CINDER 40 PWM Charge Controller User Manual
Zamp Solar
1) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -
PLEASE READ
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THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED FOR INDOOR USE ONLY AND SHOULD NEVER
BE EXPOSED TO RAIN, MOISTURE OR OUTDOOR ELEMENTS.
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"WARNING: WHEN A GROUND FAULT IS INDICATED, BATTERY
TERMINALS AND CONNECTED CIRCUITS MAY BE UNGROUNDED AND
HAZARDOUS."
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LEAD-ACID, AGM, LITHIUM, AND LTO BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS.
ENSURE NO SPARKS OR FLAMES ARE PRESENT WHEN WORKING NEAR
BATTERIES.
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NEVER SHORT CIRCUIT THE BATTERY.
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SOLAR PANELS WILL GENERATE ENERGY WHEN THEY ARE EXPOSED TO
LIGHT EVEN WHEN DISCONNECTED. ANY CONTACT WITH WIRES CAN
CAUSE INJURY.
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NEVER USE THIS DEVICE WITH A LITHIUM BATTERY THAT DOES NOT
HAVE A BMS. A BMS IS CRITICAL FOR LITHIUM BATTERY SAFETY.
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Eye protection should always be used when working near batteries.
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Accidental shorting of the wiring during installation can result in sparks
causing personal injury or a fire hazard. Zamp Solar recommends
covering the solar panels to block all light from reaching the surface
during installation.
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Use 6 AWG, 90°C copper wire for the Solar and Battery connections.
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Always install a battery fuse (50-amp recommended) between the battery
and the solar controller. (see
for more details on fusing).
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Be very careful not to connect the wires to the solar panel or battery in
reverse. (See Figure 2 above for connection layout)
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Do not disassemble the CINDER 40. Please contact Zamp Solar Customer
Service if you have any problems with your device. 541-728-0924 or
[email protected].
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Device has overcurrent protection up to 50 amps on both the Solar and
Battery terminals.
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Zamp Solar recommends not exceeding 40-amps of short circuit current
(I
sc
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for your solar input.
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Audible noise during charging is normal, particularly during absorption
and float modes. The noise is due to the PWM charging functionality of
the device and not an indication of a device failure.
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