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RV Kit Installation

RV Kit Installation

RV Kit Installation

RV Kit Installation

RV Kit Installation

rev.4.4- 06.05 Go Power! Electric
RV Install-2005.p65

Table of Contents

RV Installation Parts and Checklist

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1.0 Installation Overview

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1.1 How Does the Go Power! Electric RV Solar Power Kit Work

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1.2 Warnings

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1.3 Tools Required (Additional tools may be required)

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2.0 Wiring the Solar Module and Power Cable

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2.1 RV-10

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2.2 RV-55

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2.3 RV-80/ RV-110/ Weekender – Wiring One Junction Box

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2.4 RV-160/RV-240/Snowbird/Expander Kits - Using Interconnect Cable

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2.5 Expander Kits - Using an Interconnect Cable

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3.0 Wiring A Single Solar Module With MC Cables

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3.1 Wiring Two Solar Modules In Parallel with MC Cables

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3.2 Modules with MC Connectors Wired to a Non-Potted Junction Box

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4.0 Routing Power Cable through the Fridge Vent

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4.1 Method 1 – Hole in Side of Vent

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4.2 Method 2 – Through Screen Grid

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5.0 Mounting the Solar Module

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5.1 Using the Mounting Feet

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6.0 Installing the GPR-22 Regulator

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6.1 Mounting the Regulator

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7.0 Connecting to the Battery & Solar Array

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7.1 Typical Battery Connection

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8.0 Limited Warranty

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8.1 General Warranty Issues

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8.2 Repair and Return Information

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9.0 System Glossary

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Содержание GP-RV10

Страница 1: ...l GP RV240 GP RV160 GP RV110 GP RV80 GP RV55 GP RV10 US Contact Information Go Power Electric Inc 340 El Pueblo Rd Suite F Santa Cruz CA 95060 Tel 866 247 6527 Fax 866 607 6527 Email info gpelectric com Canadian Contact Information Go Power Electric Inc 1969 Keating Cross Rd Victoria BC V8M 2A4 Tel 866 247 6527 Fax 866 607 6527 Email info gpelectric com ...

Страница 2: ... RV 240 Snowbird Expander Kits Using Interconnect Cable 6 2 5 Expander Kits Using an Interconnect Cable 6 3 0 Wiring A Single Solar Module With MC Cables 7 3 1 Wiring Two Solar Modules In Parallel with MC Cables 7 3 2 Modules with MC Connectors Wired to a Non Potted Junction Box 7 4 0 Routing Power Cable through the Fridge Vent 7 4 1 Method 1 Hole in Side of Vent 7 4 2 Method 2 Through Screen Grid...

Страница 3: ...NI Mount Optional Note You may not need all included parts for your particular installation Kits with MC connectors will not include parts 04 and 07 Only kits with MC connectors and more than one module will include parts 05 and 06 RV Kit Installation RV Kit Installation RV Kit Installation RV Kit Installation RV Kit Installation 01 02 03 04 07 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 Solar Module GPR 22 A R...

Страница 4: ...ately one volt the GPR 22 regulator will resume charging Please read and understand all instructions before installing your new product for the easiest and safest installation Before installing the kit please review the installation design included in this Installation Manual If you have any doubts as to this kit s sustainability or compatibility with your RV please contact your authorized Go Powe...

Страница 5: ...Model Manual Section RV 10 Section 2 1 RV 55 Section 2 2 RV 80 Section 2 3 RV 110 Section 2 3 Weekender Section 2 3 RV 160 Section 2 4 RV 240 Section 2 4 Snowbird Section 2 4 Wiring Diagrams located at the end of the manual Junction Boxes Diagram 1 Wiring Single and Parallel Modules Diagram 2 MC Connections for 1 2 Modules Diagram 3 2 1 RV 10 1 Remove the module s Junction Box cover Remove the kno...

Страница 6: ...le through the Fridge Vent 2 4 RV 160 RV 240 Snowbird Expander Kits Using an Interconnect Cable 1 Strip 6 of outer sheathing from the power cable exposing positive red and negative black wires Do not nick wires 2 Remove the modules Junction Box covers Place the modules side by side glass down Remove the knockout on the Junction Box for the cable To remove the knockout on the Junction Box hold a sc...

Страница 7: ...ctors Wired to a Non Potted Junction Box Please be aware that some modules are equipped with MC cables and a fully functioning non potted Junction Box In this case the MC cables may be ignored and the Junction box may be wired normally The MC cables may be removed or left in place as long as they do not impede the installation process Do not connect the positive and negative MC cables from the sam...

Страница 8: ... screws with lock washers and tighten Do not overtighten 6 0 Installing the GPR 22 Regulator The GPR 22 regulator is included in all RV Kits except the GP RV10 The GPR 22 regulator provides the necessary protection for the RV battery system A condensed version of the installation instructions appear below however please read the full installation manual included with the GPR 22 regulator 1 Disconn...

Страница 9: ... from its factory This warranty is valid against defects in materials and workmanship for the one 1 year warranty period It is not valid against defects resulting from but not limited to Misuse and or abuse neglect or accident Exceeding the unit s design limits Improper installation including but not limited to improper environmental protection and improper hook up Acts of God including lightning ...

Страница 10: ...mited at the option of Go Power Electric Inc to either the return of the purchase price or the replacement of the particular product for which claim is made and proved In no event shall Go Power Electric Inc be liable to purchaser or purchaser s customers or to anyone else for any punitive special consequential incidental or indirect losses or damages resulting from the sale of the product whether...

Страница 11: ...y or solar cell which flows in one direction The unit for current is ampere or amp for short and designated by the letter A Cycle One battery cycle equals one discharge and one charge Deep Cycle Battery Batteries that are designed to discharge as much as 80 of their capacity as opposed to engine starting or shallow cycle batteries which are designed for heavy cranking but will not stand up to repe...

Страница 12: ...d all sides of the array fully exposed to the wind Open Circuit Voltage Voc Refers to a photovoltaic device s voltage potential when it is disconnected from the rest of the PV system Panel A group of photovoltaic modules or single module mechanically mounted on a single frame Parallel Connection Electrical connection where the positive terminals of a number of devices are connected together as are...

Страница 13: ...d battery Normally used to refer to large sulfate crystals rather than small crystals formed in normal battery operation The sulfate on the plates of a battery will harden if left in a partially charged state causing reduced battery capacity and shortening the life of the battery If caught in time equalization will remove the buildup of sulfation Voltage The electrical potential between two points...

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