Motorhome Solar Panel Kits
October 2011
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3 - Fitting the Charge Regulator
The charge regulator should be fitted in a dry, ventilated environment as
close as possible to the battery, to reduce voltage drop. Please refer to
and follow instructions that come with the regulator supplied.
Before installing the charge regulator be sure to unplug the cables
from the solar panel.
The stripped and tinned ends of the extension cables are
connected via screw terminals to the base of the regulator.
Please ensure that the ‘+ve’ and ‘-ve’ leads are connected the
correct way round, observing polarity at all times.
The fused battery cable can now be fitted in a similar manner,
ensuring the correct polarity at all times. Should you need to
modify the length of these to reach the battery, please bear in
mind that they should remain as short as possible at all times.
Plug the solar panel cables back together.
The final assembly should look similar to the photograph shown.
Please note that although it is possible to connect a load such as a light
directly to the charge regulator, for motorhome and boat applications this
is not recommended, due to the load limit on this circuit.
4 - Safety and Handling Precautions
This kit has been designed for mobile leisure applications and as such ring terminals are provided for
the battery connections, as crocodile clips are ONLY suitable for stationary batteries.
Always ensure the correct polarity.
Stripped cable ends should always be tinned and always use electrically insulated tools.
For more information please see our range of downloadable guides, including ‘An Explanation of Solar
Panel Basics’, available from www.selectsolar.co.uk.
On exposure to sunlight PV panels immediately generate an electric current and although the voltage
produced is generally low, touching bare wires or terminals can cause shock and burns. If preferred
place a cloth or card over the module to prevent the panel from generating power.
This product has been designed to be robust. However, we recommend that the module is carefully
handled and stored at all times as forceful impacts can cause irreparable damage and void warranty.
Never twist, bend or otherwise deform the panel, as this will invalidate the warranty.
Drilling or welding the frame is NOT recommended and will invalidate the warranty.
Never use a device that concentrates the light on the modules as this could seriously damage them
and invalidate the warranty.
Connect the charge regulator
to the battery first and then
connect the solar panel to the
regulator.
Warranty may otherwise be
affected.
IMPORTANT
FUSE
Connect the
Panel last
