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Solar Suitcase 

 

Renogy 100W Solar Suitcase Manual w/o CC Manual 

2775 E. Philadelphia St., Ontario, CA 91761 

1-800-330-8678 

Summary of Contents for 100W Solar Suitcase

Page 1: ...1 Solar Suitcase Renogy 100W Solar Suitcase Manual w o CC Manual 2775 E Philadelphia St Ontario CA 91761 1 800 330 8678 ...

Page 2: ...ded to install a charge controller in order to charge your batteries It is dangerous for unregulated panels to be connected to battery banks Battery Safety Use only sealed lead acid flooded or gel batteries which must be deep cycle Explosive battery gases may be present while charging Be certain there is enough ventilation to release the gases Be careful when working with large lead acid batteries...

Page 3: ...3 Table of Contents General Information 4 Identification of Parts 4 Installation 5 Recommended Wiring 7 Frequently Asked Questions 8 Technical Specifications 9 Solar Panel Parameters 9 Dimensions 10 ...

Page 4: ...ded With built in tilting stands these panels can be adjusted at different angles to maximize the power output throughout the seasons Key Features Monocrystalline Adjustable corrosion resistant aluminum stand Heavy duty handle and latches for longevity Convenient storage case for easy transportation Expandable with other solar suitcases based on space availability NOTE The suitcases require an ada...

Page 5: ...5 1 Junction Boxes 2 Tilt Stands 3 Latches 4 Handle 5 MC4 Connections Installation 1 Unlatch and unfold unit 2 Unscrew butterfly nut tilt to desired angle and lock butterfly nut ...

Page 6: ...6 To maximize the output adjust the angle of the suitcase regularly to track the sun s movement throughout the season Summer 𝜃 𝐿𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑒 15 Fall and Spring 𝜃 𝑎𝑡 𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑒 Winter 𝜃 𝐿𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑒 15 𝜃 ...

Page 7: ...ar panel power to efficiently charge batteries 3 Tray cable has a bare wire on one end and a battery O ring on the other end for connecting the charge controller to the battery bank 4 Battery bank where power from the solar panels will be stored NOTE Depending on the user s preference different gauge wires wire lengths charge controllers and cables could possibly be used 1 Use tray cable to connec...

Page 8: ...t to work in 24V mode however a qualified knowledgeable individual should only do this Note unauthorized modification to 24V will void the warranty Q Can the kit charge two or more 12V batteries connected in parallel A Yes it s possible if the batteries have the same type and capacity and are wired in parallel as a single 12V battery bank Q Is there any risk that the solar kit will over charge my ...

Page 9: ...panel surface to remove remaining dirt and grime Q Can rain damage the solar kit A The solar panels are fully waterproof IP66 class the controller is not We recommend protecting the kit from rain since water into controller may damage the internal circuitry Technical Specifications Solar Panel Parameters Description 100 W Parameters Maximum Power 100 W Open Circuit Voltage Voc 21 6 V Short Circuit...

Page 10: ...10 Dimensions 100W Suitcase Leg stand length 18 in long part 14 5in short part Updated July 28 2015 ...

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