4. Connect the DC cables.
NOTICE
REVERSE POLARITY
Check polarity at all terminals before making the final DC
connection. Pos(+) (red) must connect to charge controller pos(+)
(red); Neg(–) (black) must connect to charge controller neg(–)
(black).
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment
damage.
a.
Cover the solar panel with a blanket (or the packaging box) to
de-energize it.
b.
Connect the red pos (+) and black neg (–) PV cables to the
solar panel using the MC4-type connectors.
Solar and Battery Cables Starter
Kit 10 AWG, 20-ft PV cables, 10-ft
battery cables (PN: 708-0150)
T3:
10.6 lb-in
Torque
1.2 N-m
c.
Route the PV cables through the roof entry point and connect
the red pos (+) and black neg (–) PV cables to the charge
controller. See
T3
.
d.
Connect the red pos (+) and black neg (–) battery cables to the
charge controller. See
T3
.
e.
Route the battery cable inside the vehicle and connect the red
pos (+) and black neg (–) battery cables to the respective
battery terminals.
f.
Secure all cables with clamps (and/or cable ties) and additional
strain-relief as necessary.
g.
Clear the roof and the cable routes of tools and other debris
that may have been left during installation.
5. Operate and maintain the system.
a.
Remove the blanket (or the packaging box) covering the solar
panel to start energizing the solar panel.
b.
Refer to
Solar Panel Maintenance and Care on page 9
for best
practices.
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