Solar Power Package. Please read this manual thoroughly before using your instrument. For customer support, or to place an order, call Spectrum Technologies, Inc. at 800-248-8873 or 815- 436-4440 between 7:30 am and 5:30 p.m. CST, FAX at 815-436-4460, or E-Mail at info@specmeters.com.
Contents a. Solar panel/charger/battery assembly (fig. 1) b. Plug adapter (fig. 3) c. Snap connector adapter (fig. 4) d. U-bolt Charger Battery Cable Fuse Wire Battery Charger + Terminal Power Cable Fuse Figure 1: Ground Wire Main assembly Zip Tie Mounting Solar Panel The solar panel bracket attaches to a post or pipe...
Connecting Solar Power Package to a WatchDog DO NOT attach the charge cable to the battery's positive terminal until the WatchDog unit is completely connected. To avoid possible damage to the Solar Power Package, or your WatchDog device, the Solar Power Package is shipped with the charger cable disconnected from the posi- tive terminal of the battery (fig.
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6. Attach the snap connector to the battery pack or insert the plug connector into the Power socket. 7. Apply power by connecting the loose fuse wire fuse to the positive (open) battery terminal (fig. 5). Dielectric grease on the connector protects it from corrosion and should not be wiped off.
Installing Back Cover To install the back cover, place it on the back of the solar panel as shown in the image to the right. Ensure the gray ca- ble is fed through the opening at the top edge of the cover. Attaching the clips Note the five openings along the edge of the cover.
Specifications Voltage Range 5.25 V to 6.75 V Capacity 5W solar panel with rechargeable battery pack, (6V, 4.5 Ah) Operating -4 to 122 °F (-20 to 50 °C) Temperature Dimensions 9.75 x 8.75 x 0.75 inches (Panel alone) 27.77 x 22.23 x 1.91 cm Dimensions 11.86 x 8.75 x 2.63 inches (Panel plus cover and bracket)
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This product is warranted to be free from defects in material or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. During the warranty period Spectrum will, at its option, either repair or re- place products that prove to be defective. This warranty does...