Instruction Manual

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The KID Solar Charge Controller Instructions
Mounting The KID:
There are three methods of mounting available for The KID:
1. In wall mounting.
This is very useful for RV’s, some boats and cabins or just about anywhere you want a built in look.
You will need to ensure that the wall is not so thick as to obstruct the wiring that enters through the
bottom surface of The KID. The conduit wire holes in the bottom of the casting are 0.28” (7mm)
away from the back mounting flange. So if your wall is more than 0.25” (6.35mm) thick, this may
interfere with accessing the wiring behind the wall. The conduit nut or adapter also takes away from
this narrow wall allowance. You may be able to remove some material from the back surface of the
wall to increase clearance.
Mounting holes are designed for #1 0 (5mm) screws.
The hole cut into the wall must be very accurate. A template is provided at the end of this manual.
The back cover of The KID may also be used as a template.
The casting on The KID is 8.65” (21 9mm) x 4.54” (11 5mm) with a .400 (1 0mm) radii on each corner.
Mounting holes are designed for a #1 0 (5mm) screw. The center to center dimensions are 8.763”
(222mm) x 4.5” (11 4mm) The KID has a depth of 1 .45” (37mm) from the mounting flange to the
back surface.
The KID mounted in the wall
Important! A minimum of 2" (50.4 mm) free space is required
behind The KID after mounting to prevent overheating.
IMPORTANT!
Do not mount in a zero clearance
compartment. Overheating may
result. 3" clearance in front of fins is
required. The KID produces heat in
normal operation. Free flowing
ventilation around The KID is
required to prevent overheating and
shutdown. This is especially true in
hot environments.
See page 20 for wiring
instructions.