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45 WATT SOLAR KIT
Model 90599
InSTALLATIOn And SeR vIce InSTRucTIOnS
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not avoided, could result in SAve ThIS MAnuAL minor or moderate injury. Keep this manual for the safety nOTIce is used to warnings and precautions, installation, address practices operating, inspection, maintenance and not related to personal injury. cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual cAuTIOn, without near the assembly diagram (or month the safety alert and year of purchase if product has no symbol, is used to address number). Keep t
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3. do not wire multiple panels in 10. Panel must be connected using series. If you need to connect two UL listed outdoor rated wire of the or more solar panels together, this correct thickness (gauge) for the work must be done by a qualified amperage rating and length (see electrician unless they are connected warning number 9 also). Follow the through a regulator. guidelines in the chart below: current Maximum Length 4. This solar panel kit is not designed in Amps 5' 10' 15' 20' 25' for
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16. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles Service precautions and heavy-duty work gloves during 1. Before service, maintenance, or installation. Do not wear jewelry or cleaning: metal watches when working near solar panels, wiring or batteries. a. dry solar panels and outdoor wiring thoroughly while wearing 17. Handle panel with care. Glass electrically insulated gloves. may break or a sharp edge may be b. cover all solar panels with an exposed during movement. opaque cover, such as a bl
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to children to prevent electric shock. SpecIFIcATIOnS Build a childproof enclosure if needed. 14.5 V~ / 15 W Rated Output (working) 3. Install the charge controller/regulator Open Circuit Voltage 23.5 OCV and batteries in a weatherproof Adapter Outlets 3, 6, 9 and 12 VDC enclosure with proper ventilation. note: Output will decrease as the panel Mounting gets hotter than room temperature 1. Angle the face of the panel toward (~70° F). Angle, solar intensity, 1 true south according to
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provide enough ventilation to allow Slot 2 6c the unit to vent and cool properly. 4. Secure the Frame Assembly (6a- 6d) to its mounting location using hardware (not supplied) through the four holes on the bottom of the Left Slot 1 6d and Right Triangle Frames (6a & 6b). 5. Carefully place each Solar panel (1) on the front of the Frame Assembly 2. Push the Top Link Bar (6d) down to (6a-6d) so that the bottom of each slot 2 (to lock the frame assembly). panel fits into the slot on the bo
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permanently mounting the Solar 3. Secure all connections using panels on a rooftop. terminals, or solder all wire splices to ensure good connections. hook-up diagram 4. Weatherproof all connections. Regulator (2) Solar panels (1) OpeRATIOn lead note: Performance of the Solar Panels wires will vary dependent on site location, angle of the panels in relation to the arc of the sun, and available sunlight. 7. Connect the two ring connectors at the end of the lead wires coming Recharging a B
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batter voltage. (It is recommended to using the 12 v olt Lights and leave the voltage display off when not Accessories. monitoring the battery voltage since it consumes energy.) Twelve (12) Volt note: The Charge Regulator must be in batteries should charge to 13 Volts “ON” position at all times. for a full charge. If the intent is to 1. If the 12 volt Lights (4) aren’t stop charging the battery, disconnect already attached to the sockets on the solar panels from the charge the en
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4. Plug the appropriate plug on the TO pRevenT SeRIOuS Multi purpose Adapter (5) into the InjuRY FROM eLecTRIc appliance. The adapter has 3 Volt ShOcK OR cuTS: DC, 5 Volt DC, 6 Volt DC, 9 Volt DC, do not use damaged solar and 12 Volt DC plugs. panel. If wiring insulation is damaged or weathered, 5. Insert the plug on the other end of the glass is cracked, or housing wire attached to the Multi purpose is opened, have the problem Adapter (5) into the appropriate DC corrected before fu
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6. Inspect and maintain batteries according to supplier’s instructions. Adjustment T o Increase Efficiency: 7. In the Winter, increase the panel’s angle by 10°. 8. In the Summer, decrease the angle by up to 10°. 9. In the Spring and Fall, keep the panel at the angle recommended on the chart on page 9. SKU 90599 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 10
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pLeASe ReAd The FOLLOWInG cAReFuLLY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS qUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS qUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/ OR DISTRIBUTOR ExPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEM
