4.8 CONNECT THE GP-PWM-30 TO BATTERY BANK
It is recommended to connect directly to the battery whenever possible. You can also connect to the converter/charger where
the battery positive and negative wires connect to the converter/charger
1.
Clean all corrosion from the battery terminals before proceeding
2.
Crimp ring terminals onto the positive and negative cables to be attached to the battery
3.
Check the ring terminal crimp connection by gently pulling on the cable and ring terminal
4.
Attach the Negative (Black) ring terminal to the battery bank and tighten according to the battery manufacturers specification
5.
Attach the Positive (Red) ring terminal to the battery bank and tighten according to the battery manufacturers specification
6.
Check all electrical connections
7.
Apply a protective coating to the battery terminals
4.9 INITIAL CONNECTION AND OPERATING
1.
Check all electrical connections and ensure all cables are securely fastened
2.
Install the 30A Fuse into the fuse holder, ensure the fuse holder is securely fastened
3.
Remove the opaque material from the solar panels
4.
Follow the PWM 30 User Manual and operating steps
4.10 BATTERY BANK CONFIGURATIONS
Parallel: 2 x 12V
System Voltage = 12V
System Capacity = 200A/Hr
Fuse
12V
100A/hr @ 12V
12V
100A/hr @ 12V
Legend
Cable
Ring
Terminal
Terminal
FIGURE 4-J: TYPICAL BATTERY BANK CONFIGURATIONS
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Parallel: 4 x 12V
System Voltage = 12V
System Capacity = 400A/Hr
Fuse
12V
100A/hr @ 12V
12V
100A/hr @ 12V
12V
100A/hr @ 12V
12V
Ring
100A/hr @ 12V
INSTALLATION
Series: 2 x 6V
System Voltage = 12V
System Capacity = 200A/Hr
Fuse
6V
200A/hr @ 6V
6V
200A/hr @ 6V
Series & Parallel: 4 x 6V
System Voltage = 12V
System Capacity = 400A/Hr
Fuse
6V
200A/hr @ 6V
6V
200A/hr @ 6V
6V
200A/hr @ 6V
6V
200A/hr @ 6V
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