Summary of Contents for Christie Battery and Solar Kit
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Battery and Solar Kit Installation Instructions Product number 1766 Please read all relevant parts of this document carefully before commencing product assembly and installation +61 3 9708 2999 dachristie.com Installation Manual - Document number 6822_02...
Spanner to suit nuts on U-bolt Description Christie gas appliances require a minimum 12VDC power supply to operate. A solar panel charges the battery in situ, eliminating the need for constant battery maintenance. A single solar maintained battery kit is sufficient to operate two gas appliances.
Installation instructions Specifications Solar panel: Cell type Polycrystalline Glass type Tempered Glass Lamination EVA, Tedlar Maximum Power (Pmax) Voltage @ Pmax (Vmp) 17.6V Current @ Pmax (Imp) 1.15A Open – Circuit Voltage (Voc) Short circuit current (Isc) 1.12A Max System Voltage Tolerance Panel weight (net) 1.5kg...
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Deep cycle Sealed lead Acid 12v - 26ah Cycle use 14.4 - 15VDC Standby use 13.5 - 13.8VDC Initial current 7.8A Battery charger: Input 100 - 240VAC - 50/60 Hz, 180mA - 340mA Output 12VDC - 1000mA Battery and solar kit PN 1766...
Boxed contents Battery Box Pole Bracket Panel Brackets Panel The following contents are supplied with a Christie battery and solar kit: Battery box • 1 x Battery, Deep Cycle, Gel, SLA 26Ah • 1 x Battery Charger - 240VAC - 12VDC •...
Battery and solar kit Wiring diagram FIG 1. SOLAR SOLAR Red/Black CONTROLLER Red/Black BATTERY Red/Black COOKTOP COOKTOP Battery and solar kit PN 1766...
Unpack the kit and ensure all parts are in good condition with no apparent damage. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact Christie support. See boxed contents list above. STEP 2 •...
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FIG 2 • Use the speed nuts and screws provided to secure the bracket to the panel, see FIG 3 • Install the assembled panel using four suitable fasteners (not supplied) FIG 2. FIG 3. Battery and solar kit PN 1766...
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Installation instructions Installation Option 2 – Pole mounting option (FIG 4 - 7) • Align the 3.2mm holes on the panel bracket with the holes on the pole bracket. Secure with the rivets provided, see FIG 4 • Align the panel bracket with the round holes on the panel and secure with the speed nuts and screws provided, see FIG 5 &...
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Connect to the panel as per the drawing below, noting polarity of the battery terminals, see FIG 8 • Use the 2m appliance leads (supplied) to connect the appliance and the battery via the nylon clip terminals FIG 8. Battery and solar kit PN 1766...
Installation instructions Care and maintenance WARNING: • Use only non-toxic cleaning products with a neutral pH between 6 and 9 • Caustic cleaning products may leave a toxic residue and corrode important components • Do not use sharp objects, brushes, or abrasive materials that may damage the panel To ensure the lasting efficient performance of your solar panel, we recommend that you clean it at installation, and monthly after that.
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