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Complete Off-Grid Solar Kit Manual  

 

Revision 1.0 

 

Page 13 of 21 

Windy

Nation 

08/09/2012 

 

4.2 

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UPPORT

 

If you are experiencing technical problems and cannot find a solution in this manual, please contact Windy 
Nation Inc. for further assistance. 
 

 

Call: (805) 323-6445 

 

 

Email: 

info@windynation.com

 

 

 

Write: 1082 Front Street, Unit B, Ventura, CA 93001 

 
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Summary of Contents for WN-100W-KIT

Page 1: ...Solar Kit Manual Revision 1 0 Page 1 of 21 WindyNation 08 09 2012 WindyNation Complete Off Grid Solar Kits 100 to 600 Watts SKU WN 100W KIT WN 200W KIT WN 300W KIT WN 400W KIT WN 600W KIT 12 WN 600W KIT 24 User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...omplete Off Grid Solar Panel Kit 10 4 Troubleshooting and Support 11 4 1 Frequently Asked Questions 12 4 2 Support 13 Appendix A 14 A 1 12 volt battery bank solar panel wiring diagram for one 100 Watt Windy Nation Solar Panel 14 A 2 12 volt battery bank solar panel wiring diagram for two 100 Watt Windy Nation Solar Panels 15 A 3 24 volt battery bank solar panel wiring diagram for two 100 Watt Wind...

Page 3: ...on ii has not been installed operated repaired or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Windy Nation iii has been subjected to abnormal physical thermal or electrical stress misuse negligence or accident If Windy Nation determines that the problem with the Product is not due to a manufacturing defect in Windy Nation s workmanship or materials or otherwise does not qualify for warr...

Page 4: ...ATION OF THE PRODUCTS Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of implied warranties or how long an implied warranty may last so the above limitations may not apply to you In any such jurisdiction the warranty shall be limited to the minimum warranty and period required by law WINDY NATION EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR BODILY INJURIES OR DEATH THAT MAY OCCUR DIRECTLY OR ...

Page 5: ... devices in remote back country locations Easy way to provide power for sheds light poles and gates without the need for trenching and laying cables Two or more panels can provide back up power for critical appliances like a refrigerator during a power outage 2 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION Working with and installing electrical equipment is dangerous Potential hazards include but are not limited t...

Page 6: ...the solar panels Figure 2 Installing solar panels in the Northern Hemisphere Ideally the solar panel faces true south at a tilt angle equal to the geographical latitude of where the solar panel is installed The solar panels should be mounted to a flat surface that is strong enough to handle the weight bearing load of the solar panels Use the included Z Brackets and fasteners four Z Brackets per so...

Page 7: ...s WN 600W KIT 24 six 24 volts Table I Battery bank voltage compatibility for Windy Nation s Complete Off Grid Solar Kits Wiring diagram instructions on how to wire the solar panels in each kit for 12 or 24 volt battery charging are shown in Appendix A on Pages 14 21 3 2 3 Attaching the MC4 Connectors to the Solar Panel Extension Cable After you have determined how the solar panels will be wired to...

Page 8: ...e the strain relief and grommet onto the solar panel cable Lastly firmly crimp the male pin onto the solar panel cable Step 3 Slide the male pin into the MC4 Connector until it snaps into place Step 4 Slide the strain relief grommet and nut back onto the MC4 Connector Firmly hand tighten the nut MC4 Branch Connectors do NOT require any preparation The metal female and male pins are pre installed a...

Page 9: ...ar Panel s to the Solar Charge Controller Note The instructions in this section need to be used in conjunction with the included Solar Charge Controller Manual Warning Do NOT connect the solar panels to the solar charge controller until the solar charge controller has been completely connected to the 12 or 24 volt battery After wiring the solar panel s together using the appropriate wiring diagram...

Page 10: ...stem from accidental short circuits power surges and accidental incorrect wiring It is unsafe to operate any electrical equipment without the appropriate fuses breakers Table 2 shows the recommended fuse breaker size for each system based on 12 or 24 volt configurations Figure 9 shows where the fuses or circuit breakers need to be placed Complete Off Grid Solar Kit 12 Volt Wiring Breaker Size 24 V...

Page 11: ...ded connections in the solar panel cable 3 Check fuses breakers The charge controller is not working The charge controller is not turning on 1 Check for loose broken or corroded connections in the cables between the charge controller and battery bank 2 Check fuses breakers 3 Verify battery voltage is sufficient to power up the charge controller Everything is hooked up correctly The sun is shining ...

Page 12: ...er is connected directly to the battery and therefore is powered by the battery bank the solar panels charge the battery Any size inverter can be connected to the battery bank as long as the battery bank is suitably sized for the inverter You could have 1000 Watts of solar connected to your battery bank and only use a 100 Watt inverter Or you could have only 100 Watts of solar connected to the bat...

Page 13: ...his manual please contact Windy Nation Inc for further assistance Call 805 323 6445 Email info windynation com Write 1082 Front Street Unit B Ventura CA 93001 For challenging issues or to just ask a question consider using our FREE Community Forums Consult our community of DIYers for fast answers to all your questions Post on our Forums http www windynation com community ...

Page 14: ...Complete Off Grid Solar Kit Manual Revision 1 0 Page 14 of 21 WindyNation 08 09 2012 APPENDIX A A 1 12 volt battery bank solar panel wiring diagram for one 100 Watt Windy Nation Solar Panel ...

Page 15: ...Complete Off Grid Solar Kit Manual Revision 1 0 Page 15 of 21 WindyNation 08 09 2012 A 2 12 volt battery bank solar panel wiring diagram for two 100 Watt Windy Nation Solar Panels ...

Page 16: ...Complete Off Grid Solar Kit Manual Revision 1 0 Page 16 of 21 WindyNation 08 09 2012 A 3 24 volt battery bank solar panel wiring diagram for two 100 Watt Windy Nation Solar Panels ...

Page 17: ...Complete Off Grid Solar Kit Manual Revision 1 0 Page 17 of 21 WindyNation 08 09 2012 A 4 12 volt battery bank solar panel wiring diagram for three 100 Watt Windy Nation Solar Panels ...

Page 18: ...Complete Off Grid Solar Kit Manual Revision 1 0 Page 18 of 21 WindyNation 08 09 2012 A 5 12 volt battery bank solar panel wiring diagram for four 100 Watt Windy Nation Solar Panels ...

Page 19: ...Complete Off Grid Solar Kit Manual Revision 1 0 Page 19 of 21 WindyNation 08 09 2012 A 6 24 volt battery bank solar panel wiring diagram for four 100 Watt Windy Nation Solar Panels ...

Page 20: ...Complete Off Grid Solar Kit Manual Revision 1 0 Page 20 of 21 WindyNation 08 09 2012 A 7 12 volt battery bank solar panel wiring diagram for six 100 Watt Windy Nation Solar Panels ...

Page 21: ...Complete Off Grid Solar Kit Manual Revision 1 0 Page 21 of 21 WindyNation 08 09 2012 A 8 24 volt battery bank solar panel wiring diagram for six 100 Watt Windy Nation Solar Panels ...

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