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Installation and Connection
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
Step One: Location
Identify the best location allowing for maximum sun exposure. This location
should be well ventilated. Keep away from hazards such as camp fire, water,
high traffic areas etc.
Step Two: Set-up (no tools required)
A. Remove the solar panel kit from the padded bag.
B. Open the folding solar panels and fold out the support legs.
C. Adjust the legs to provide the desired angle and direction that allows for
maximum sun exposure. Secure panels in position.
D. Direction and angle can be adjusted throughout the day for maximum power.
Step Three: Connect panels
The panel has the controller mounted on the back and is already connected, so all
you have to do is connect the other supplied leads to the battery outputs.
Step Four: Connect to the battery
Connect the battery clamp extension to the panels via the Anderson style plug.
Be sure to connect to the correct polarity (the positive red clamp to the positive
battery pole, the negative black clamp to the negative battery pole). Connecting
the clamps in reverse polarity may cause irreparable damage to the controller
and/or panel.
Please note:
There is no power output until the unit is connected to a battery. When the solar
panel kit is first connected to a battery and exposed to the sun, the charge
controller must undertake a self-check program to ensure that it is operating
correctly.
This program will take up to 3 minutes to complete and during this time the LEDs
on the charge controller will vary in display. Once the self-check is completed, the
system will engage and commence the charging process.
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Anderson style plug
