Solar Panel; Charge Controller - Monaco DIPLOMAT 2004 Owner's Manual

The system consists of one roof-mounted solar panel and a charge con-
troller located in the battery compartment. The solar panel is a laser-grooved,
buried-grid panel that is capable of delivering about two or three amps of
charge per hour in full sunlight (usually between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.).
Extensive testing has shown that the solar panel delivers enough power to
offset the normal day-to-day drain on batteries caused by various parasitic
electrical loads. These parasitic loads are usually associated with transmis-
sion memories, natural self-discharge of batteries and other like items. This
means that the solar panel is only intended to cover these parasitic loads while
dry camping.
WARNING: The solar panel needs to be cleaned monthly.
The solar panel may need to be cleaned more frequently
depending on weather conditions.

Charge Controller:

The Charge Controller was built to
accommodate either Flooded Lead-Acid
batteries or (sealed) Absorbed Glass Matte
(AGM) batteries. The Charge Controller is
limited to a maximum of three-amp charge.
The faceplate of the controller is used as a heat sink for the electronics. It
will become warm to the touch especially when processing higher amperage.
This is normal and there is no reason to be concerned. Automatic thermal
shutdown (indicated by the Load Disconnect light) will activate if the
controller gets too warm. The Green charge indicator illuminates when the
system is charging.
The jumper wire is removed from the two right hand terminals. This sets
the float voltage for the controller to Flooded Wet Cell batteries. Installing
the jumper lowers float voltage for Absorbed Glass Matte batteries. This
feature resets the charge parameters to work with either flooded wet cell
batteries or AGM batteries. Float voltage changes from 14.2 to 13.4 Volts,
which is what the AGM battery manufacturer recommends.
CAUTION: The Charge Controller panel may be hot to
the touch.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - HOUSE
DIPLOMAT 2004

SOLAR PANEL

(Optional)
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