GP-FLEX-200/100/100E - Product Manual

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GP-FLEX-100
GP-FLEX-200
GP-FLEX-100E
5.0 Installing The GP-PWM-30 Solar Controller
The GP-PWM-30 is included in all Go Power! Solar Flex
TM
Kits mentioned in this manual,
except for the GP-FLEX-100E Expansion Kit.
The GP-PWM-30 protects the battery from overcharging. A condensed version of the
installation instructions appear below. Please read the full installation manual included
with the GP-PWM-30 Solar Controller before installing.
1. Disconnect or cover the solar modules and disconnect the batteries before commencing
the GP-PWM-30 wiring.
2. Run the solar module power cable to the location of The GP-PWM-30. Do not connect
the wires to the controller or the batteries. Identify the polarity of the wires
located on the battery and solar module (positive and negative). Use coloured tape
or mark wire ends with tags. Contacting the leads of the controller in reverse polarity,
however brief, will cause the controller to go into lock out mode and the solar controller
will need to be reset.
3. Kits include a fuse holder with an inline 30A fuse to protect the wire between the battery
and solar controller. Install your inline fuse as close to the battery as possible before
connecting the solar controller to the battery terminal. See Figure 2: “12 Volt Battery
Connected to Solar Controller with Inline Fuse”.
4. Wire the controller according to the terminal identication on the back of controller,
starting with the battery connections. Tighten the positive and negative battery
connections and then set the battery type (see controller manual for instruction). Then,
connect and tighten the positive and negative solar module connections.
5.1 Mounting The GP-PWM-30 Controller
The GP-PWM-30 should be mounted in a location relatively close to the battery, but
easily seen for monitoring system operation. Wires must be run from the solar module to
the controller and then to the battery. The GP-PWM-30 is designed to be ush mounted
on the side of a cabinet or wall where the wiring can be accessed from the back. Allow
two to three inches behind the unit. The controller should be mounted indoors, in a
dry location.
1. Select a suitable location for the installation of the controller. Run the power cable from
the solar module to the location selected.
2. Use the template included in the GP-PWM-30 Manual to mark the four mounting holes
and the “cutting line for ush mounting”. Drill the mounting holes. Use a keyhole or jig
saw to cut along the rectangular outline you marked.
3. Wire the controller as shown in the GP-PWM-30 Manual. Use the leftover power cable to
connect the controller to the batteries.
4. Mount the controller to the wall using the four screws provided in the GP-PWM-30 box.
Ensure the back of the controller is protected from damage by any object.
6.0 Connecting to the Battery & Solar Array
It is recommended to connect directly to the battery wherever possible. You can also
connect to the converter/charger where the battery positive and negative wires connect
to the converter.
1. Clean all corrosion from battery terminals before proceeding. Crimp ring terminals onto
the negative and positive wires of the power cable to be attached to the battery.
2. Attach the negative (black) wire’s 3/8” ring terminal to the RV battery. Check all electrical
connections and apply a protective coating to battery terminals.
6.1 Typical Battery Connection
1. Single 12 Volt battery connection (See Figure 3)
2. Parallel 12 Volt battery connection (See Figure 4)
3. 2 x 6 Volt series battery connection (See Figure 5)
7.0 Warranty Return Procedure
This product is covered by Carmanah Technologies (Go Power!) standard warranty.
Visit gpelectric.com for additional information.
Before contacting Go Power!’s customer service department, please visit gpelectric.
com to read the “frequently asked questions” section of our website to troubleshoot the
problem. If trouble persists:
1. Call your Go Power!™ Technical Support team (1-866-247-6527)
2. Return defective product to place of purchase.
Figure 3
Single 12 Volt Battery
12 Volt Conguration
Solar
Controller
Negative
Connection
Positive
Connection
12 Volt Battery Connected to Solar
Controller with Inline Fuse
Figure 2
Fuse
Positive
Connection
Negative
Connection
Solar
Controller
Figure 4
Two 12 Volt Batteries
12 Volt Parallel Conguation
Positive
Connection
Negative
Connection
Solar
Controller
Figure 5
Two 6 Volt Batteries
12 Volt Series Conguation
Positive
Connection
Negative
Connection
Solar
Controller