5 Watt Solar Panel Installation Instructions (SOLAR-5W)
21931-A MAN-SOLAR-5W
Items Included
•
5 watt solar panel with fixed bracket mounting hardware
(fixed bracket, clamp, two bolts, two lock washers, two
washers)
•
One U-bolt with saddle and two flanged nuts for mounting
solar panel to a 4.1 cm (1.63 in.) diameter mast
Tools Required
Note:
Both Metric and English sizes are required.
•
10 mm wrench
•
½
inch wrench
Important:
The solar panel
must
be mounted where it will
receive full sunlight or performance will be severely degraded.
Specifications
Power
5 Watts
Operating
Temperature Range
-40° to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Materials
Polycrystalline silicon solar cell; aluminum
frame and mounts; zinc-coated steel bolts,
nuts, washers, and U-bolts
Dimensions
222 x 270 x 18 mm (8.74 x 10.63 x 0.71 in.)
Weight
0.75 kg (1.65 lb)
Cable Length
2 m (6 ft)
Environmental Rating
Weatherproof when mounted properly, not
waterproof
The CE Marking identifies this product as
complying with all relevant directives in the
European Union (EU).
1
Remove any plastic on the solar panel or hardware. It is
recommended that you lubricate all nuts and bolts with
multi-purpose or protective lithium grease to facilitate
easy removal at a later date.
2
Loosely attach the fixed bracket to the clamp using one
bolt, lock washer, and washer.
3
With the cable side of the solar panel facing up, slide the
clamp under the edge of the frame and the fixed bracket
over the edge.
4
Center the bracket/clamp assembly to the left of the
cable circuit box. Use a 10 mm wrench to loosely tighten
the bolt. Insert the other bolt, lock washer and washer
through the other hole. Tighten both bolts with the 10
mm wrench. Do not overtighten the bolts.
Clamp
Fixed bracket
Center the
bracket/clamp
assembly and
tighten bolts
Slide bracket/
clamp assembly
onto the panel so
the edge is between
the bracket and
clamp
Side view of proper
bracket/clamp assembly
