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SOLAR FLEX KITS
™
User Manual
GP-FLEX-30
GP-FLEX-50
GP-FLEX-50E
GP-FLEX-100
GP-FLEX-100E
GP-FLEX-200
© 2018 Go Power!® By Valterra Products LLC,
Worldwide Technical Support and Product Information
gpelectric.com
Go Power! Corporate Headquarters
21-710 Redbrick Street, Victoria, BC Canada V8T 5J3
Tel: 1.866.247.6527
73835_MAN_GP_SOLAR_FLEX_30_50_50E_100_100E_200_RevH
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- Page 1 SOLAR FLEX KITS ™ User Manual GP-FLEX-30 GP-FLEX-50 GP-FLEX-50E GP-FLEX-100 GP-FLEX-100E GP-FLEX-200 © 2018 Go Power!® By Valterra Products LLC, Worldwide Technical Support and Product Information gpelectric.com Go Power! Corporate Headquarters 21-710 Redbrick Street, Victoria, BC Canada V8T 5J3 Tel: 1.866.247.6527 73835_MAN_GP_SOLAR_FLEX_30_50_50E_100_100E_200_RevH...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
1. Contents 2. GENERAL INFORMATION ......................4 2.1 HOW DOES A GO POWER! SOLAR CHARGING KIT WORK? ..........4 2.2 CAUTIONS ..........................6 2.3 DISCLAIMERS ..........................7 2.4 KIT PARTS ..........................8 2.4.1 PARTS CHECKLIST .......................8 2.5 REQUIRED TOOLS ........................10 3. PLANNING LOCATIONS ......................11 3.1 PLAN YOUR SOLAR SYSTEM SETUP ................... -
Page 4: General Information
2. GENERAL INFORMATION Congratulations on purchasing your Go Power! Solar Flex Kit. You have chosen a clean, quiet and sustainable power source. Go Power! Solar Kits allow you to power appliances in your RV, without hooking up to shore power or a noisy generator. Go Power! Solar kits will keep your batteries charged, ensuring you have power when you need it. - Page 5 GENERAL INFORMATION 100W Solar Panel Refrigerator Vent Cover or Cable Entry Plate MC4 Red Postive MC4 Black Negative Extension Cable (25 ft) Extension Cable (25 ft) PWM 30 Solar Charge Controller 30A Fuse Legend MC4 Connector Battery Bank "CLICK" FIGURE 2-B: FLEX 100 WIRING DIAGRAM gpelectric.com | [page 5]...
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Page 6: Cautions
GENERAL INFORMATION 2.2 CAUTIONS Electricity can be very dangerous. It is critical that the electrical layout and Disconnect all power sources installation of the photovoltaic system be completed by an electrician or quali- before attempting installation fied personnel and in compliance with the detailed procedures in this manual. Photovoltaic panels generate DC electricity when exposed to sunlight or other light sources. -
Page 7: Disclaimers
GENERAL INFORMATION • All installations must be performed in compliance with the National Electrical C ode (NEC) and applicable local codes • In Canada, installations must comply with CSA C22.1, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 •... -
Page 8: Kit Parts
GENERAL INFORMATION 2.4 KIT PARTS Please unpack and make sure all parts shown in the list below are included in the kit. If any parts are missing please Note contact Go Power!’s customer service team at customerservice@gpelectric.com or 1.866.247.6527. 2.4.1 PARTS CHECKLIST ITEM # DESCRIPTION FLEX 30W Solar Panel... - Page 9 GENERAL INFORMATION 4, 6 gpelectric.com | [page 9]...
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Page 10: Required Tools
GENERAL INFORMATION 2.5 REQUIRED TOOLS Screwdriver (Phillips) 1/16” and 3/8” Drill Bits Keyhole Saw 5/16” & 7/16” Wrench Pencil or Marker Heat Gun Pliers Caulking Gun Wire Strippers and Cutters Sealant Butt Splice Crimping Tool m. Digital Multimeter (troubleshooting only) Electric Hand Drill Torque Driver (optional) Design your solar set up here:... -
Page 11: Planning Locations
3. PLANNING LOCATIONS 3.1 PLAN YOUR SOLAR SYSTEM SETUP Take a few minutes before commencing any installation work to layout your solar system on paper first. Use the diagrams within this manual to help. Complete a simple block diagram identifying the key components and connections of your Solar charging system: Solar Panels, MC4 Positive and Negative Extension Cables, Solar Charge Controller and your Battery Bank as detailed in the diagrams. -
Page 12: Solar Charge Controller
PLANNING LOCATIONS 3.3 LOCATING THE GP-PWM-10 OR GP-PWM-30 SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER The GP-PWM-10 or GP-PWM-30 is included in all Go Power! RV Solar Kits detailed in this manual except for the expansion kits (50E and 100E). The GP-PWM provides the necessary protection for the RV battery system. A condensed version of the installation instructions appear in this manual. -
Page 13: Installation
4. INSTALLATION 4.1 SOLAR PANELS WARNING: Photovoltaic panels generate DC electricity when exposed to sunlight or other light sources. When exposed to light, contact with the electricity active parts of the panel, such as terminals, can result in burns, sparks and lethal shock whether the panel is connected or disconnected. Do not touch the terminals while the panel is exposed to light. -
Page 14: Refrigerator Vent Option 1
INSTALLATION WARNING: Using an adhesive can create a permanent mounting situation. It is strongly advised that placement is well thought out and that panel function has been tested before mounting. Go Power! is not responsible for damage caused by the removal of any solar panels. WARNING: The Panels must be securely fastened. -
Page 15: Cable Entry Plate
INSTALLATION Ensure all penetrations into the RV roof are watertight. Use an appropriate sealant as recommended by your RV Dealer to seal holes wherever necessary. Replace vent cover. 4.4 CABLE ENTRY PLATE Remove the rubber sealing caps from the ends of the MC4 connectors in the GP-CEP. -
Page 16: Connecting Solar Charge Controller To Battery Bank
INSTALLATION Insert the fuse holder and solar charge controller stripped PWM 30 cable ends into the butt splice as shown in Fig 4-G Solar Charge Crimp the butt splice fully - test the connection by gently Controller PWM 30 FIGURE 4-F PWM 30 pulling on both cables Solar Charge... -
Page 17: Maintenance
INSTALLATION 4.9 BATTERY BANK CONFIGURATIONS Parallel: 2 x 12V Parallel: 4 x 12V Series: 2 x 6V Series & Parallel: 4 x 6V System Voltage = 12V System Voltage = 12V System Voltage = 12V System Voltage = 12V System Capacity = 200A/Hr System Capacity = 400A/Hr System Capacity = 200A/Hr System Capacity = 400A/Hr... -
Page 18: Specifications
6. SPECIFICATIONS Flex 30 Solar Panel Specs Rated power (Pm) Maximum power voltage (Vmp) 17.5V Maximum power current (Imp) 1.70A Open circuit voltage (Voc) 21.0V Short circuit current (Isc) 1.88A Flex 50 Solar Panel Specs Rated power (Pm) Maximum power voltage (Vmp) 17.5V Maximum power current (Imp) 2.88A... -
Page 19: Warranty Return Procedure
7. WARRANTY & RETURN PROCEDURE 7.1 WARRANTY LENGTH The Go Power! warranty is valid against defects in materials and workmanship for the specific product warranty period. It is not valid against defects resulting from, but not limited to: • Misuse and/or abuse, neglect or accident •... -
Page 20: System Diagrams
8. SYSTEM DIAGRAMS FLEX 30 and 50 SYSTEM DIAGRAM Refrigerator Vent Cover or Cable Entry Plate 30W or 50W Solar Panel MC4 Red Postive MC4 Black Negative Extension Cable (25 ft) Extension Cable (25 ft) PWM 10 Solar Charge Controller 10A Fuse Legend Battery Bank... - Page 21 SYSTEM DIAGRAMS FLEX 200 SYSTEM DIAGRAM 100W 100W Solar Panel Solar Panel Refrigerator Vent Cover or Cable Entry Plate MC4 Red Postive MC4 Black Negative Extension Cable (25 ft) Extension Cable (25 ft) PWM 30 Solar Charge Controller 30A Fuse Legend MC4 Expansion Connector - Negative...