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4. Connect the batteries
Connect the battery clamp extension cable to the solar panel controller. The battery clamps are colour-
coded, red for positive and black for negative.
Be sure to connect to the correct polarity (the positive red clamp to the positive battery terminal and
the negative black clamp to the negative battery terminal). Connecting the clamps to the incorrect
(reverse) polarity may cause irreparable damage to the controller and/or panel.
Please note: there is no power output until the solar panel system is connected to a battery.
When the solar panel kit is first connected to a battery and exposed to the sun, the charge controller
will start a self-diagnostic program to ensure that it is operating correctly.
This program will take up to
3 minutes to complete
and during this time the LEDs on the charge
controller will vary in illumination. Once the self-diagnostic is completed, the system will engage and
commence the charging process.
INSTALLATION & CONNECTION continued
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