TriStar MPPT 600V Installation & Operation Manual

5TriStar MPPT 600V Operator’s Manual
Installation Safety Precautions
WARNING:
This unit is not provided with a GFDI device. This charge controller must be used with an
external GFDI device as required by the Article 690 of the National Electrical Code for
the installation location.
• Mount the TriStar MPPT 600V indoors. Prevent exposure to the elements and do not allow
water to enter the controller.
• Install the TriStar MPPT 600V in a location that prevents casual contact. The
TriStar MPPT 600V heatsink can become very hot during operation.
• Use insulated tools when working with batteries.
• Avoid wearing jewelry during installation.
• The battery bank must be comprised of batteries of same type, make, and age.
• Do not smoke in the vicinity of the battery bank.
• Power connections must remain tight to avoid excessive heating from a loose connection.
• Use properly sized conductors and circuit interrupters.
• Thegroundingterminalislocatedinthewiringcompartmentandisidentiedbythesym-
bol below.
Ground Symbol
• This charge controller is to be connected to DC circuits only. These DC connections are
identiedbythesymbolbelow.
Direct Current Symbol
TheTriStarMPPT600Vcontrollermustbeinstalledbyaqualiedtechnicianinaccordancewith
electrical regulations of the country where the product is installed.
A means of disconnecting all power supply poles must be provided. These disconnects must be
incorporatedinthexedwiring.UsingtheTriStarMPPTHVgroundterminal(inthewiringcom-
partment), a permanent and reliable means to the earth ground must be established.
The grounding conductor must be secured against any accidental detatchment.
The knock-outs in the TriStar MPPT 600V wiring compartment must protect wires with conduit or
rings.