CINDER 40 PWM Charge Controller User Manual
Zamp Solar
4) Wiring and Installation
See the following six pages for the installation guides for both 12-volt and
24-volt systems. See the mounting diagram in
for detailed
dimension information.
Important Installation Notes - Please Read
1. Use 6-AWG, 90°C copper wire for the Solar and Battery connections.
2.
Ensure that your solar input has a maximum short circuit current (I
sc
) of
less than 40 amps.
3.
To protect the battery and the solar panel, a 50-amp inline fuse must be
placed between the charge controller and the battery. This fuse should
be located as close to the battery as possible for optimal performance.
4.
The maximum overcurrent of the CINDER 40 is 50 amps.
5. Use up to 6-AWG wire for Load connections (see
below for specific wire size recommendations).
6. It is important to use the external temperature sensor to ensure proper
battery charging for all lead acid battery types. Please use the supplied
flathead screwdriver to connect the sensor to the charge controller
(polarity does not matter) and either tape the ring terminal end to your
battery or connect it to the positive battery post.
7. Immediately after connecting the battery to the charge controller, use the
to set the proper battery charging profile or use
the custom profile settings to adjust the charging profile. Do this before
connecting your solar panels to the device. - Follow the battery
manufacturer’s recommendations when using the custom profile
setting.
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