Instruction Manual

The KID Solar Charge Controller Instructions
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1 0-268-1 REV P7
2. Surface mount.
Most KIDs come pre-installed into the wall mount bracket. These instructions apply to KIDs that are
field installed into the wall mount bracket. The KID can be mounted on a wall using the supplied wall
mount adapter. As a minimum you will need to supply ½” strain reliefs to secure the wires to the
casting. Regular metal strain reliefs are available at any hardware or electrical store. Metal Romex
strain reliefs are designed to clamp down on Romex shielded cable. You will most likely be using
individual 1 0AWG conductors and therefore the outer sheath to protect the conductors will not be
there. Be aware that excessive clamping pressure from the strain relief will bite through the wire
insulation and short the conductors to the case. Not only can this cause fires, it is very hard to
troubleshoot.
Make the wire connections to the terminal block inside The KID, replace the back plate and then
assemble The KID to the wall mount adapter. Use the #1 0 x ¾” Plastite screws provided to secure
The KID to the wall mount adapter.
Secure the plastic wall mount adapter to the wall
using appropriate screws (not provided). Make
sure the screws are adequate for the weight of
The KID. The wall mount adapter is intended to
use #1 0 (5mm) screws.
RIGHT: The KID wall/surface mounted.
Locate and twist out the
knockouts in the bottom
section of the wall mount
adapter.
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