Connect cable to crocodile clips
STEP 3
Cable
Attach here
A
B
STEP 1
Connect Terminal Box
STEP 2
Feed Cable Ties through holes
in panel before securing to
Roof Mounting Blocks
SolarMate I:
1 x 5wp Solar Panel
(a)
1 x Long Life Bulb
(40-45W equivalent)
(b)
1 x Bulb holder
(c)
1 x Wall switch
(d)
5m Cabling
(e)
4 x Cable ties
(f)
2 x Crocodile clips
(g)
2 x In-line fuses
(h)
6 x Ring terminals
(i)
1 x Single connection block
(j)
4 x Roof/wall mounting blocks
(k)
4 x Mounting screws
(l)
8 x Cable Clips
(not pictured)
Fixing screws for items
(c)
&
(d)
SolarMate I LED:
As above but with 1 x LED Bulb
instead of Long Life Bulb
TECHNICAL HELPLINE 01684 774000
TECHNICAL HELPLINE 01684 774000
Please read all instructions carefully before any
installation work begins.
Please refer to circuit diagram, please observe correct polarity
at all times: Positive = Red; Negative = Black
Positioning your Solar Panel
Position your solar panel, ideally on a sloping roof facing
south, at an angle of 50-70 degrees to the horizontal. If this
is not possible, remote positioning may be required to give
maximum performance, although west or southwest will still
provide good power generation. Avoid shaded areas.
Solar Panel
Bulb
Bulb
Holder
Switch
Battery
Fuse
Positive
Negative
Single
connector
block
Connecting your
Solar
Mate Kit
STEP 1
Fitting the Cable to
the
Solar
Panel
1.1
Before fitting the cable to the solar panel, decide on
the panel location and cut the appropriate length of
cable ensuring it will reach from the solar panel to the
battery.
1.2
Remove the cover from the terminal box on the rear of
the solar panel.
1.3
Unscrew & remove the cable clamp (A). Loosen (do
not remove) the two terminal screws (B)
1.4
Take one end of the cable & strip back the black outer
sheath 4.5cm. Strip back the insulation of the red &
black inner cables 1.5cm to expose bare conductor.
1.5
Feed the cable through the hole in the terminal box.
1.6
Twist the bare conductor ends tightly & wrap clockwise
around the loosened terminal screws. Alternatively
two ring terminals (supplied) can be crimped onto the
bare conductor ends.
RED (POSITIVE); BLACK (NEGATIVE)
As marked on the inside of the
terminal box
1.7
Tighten terminal screws, refit the cable clamp and
replace the terminal box cover.
Note: The cable clamp will give best results
with low profile cable is fitted with the bulge
facing (touching) the cable.
STEP 2
Mounting the
Solar
Panel
2.1
Drill an 8mm access hole, ideally positioned close to
or underneath where the solar panel will be located.
2.2
Fix the mounting blocks to the outer surface of the
roof or wall as shown in ‘STEP 2’ picture on left.
2.3
Thread the cable ties through both loops on the
mounting blocks.
2.4
Insert the loose end of the cable from the solar panel
into the access hole and lower the panel onto the
fixing surface, ensuring the pre-drilled holes on the
back of the panel frame line up with the mounting
blocks.
SolarMate II:
1 x 10wp Powered Solar Panel
2 x Long Life Bulbs
(40-45W equivalent)
2 x Bulb holders
1 x Wall switch
7m Cabling
4 x Cable ties
2 x Crocodile clips
2 x In-line fuses
6 x Ring terminals
1 x Single connection block
4 x Roof/wall mounting blocks
4 x Mounting screws
8 x Cable Clips
(not pictured)
Fixing screws for items
(c)
&
(d)
SolarMate II LED:
As above but with 2 x LED Bulbs
instead of Long Life Bulbs
STEP 2
Screw Roof Mounting Blocks
to roof
Roof
2.5
Thread the pointed end of each cable tie through each
panel frame hole and then through the square end of
the tie. Now pull the pointed end of the tie tight to lock
off.
2.6
Cut of the loose end of the cable tie.
2.7
The access hole can now be filled to prevent leakage
with a suitable sealant or adhesive.
STEP 3
Connecting
Solar
Panel
to the system Battery
(Recommended battery size 35Ah to 85Ah - see
notes, section A.) Site the battery in a well-ventilated
& dry area; protect from frost. Always start with a
fully charged battery. If the battery is flat at the time
of installation of the SolarMate kit, allow the fully
connected system a period of between 8 to 14 days
to fully charge the battery before first use.
SolarMate I & SolarMate II solar panels can be connected
direct to the battery using the cable supplied. A reverse feed
diode is fitted to prevent discharge through the solar panel
at night time. SolarMate III/ES, IV/ES and V/ES do not have
a reverse feed diode fitted. This function is performed by the
voltage regulator supplied in these kits - see section 3a. All
SolarMate kits require a fuse (supplied) to be fitted on the
positive (red) cable.
3.1
Strip back 20cm of the black outer sheath of the cable
end to be connected to the battery.
3.2
Cut the red cable at the halfway point & strip 5mm
of the red insulation from both the cut ends. Twist the
bare wire ends tightly. Fit into the screw terminals C on
each of the fuse holder pieces (See picture left).
3.3
For both SolarMate I and SolarMate II, connect
the cable to your battery. Strip red and black insulation
from the inner cable. Twist the bare conductor ends
tightly & wrap clockwise around the loosened terminal
screws. Alternatively two ring terminals (supplied) can
be crimped onto the bare conductor ends.
Do not connect the battery until the installation is
complete.
For step 3a, 4, 5 and 6 please see overleaf
SolarMate III:
1 x 18wp Solar Panel
1 x 4Ah Voltage regulator (not pictured)
2 x Flourescent light tubes and
fittings -self switched
(40-45W equivalent)
7m Cabling
4 x Cable ties
2 x Crocodile clips
2 x In-line fuses
10 x Ring terminals
1 x Single connection block
4 x Roof/wall mounting blocks
4 x Mounting screws
8 x Cable Clips
(not pictured)
Fixing screws for items
(c)
&
(d)
SolarMate III ES:
1 x 18wp Powered Solar Panel
1 x 4Ah Voltage regulator
4 x Long Life Bulbs (40-45W equivalent)
4 x Bulb holders
1 x Wall switch
7m Cabling
4 x Cable ties
2 x Crocodile clips
2 x In-line fuses
10 x Ring terminals
1 x Single connection block
4 x Roof/wall mounting blocks
4 x Mounting screws
8 x Cable Clips
(not pictured)
Fixing screws for items
(c)
&
(d)
SolarMate III ES LED:
As above but with 4 x LED Bulbs
instead of Long Life Bulbs
SolarMate IV:
1 x 28wp Solar Panel
1 x 4Ah Voltage regulator
4 x Flourescent light tubes and
fittings -self switched
(40-45W equivalent)
10m Cabling
4 x Cable ties
2 x Crocodile clips
2 x In-line fuses
12 x Ring terminals
1 x Single connection block
4 x Roof/wall mounting blocks
4 x Mounting screws
14 x Cable Clips
(not pictured)
Fixing screws for items
(c)
&
(d)
SolarMate IV ES:
1 x 28wp Powered Solar Panel
1 x 4Ah Voltage regulator
6 x Long Life Bulbs (40-45W equivalent)
6 x Bulb holders
2 x Wall switches
10m Cabling
4 x Cable ties
2 x Crocodile clips
2 x In-line fuses
12 x Ring terminals
1 x Single connection block
4 x Roof/wall mounting blocks
4 x Mounting screws
14 x Cable Clips
(not pictured)
Fixing screws for items
(c)
&
(d)
SolarMate IV ES LED:
As above but with 6 x LED Bulbs
instead of Long Life Bulbs
SolarMate V:
1 x 43wp Solar Panel
1 x 4Ah Voltage regulator
6 x Flourescent light tubes and
fittings -self switched
(40-45W equivalent)
10m Cabling
4 x Cable ties
2 x Crocodile clips
2 x In-line fuses
12 x Ring terminals
1 x Single connection block
4 x Roof/wall mounting blocks
4 x Mounting screws
14 x Cable Clips
(not pictured)
Fixing screws for items
(c)
&
(d)
SolarMate V ES:
1 x 43wp Powered Solar Panel
1 x 4Ah Voltage regulator
8 x Long Life Bulbs (40-45W equivalent)
8 x Bulb holders
2 x Wall switches
10m Cabling
4 x Cable ties
2 x Crocodile clips
2 x In-line fuses
12 x Ring terminals
1 x Single connection block
4 x Roof/wall mounting blocks
4 x Mounting screws
14 x Cable Clips
(not pictured)
Fixing screws for items
(c)
&
(d)
SolarMate V ES LED:
As above but with 8 x LED Bulbs
instead of Long Life Bulbs
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(e)
(f)
(l)
(k)
(SolarMate I contents shown)
Solar
Mate Kit Contents
LED light
bulboption
Flourescent light
tube option