.5W Solar Panel Twin Pack Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read and understand all instructions, warnings, and cautions before using this product. Failure to follow the instructions, warnings, and cautions may result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.
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Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 5 Assembly ..........................................
Intended Use This solar panel twin-pack is designed as trickle chargers to prevent rechargeable 12 Volt batteries from discharging and damaging themselves when left in storage for long periods of time. Some common uses of 12 Volt batteries are in cars and trucks, ATVs, boats, water pumps, and deer feeders. Technical Specifications Property Specification Maximum Wattage Up to 1.5 Watts Current at Pmax Up to 110 mA Solar Panel Type Amorphous Measurements 13 7/8 x 4 15/16 x ½” Weight 1.
Important Safety Information Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury or property damage. The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this tool. Always be aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner.
Assembly None required except connections for operation. See Operating Instructions. Before Each Use Check for damaged parts before each use. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never use the solar panel with a damaged part. Check that the panel, battery clamps and other parts are clean to ensure proper function. If necessary, wipe the components with a damp cloth – DO NOT use soap or solvents when cleaning and DO NOT pour chemicals on the panel.
1. Connect the included battery clamps or the DC plug to the wires from the panel by the J-plug connectors. 2. If using the clamps: Attach the positive battery clamp (red, +) to the positive battery terminal (+) and the negative battery clamp (black, -) to the negative battery terminal (-). If using the DC plug: insert the plug into the vehicle’s 12-colt power socket. 3. Expose the panel to sunlight. The panel can be mounted on a windshield using the suction cups.
After Each Use Clean the panel, battery clamps and other parts of dirt and debris to prepare it for the next use. Wipe the components with a damp cloth but DO NOT use soap or solvents. Dry the components so that no moisture remains to possibly corrode the electrical connections. DO NOT pour chemicals on the panel when cleaning. Store the solar panels when it is not in use. Store them in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or “Your”) that the Ironton product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. In addition, this item is warranted to generate up to 80% of rated power for a period of five years from date of purchase.
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