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REV 14i

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, 

operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures.  Write the product’s serial number in the 

back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). 

Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.

When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact 

and undamaged.  If any parts are missing or broken, 

please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.

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improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.  

Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.

Read this material before using this product. 

Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 

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Page 1: ...e reference When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Copyright 2014 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this man...

Page 2: ...nce READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Installation Precautions 1 Exercise special caution if working on roof or another high location Keep proper footing and balance at all times Follow ladder supplier s precautions whenever working near or on a ladder 2 Install all sensitive electrical components including wiring connections regulator and battery inside a weatherproof enclosure to prevent electric shock 3 Do...

Page 3: ...l is not rated for use as fire resistant roofing If installing on a roof install only over a fire resistant roof covering rated for the application 14 Verify that installation surface has no hidden utility lines before drilling or driving screws 15 Install only according to these instructions Improper installation can create hazards 16 Handle panel with care Glass may break or a sharp edge may be ...

Page 4: ...panel 4 Do not allow children to play with or near this item or electrical components 5 Inspect at least monthly do not use if damaged parts are loose water is found inside the housing electrical insulation is cracked or damaged or connections are loose 6 Maintain product labels and nameplates These carry important safety information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a repl...

Page 5: ...nlight especially during midday Nearby trees or tall plants will drop debris requiring the panels to be cleaned more frequently 2 The setup location for the Solar Panel Kit must be inaccessible to children to prevent electric shock Build a childproof enclosure if needed 3 Install the charge controller regulator and batteries in a weatherproof enclosure with proper ventilation Mounting 1 Select a m...

Page 6: ...ble settings for the Leg Connectors to allow for different angles facing the sun Before securing Leg Supports in place be sure to adjust Leg Connectors so that both Connectors are set at the same angles This will help keep the frame balanced 4 Verify all connections are tightened and that the frame is secure WARNING Do not install the Solar Panels until the frame is properly assembled and balanced...

Page 7: ...Connect Splitter Cable to the Charge Controller See Figure G Splitter Cable 10 Figure G Wiring Note Only a licensed electrician and a licensed building contractor can safely design and implement a grid tie in system Any grid tie in system must meet all applicable building and electrical codes and must meet standards established by the area power company 1 Run wires from panels through weatherproof...

Page 8: ...on voltage display will show 13 or above NOTE The voltage display will have to be turned on in order to monitor the battery voltage Press the Voltage Meter Switch to turn off the Voltage Meter when not monitoring the battery voltage since it consumes energy Twelve 12 Volt batteries should charge to 13 Volts for a full charge To stop charging the battery turn Power Switch to OFF and disconnect the ...

Page 9: ...e plug on the Multi Adapter into the appliance The adapter has 3 6 and 12 Volt DC plugs 5 Insert the plug on the other end of the wire attached to the Multi Purpose Adapter into the appropriate DC Outlet on the Charge Controller 6 Activate your appliance CAUTION Only one appliance can be used at a time with this adapter and the adapter must be plugged into the same voltage output 7 When finished u...

Page 10: ...amorphous coating stabilizes Cleaning Maintenance and Lubrication Clean and inspect the Solar Kit system MONTHLY or more frequently to maintain peak efficiency 1 Wear electrically insulated gloves and ANSI approved safety goggles Dry solar panels and outdoor wiring thoroughly 2 Cover solar panels with opaque cover 3 Disconnect all solar panels and batteries 4 Clean solar panels one at a time with ...

Page 11: ... 1 16 Cfl Light With Lamp Holder 2 Sets Parts List and Diagram PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE ...

Page 12: ...so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If o...

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