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for additional information
STEP 11:
The vent fan is capable of running at 24V or 48V. Connect to
the controller battery connection or direct to batteries.
STEP 12:
Tighten the cable glands on the wires to make weatherproof
connections. Plug unused holes using the supplied hole plugs. To plug
an unused cable gland, cut a short piece of wire, insert into the cable
gland and tighten. If desired, attach the enclosure to the solar mount
pole using chain or cable for security.
STEP 13:
You may want to put a fine screen over the vent holes on
either end of the enclosure to keep out insects. Window screen works
well. Be sure to secure all cables so they won
’
t move in the wind. All
cable connectors will be protected by being located under the solar
panels.
TECH CORNER
Additional Information you may find useful
1.
CONTROLLER:
The MPPT solar controller is capable of 60A into
the solar input and battery output. The load output is capable of switch-
ing up to 30A. The controller is a positive ground type so in a typical
application the batteries should be floating and not grounded. Refer to
the controller user guide for specific information about the controller
operation.
2.
Fuse:
There is a fuse in
-
line in the battery cables. If fuse is blown
there was some sort of short in the battery connection and the control-
ler will appear dead. Replace with 3AG 6.3 x 32mm 30A Slo
-
Blo fuse..
3.
VENTING:
The enclosure is vented thru a thermostatically (45C)
controlled fan and vents on the ends of the enclosure. You should add
the checking/cleaning of the filters during any routine maintenance cy-
cle but at least annually.
4.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE:
The batteries used in the RemotePro
®
systems don
’
t require any maintenance. They should last up to 5 years
in normal use.
Note: Never store batteries for any length of time in
a discharged state or it may kill the battery, especially during cold
weather. Always fully charge before storage.
5.
SOLAR PANEL TILT:
There is a solar panel tilt calculator at the
. We recom-
mend using a fixed tilt and setting to optimize for winter sun. The panel
should face South if you are in the Northern Hemisphere and face
North if you are in the Southern Hemisphere. An easy way to calculate
winter tilt is to take your latitude and add 15 deg.
6.
BATTERY OVERDISCHARGE
: We highly recommend hooking all
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