Windy Nation Complete Off-Grid Solar Kit - Manual (Page 11)

Complete Off-Grid Solar Kit Manual
Revision 2.0
Use a Philips screwdriver to tighten the terminals on the charge controller and secure the connections.
Once you connect the solar extension cables into the charge controller PV terminals, you may remove the
covering of the solar panels. The controller should indicate a charging solar panel if there is enough sunlight.
IMPORTANT: A properly sized fuse needs to be placed in the positive wire connecting the solar panels to the
charge controller.
4.6 M OUNTING
You may now secure the solar panels to their permanent structure. The solar panels should be mounted to a flat
surface that is strong enough to handle the weight bearing load of the solar panels. If the panels will be mounted
on a roof, make sure the material is strong enough to provide support to the solar panel including wind loading.
To minimize wind loading effects in an RV or mobile application, place the panel’s longest edge parallel with the
direction of wind travel.
Use the included Z-Brackets and fasteners (four Z-Brackets per solar panel) to attach the solar panel to the flat
mounting surface.
2. Attach the Z-Brackets to the four oval shaped holes on the backside of the solar panel using the
included fasteners.
3. Secure the solar panel to the mounting surface by bolting the four Z-brackets to the mounting surface.
Note: The bolt to secure the Z-Bracket to the mounting surface is not included in this kit. This is because
the bolt type (lag bolt, carriage bolt, etc) and bolt length will depend on the mounting surface type
(metal, wood, and fiberglass) and thickness; See image below.
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