Full Product Manual

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Important Safety Instructions
Please save these instructions.
This manual contains important safety, installation, and operating instructions for the
charge controller. The following symbols are used throughout the manual to indicate
potentially dangerous conditions or important safety information.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially dangerous condition. Use extreme caution when
performing this task.
CAUTION: Indicates a critical procedure for safe and proper operation of the controller
NOTE: Indicates a procedure or function that is important to the safe and proper operation
of the controller.
General Safety Information
 Read all of the instructions and cautions in the manual before beginning the
installation.
 There are no serviceable parts for this controller. Do NOT disassemble or attempt
to repair the controller.
 Do NOT allow water to enter the controller.
 Make sure all connections going into and from the controller are tight.
Charge Controller Safety
 NEVER connect the solar panel array to the controller without a battery. Battery
must be connected first.
 Ensure input voltage does not exceed 150 VDC to prevent permanent damage.
Use the Open Circuit (V
oc
) to make sure the voltage does not exceed this value
when connecting panels together.
Battery Safety
 Use only sealed lead-acid, flooded, or gel batteries which must be deep cycle.
 Explosive battery gases may be present while charging. Be certain there is enough
ventilation to release the gases.