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SOLAR PANEL / MONO-CRYSTAL
Model 04815 / 12 Watts
Model 91013 / 24 Watts
Model 90860 / 50 Watts
Model 90717 / 100 Watts
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INFORMATION
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SPECIFICATIONS 04815 91013 90860 90717 Wattage 12 Watts 24 Watts 50 Watts 100 Watts 19.3" x 26.5" x 38.8" x 51.5" x Panel Dimensions 10.7" x 1.5" 13.6" x 1.5" 17.7" x 1.5" 26.6" x 1.5" Weight 3.2 lbs. 7.5 lbs. 15.4 lbs. 22.0 lbs. Rated Current 0.7 AMPs 1.4 AMPs 2.9 AMPs 5.9 AMPs Rated Voltage 16.5 Volts 17 Volts 17 Volts 17 Volts Capacity of 12 V Battery 7.2 AH 15 AH 31 AH 64 AH Charged in 10 Hours SAVE THIS MANUAL You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly and o
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6. Always wear ANSI approved splash-resistant safety goggles when working with tools and equipment. If working around batteries also wear acid resistant work gloves. Any spilled acid must be washed off immediately. 7. INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS MUST FOLLOW OSHA REQUIREMENTS. 8. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times to prevent tripping, falling, back injury, etcetera. 9. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing at all times. Use common sense. Do not use this product when y
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SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 1. THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE ONLY WITH 12 OR 24 VOLT/DC BATTERY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT WITH ANY OTHER ELECTRICAL SOURCE, AS PRODUCT DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY MAY OCCUR. 2. DO NOT CROSS ELECTRICAL POLARITY, AS PRODUCT DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY MAY OCCUR. THE RED TERMINAL IN THE JUNCTION BOX IS “POSITIVE”. THE BLACK OR BLUE TERMINAL IS “NEGATIVE”. 3. PRIOR TO CONNECTING THE SOLAR PANEL(S) TO A 12 VOLT/DC BATTERY ELECTR
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: All part numbers below refer to the parts shown on the Assembly Diagram (page 10) of this manual. WARNING: BEFORE drilling pilot holes for any of the following mounting in- structions, take care that the location to be drilled in is free from all wires, cables, utility lines, and any other obstructions. To Mount The Solar Panel Flat On A Surface: 1. Locate the Solar Panel so that it faces the sun the greater part of the day. 2. Model #04815 and #91013 have four
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3. To secure the two angle brackets to the mounting surface, drill two 1/4” holes though the base of each angle bracket. Then, drill four 1/4” holes, appropriately spaced, through the mounting surface. Use four screws, lock-washers, and nuts (not provided). (See Figure C.) SCREW (NOT PROVIDED) NUT (NOT PROVIDED) ANGLE BRACKET (NOT PROVIDED) LOCK WASHER (NOT PROVIDED) MOUNTING SURFACE (SIDE VIEW) FIGURE C To Connect The Solar Panel To The Charge Controller: Note: An appropr
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TYPICAL SINGLE SOLAR PANEL CONNECTION (12 VOLT): Some parts shown are not included-see Parts List, page 9. FIGURE D SKUs 04815, 91013, 90860, & 90717 Page 7
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TYPICAL MULTIPLE SOLAR PANEL CONNECTION (12 VOLT): Some parts shown are not included- see Parts List, page 9. FIGURE E TYPICAL DUAL SOLAR PANEL CONNECTION (24 VOLT): Some parts shown are not included- see Parts List, page 9. FIGURE F SKUs 04815, 91013, 90860, & 90717 Page 8
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 1. NOTE: Always disconnect the Solar Panel(s) from the electrical charge controller before performing any cleaning, inspection, or maintenance upon the unit(s). 2. With the Solar Panel(s) disconnected from the charge controller, periodically clean the Solar Panel(s) with mild soap and water. 3. Periodically, check all cable connections. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TO
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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM 1 2 5 6 3 NOTE: Part 4 -Alligator Clips- are only included with SKU 04815 and are not shown. NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. SKUs 04815, 91013, 90860, & 90717 Page 10
