Complete Off-Grid Solar Kit Manual
Revision 2.0
Table of Contents
1
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1
Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1.1
Wiring and Connections ...................................................................................................................... 3
1.1.2
Environment ........................................................................................................................................ 3
2
Product Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 3
2.1
Features .................................................................................................................................................. 3
2.2
Kit Components ....................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2.1
Solar Panel .......................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2.1.1
Monocrystalline – Polycrystalline ............................................................................................... 4
2.2.2
Solar Charge Controller ....................................................................................................................... 4
2.2.2.1
PWM – MPPT ............................................................................................................................. 4
2.2.2.2
Models ........................................................................................................................................ 4
2.2.3
MC4 Connectors .................................................................................................................................. 5
2.2.4
MC4 Branch Connectors ..................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.5
Solar Panel Cable................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2.6
Solar Panel Mounting Z-Brackets ........................................................................................................ 5
2.2.7
Inverter ................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.3
Required Tools ........................................................................................................................................ 6
3
Charge Controller Installation .......................................................................................................................... 6
3.1
Mounting .................................................................................................................................................. 6
3.2
Connect Controller To Battery ................................................................................................................. 6
3.3
Connect Load To Controller (Optional) ................................................................................................... 7
4
Solar Panel Installation .................................................................................................................................... 8
4.1
Location ................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.2
12 or 24 Volt Battery Charging ................................................................................................................ 8
4.2.1
Layout - Placement.............................................................................................................................. 9
4.3
MC4 Connectors...................................................................................................................................... 9
4.3.1
MC4 Connector Assembly Instructions ............................................................................................... 9
4.3.2
MC4 Connector Installation Instructions.............................................................................................. 9
4.3.3
MC4 Branch Connectors ..................................................................................................................... 9
4.4
Interconnect Panels ............................................................................................................................... 10
4.5
Connect Solar Panel(s) to Charge Controller ........................................................................................ 10
4.6
Mounting ................................................................................................................................................ 11
4.7
Fusing Your System .............................................................................................................................. 12
4.8
Grounding .............................................................................................................................................. 12
5
Panel Placement and Wiring .......................................................................................................................... 13
5.1
100W – 12 Volt System ......................................................................................................................... 13
5.2
200W (Two 100W Panels) – 12 Volt System ........................................................................................ 13
5.3
200W (Two 100W Panels) – 24 Volt System ........................................................................................ 14
5.4
300W (Three 100W Panels) – 12 Volt System ..................................................................................... 15
5.5
400W (Four 100W Panels) – 12 Volt System ....................................................................................... 16
5.5.1
1x4 Layout ......................................................................................................................................... 16
5.5.2
2x2 Layout ......................................................................................................................................... 16
5.6
400W (Four 100W Panels) – 24 Volt System ....................................................................................... 17
6
Batteries ......................................................................................................................................................... 17
6.1
Types ..................................................................................................................................................... 17
6.2
Sizing ..................................................................................................................................................... 17
6.3
Wiring Battery Banks ............................................................................................................................. 18
7
Troubleshooting and Support ......................................................................................................................... 18
7.1
Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... 18
7.2
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ...................................................................................................... 19
7.3
Support .................................................................................................................................................. 20
Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................................... 20
Restrictions ............................................................................................................................................ 20
Warranty Claims & Return Procedures ................................................................................................. 20
7.4
Disclaimer .............................................................................................................................................. 21
7.5
Limitation of Liability .............................................................................................................................. 21
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