User Manual

3 SYSTEM SETUP

3.1 INSTALLATION NOTES

• Always connect the battery/s ﬁ rst (before the panel).

• Always ensure the connection to the battery terminals is sound, with as much surface contact

between the battery terminal and the connection method (e.g. Alligator clips) as possible.

• The regulator should be installed as close as possible to the battery/s.

• Ensure that any non-Redarc Anderson™ plug terminals are soldered correctly or crimped with the

correct Anderson™ crimping tool.

• Always check the manufacturer’s data for your battery and ensure that the ‘Maximum’ voltage of the

charging proﬁ le you select does not exceed the manufacturer’s recommended maximum charging

voltage. If the ‘Maximum’ voltage for your battery type is too high, please select another charging

proﬁ le. SRPA-RM will be required to change from default setting.

• Care should be taken to not expose the regulator to moisture.

• For optimum operation, the regulator should be mounted in an environment where the temperature

is normally below 45°C and does not exceed 55°C.

• Battery clip SRC0009 is intended for a portable short term connection and should not to be left

connected permanently.

OVER CHARGING HAZARD. FAILURE TO CONNECT SOLAR PANEL’S NEGATIVE WIRE DIRECTLY TO THE

REGULATOR MAY RESULT IN OVERCHARGING THE BATTERY. THE SOLAR PANEL’S NEGATIVE WIRE

MUST BE CONNECTED DIRECT TO THE REGULATOR ONLY.

ELECTRICAL HAZARD. INCORRECT CONNECTION OF BATTERIES AND SOLAR PANELS IN PARALLEL

OR SERIES CAN SUBJECT THE REGULATOR TO HIGH VOLTAGES THAT WILL DAMAGE THE

REGULATOR. ENSURE THE RECOMMENDED CONNECTIONS AND SEQUENCES ARE FOLLOWED AND

THAT THE RATED CURRENT AND/OR WATTAGE OF THE REGULATOR IS NOT EXCEEDED.

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