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FB2100/FB2200 Flow Computer 30W Solar Panel Field Replacement Guide D301824X012 November 2020 FB2100/FB2200 Flow Computer 30W Solar Panel Field Replacement Guide For Part Numbers (Kits): 395555-02-7: Solar Panel 399288-01-0: Battery Cable 396701-03-0: Solar Controller Cable 395829-01-0: Fuses ...
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FB2100/FB2200 Flow Computer 30W Solar Panel Field Replacement Guide D301824X012 November 2020...
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D301824X012 November 2020 Replacing the 30W Solar Panel The procedure for replacing the 30W solar panel on the FB2100/FB2200 Flow Computer re-uses the existing mounting hardware provided with the original solar panel. Save any mounting hardware/screws/nuts/washers from the original. Restrictions Hazardous area approvals require that any part replaced in the field be the exact same part (“like-...
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Flow Computer 30W Solar Panel Field Installed Accessory Kit Part No. 395555-02-7 for Use with UL Listed Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D Model Series FB2100 and FB2200. The procedure for replacing the 30W solar panel on the FB2100/FB2200 Flow Computer re-uses the existing mounting hardware provided with the original solar panel.
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Flow Computer Solar Controller Field Installed Accessory Kit Part No. 396992-01-3 for Use with UL Listed Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D Model Series FB2100 and FB2200. For the 30W solar panel option with an external solar controller (charger/regulator) purchased through Emerson, connect the external solar controller to the flow computer battery.
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FB2100/FB2200 Flow Computer 30W Solar Panel Field Replacement Guide D301824X012 November 2020 Junction Box controller Knock-outs Lock nut Use the solar controller lock nut to attach the solar controller to the junction box and use a 7/32” flat head screwdriver to attach the wires from the controller to the junction box connectors as shown.
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FB2100/FB2200 Flow Computer 30W Solar Panel Field Replacement Guide D301824X012 November 2020 Battery wires from the flow computer Connect the wires as shown. Replace the junction box cover. Note Wire in accordance with Article 501.10 (B) of the NEC.
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FB2100/FB2200 Flow Computer 30W Solar Panel Field Replacement Guide D301824X012 November 2020 Adjusting the Tilt Angle The mounting brackets allow you to adjust the solar panel for maximum solar exposure. You can adjust the swivel of the panel by adjusting the U-bolt.
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Flow Computer Solar Controller Cable Field Installed Accessory Kit Part No. 396701-03-0 for Use with UL Listed Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D Model Series FB2100 and FB2200. Flow Computer Battery Cable Field Installed Accessory Kit Part No. 399288-01-0 for Use with ...
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Flow Computer Fuse Field Installed Accessory Kit Part No. 395829-01-0 for Use with UL Listed Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D Model Series FB2100 and FB2200. Reference the wiring graphic on page 9 for the fuse.
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FB2100/FB2200 Flow Computer 30W Solar Panel Field Replacement Guide D301824X012 November 2020 With the thumb and index finger on your other hand, twist the other end of the fuse holder counterclockwise to separate the two halves of the fuse holder.
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FB2100/FB2200 Flow Computer 30W Solar Panel Field Replacement Guide D301824X012 November 2020 Press the cable back into the enclosure; ensure it does not get caught in the enclosure door. Close the flow computer enclosure.
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FB2100/FB2200 Flow Computer 30W Solar Panel Field Replacement Guide D301824X012 November 2020...