Windy Nation P30L LCD 30A Solar Charge Controller - Manual (Page 5)

P30L User Manual
Revision 1.0
IMPORTANT: For best results, mount the charge controller and batteries as close to the panels as practical.
2.3 C ONNECTIONS
WARNING: Loose connectors result in excessive voltage drop and may over heat wires, which can cause
the wire insulation to melt. This can cause electrical fires. Verify all connections are secure and have no
voltage drop.
IMPORTANT: The NEC requires that the wires carrying the system current never exceed 80% of the
conductor’s current rating (sizing recommendations are located in Section 4).
IMPORTANT: The screw-down terminals on the charge controller accept 7~26AWG wire.
IMPORTANT: Strip the wire ends approximately 0.3” (7.6mm) before connecting to the charge controller.
Use caution when handling the stripped wires to avoid electric shock.
1) Connect the Battery
Connect the charge controller to the battery BEFORE connecting the solar panels to the charge controller.
Insert the battery wiring to the BATTERY terminals on the front of the charge controller and tighten the
terminals from the top of the controller using a screwdriver to ensure a good connection is made. Be sure to
note the polarity of each terminal; the charge controller self-protection feature will prevent damage from
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