Phocos MPPTsolid, User Manual

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Lightning Protection
Like any other electronic device the MPPTsolid may be damaged during lightning storms
if left unprotected. We strongly recommend that external lightning protection devices be
included as part of the circuit protection equipment.
Installation
The box should contain:
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1 MPPTsolid 230/100
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1 Battery Temperature Sensor
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1 Serial Connection Cable
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4 90 degree 2 Hole Lugs on 0.625 inch centers for AWG4 wire
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This Manual
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Warranty Card
If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
Mounting
If MPPTsolid is mounted vertically, as
recommended, the horizontal distance between
the screws is 8” and the vertical distance is 9”.
Use either 4 ¼”x1.5” machine screws or 4 #10
X 3” flat head wood screws if it will be mounted
on plywood or into wall studs.
The MPPTsolid unit must be installed in a weather proof enclosure or inside the building
housing the batteries. It is preferable to mount it in a room adjacent to the battery
storage for safety reasons. The MPPTsolid should be mounted vertically with the
input/output wiring entering the bottom of the unit. A diagram of the mounting screw
positions is provided below. The reason for this mounting position is to allow the
temperature activated fans to most effectively cool the unit. The fans will exhaust hot air
at the top of the unit. Natural convection within the unit will aid this air movement and
help with the cooling.