the kit power switch to on.
2.
Do not allow batteries to fall below 10 volts. Periodically charge your kit (we recommend once every 8
weeks). The power status bar is an accurate representation of the battery charge condition. It is not necessary
to keep your kit at
Full\Max
capacity all the time. 12-13 volts are sufficient, i.e. - any bar in the “normal”
range on the power meter.
a.
Avoid running the kit for an extended period of time with the indicator in the “Low” position. This
does not immediately adversely affect the kit but it will eventually reduce the number of cycles that
the battery pack may be recharged. If the kits battery state is allowed to drain below two bars the
warranty may be voided.
b.
For detailed voltage reading you may use a voltmeter in the multi-port to check battery status, even
when the kit is off.
c.
The battery status indicator will rarely be completely illuminated, as this is 14.5 volts. Even if you
are charging and do see this completely illuminated when you take the kit off charge, the batteries
will normalize and the meter will settle down a couple bars. This is completely normal. As long as
you operate within the “normal” range your kit is charged as expected.
3.
Do not allow water to penetrate the interior of the kit. A little water on the dashboard will not harm the kit but
submerging the electronics may damage the inverter beyond our capacity to service it. Do not under any
circumstance attempt to plug something into the kits inverter and turn it on if the kit has become water
logged! This kit generates electric current. Always remember that water and electricity don’t mix!
4.
The solar panel(s) are sealed and may be exposed to water, rain, & snow but to extend the life of these
products we recommend only exposing the panels during the time you are charging the batteries or running
the kit in daylight. Periodic durations in variable weather conditions are acceptable, but leaving the a-Si
folding panels exposed to the elements for extended periods (weeks\years) will result in natural material
fatigue. When your case is being stored, store the panel(s) inside\with the case.
5.
Keep your panels clean for the best performance. A damp cloth is all that is needed to remove dust & dirt. We
recommend using a non-abrasive cloth that will not scratch the glass or a-Si (folding panel) material when
cleaning. Air dry.
6.
If batteries become damaged, do not use them. Normal use will not harm your batteries and we include a fuse
to protect them from over current. The fuse is a standard auto type fuse that if tripped, will have a broken
element that is visible when removed from the battery housing (or the dashboard as is the case with the 007).
Do not remove your battery from the protective (and sealed) housing provided by Perigee Power Solutions.
7.
We manufacture a “Gator” cable that is designed to plug into the multi-port and allow you to connect probes
from a voltmeter to derive a detailed voltage reading on kits that just have a battery status bar. Take care that
you don’t touch the two clips together when plugged into the multi-port as this will blow the inline 7.5A ATC
fuse. If this occurs simply remove the fuse cover on the gator cable and replace with a 7.5A or 10A ATC fuse.
8.
We manufacture accessories called Multi-port Interface switches. These vary in function from model rocket
ignition to wind turbine interfaces with our kits. With regards to usage see the product details on the website
