Portable Solar Kits Owner s Manual

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2 Veuillez visiter gpelectric.com pour la version française de ce manuel de l utilisateur Visite gpelectric.com para la versión en español de este manual del usuario Table of Contents General Information 2 Accessories 3 Installation 4 Operation 4 Battery Type Settings 5 Specifications 5 Frequently Asked Questions 6 Trouble Shooting 6 Disclaimer of Liability and Warranty 6 General Warranty Issues 6 Repair and Return Information General Information Welcome to the Go Power! Portable Solar Kit Installation Guide. Please read all instructions contained within this manual to gain a full understanding of how to install this product. 2 gpelectric.com

3 2.0 Accessories: Figure Handle 2. Latches 3. Aluminium frame 4. Aluminium support legs 5. Solar charge controller 6. Junction box 7. Label 8. Cables 9. Battery clamps 10. Quick connect cable 11. Fuse 12. Protective carrying case 13. Corner protection gpelectric.com 3

4 3.0 Installation: 1. Locate a sunlit area, free from over hanging branches or obstructions 2. Remove solar panel kit from carrying case 3. Unclip the two latches on the side of the unit and fold the two panels outward. Extend the two stands to their maximum length and lock in position 4. Place solar panel facing the sun Note: To obtain maximum output it is suggested that the panel s direction be frequently adjusted to track the sun s movement throughout the day. Ensure the battery clamps do not come in contact with one another. 5. Connect battery clamps to the positive (red, +) and negative (black, -) battery terminals. Ensure that the connection is secure. Connect the battery clamp cable to the rest of the solar panel cable using the quick connect cable 4.0 Operation: The solar controller of your portable solar kit allows for connectivity of an auxiliary 12 volt device (e.g. light, cell phone charger, fans, etc.) **. Power is passed through from the battery via the screw terminal connectivity. **Note: Portable kit must be connected to the battery in order for auxiliary 12 volt device to operate Charging Status Indicator 1. GREEN ON whenever sunlight is available for battery charging 2. GREEN FAST FLASHING when system is over voltage Battery Status Indicator 1. GREEN ON when battery voltage is in normal range 2. GREEN SLOWLY FLASHING when battery is full 3. ORANGE ON when battery voltage is low 4. RED ON when battery is completely discharged 4 gpelectric.com

5 4.1 Battery Type Settings Load Work Mode Setting To operate, press the setting button once to turn ON/OFF. The red LED light indicates if the power is ON/OFF. Setting Indicators (Sealed, Gel or Flooded) Sealed Load Figure 2.0 Load Status LED Indicator Battery Type Setting Press and hold the setting button (Figure 2.0) for 5 seconds, to activate the battery setting function. When the battery type indicator begins to flash, use the same setting button to select the appropriate battery type: Sealed, Gel or Flooded. When the indicator stops flashing, the battery type is set.généraux Gel Flooded Battery Type Sealed lead acid battery Gel battery Flooded battery Setting Button LED Indicator Sealed Gel Flooded 5.0 Portable Solar Kit Specifications Type Module Size (Closed) Module Size (Open) Net Weight Max- Power Max-Power Voltage Specifications Max-Power Current Open-Circuit Voltage Module mm / in mm / in kg / lbs W V A V 80 W (2x40W) 550x505x60 mm 21.65x19.88x2.36 in 550x1010x30 mm 21.65x39.76x1.18 in 9 kg / lbs W (2x60W) 825x505x70 mm 32.48x19.88x2.76 in 825x1010x35 mm 32.48x39.76x1.38 in 15 kg / 33 lbs gpelectric.com 5

6 6.0 Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting Please visit gpelectric.com for our up-to-date Frequently Asked Questions and troubleshooting recommendations. 7.0 Disclaimer of Liability & Warranty Visit gpelectric.com for additional product warranty information. Go Power! warrants the solar panel of the Portable Solar Kit for 25 years, 1 year for the cable and componets and 3 years for the controller. This warranty is vaild against defects in materials and workmanship. It is not valid against defects resulting from, but not limited to: Misuse and/or abuse, neglect, or accident Exceeding the unit s design limits Improper installation, including, but not limited to, improper environmental protection and improper hook-up Acts of God, including lightning, floods, earthquakes, fire, and high winds Damage in handling, including damage encountered during shipment or installation 7.1 General Warranty Issues Please visit gpelectric.com for our up-to-date General Warranty Issues. 7.2 Repair and Return Information Visit gpelectric.com to read the frequently asked questions section of our website to troubleshoot the problem. If trouble persists: 1. Call your Go Power! Technical Support team ( ). 2. Return defective product to place of purchase. 6 gpelectric.com

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