samlexsolar SC-05, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 5 | Installation & Operation
5.3 PLACEMENT OF THE PANEL
• Securely place the solar panel facing the sun. Maximum power is generated when the top
surface of the panel is oriented perpendicular to the sun. Hence, tilt the panel in such a way
that it will be perpendicular to the strong midday sun, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. This will
change with the seasons. In spring and in fall, a tilt between 40 and 45 degrees from the
ground will suffice for most North American locations. A little less in the summer (about 20 -
30 degrees) and a little more in the winter (about 60 - 70 degrees from the ground).
• Use the 4 grommet finished holes in the corners for fixing the panel in the appropriate orientation
• Make sure that the panel is not shaded by shadows
• When using the panel in a vehicle, the panel may be placed on the dashboard and facing
the sun as explained above
5.4 FLOAT CHARGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY THROUGH VEHICLE’S
ON-BOARD 12V POWER OUTLET
When using the solar panel inside a vehicle, connect the 12V Accessory Plug provided with the
Adapter Cable Set (1, Fig 2.3) to the 12V Power Outlet in the vehicle. Make sure that the plug is
pushed in completely.
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CAUTION!
In some vehicles, the 12V Power Outlet gets connected to the vehicle’s starter battery
only when the Ignition Switch is turned to the Accessories (ACC) position. In this
case, the Ignition Switch will have to be turned to the Accessories (ACC) Position to
enable trickle charging of the battery.
Please note that when the Ignition Switch is turned to the Accessories (ACC)
position, power is available to the built-in accessories like radio, CD / DVD Player
etc. Hence, please ensure that all these accessories are switched off to prevent
drainage of the battery.
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ATTENTION!
Dans certains véhicules, la prise de courant de 12 V n'est branchée à la batterie de démarrage du véhicule
que lorsque le contacteur d'allumage est tourné en position ACC (ACC). Dans ce cas, le commutateur
d'allumage devra être tourné à la position ACC (accessoires) pour permettre à la charge de la batterie.
Veuillez noter que lorsque le contact est mis à l'accessoires (ACC), l'alimentation est disponible pour les
accessoires comme la radio, lecteur CD / DVD, etc. Par conséquent, veuillez vous assurer que tous les
accessoires sont éteints pour prévenir le drainage de la batterie.