Renogy Off-Grid Kit, General Manual

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Charge Controller Installation
The
RENOGY Starter and RV Kits come with a PWM- type charge controller to optimally charge
your batteries from solar power. Each charge controller comes with a separate detailed manual.
It is recommended that you read the solar charge controller manual in detail. The instructions in
this section are only a brief summary of the information contained in the manual. Make sure the
solar panels and batteries are disconnected from the charge controller before mounting the
charge controller.
Recommended tools to have before installation:
Flathead Screwdriver Multi-Meter
WARNING:
Connect battery terminal wires to the charge controller FIRST then connect the solar
panel(s) to the charge controller. NEVER connect solar panel to charge controller before the battery.
CAUTION:
Do not over-torque or over tighten the screw terminals. This could potentially break
the piece that holds the wire to the charge controller.
CAUTION:
Refer to the technical specifications for max wire sizes on the controller and for the
maximum amperage going through wires.
Mounting Recommendations:
WARNING:
Never install the controller in a sealed enclosure with flooded batteries. Gas can
accumulate and there is a risk of explosion.
The Adventurer is designed for flush mounting on a wall. It consists of a face plate with projecting
terminals on the backside for connecting the battery bank, panels, and optional sensors for
accurate battery voltage sensing and battery temperature compensation. If utilizing the wall
mount, then the wall will be required to be cut to accommodate the projecting terminals on the
backside. Make sure that the pocket of the wall cut leaves enough space to not damage the
terminals when the Adventurer is being pushed back into the cut out section of the wall.
The front of the Adventurer will serve as a heat sink, therefore it is important to ensure that the
mounting location is not near any heat generating sources and ensure that there is proper airflow
across the faceplate of the Adventurer to remove the heat dissipated from the surface.