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SOLAR FLEX KITS

User Manual

GP-FLEX 35

GP-FLEX-55

GP-FLEX-110

GP-FLEX-220

GP-FLEX-550

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Worldwide Technical Support and Product Information 

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Go Power! | Dometic

201-710 Redbrick Street Victoria, BC, V8T 5J3

Tel: 1.866.247.6527

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Содержание Go Power! Solar Flex Kit GP-FLEX-110

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Страница 3: ... 3 3 LOCATING THE SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER 10 4 INSTALLATION 11 4 1 SOLAR PANELS 11 4 2 REFRIGERATOR VENT OPTION 1 13 4 3 REFRIGERATOR VENT OPTION 2 13 4 4 CABLE ENTRY PLATE 14 4 5 INSTALLING THE SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER 14 4 6 INSTALLING THE FUSE AND FUSE HOLDER 14 4 7 CONNECTING SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER TO BATTERY BANK 15 4 8 INITIAL CONNECTION AND OPERATING 15 5 MAINTENANCE 16 6 WARRANTY RETURN PR...

Страница 4: ...ore installing the Go Power Solar Kit Review all diagrams included in this guide for the easiest and safest installation Please retain this manual for future reference 2 1 HOW DOES A GO POWER SOLAR CHARGING KIT WORK The solar panel converts the sun s energy into DC electricity and this electricity charges the battery The battery stores the electricity similar to a water tank storing water This bat...

Страница 5: ...ING DIAGRAM 30A Fuse Battery Bank Refrigerator Vent Cover or Cable Entry Plate Solar Panel PWM 30 Solar Charge Controller MC4 Red Postive Extension Cable 25 ft MC4 Black Negative Extension Cable 25 ft MC4 Connector Legend CLICK GENERAL INFORMATION ...

Страница 6: ...ety Observe all safety precautions of the battery manufacturer when handling or working around batteries When charging batteries produce hydrogen gas which is highly explo sive Work in a well ventilated area and use caution when making or removing electrical connections Ensure wires are disconnected from their power sources when wiring Do not expose battery to open flame cigarettes or sparks Shiel...

Страница 7: ...le surface or frame may result in electric shock Damaged hardware junction boxes cables and connectors represent shock and lacer ation hazards Remove these modules from service and contact Go Power for disposal instructions Cracked or damaged metal ribbons in the panel are an electrical hazard Remove modules from service and contact Go Power for disposal instructions Do not install or handle the m...

Страница 8: ...cil or Marker d Pliers e Wire Strippers and Cutters f Butt Splice Crimping Tool g Electric Hand Drill h 1 16 and 3 8 Drill Bits i 5 16 7 16 Wrench j Heat Gun k Caulking Gun l Sealant m Digital Multimeter troubleshooting only n Torque Driver optional Design your solar set up here 3 PLANNING LOCATIONS ...

Страница 9: ... module components BEFORE GLUING SOLAR PANELS you must carefully position all solar panels BEFORE applying adhesives Once panels are glued to the supporting structure they cannot be repositioned UTILIZATION We strongly recommend the use of flame retardant and chemically resistant cables especially in marine environments or in other extreme operating conditions 1 Remove all solar panels from their ...

Страница 10: ...troller is designed to be mounted vertically in an indoor location inside a weatherproof enclosure Ideally the Solar Charge Controller should be located so it can be easily seen for monitoring system operation The location will need access to the cable ends from the solar panels and the battery compartment WARNING Failure to secure the Solar Charge Controller could cause it to become dislodged whi...

Страница 11: ...s discoloration holes or fire due to improper installation Water entering the junction box could present a safety hazard and junction boxes should be oriented on the uppermost position of the panel The junction box should never be mounted in a depression Note the junction box manufacturer rates this product with an ingress protection rating of IP67 for the box Modules may be attached using an adhe...

Страница 12: ...tages in excess of 60V DC which is considered to be high voltage and an increased safety hazard To connect panels in series connect the negative plug of panel 1 to the positive plug of the panel 2 See Figure4 A left PARALLEL CONNECTION Connecting the panels in parallel increases the current of the system so the two panels produce double the current as compared to one panel It is recommended that r...

Страница 13: ...nsure all penetrations into the roof or surface are water tight Use an appropriate sealant as recommended by your RV Dealer to seal holes wherever necessary 8 Replace vent cover 4 3 REFRIGERATOR VENT ACCESS OPTION 2 1 Locate the refrigerator vent on the roof of the RV Remove vent cover to gain access to the duct opening 2 Thread the MC4 positive and negative extension cables care fully through the...

Страница 14: ...oller as shown in Fig 4 F 5 Thread the red heat shrink onto the fuse holder cable 6 Insert the fuse holder and solar charge controller stripped cable ends into the butt splice as shown in Fig 4 G 7 Crimp the butt splice fully test the connection by gently pulling on both cables 8 Thread the heat shrink over the butt splice as shown in Fig 4 H 9 Use the heat gun to shrink the heat shrink over the b...

Страница 15: ...K CONFIGURATIONS INSTALLATION Ring Terminal Legend Ring Terminal Cable Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 6V 200A hr 6V 6V 200A hr 6V Series 2 x 6V System Voltage 12V System Capacity 200A Hr Series Parallel 4 x 6V System Voltage 12V System Capacity 400A Hr 6V 200A hr 6V 6V 200A hr 6V 6V 200A hr 6V 6V 200A hr 6V Parallel 4 x 12V System Voltage 12V System Capacity 400A Hr Parallel 2 x 12V System Voltage 12V System...

Страница 16: ...panels more frequently during drier months as they may become covered in dust more quickly A pressure washer is not recommended 3 Visual inspection check the exterior for cracks missing or broken hardware or other potential problems Check all roof penetra tions and replace sealant areas as required 5 3 LONG TERM STORAGE RV If your RV will be stored in extremely cold climates you may need to remove...

Страница 17: ...tly asked questions section of our website to troubleshoot the problem If trouble persists 1 Call your Go Power Technical Support team 1 866 247 6527 or 2 Return defective product to place of purchase Unless approved by Go Power Management all product shipped collect to Go Power will be refused Test items or items that are not under warranty or units that are not defective will be charged a minimu...

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