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P.O. Box 1306

Newport Beach

California 92663

   

  

Phone: 714-751-0488  

     Fax: 714-957-1621

     E-Mail: [email protected]

www.newmarEVpower.com

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0.0 Product Overview........................................................................                                                       
1.0 Unpacking....................................................................................
2.0 Materials Provided.......................................................................
3.0 Warnings......................................................................................
4.0 Tools Required (additional tools may be required).....................
5.0 Installation Overview/Planning..................................................
6.0 Installation....................................................................................

A. Solar Panel Wiring...................................................................

B. Mounting the Solar Panel........................................................

C. Cable Feed-thru Installation....................................................

D. Installing & Wiring Charge Controller.....................................

7.0 Powering Up the Solar Charging System.....................................
8.0 Maintenance................................................................................
9.0 Warranty and Contact Information.............................................

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Solar Charging System

Installation Manual

Models: 

SOL 20, SOL 45, SOL 65,  

SOL 80, SOL 100, SOL 120

M-SOLCHGSYS

As of August 12

Summary of Contents for SOL 100

Page 1: ...nal tools may be required 5 0 Installation Overview Planning 6 0 Installation A Solar Panel Wiring B Mounting the Solar Panel C Cable Feed thru Installation D Installing Wiring Charge Controller 7 0 Powering Up the Solar Charging System 8 0 Maintenance 9 0 Warranty and Contact Information Page 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 6 7 9 9 9 Solar Charging System Installation Manual Models SOL 20 SOL 45 SOL 65 SOL 80 ...

Page 2: ...ht source the cables become live Bare or exposed copper conductors can short during wire preparation routing creating hazardous sparks and possible damage to solar panel Leave protective cardboard in place until installation is 100 complete 2 0 Materials Provided 1 x Manual Solar Charging System 1 x Morningstar Regulator 10 amp 12 volt model SS 10 with instructions in box 20 x Cable 12 2 Blk Red g...

Page 3: ... Ensure adequate space for air flow around the controller The negative system conductor should be properly grounded 4 0 Tools Required Additional tools may be required Philips screwdriver Punch or Awl Wire strippers Wire cutters Wire crimpers Electric hand drill 1 8 drill bit for the Thru Dex roof cable feed thru mounting screws pilot hole 15 32 drill bit for the cable to pass through roof using R...

Page 4: ...POSED TO A LIGHT SOURCE Figure 2 Junction Box 1 Locate the black junction box on the rear of the solar panel and remove the two Philips head screws on the junction box cover and open 2 Unscrew the cord grip nut on the outside of box and remove it and the rubber grommet Feed the end of the 12 2 provided cable which has the two 8 ring lugs attached through the nut grommet and the fitting body attach...

Page 5: ...cable clamps secure the cable to the rear of panel to eliminate cable movement while the vehicle is in motion Route cable towards cable feed thru location on roof B Mounting the Solar Panel Note Install cable to junction box on solar panel rear before proceeding with panel installation Figure 4 Mounting Solar Panel Figure 4A Z Bracket Orientation 1 4 20 Nylock Nut 1 4 Flat Washer 1 4 20 x 5 8 M S ...

Page 6: ...blind hole installations we provide four 20 100W models or six 120 W model 20 Nutserts Grip n serts special insert tool required contact Newmar for info on purchasing tool Drill four or six 25 64 holes depending upon model install nutserts in roof using the nutsert tool Drop the solar panel back down on to roof aligning the Z brackets holes with the installed nut serts in the roof and secure panel...

Page 7: ...regulator Although the regulator is potted for vibration and protection from the elements foreign contaminants a location inside the vehicle such as the cab or other protected compartment is recommended operating temperature range 40 to 85 C The regulator should be mounted to a vertical surface and have free space around it for cooling Use the four 10 sheet metal screws provided Use a 9 64 drill b...

Page 8: ...gative wire to the battery negative terminal or a convenient ground bus point Figure 8 Battery Wiring 3 Once solar panel wiring preparation has been completed see section 6A install panel on roof verify protective cardboard is still taped to solar panel PVC side to prevent solar panel current from flowing during wiring Route the solar panel cable from the roof to the charge controller and crimp a ...

Page 9: ...el glass at least once a month with window cleaner or mild soap or when vehicle is washed B Periodically verify charge controller is operating by 1 Disconnect shore power charger if so equipped 2 Place vehicle so the solar panel is exposed to full sunlight 3 Turn vehicle engine off 4 Turn on a small 12 volt load such as a radio and using a digital voltmeter verify battery voltage does not drop bel...

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