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Troubleshooting

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

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Do not disassemble the charge controller unit. It does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Attempting
to service the unit yourself could result in an electrical shock or burn.

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If the in-line fuse on the positive (+) battery cable blows, replace only with exactly the same rating and type
of fuse. For reference, see

Specifications on page 19

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Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage

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NOTE

: To obtain service go to

Contact Information on page 1

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Common Issues

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Battery does not get
charged even when sunlight
is present.

Solar panel is partially
shaded or there is
insufficient sunlight.

Move the solar panel to a different location so that it
faces the sun directly at noon position.

Loose or no DC cable
connections.

Connect DC cables to the battery and solar panel and
tighten terminal connections.

Fuse is blown.

Check the DC blade fuse on the battery cable and
replace the fuse with the same type and rating as the
old fuse.

The charge controller is
indicating an event
condition.

Battery over-discharge or
over-voltage event
condition.

See the charge controller's Owner's Guide for more
further instructions.

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975-0809-01-01 Rev D

Dec 2019

Summary of Contents for 782-0100-01

Page 1: ...100W Xantrex Solar Portable Flex Kit Model Number 783 0100 01 100W Xantrex Solar Portable Kit Model Number 782 0100 01 160W Xantrex Solar Portable Kit Model Number 782 0160 01 NOTE Actualproduct mayb...

Page 2: ...S WHETHER SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER S RISK AND C REMINDS YOU...

Page 3: ...mentation or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure The addition of either symbol to a Danger or Warning safety labe...

Page 4: ...in any way 6 This solar portable kit does not have any user serviceable parts Do not disassemble the solar portable kit except where noted for connecting wiring and cabling See your warranty for instr...

Page 5: ...kit on top of an RV roof or any vehicle roof l Do not install the portable kit on top of a residential structure l Do not connect the portable kit s charge controller to a residential electrical syste...

Page 6: ...he equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures n Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna n Increase the separation betwee...

Page 7: ...al regulations Many of the electrical components used in the Xantrex Solar Portable Kit are made of recyclable material like steel copper aluminum and other alloys These materials can be auctioned off...

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Page 9: ...formation 6 End of Life Disposal 7 Introduction 10 Materials List 11 Installation 12 Tools and Materials 12 Basic Connection Steps 13 Troubleshooting 18 Common Issues 18 Specifications 19 Accessory Li...

Page 10: ...fety instructions that must be observed during transporting and handling of the solar panels and setting up for collecting solar energy The portable kit is equipped with the following features l compa...

Page 11: ...ith alligator clips and SAE connector 4 one pre wired charge controller 5 one 11 ft Portable Flex or 12 ft Portable pre wired battery extension cable with SAE connector and a built in fuse 6 one Owner...

Page 12: ...owing tools to connect the supplied ring terminated battery adapter cable to the battery n Screwdriver set n Wrench set NOTICE REVERSE POLARITY l Check polarity at all terminals before making the fina...

Page 13: ...gid 4 4 Flex 4 Figure 1 Cable connection diagram NOTE For illustration purposes only Not to scale 6 1 5 4 2 3 1 Solar panel Flex 3 DC fuse 5 Extension cable 2 Charge controller 4 Adapter battery cable...

Page 14: ...ou have the Rigid type portable kit a Open the solar panel case and take out the adapter battery cables b Keep the solar panel case open with the solar cells facing the ground 4 Connect the adapter ba...

Page 15: ...12 ft Portable pre wired battery extension cable s SAE connector then attach the SAE reverse polarity Adapter Connector to it and then connect it to the sidewall SAE port Figure 5 Connecting alligator...

Page 16: ...connector is designed to maintain the correct connection polarity Figure 7 Connecting the SAE connectors NOTE Do not use the SAE reverse polarity Adapter Connector as shown 6 Unfold the portable kit...

Page 17: ...elets around the edges and on the support legs of the panel using pegs not supplied l Do not use the portable solar panel in excessive windy conditions l Pack away and store after each use Do not leav...

Page 18: ...page 1 Common Issues Problem Possible Cause Solution Battery does not get charged even when sunlight is present Solar panel is partially shaded or there is insufficient sunlight Move the solar panel...

Page 19: ...00W Xantrex Solar Portable Flex Kit Physical dimension folded 520 435 20 mm Physical dimensions expanded 1515 520 5 mm Unit weight 4 45 kg Operating temperature 40 85 C 40 185 F Total rated power 100...

Page 20: ...t voltage 21 4 V Short circuit current 4 96 A Battery cable in line fuse ATO ATC blade type fuse 10A 160W Xantrex Solar Portable Kit Physical dimension folded 710 670 70 mm Physical dimensions expande...

Page 21: ...Sold Separately Contact a Xantrex authorized dealer to order Remote Battery Temperature Sensor PN 708 0080 PV Adapter Cable DC Plug PN 708 0110 2PIN Connector Battery Adapter Cable PN 708 0120 975 08...

Page 22: ...ller 4 4 4 11 ft pre wired battery extension cable with SAE connector and a built in fuse 4 12 ft pre wired battery extension cable with SAE connector and a built in fuse 4 4 one 2 ft battery adapter...

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