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Troubleshooting

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

If the in-line fuse on the 10AWG positive (+) battery cable blows, replace with a 30A/32V green ATC
blade fuse.

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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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 vehicle or vessel so the whole
solar panel is exposed to direct sunlight.

Loose 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.

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975-1172-01-01 Rev A

August 2023

Summary of Contents for SOLAR Max Flex 784-0140-01

Page 1: ...to a battery during daylight hours The 140W Xantrex Solar Max Flex Panel Kit package includes the following items n one pair of Solar Max Flex Panel kit n one 30A solar charge controller with Inline...

Page 2: ...s Do not disassemble the 140W Solar Max Flex Panel Kit except where noted for connecting wiring and cabling See your warranty for instructions on obtaining service Attempting to service the 140W Solar...

Page 3: ...Basic Installation Steps 4 Safety Instructions 4 Tools and Materials 4 Installation Instructions 4 Solar Panel Maintenance and Care 13 Troubleshooting 14 Specifications 15 975 1172 01 01 Rev A August...

Page 4: ...injury or equipment damage Tools and Materials You may need the following tools to install the Solar Max Flex Panel kit n Screwdriver n Socket wrenches n Utility knife n DC clamp on multimeter n Measu...

Page 5: ...3 1 Solar panels connected in series 5 Inline fuse on red POS cable 2 30A solar charge controller 6 Battery 12V or 24V 3 PV jacketed home run cable red POS 7 Battery cable red POS 4 PV jacketed home r...

Page 6: ...direct exposure to sunlight Failure to follow these instructions can result in physical damage to vehicles and property a Unpack the solar panels and prepare all installation tools and materials b Pre...

Page 7: ...nting surface Formore information visit the 3M website IMPORTANT Follow the recommendations illustrated in Figure 2 and succeeding Figures Figure 2 Precautions NOTICE GENERAL PRECAUTIONS l Do not bend...

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...

Page 9: ...ure 5 Charge Controller 3 2 4 1 5 1 Communication port do not cut or remove 4 LED lights 2 Battery cables Power output positive with fuse negative 5 Thermistor probe do not cut or remove 3 PV cables S...

Page 10: ...H NO BACK ACCESS If drilling to a wall is not possible use flange adapters to secure the solar charger to the wall Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage Figure 6 Flange a...

Page 11: ...cables make sure to install a strain relief device a zip tie on the points indicated Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage Figure 7 Strain relief points 1 2 3 4 5 1 Insta...

Page 12: ...PV cables to the solar panel using the MC4 type connectors g Route the PV cables through the roof entry point and connect the red pos and black neg PV cables to the charge controller h Clear the roof...

Page 13: ...e 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 loss of power This is a trade off between the maximizing the...

Page 14: ...nformation on page 1 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 vehicle or ve...

Page 15: ...Short circuit current 2 4 A Maximum system voltage 600 VDC Operating temperature 40 C to 85 C Temperature coefficients of Pmax 0 39 C Temperature coefficients of Voc 0 30 C Temperature coefficients of...

Page 16: ...1 800 670 0707 1 408 987 6030 customerservice xantrex com https xantrex com support get customer support http www xantrex com 975 1172 01 01 Rev A August 2023 Printed in USA...

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