User Guide
Charging the Vulcan
NOTICE
NOTICE
: Perform charging before applying an AC load to your Vulcan system.
CHARGE NOW: Before using or storing, plug your Vulcan into an AC source such as a wall plug
using a standard, single receptacle AC power extension cord (not supplied) or solar panels until
the unit is fully charged. Try to keep your Vulcan plugged in or on a routine charging source
when not in use.
When charging your Vulcan, you will notice the LCD battery display flashing on and off. This
indicates the charging state. Once your Vulcan is fully charged, the battery display will indicate
100%. As long as there is more power going into the Vulcan than is being pulled from the
output, when charged from solar panels, the display will indicate the estimated time until fully
charged. This is estimated based on the power input and output numbers at that time.
Charging and Operating from Solar Panels
DANGER
ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD
Installation must be done by qualified personnel to ensure compliance with all applicable installation
and electrical codes and regulations. Recommendations for installing the Vulcan unit are provided
here for use by qualified personnel only.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not exceed 150VDC/35A or 500W input into the MC4 cables. Doing so
will cause damage to the unit and potential bodily injury. For questions about solar charging and
the proper way to set up your solar panels, email our solutions team at
.
Vulcan incorporates a device called a solar charge controller, which uses an algorithm known as
maximum power point tracking (MPPT). It actively monitors the energy source you’re using to
charge the Vulcan LiFePO4/LFP battery by optimizing the source to maximum output power,
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