Hawke’s Bay
Manual
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BATTERY
(Figure 17)
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Connect
#2 AWG
Batt+ and Batt- cables to the terminal block.
•
If using fine stranded cable, crimp a ferrule onto the cables ends, then insert into the
terminal block and torque. Otherwise, insert bare wire into the terminal block.
•
Torque to 39.8 in-lbs.
ENERGIZING THE
HAWKE’S BAY
Read and follow the information below and the procedural steps listed by number to properly
energize and test the charge controller.
Voltmeter
–
Measure for battery bank voltage between the
Hawke’s Bay
Battery breaker (at
bottom of breaker) and the Batt- terminal inside the
Hawke’s Bay
.
o
Battery bank voltage present?
▪
Yes
–
Good (29-65VDC is good)
▪
No
–
Check DC wiring to the battery. Check batteries.
•
Close the
Hawke’s Bay
Battery breaker.
•
Voltmeter
–
Measure for battery bank voltage between the
Hawke’s Bay
Batt+ and Batt-
terminals.
o
Battery bank voltage present?
▪
Yes
–
Good. The
Hawke’s Bay
will automatically turn on now.
▪
No
–
Check DC wiring or battery breaker.
•
Depress the Setup button, highlight Battery Config, depress the rotary knob.
Step #2
–
Program
Hawke’s
Bay
TORQUE SPECS
Battery Terminals
–
39.8 in-lbs
PV Terminals
–
39.8 in-lbs
Ground Terminal - 35 in-lbs
Step #1
–
Battery
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The PV negative from the PV array must be
wired directly into the Hawke’s Bay.
•
Do
NOT
bond PV negative to ground, the
GF sense circuit will not work.
CAUTION!
Ensure all breakers are OFF ….. You will need a multimeter