S o l l at e k P o w e r B a c k M a N U a l
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PURPose
this manual explains procedures for the unit’s installation, operation and troubleshooting
Please take time to understand the contents of this manual prior to installation and operation.
IMPoRtAnt sAFetY InstRUCtIons
warNING: this chapter contains important safety and operating instructions. read and keep
this User Guide for future reference. Display this notice at location of batteries.
General Precautions
1. Before using the unit, read all instructions and cautionary markings on:
the unit (2) the batteries (3) all appropriate sections of this manual.
2. CAUtIon
-to reduce risk of injury, charge only deep-cycle lead acid type rechargeable batteries.
other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage.
3. Do not expose the unit to rain, snow or liquids of any type. the unit is designed for indoor use only.
Protect the unit from splashing if used in vehicle applications.
4. Do not disassemble the unit. take it to a qualified Sollatek service center when service or repair is
required. Incorrect re-assembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
5. to reduce risk of electric shock, disconnect all wiring before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning. turning off the unit will not reduce this risk.
WARnInG: WoRKInG In VICInItY oF A LeAD ACID BAtteRY Is DAnGeRoUs.
BAtteRIes GeneRAte eXPLosIVe GAses DURInG noRMAL oPeRAtIon
. Provide ventilation
to outdoors from the battery compartment. the battery enclosure should be designed to prevent
accumulation and concentration of hydrogen gas in “pockets” at the top of the compartment. Vent
the battery compartment from the highest point. a sloped lid can also be used to direct the flow to
the vent opening location.
7.
neVeR
charge a frozen battery.
8. No terminals or lugs are required for hook-up of the ac wiring.
ac wiring must be no less than 6mm csa (10 awG) gauge copper wire and rated for 75
º
c or
higher. Battery cables must be rated for 75oc or higher and should be no less than 25mm csa
(4awG). crimped and sealed copper ring terminal lugs with an 8mm (5/16) diameter hole should
be used to connect the battery cables to the Dc terminals of the unit. Soldered cable lugs are also
acceptable.
9. Be extra cautious when working with metal tools on, or around batteries. the potential exists to
drop a tool and short-circuit the batteries or other electrical parts resulting in sparks that could
cause an explosion.
10. No ac or Dc disconnects are provided as an integral part of this unit. Both ac and Dc disconnects
must be provided as part of the system installation. See INStallatIoN section of this manual.
11. No over current protection for the battery supply is provided as an integral part of this unit. over
current protection of the battery cables must be provided as part of the system installation. See
INStallatIoN section of this manual.
