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6. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE
WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
6.1 Position the DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, door and moving or hot engine parts. NOTE: If it is necessary to close the hood during the maintaining or
charging process, ensure that the hood does not touch the metal part of the battery clips or cut the insulation of the cables.
6.2 Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can cause injury.
6.3 Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
6.4 Determine which post of the battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If the negative post is grounded to the chassis (as in most vehicles), see step 6.5. If the
positive post is grounded to the chassis, see step 6.6.
6.5 For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip from the solar panel to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the
NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the clip to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts.
Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
6.6 For a positive-grounded vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from the solar panel to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the
POSITIVE (RED) clip to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the clip to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect
to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
6.7 Using the quick-connect connector, plug the clips into the solar panel.
6.8 When disconnecting the solar panel, unplug the clips from the solar panel, remove the clip from the vehicle chassis, then remove the clip from the battery terminal.
7. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE
WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
7.1 Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
7.2 Attach at least a 24-inch (61 cm) long 6-gauge (AWG) (13 mm
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) insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post.
7.3 Connect the POSITIVE (RED) solar panel clip to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of the battery.
7.4 Position yourself and the free end of the cable you previously attached to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post as far away from the battery as possible – then connect
the NEGATIVE (BLACK) solar panel clip to the free end of the cable.
7.5 Do not face the battery when making the final connection.
7.6 Using the quick-connect connector, plug the clips into the solar panel.
7.7 When disconnecting the solar panel, always do so in the reverse order of the connecting procedure and break the first connection while as far away from the battery as practical.
7.8 A marine (boat) battery must be removed and maintained or charged on shore. To maintain or charge it onboard requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
8. ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
8.1 Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the solar panel. To mount the solar panel (in a dry location off the ground):
1. Using the solar panel as a template (guide), mark the location of the four pre-molded mounting holes on a secure, flat surface.
2. If necessary, drill four 7/64” (0.109) dia. pilot holes.
3. Mount the solar panel using the four stainless steel screws provided.
NOTE: Do not over tighten the screws or you will break the plastic frame of the solar panel.
9. FEATURES
1. Solar panel
2. Quick-connect 50 Amp battery clip cable assembly
3. Quick-connect 12V accessory plug cable assembly
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10. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: This solar panel must be properly assembled in accordance with the assembly instructions before it is used.
The solar panel does not have an ON/OFF switch. The On and Off commands are controlled by placing the solar panel in the sun only after the battery connections have
been made.
You MUST disconnect the solar panel from the 12 volt power outlet or battery when starting the engine or driving the vehicle. Electrical surges from the alternator when
starting and running may damage the solar panel.
NOTE: The clips and 12V output are always live.
CHARGING AND MAINTAINING A BATTERY
1. Ensure that all of the solar panel components are in place and in good working condition, for example, the plastic boots on the battery clips.
2. Decide whether you are going to use the 12 volt accessory plug or the 50 Amp battery clips to connect the solar panel to the vehicle. Connect the proper cable to the
solar panel making sure the connection is secure.
• If using the 12 volt accessory plug, plug the connector into the vehicle’s power outlet making sure the connection is secure.
• If using the 50 Amp battery clips, connect the battery following the precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
3. Place the solar panel in the sun. For optimum solar panel output, face the front (glass) side of the solar panel towards the sun, making sure there are no shadows
being cast on the panel by the vehicle or other objects. The best orientation to place the solar panel is in a south to north direction with the panel tilted at a suitable
angle. The best angle would be the same as your local latitude.
4. To disconnect, reverse the procedure.
