Kid Manual

The KID Solar Charge Controller Instructions
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.
Locate and twist out
the knockouts in the
bottom section of 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.
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.
RIGHT: The KID wall/surface mounted.
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
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