Seametrics RSP5 - Manual (Page 3)

RSP5
Solar Panel
The solar panel is designed to mount to a either a 1-1/2 to 2
inch diameter vertical pipe. First, locate and record the product
code (either ‘D’ or ‘R’) on the box label.
To install product code ‘D’ panels, attach the 45 degree angle
bracket to the panel with the two M6 bolts, flat washers and
nuts provided as shown. Before tightening the bolts. Be sure
to position the bracket to the side of the black cable cover
rather than over it to avoid stressing the panel.
To install product code ‘R’ panels, the 45 degree angle bracket
is mounted to the two center holes on the rear of the panel with
the two M6 bolts, flat washers and nuts provided as shown.
Cut off and disgard the ring lugs on the panel wires.
At latitudes above 50 degrees performance may be improved
by bending the angle bracket so that the angle of the panel to
the horizontal is increased to approximately the local latitude
plus 15 degrees. To avoid damage to the panel, do this be-
fore bolting the bracket to the panel.
Next use the two sets
of ¼-20 bolts, nuts, flat and lock washers to attach the angle
bracket to the pipe mount C-channel. Then attach the entire
assembly to the pipe using the two band clamps as shown.
Turn the panel to face true (not magnetic) south in the north-
ern hemisphere or north in the southern hemisphere before
tightening the clamps securely.
Connect the solar charge controller, flow meter and battery as
shown in the wiring diagram. Clean battery terminals and se-
cure connections to the battery using grease or other means of
preventing corrosion. For safety, the in-line fuse holder should
be installed at the positive battery connection with a 1 Amp
time lag (slow-blow) fuse. In unprotected locations the included
weatherproof fuse holder and outdoor-rated wirenuts should be
used. The sealed lead-acid battery should have an ampere-hour
(Ah) rating sufficient to maintain the battery charge level above
50% at all times. Automotive or marine deep-cycle batteries
are not recommended due to short life times in most climates.
Download the Technical Bulletin “Solar Power Installations”
on the Seametrics website (www.seametrics.com) for more
information.
INSTALLATION
1-1/2 to 2 inch pipe
or post.
band clamps
C-channel 1/4-20 hardware
solar panel
M6 hardware
‘R’ Panel
‘D’ Panel