Intended Use; Technical Description; Installing The Solar Panel - Dometic GP-FLEX-55 Installation And Operating Manual

Intended use

All other actions are intended also for non-professional users.
4 Intended use
The solar panel converts solar energy into photovoltaic DC voltage, and this electricity charges the battery.
The solar panel is intended for use at 12 V and 24 V system voltage, and suitable for use with lead acid (flooded,
gel, or AGM type) and LiFePO4 batteries.
The solar panel is engineered to be used in mobile applications: recreational vehicles, boats, work trucks, long-
haul trailers, and sleeper cabs.
This product is only suitable for the intended purpose and application in accordance with these instructions.
This manual provides information that is necessary for proper installation and/or operation of the product. Poor
installation and/or improper operating or maintenance will result in unsatisfactory performance and a possible fail-
ure.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for any injury or damage to the product resulting from:
• Incorrect assembly or connection, including excess voltage
• Incorrect maintenance or use of spare parts other than original spare parts provided by the manufacturer
• Alterations to the product without express permission from the manufacturer
• Use for purposes other than those described in this manual
Dometic reserves the right to change product appearance and product specifications.

5 Technical description

The solar panel is made of high-efficiency monocrystalline cells.
The solar panel has the following features:
• Thin, light-weight construction
• Low-profile, aerodynamic shape
• Impermeable lamination protection
• Flexible construction allow for installation on most surfaces
• Can be affixed with adhesive or screws

6 Installing the solar panel

6.1 System elements
fig. 2,
Description
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1 Adhesive backing tape
2 Solar panel
3 Extension cable
4 Cable duct
5 Solar charge controller
6 Battery
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