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Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme Table of Contents RV Installation Parts and Checklist 3 1.0 Installation Overview 4 1.1 How Does the Go Power! RV Solar Kit Work 4 1.2 Warnings 4 1.3 Tools Required (Additional tools may be required) 4 1.4 Weekender SW / Weekender HD / Solar Elite / Solar Extreme Installation 5 2.0 Wiring the Solar Module and Power Cable 5 3.0 Wiring Modules with MC4 Cables 5 3.
Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme Standard Kits PART 01. Ring Terminal Battery Connector 02. Power Cable (7 m) 03. Tie Wrap 04. Positive MC4 Parallel Connector 05. Negative MC4 Parallel Connector 06. #10/32 Well Nut 07. #10/32 Well Nut Bolt 08. #10/32 Well Nut Flat Washer 09. #10/32 Well Nut Lock Washer 10. #6 Self-tapping screws 11. Cable clamp 12. ¼” Bolt 13. ¼” Flat Washer 14. ¼” Lock Washer 15. ¼” Nut 16. Mounting Feet 17. Solar module 18.
Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme 1.0 Installation Overview Congratulations on your purchase of a Go Power!TM RV Solar Power Kit. You have chosen a clean, quiet and sustainable way to provide power to your recreational vehicle. A Go Power!TM RV Solar Power Kit gives you the ability to dry camp while ensuring your batteries remain fully charged. The Go Power!TMRV Solar Power Kit allows you to enjoy the luxuries that electricity provides, without a campsite hookup.
Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E GP-RV-95 GP-RV-95E GP-RV-155E GP-RV-155 1.4 Weekender SW / Weekender HD / Solar Elite/ Solar Extreme Installation Refer to specific product manuals included in kits for correct product installation (ex. inverters, chargers and remotes). 2.0 Wiring the Solar Module and Power Cable Please follow the directions in the appropriate section, depending on which kit you are about to install.
Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E GP-RV-95 GP-RV-95E GP-RV-155E GP-RV-155 Refrigerator Vent Cover 4.0 Routing Power Cable through the Fridge Vent Solar Module Locate the refrigerator vent on the roof of the RV. Remove vent cover to gain access to the duct opening. Refer to Figure 1. Retain vent-fastening hardware. 4.1 Method 1 – Hole in Side of Vent Drill a hole through the side of the vent (5/8” hole). Insert a rubber grommet (not included) into the hole.
Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E GP-RV-95 GP-RV-95E GP-RV-155E GP-RV-155 The GP-PWM-30 provides the necessary protection for the RV battery system. A condensed version of the installation instructions appear below. However, please read the full installation manual included with the GP-PWM-30 Solar Controller. Solar Controller 1. Disconnect or cover the solar modules and disconnect the batteries before commencing the GPPWM-30 wiring.
Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme • • Acts of God, including lightning, floods, earthquakes, fire, and high winds Damage in handling, including damage encountered during shipment 2. This warranty shall be considered void if the warranted product is in any way opened or altered.
Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E GP-RV-95 GP-RV-95E GP-RV-155E GP-RV-155 8.4 Out of Warranty Items Go Power! electronic products are non-repairable, Go Power!TM does not perform repairs on its products nor does it contract out those repairs to a third party. Go Power!TM does not supply schematics or replacement parts for any of its electronic products. 9.0 System Glossary Ampere A unit of electrical current.
Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme Hybrid System: A power system consisting of two or more energy sources (e.g., a PV array and a wind generator). Hydrometer: A device used to measure the specific gravity (SG) of the electrolyte in a flooded battery. A very accurate way to see the true charge of a battery. Insolation: The solar energy received at a place over a given period. May be expressed as sunhours per day, watts per square meter per hour, or any number of other units.
Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E GP-RV-95 GP-RV-95E GP-RV-155E GP-RV-155 Standalone System: A power system not connected to the utility grid (mains.) Sometimes referred to as an autonomous system. State of Charge: The percentage of energy in a battery referenced to its nominal full capacity. Sulfation: The formation of lead sulfate crystals on the plates of a lead-acid battery.
Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E GP-RV-95 GP-RV-95E GP-RV-155E GP-RV-155 Diagram 1 MC4 Power Cabels For RV Kits Positive MC4 Junction Box Connection - Male Negative MC4 Junction Box Connection - Female The MC4 power cable is usually the final connection between the solar array and the solar controller. If it has not already been done, cut the MC power cable into two pieces so that there is a positive conductor cable and negative conductor cable. 1.
Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E GP-RV-95 GP-RV-95E GP-RV-155E GP-RV-155 Diagram 2 Wiring Parallel (2) Modules with MC4 Parallel Connectors Negative MC4 Parallel Connector - Female MC4 Extension Cable to Solar Controller or Combiner Box Positive MC4 Parallel Connector - Male MC4 Cable Connections for 2 Parallel Modules E.G. Two 12V modules at 12V Note: solar module junction box and MC4 cables many not be exactly as shown.
Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E GP-RV-95 GP-RV-95E GP-RV-155E GP-RV-155 Diagram 3 Parallel Wiring Between a Standard Junction Box and an MC4 Cable Junction Box Negative MC4 Parallel Connector - Female Existing MC Power Cable to Solar Controller MC4 Extension Cable (MC4 Output 10) Positive MC4 Parallel Connector - Male Parallel Wiring Between a Standard Junction Box and an Existing MC4 Cable Junction Box Note: solar module junction box and MC4 cables many not be
Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E GP-RV-95 GP-RV-95E GP-RV-155E GP-RV-155 Diagram 4 RV Electrical Layout - RV / Off Grid Charge Controller Solar Module All positive conductors connected to the battery should be equipped with the circuit protection rated to the wire size used. Loads Battery AC Panel Converter If the inverter supplies power to the AC panel which provides power to a converter, the resulting battery loop will quickly drain the batteries.
Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E GP-RV-95 GP-RV-95E GP-RV-155E GP-RV-155 Diagram 5 RV Electrical Layout - Two AC Power Sources No Transfer Switch - Manual Switching Solar Module Charge Controller Disconnect the converter entirely from the system via a breaker or physically disconnecting the wires. Usually the converter with circuit protection is rewired to connect to the utility power side of the system, if utility power is available.
Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E GP-RV-95 GP-RV-95E GP-RV-155E GP-RV-155 Diagram 6 RV Electrical Layout - Two AC Power Sources with Automatic Transfer Switch Charge Controller Solar Module All positive conductors connected to the battery should be equipped with the circuit protection rated to the wire size used.
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