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Safety Information

Important Information

READ AND SAVE THIS

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Read these instructions carefully and look at the equipment to become familiar with the device before
installing, operating, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting it. The following special messages
may appear throughout this documentation 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 label indicates that an
electrical hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not followed.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Product Safety Information

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Before using the solar max flex panel, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the
solar max flex panel's components, the batteries, and all appropriate sections of this guide.

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Use of accessories not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may result in injury to
persons, a risk of electric shock, or a risk of fire.

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The solar max flex panel is designed to be connected to your DC electrical systems. The
manufacturer recommends that all wiring be done by a certified PV technician or electrician to
ensure adherence to the local and national electrical codes applicable in your jurisdiction.

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To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock, make sure that existing wiring is in good condition and
that wire is not undersized. Do not operate the solar max flex panel with damaged or
substandard wiring.

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Do not operate the solar max flex panel if it has been damaged in any way.

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This solar max flex panel does not have any user-serviceable parts. Do not disassemble 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 may
result in a risk of electrical shock or fire.

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To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect the solar max flex panel from all devices and or
components before attempting any maintenance or cleaning on the solar max flex panel.

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To reduce the chance of short-circuits, always use insulated tools when installing or working
with this equipment.

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Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working
with electrical equipment.

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Do not ground any PV conductors.

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Do not install the solar panel on top of a residential structure.

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975-1029-01-01 Rev F

February 2024

Summary of Contents for 784-9345-01

Page 1: ...solar 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 Sol...

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 F 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: ...TC 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 and...

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 F February 2024 Printed in USA...

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