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TECHNICAL HELPLINE 01684 774000

Solar Technology International Ltd. Units 4-6, Station Drive,

Bredon, Nr. Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 7HH, United Kingdom

Telephone: 01684 774000 Fax: 01684 773974

E-mail: [email protected] Online: www.solartechnology.co.uk

Step 3: Connecting cables to Solar voltage regulator

(If required)

3.1  Position the solar voltage regulator as close as possible to the battery (must be a dry location)
3.2  Measure the distance between your battery terminals and the solar voltage regulator.
3.3  Cut the measured distance from the end of the cable, allowing some extra for slack.
3.4  Prepare as described in

2.2

the end of the cable from the in-line connector (if ﬁtted) and attach to the

two terminals

(G)

on the solar voltage regulator.

3.5 Take one end of the remaining cable, prepare as above and attach to the centre terminals

(H)

on the

solar voltage regulator by using the same procedute as described in

1.5

Note:

Red = positive (+), black = negative (–)

Step 4: Fitting the fuse

4.1 Strip back the black outer insulation of the cable 20cm.
4.2 Cut the red cable at the halfway point and strip 5mm of the red insulation from bogh the cut ends.

Twist the bare wire ends tightly. Fit into the screw terminals

(J)

on each of the fuse holder pieces.

Step 5: Connecting the cable to your battery

5.1 Strip the red and black insulation (3cm) from te inner cable ends. Attach the cable to crocodile clips by

following the same procedure as described in

1.5

5.2 Alternatively, for a more permanent connection to the battery, strip red and black insulation (6cm) from

the inner cable ends, twist the bare wire and wrap around the battery terminals and ﬁx into position

using your battery clamps. Some clamps have connection screws ﬁtted, in which case, if the supplied

ring terminals have been crimped onto the wire ends, simply attach using your battery clamp screws.

5.3 When connecting to a battery always observe correct polarity.

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Solar Help Line - 01684 774000.

01684 774000

Solar Technology International Ltd.

Unit 4 Station Drive Bredon GL20 7HH

T: 01684 774000 F: 01684 773974 E: [email protected]

www.solartechnology.co.uk

When

permanent

ﬁtting is required it is

For more information about these kits please
contact your retailer or Solar Technology at
www.solartechnology or on 01684 774000.

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Options

Connecting an inverter into the system

7.1 Should you require your solar system to power 240v appliances, you will need to connect an inverter. Select an inverter power (measured in

watts) that is most appropriate for the power of your appliances (also measured in watts). The inverter will be ideally positioned reasonably close

to the battery. Most inverters come with pre-ﬁxed cable so ﬁx the loose end directly onto the battery terminals (positive to positive / negative to

negative) - contact

01684 774000

for more information.

Connecting two or more solar panels together

8.1 Should you wish to increase the power and make a solar array or increase the voltage (to produce 24volt instead of 12 volt) this can easily be

achieved. Please contact Solar Technology on 01684 774000 and request a copy of our “Creating a Solar Array” technical bulletin, which can

also be found in the ‘ﬁle download’ section at www.solartechnology.co.uk.

Adding a second battery

9.1 If a second battery is used, it can be connected to the Charge Controller, using terminals I (Fig. 3), by means of an additional piece of 2-core,

1mm cable (not supplied). As in step 4.6 above, attach the other cable to the second battery, not forgetting to add a fuse on the positive line as

descibed in step 5 above. Power from the Charge Controller will be diverted to the second battery only when the primary battery is fully charged.

Step 6: Additional information for ﬁtting a MH kit

6.1 Attach the aluminium ﬁtting brackets or premium proﬁle (if PB kit has been selected) to the side of the panel using the supplied stainless steel

screws, ensuring the brackets are ﬂush with the top of the panel frame (thereby leaving a gap between the bottom of the panel frame and

the roof).

6.2 Place the panel on the roof position where it is to be ﬁxed and draw a pencil line around the footprint of the brackets or premium proﬁle

(if PB kit has been selected). Ideally the panel should be ﬁxed above the cable entry hole.

6.3 Clean the area on your motorhome, caravan or boat where each bracket or premium proﬁle (if PB kit has been selected) and the cable feed

gland is to be ﬁxed with spirit, and make sure the area is clean, oil free and dry.

6.4 Insert the cable trailing from the solar panel junction box into the cable feed gland, ensuring the locking nut is loose, and then into the entry

hole on the roof. Using the provided Sika Flex, now bond the cable feed gland into position.

6.5 Apply the Sika Flex (around a 6mm thickness of Sika Flex is ideal) to the edge of each bracket or premium proﬁle (if PB kit has been selected)

and then, possibly with assistance, turn the panel so that the solar cells are facing upwards and bond the panel to the roof, positioning the

brackets in the pencil lines previously marked.

6.6 Once the cable has been pulled through the cable feed gland, the gland nut should be tightened to affect a water tight seal.
6.7 Now the cable can be channelled into the roof lining or into trunking/capping or similar and down to the battery. Finally, go to Steps 3, 4 and 5

to complete the installation.

NOTE –

Sika Flex requires 24 hours to properly cure. We would therefore recommend that the motorhome, caravan or boat is not moved

during this period.

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Solar Help Line - 01684 774000.

01684 774000

Solar Technology International Ltd.

Unit 4 Station Drive Bredon GL20 7HH

T: 01684 774000 F: 01684 773974 E: [email protected]

www.solartechnology.co.uk

When

permanent

ﬁtting is required it is

For more information about these kits please
contact your retailer or Solar Technology at
www.solartechnology or on 01684 774000.

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Summary of Contents for STP005

Page 1: ...T USE 5wp 10wp 18wp 28wp 43wp 60wp 80wp 120wp 150wp SOLAR PANEL KITS Models STP005 STP010 STP018 STP018MA STP028 STP028MA STP043 STP043MA STPMH043 STP060 STP060MA STPMH060 STP080 STP080MA STPMH080 STP120 STP120MA STPMH120 STP150 STP150MA STPMH150 ...

Page 2: ...ted 16 x Stainless steel screws d 1 x Water resistant cable feed gland e 1 x Digital test meter f 1 x 300cc Tube of Sika Flex g 1 x 7m Cable h 1 x In line connector i 1 x In line fuse holder j 2 x Crocodile clips k 6 x Ring terminals l 1 x Instruction sheet m STP080 1 x 80wp Solar Panel a 1 x 5m Cable h 1 x In line connector i 1 x In line fuse holder j 2 x Crocodile clips k 6 x Ring terminals l 1 ...

Page 3: ...nector is supplied as a convenient means of desconnecting the panel from battery 2 1 Decide where in te cable you would like to locate the in line plug and socket Cut the cable 2 2 Strip back the black outer insulation of the cable connedted to the solar panel 2cm Strip back the insulation of the red and black inner cables 0 5cm to expose bare wire 2 3 Remove the cover male plug D and remove the c...

Page 4: ...for more information Connecting two or more solar panels together 8 1 Should you wish to increase the power and make a solar array or increase the voltage to produce 24volt instead of 12 volt this can easily be achieved Please contact Solar Technology on 01684 774000 and request a copy of our Creating a Solar Array technical bulletin which can also be found in the ﬁle download section at www solar...

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