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INSTALLATION AND SETUP
2.1
SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING
The solar panel must be mounted in a suitable location. Mount the solar panel so that it faces toward the south and angled
toward the afternoon sun. Route the plug end of the solar panel through the flexible cable boot in the back of the control box
or battery box.
2.2
MAKING POWER CONNECTIONS 12V SOLAR PANEL
1.
Refer to figure 2-1. Attach the white solar panel lead to the positive battery terminal, and the black lead to the negative
terminal. Tighten each wing nut with a pair of pliers, as even a slightly loose connection can cause the battery terminals
to heat up. Keep battery terminals clean with a corrosion protective coating.
WARNING:
FOLLOW THE SAME SAFETY RULES WHEN WORKING INSIDE THE POWER SUPPLY BOX
AND AROUND THE BATTERY THAT APPLY TO ANY CAR OR BOAT BATTERY. A BATTERY
CAN EXPLODE AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
Figure 2-1
12V SOLAR PANEL W/RING TERMINALS
