Step 4: Connecting the Flexi cable to a charge controller (if supplied)
4.1 A charge controller will be necessary
for STPVF020 and above and if using
the 010 on a battery smaller in capacity
than 70Ah.
4.2 Position the charge controller as
close as possible to the battery
(must be a dry location).
4.3 Measure the distance between your
battery terminals and the charge controller.
4.4 Cut the measured length of cable from the 4m cable fitted to the panel
(or use any DC, 2 core cable at 1mm diameter for the 10w or 20w Flexi
and 1.5mm for the 60w and 80w Flexi*) so that there is sufficient cable
length from the Flexi panel to reach the charge controller.
* Additional cable can be supplied by Solar Technology International –
www.solartechnology.co.uk
4.5 Now connect the cable end fixed to the Flexi to the charge controller.
Strip back 20mm of the black outer sheath of the cable end to be
connected to the charge controller.
4.6 Strip back 20mm of the black and red inner sheaths to reveal the bare
cable. Crimp the supplied ring terminals to the cable end and attach the
cable to terminals G of the charge controller, ensuring the positive and
negative polarity is observed).
4.7 Using the cut section of cable as described in 4.4, attach one end to the
terminals H in the same way as described in 4.6.
Step 5: Fitting the fuse
5.1 The fuse is fitted on the positive cable (red) on the cable section
between the charge controller and the battery or if fitting the 10wp Flexi
without a charge controller direct to the battery. Fit the fuse on the
positive cable as close to the battery as possible.
5.2 Cut the red cable and strip 5mm of the red insulation from both the
cut ends. Twist the bare wire ends tightly. Fit into the screw terminals
on each of the fuse holder pieces.
Step 6: Connecting to the battery
6.1 If the STPVF010 has been selected, the crocodile clips can be
fixeddirectly to the terminals of a 12v battery (greater in capacity than
70Ah) ensuring that the correct polarity is observed. If a smaller battery
is to be used, purchase a charge controller and follow Step 4. This
entails checking the battery at regular intervals with a digital voltmeter
and when the battery is showing a volt reading of 14v or above,
disconnecting the Flexi PV until the battery level has reduced.
6.2 For the STPVF020 and above (where a charge controller is being used),
take the cable end coming from the charge controller, strip the red
and black insulation (6cm) from the inner cable ends, twist the bare
wire, wrap around the battery terminals and fix into position using your
battery clamps. Some battery clamps have connection screws fitted, in
which case, strip 20mm of cable from the red and black cable, crimp the
supplied ring terminals and connect to the battery clamp screws.
6.3 When connecting to a battery always observe correct polarity.
6.4 If a second battery is being connected to the solar system see the
instructions contained within the charge controller.
NOTE: RED = POSITIVE (+) BLACK = NEGATIVE (–)
Step 7: Testing the system
7.1 Testing can also be completed with a digital volt meter. Solar
Technology International can supply special test instructions if required
– please email [email protected]
Options
Expanding the Flexi PV system
8.1 If multiple panels will be joined to form a mini solar array, please contact
[email protected] for a document titled ‘Expanding a solar
system’ or call the Tech Help Desk on 01684 774000.
Connecting an inverter into the system
9.1 Should you require your solar system to power 240V appliances, you
will need to connect an inverter. Select an inverter power (measured in
watts) that is most appropriate for the power of your appliances (also
measured in watts). The inverter will be ideally positioned reasonably
close to the battery. Most inverters come with pre-fixed cable so fix
the loose end directly onto the battery terminals (positive to positive /
negative to negative) – contact 01684 774000 for more information.
5wp/10wp/20wp/60wp/80wp/100wp/120wp/150wp
Warranty
Solar Technology International flexi solar panels are supplied with a 2 year
panel build warranty and 20 year cell performance warranty.
2 Year build warranty
This guarantee’s the panel from mechanical failure and water ingress during
this period. Void if the outer layers of the panel have been penetrated.
20 Year cell performance warranty
The solar cells are guaranteed to perform for the long term and this warranty
specifically confirms that by year 20 the cells will be outputting no less than
80% of their new value. For example, a 100wp solar panel is guaranteed
to deliver no less than 80wh by year 20 when tested under Standard Test
Conditions.
In the event of a successful warranty claim in both cases,
Solar Technology International will, at its discretion provide one of the
following remedies;
1. Replace the defective solar panel or 2. Refund the
percentage of the cost of the solar panel to the customer representing the
percentage of the time period between new and year 10 and in the case of
a claim on the cell performance a percentage will be paid according to the
power output less than 80%.
Solar Technology International Ltd does not accept liability for any 3rd party
damage how so ever caused or any costs associated with the return of faulty
products.
RED or BROWN = POSITIVE (+)
BLACK or BLUE = NEGATIVE (–)
Second battery
bonnections
Battery
connections
CHARGE CONTROLLER
Solar panel
connections
CONNECTING THE CHARGE CONTROLLER
TO A BATTERY AND A SINGLE SOLAR PANEL
SOLAR
PANEL
BATTERY
MAIN 12V SUPPLY
IN-LINE
5 AMP FUSE
Semi-Flexible Solar Panels
Important: please read before first use.
Technical helpline 01684 774 000
PV Logic
®
Flexi
User manual
Solar Technology International Limited
Unit 6, Station drive, Bredon, Tewkesbury GL20 7HH
CONNECTING THE CHARGE CONTROLLER
TO A BATTERY AND MULTIPLE SOLAR PANELS
RED or BROWN = POSITIVE (+)
BLACK or BLUE = NEGATIVE (–)
BATTERY
Battery
connections
CHARGE CONTROLLER
Solar panel
connections
Second battery
bonnections
IN-LINE
5 AMP
FUSE
MAIN 12V
SUPPLY
SOLAR
PANEL
SOLAR
PANEL
SOLAR
PANEL
SOLAR
PANEL
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