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Basic Installation Steps

Safety Instructions

Before beginning your installation:

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Read this entire Installation section so you can plan the installation from beginning to end.

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Assemble all the tools and materials you require for the installation.

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Be aware of all safety and electrical codes which must be met.

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD

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The power system must be designed by a certified vehicle solar system designer and installed
by a certified solar system technician.

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All wiring should be done by qualified personnel to ensure compliance with all applicable
installation codes and regulations.

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Disconnect all power sources.

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Disable and secure disconnect devices.

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

Tools and Materials

You may need the following tools to install the Solar Max Flex Panel:

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Wrench set

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Torque driver

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2"-wide 3M 4411 Extreme Sealing Tape

1. Plan the power system and where to mount the solar panel.

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The Xantrex Solar Max Flex Panel comes in the following power levels:
115 W standard, 115 W slim, 220 W, and 345 W

b.

Draw your power system on paper similar to

Figure 1

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Figure 1 Cable Schematic

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Solar panel
See section on Solar PanelWiring for more
information.

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DC fuse (or battery disconnect)

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Charge controller (PWM or MPPT)
See section on Solar PanelWiring for more
information.

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Battery (12Vor 24V)

975-1029-01-01 Rev E

February 2024

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Summary of Contents for 784-9115-01

Page 1: ...lar energy and quietly produce power for your vehicle s DC appliances and store energy to a battery during daylight hours The Solar Max Flex Panel base package includes the following items n one Solar...

Page 2: ...isassemble the solar max flex panel except where noted for connecting wiring and cabling See your warranty for instructions on obtaining service Attempting to service the solar max flex panel yourself...

Page 3: ...Installation Steps 6 Safety Instructions 6 Tools and Materials 6 Solar Panel Wiring 11 Solar Panel Maintenance and Care 13 Troubleshooting 15 Specifications 15 Accessory List 17 975 1029 01 01 Rev E F...

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Page 5: ...n Disconnect all power sources n Disable and secure disconnect devices Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage Tools and Materials You may need the...

Page 6: ...ea that is readily accessible viewable and free from exposure to moisture c Plan the route and measure the lengths of cables needed to reach their connection points factoring in bends and slack d You...

Page 7: ...and mark the exact and intended location of the solar panel Failure to follow these instructions can result in physical damage to vehicles and property Figure 3 Adhesive strips on the panel s backsid...

Page 8: ...tape Forillustration purposes The solarcellsare shown asperspective only Do not applythe adhesive tape on top of the solarcells The adhesive tape must be applied on the backside of the paneland onto t...

Page 9: ...e 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...

Page 10: ...ower point tracking 30A 12 24VDC 710 3024 01 b Solar panels can be configured in series parallel or a combination of both series and parallel Figure 5 Cable schematic for series Pos of first panel con...

Page 11: ...rst panel connects to Neg of next panel using branch connectors and so on and terminating with the Neg of the solar charge controller Optimized for MPPT or PWM solar charger Figure 7 Cable schematic f...

Page 12: ...e this creates a risk for electric shock cDo not step or kneel on the solar panel during cleaning n Check the solar panel periodically during seasons that the vehicle is in use If there is a build up...

Page 13: ...at night Additional Checks n Cleaning frequency depends on environmental conditions high windy or dusty areas may require more frequent cleaning n For excessive soiling use a non conductive soft brus...

Page 14: ...ose or no DC cable connections Connect DC cables to the battery and solar panel and tighten terminal connections Fuse is blown Replace the blown fuse with a 30A 32V green ATC blade fuse Specifications...

Page 15: ...STC 220 W Maximum power voltage 20 9 V Maximum power current 10 4 A Open circuit voltage 25 8 V Short circuit current 11 2 A Maximum system voltage 600 VDC Safety Class II PV Module Insulate leads an...

Page 16: ...050 PV Connector Assembly Tool PN 708 0060 Mounting Hardware PN 708 0070 Remote Battery Temperature Sensor PN 708 0080 Roof Entry Cable Plate PN 708 0090 Solar and Battery Cables Starter Kit 10 AWG 20...

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Page 18: ...1 800 670 0707 1 408 987 6030 customerservice xantrex com https xantrex com support get customer support http www xantrex com 975 1029 01 01 Rev E February 2024 Printed in USA...

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