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There is no voltage output reading from the panel
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Controller will engage.
-Battery voltage is too low. Battery is completely dead, shorted, or has otherwise failed. A battery
voltage of 8V DC or higher must be present before the Charge Controller will engage. Replace
the battery.
Battery appears to fully charged with the Portable Solar Panel System connected, but goes dead
quickly.
-Battery has failed. This can happen to old batteries and even new ones if not properly cared for.
Confirm battery condition with a 100 Amp ‘Battery Load Tester’ obtained at any auto parts store
or ask your Solarland dealer to test the battery for you. Replace the battery if necessary.
The Solar Panel System must be connected to the battery or battery bank before the Charge
7. Trouble-shooting Guide
Please Note:
Your new Portable Solar System is maintenance free. There are no user-serviceable parts in this
unit. If you have any problems, please contact your dealer immediately. If the controller becomes
submerged, remove the connection to the battery, and shake as much water out of the controller
as possible. Leave the solar panel system face down in direct sun, with the controller directly in
the sun, for two full days. Next, check the in-line fuse, and then attempt to restore operation by
reconnecting to the battery. If the yellow light on the charge controller does not illuminate,
contact your Solarland dealer immediately for assistance.
The ‘CHARGING’ LED does not glow yellow.
-Ensure the solar panels are exposed to sunlight.
-Ensure all solar panel cables are connected correctly and free from damage.
-Ensure the 16’ cable between the Solar Controller and the battery is connected correctly and free
from damage.
-Check the battery voltage. If the voltage is less than 8V DC, the Solar Controller will not turn on.
-Be sure the polarity is correct. When using the Battery Clips or the Ring Terminal Adapter, be
sure the Red lead or Positive (+) is connected to the Positive post (+) on the battery. Then be
sure the Black lead or Negative (-) is connected to the Negative post (-) on the battery.
-Check the in-line fuse to be sure it is not burnt. If so, replace with a 10A fuse (90 Watt unit) or a
15A (130 Watt unit). If fuses continue to burn, the cause is either reversed polarity at the battery
terminals, or some other catastrophic charge controller failure. However, we have found that
almost all blown fuses to be the result of polarity errors.
The ‘FULL’ LED doesn’t glow Green.
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under constant load, the fully charged state may never be reached long enough for the ‘float’
mode to be engaged. This is common and normal in most RV and Marine applications.
The battery is not fully charged. In certain circumstances where the battery or battery bank is
