Monitor Panel (If Equipped); Solar Panel Care - Fleetwood Discovery Owner's Manual

The green Charging LED
illuminates when sunlight is
reaching the solar panel. Solid
green indicates bulk charging;
flashing green indicates absorption
or float charging. The LED will
glow red if errors occur.
A red LED means that the system
is not charging. An error code
will also display on the remote
monitor. See the OEM manual for
troubleshooting. It is normal for
the controller to become warm
to the touch, especially when
processing higher amperage.
NOTE:
The charge controller
is limited to 425 watts
maximum input.
CAUTION:
The charge controller may
be warm to the touch. This
is a normal function of the
charge controller.
Maintenance:
Perform the following
maintenance tasks twice a year for
best performance.
Tighten all terminals.
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Inspect for loose, broken or
corroded connections.
Ensure all wire clamps and
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tie-downs are secure.
Verify LED indication
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matches system conditions.

Monitor Panel (If Equipped)

The solar panel monitor features
a display screen, three operation
buttons and three battery state of
charge LED's for a quick reference
of battery charging levels.
Solar Monitor
Press the center button to scroll
through four main screens, and use
the left or right arrow buttons to
scroll through sub-screens.
Main Screens:
Solar Charge Current:
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Press the left and right
arrows to view solar amp
hours and maximum charge
current.
Battery 1 Voltage: This
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is house battery voltage.
Press the left or right
arrows to view battery amp
hours and minimum and
maximum battery voltage.
Battery 2 Voltage: This
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is chassis battery voltage.
Press the left or right
arrows to view battery amp
hours and minimum and
maximum battery voltage.
Temperature Screen:
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This displays the ambient
temperature at the remote
monitor.
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Solar Panel Care

Keep the solar panel clean. The
amount of power that a panel
produces is directly related to
the intensity of sunlight. A single
layer of dust, road grime or
other debris can greatly reduce
power. Regular inspections and
regular cleaning will assure
maximum charging power. Use
a non-abrasive cleaner and paper
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towels to clean the panel. The
surrounding environment and the
amount of road dust encountered
will determine how frequently the
panel should be cleaned.
Solar panels should be
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cleaned monthly or more
frequently depending upon
weather conditions.
The panel should be
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cleaned if a film or a
layer of dust is on the
windshield.
High winds can blow dust
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and debris around causing
dirt build up. Frequently
inspect the panel and clean
as necessary.
CAUTION:
To avoid arcing at the
battery connections when
replacing batteries or
performing battery cable
maintenance, be sure
to remove the fuses for
the solar panel charge
controller, or cover the
solar panel to stop the
production of electricity.
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