Installing Additional Battery Pods - Nature Power Solar Generator 1800 User Manual

GENERAL NOTES ON SOLAR PANEL USE AND MAINTENANCE
Keep the solar panel clean. An accumulation of dirt, dust, or mildew will cause poor performance as the dirt will block
the light from the panel. Use only mild soap and water to clean the panel. Caustic or abrasive cleaners or solvents
will damage the panel's surface. Do not use any glass cleaners with ammonia as these will also damage the panel.
You can maximize the performance of the solar panel by "following" the sun as it moves across the sky. Re-aim the
panel toward the sun periodically during the day to keep the light hitting the panel as close as possible at a 90 degree
angle to the panel's surface. Also watch the panel to make sure that it stays out of the shade of trees, or other cast
shadows, as from buildings or other nearby landscape items.
Do not worry about leaving the panel outside during inclement weather. The panel is designed to withstand rain,
snow, sleet, and hail (less than 1" in dia.). The panel can also endure summer heat and winter cold temperatures.
As long as the panel is anchored against the wind it will survive most normally experienced weather conditions. This
applies to the solar panel only, the generator/battery pack must be kept clean and dry at all times.
WIND GENERATOR INSTALLATION
WARNING: SHOCK, FIRE AND ENERGY HAZARDS.
Make sure the wind generator output is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the cable to the base unit. All wiring
must be done in accordance with applicable electrical wiring codes. Turn on the wind generator output only after plugging the
cable into the base unit.
CONNECTING THE BASE UNIT TO A WIND GENERATOR:
WARNING: SHOCK, FIRE AND ENERGY HAZARDS.
The wind generator input is rated 15V at 25A and is designed to be used with a 300 watt maximum wind generator. The wind
generator must have its own charge controller and output kill (ON/OFF) switch. The charge controller must be rated for 300
watts and 12 VDC nominal battery charging. NOTE: If you choose to connect a wind generator you must do so with an Anderson
Power Pole connector set up as outlined below. You will need to purchase the parts and assemble the connector/cord for
plugging into the base unit.
CAUTION: REVERSE POLARITY.
Improper connections (reversing the wire connection on the wind generator connection) will cause the unit to malfunction and
may permanently damage the unit. Damage caused by a reverse polarity connection is not covered by the warranty.
Plug in the wind generator cord plug to the wind generator input port located at the back of the unit. Please note the
polarity of the connector. (Don't force the connector; it will only go in one way. It will 'click' into place)
The wind generator output should be turned ON only after connecting the cable plug to the unit.
NOTE: The Anderson Power Connector plug color coding for the Wind Generator is as follows:
Red - POSITIVE (+)
White - NEGATIVE (-)
Green - Ground ( ) (GND)
Blank - Anderson Spacer (long)
Information on Anderson Power Pole Connectors can be found here (Download the pdf file):
http://www.andersonpower.com/litlib/files.html/download/62
7. INSTALLING ADDITIONAL BATTERY PODS: (OPTIONAL)
Connecting the unit to one, or up to three, battery pods will double, triple, or quadruple the unit run time. Follow the details
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See also below a brief guideline to access the built in auxiliary DC input port on the main unit and how the extension battery
pod is connected.
PLEASE BE SURE THE AC POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED AND THE UNIT IS TURNED
Remove the top back panel by unscrewing the screw located on the middle of the panel. The auxiliary port is located at the
left side of the compartment.
Place the optional battery pod on the right hand side of the main unit.
Take out the auxiliary DC input plug from the battery pod and connect it to the main unit output port.
You may connect an additional 100W Solar panel to the battery pod by connecting the solar panel to the solar input
connector at the back of the battery pod following the same procedure outlined above.
The unit is now ready to provide power with increased the run times.
TIPS: The extension battery pod is designed to be stackable. Additional battery pods can be connected to the first battery pod.
Using the above procedure, multiple battery pods may be connected up to 3 battery pods total.
NOTE: To guarantee maximum device performance and life span if the battery pod is not connected continuously to utility power
or not connected to the solar panel,
BATTERY-POD INSTALLATION
IT SHOULD BE CHARGED AFTER EACH USE AND AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 90
GUIDE" provided with the battery pod for battery pod installation.
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