Chicago Electric 45 Watt Solar Kit 90599 - Manual (Page 5)

Page 5 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 90599
SpecIFIcATIOnS
Rated Output
14.5 V~ / 15 W
(working)
Open Circuit Voltage 23.5 OCV
Adapter Outlets 3, 6, 9 and 12 VDC
note: Output will decrease as the panel
gets hotter than room temperature
(~70° F). Angle, solar intensity,
cloud cover and other factors will
effect output
unpAcKInG
When unpacking, make sure that the
item is intact and undamaged. If any parts
are missing or broken, please call Harbor
Freight Tools at 1-800-444-3353 as soon
as possible.
InSTALLATIOn
Read the enTIRe IMpORTAnT
SAFeTY InFORMATIOn
section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
note: For additional information regarding
the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near
the end of this manual.
Location
1. Locate the panel where it will receive
full, unobstructed sunlight, especially
during midday. Nearby trees or tall
plants will drop debris, requiring the
panel to be cleaned more frequently.
2. The installation location for the
panels, charge controller/regulator,
and batteries must be inaccessible
to children to prevent electric shock.
Build a childproof enclosure if
needed.
3. Install the charge controller/regulator
and batteries in a weatherproof
enclosure with proper ventilation.
Mounting
1. Angle the face of the panel toward
true south 1 according to the chart that
follows:
Latitude Solar panel Angle
0-4° 10°
5-20° Latitude + 5°
21-45° Latitude + 10°
46-64° Latitude + 15°
65° or more 80°
ASSeMBLY
1.
6a
6b
Slot 3
Slide the Left and Right Triangle
Frame (6a and 6b) into slot 1 and
slot 3 on both ends of the Top Link
Bar (6d) and Bottom Link Bar (6C)
(to form the frame assembly). See
above.
1 Angle towards true north if installed in
southern hemisphere.