Sunforce 600 Watt MARINE WIND TURBINE, User Manual

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Check Step:
1. In normal situations, the green LED should be illuminated once connected to a battery.
2. The RED LED should be illuminated once the manual break is turned on. To test this please
toggle the switch to the off and then the red LED should no longer be illuminated.
Consequently there will an audible clicking that will indicate that the relay switch is functioning
properly.
3. If the wind turbine is in rotation in high speed, the charging LED will illuminate.
Notification:
1. Multiple function MPPT chargers will charge a battery and may also be connected to a DC
to AC inverter or DC load. The current output passed by the terminal will also be
managed by the charger.
2. Loose connections can cause a large voltage drop to occur which may result in damage to
the wires and insulation. Always adhere to correct polarity. Double check before you
activate your system. Damage caused by reverse polarity is not covered under the
warranty The wire between wind turbine and Multiple Function MPPT Charger should be
#8 AWG. When connecting the RED (positive, (+)) terminal to the 12 volt power source's
POSITIVE (+) terminal, a spark may occur as a result of current flowing to charge
capacitors within the turbine. This is a normal occurrence. Because of the possibility of
this sparking,
it is critical that both the turbine and the 12 / 24 volt battery be placed well
away from any possible source of inflammable fumes and/or gases.
3. The charger is equipped with an auto brake function. However, we still suggest that the
user turn on the manual brake in extreme weather conditions.
4. Check the battery health periodically. If the voltage of the battery is lower than 9V. The
smart charger will not work and the turbine will automatically lock.
Important Safety Measures
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For the most effective use, place the MPPT Controller on a flat surface.
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Keep the MPPT charge controller dry.
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Do not allow it to come into contact with rain or moisture.
Battery Temperature Compensation Voltage Set points:
The temperature of a battery has an impact on the charging process -- in higher ambient
temperature conditions, the charger regulation set points (absorb & float) need to be reduced to
prevent overcharging of the batteries. However, in lower ambient temperature conditions the
charger regulation set points need to be increased to ensure complete recharging of the
batteries. The default charger settings of the MPPT are based on typical sealed lead acid battery
systems. To change these setting simply follow the menu instructions below.
Always ensure that
the absorb & float voltages are set to the manufacturer’s recommended battery charging
regulation set point voltages.