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D) Connections to the Diode Box (Cell Protector)
NOTE: Panels under 35w are not supplied with and do not require a Diode Box.
The Diode Box is a vital
safety component that
must not be omitted from
the installation. The By-
Pass Diodes, or Hot-
Spot Preventers, do not
consume
any
power
under normal operating
conditions. They are only
activated under total shading conditions such as a complete blockage of sunlight
to one or more cells if canvas, clothing, etc. becomes draped on the panel. Under
those conditions the diodes will prevent a cell(s) from burning and destroying the
panel. Mount the Diode Box in a dry location, preferably within the scope of the 8'
(approx.) cable provided. Contact Coastal Climate Control for options if extending
the cable is deemed to be necessary or desirable.
1) C onnect the three wires in the cable coming from the solar panel to the
SOLAR terminals on t he circuit board, following the color coding. The cable
should be cut to the shortest possible length before connecting to the Diode Box.
2) Connect the positive and negative wires going away to the solar controller to
the OUTPUT terminals following the guidance below. Use maximum AWG 12 in
these terminals. If the wire or cable between the Diode Box and the controller is
AWG 10 or larger, a t erminal strip (not supplied) should be i nstalled nearby to
reduce the AWG 10 wires down to AWG 12 for connection to the terminals.
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For a s ingle panel connected to a s ingle controller, or for multiple panels
connected in series to one controller, connect the negative wire to "-", and
the positive wire to "+". The middle "+_D" terminal is not used.
For multiple panels connected in parallel to one c ontroller, connect the
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negative wire to "-", and the positive wire to the middle terminal marked
"+_D". The bottom "+" terminal is not used in this configuration.
Maintenance:
Your Solara solar panel requires no s pecial maintenance. If desired, it may be
cleaned with a mild detergent that does not contain any scouring additives,
corrosive fluid, or wax. Do not use car-cleaning detergents.
Solara and Coastal Climate Control, Inc. take no responsibility for damages to
solar panels, solar controllers, or any other associated items that may be caused
by incorrect installation and by not following these instructions. For further
inquiries please do not hesitate to contact us.
Technical details subject to change. No responsibility taken for printing errors. 6/15/2015
SOLARA M-Series
12w, 23w, 34w, 35w, 45w, 50w, 68w, 70w
SOLARA Power M-Series
110w, 115w, 140w
Installation Manual
Important! Please read before installing!
Please read this manual carefully.
Incorrect installation can cause damage
that may result in a loss of warranty!
North American distributors:
Coastal Climate Control, Inc.
www.CoastalClimateControl.com - info@CoastalClimateControl.com
301-352-5738 - Annapolis MD USA
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Summary of Contents for SOLARA M-Series
- Page 1 Maintenance: Incorrect installation can cause damage Your Solara solar panel requires no s pecial maintenance. If desired, it may be cleaned with a mild detergent that does not contain any scouring additives, that may result in a loss of warranty! corrosive fluid, or wax.
- Page 2 A) Flexibility C) Electrical connections Solara Walk-On solar panels are semi flexible. The panels can be installed on up Once the panel has been secured in place, temporarily cover it with some of the to a 3% curve; i.e. 1” chord height on a 34” span. The panel must be secured in cardboard from the original packing, and then run the cable to a dr y location such a fashion that it cannot vibrate.
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