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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 panel, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the solar 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 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 panel with damaged or substandard
wiring.

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

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This solar panel does not have any user-serviceable parts. Do not disassemble the solar panel
except where noted for connecting wiring and cabling. See your warranty for instructions on
obtaining service. Attempting to service the solar 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 panel from all devices and or
components before attempting any maintenance or cleaning on the solar 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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Contact Information

Telephone:

+1-800-670-0707 / +1-408-987-6030

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Email:

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975-0808-01-01 Rev E

January 2021

Summary of Contents for SOLAR 780-0100

Page 1: ...es and store energy to a battery during daylight hours The Xantrex Solar Panel base package includes the following items n one 100W or 160W Xantrex Solar Panel n one Installation Guide n one set of mo...

Page 2: ...the solar panel except where noted for connecting wiring and cabling See your warranty for instructions on obtaining service Attempting to service the solar panel yourself may result in a risk of ele...

Page 3: ...ation Steps 5 Safety Instructions 5 Tools and Materials 5 Solar Panel Wiring 9 Solar Panel Maintenance and Care 11 Troubleshooting 12 Common Issues 12 Specifications 13 Accessory List 14 975 0808 01 0...

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Page 5: ...regulations 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 m...

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: ...ce wind lift forces during motion l Do not mount the solar panel near other roof fixtures that can obstruct direct exposure to sunlight Failure to follow these instructions can result in physical dama...

Page 8: ...te 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 controlle...

Page 9: ...power 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 2 Cable schematic for series Pos of first panel co...

Page 10: ...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 4 Cable schematic f...

Page 11: ...anels The power output of a solar panel is proportional to the amount of sunlight that reaches the solar cells Therefore any build up of dust or dirt on the surface of the solar panel will result in a...

Page 12: ...ion on 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 vehicl...

Page 13: ...00 VDC Safety ETL listed to UL 1703 and CAN ULC ORD C1703 Class III PV Module 160W Solar Panel Part number 780 0160 Dimensions 53 2 26 9 1 4 inches 1350 670 35 mm Unit weight 23 2 lbs 10 5 kg Cell Typ...

Page 14: ...0050 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 2...

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Page 16: ...1 800 670 0707 1 408 987 6030 customerservice xantrex com http www xantrex com power products support http www xantrex com 975 0808 01 01 Rev E January 2021 Printed in USA...

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