Solar FLEXI SFP010 User Manual

TECHNICAL HELPLINE 01684 774000
Step 4: Connecting the Flexi PV Cable
to Charge Controller (if supplied)
4.1 A Charge Controller will be necessary for
SFP020 and above and if using the SFP010
on a battery smaller in capacity than 70Ah.
4.2 Position the Charge Controller as close as
possible to the battery (must be a dry location).
4.3 Measure the distance between your battery
terminals and the Charge Controller.
G H
4.4 Cut the cable so that there is sufficient cable
for the panel to reach the Charge Controller
and then the cut section to reach from the controller to the battery.
4.5 Strip back 20mm of the black outer sheath of the cable end to be
connected to the Charge Controller.
4.6 Strip back 10mm of the red or brown and black or blue inner sheaths
to reveal the bare cable. Twist both ends and connect to the terminals G
of the Charge Controller, ensuring the positive and negative polarity is
observed (either wrap the cable around each terminal G or crimp 2 ring
terminals to the cable end).
4.7 If multiple panels are used the positive and negative cables from each
panel should collectively be fitted to the corresponding terminals on the
Charge Controller (G). In this case ensure the ring terminals are crimped
on the cable ends to provide a reliable connection. Only one cable then
needs to be wired from the Charge Controller (terminals H) to the battery.
CONNECTING THE CHARGE CONTROLLER
TO A BATTERY AND A SINGLE SOLAR PANEL
CHARGE
CONTROLLER
Solar Panel Battery
connections
connections
Auxilliary connections
RED or BROWN = POSITIVE (+) BLACK or BLUE = NEGATIVE (–)
Step 5: Fitting the Fuse (not necessary for SFP010)
5.1 The fuse should be fitted on the positive (red or brown) line between the
battery and the charge controller (if used) or between the panel and the
battery. Position the fuse close to the battery.
5.2 Strip back the black outer insulation of the cable 20cm.
5.3 Cut the red or brown cable at the halfway point and strip 5mm of the red
insulation from both the cut ends. Twist the bare wire ends tightly. Fit into
the screw terminals on each of the fuse holder pieces.
Step 6: Connecting to the Battery
6.1 If the SFP010 has been selected, the supplied crocodile clips or the ring
terminals can be fixed directly to the terminals of a 12v battery (greater
in capacity than 70Ah) ensuring that the correct polarity is observed. If a
smaller battery is used purchase a Charge Controller and follow Step 4,
or self regulate the Flexi PV. This entails checking the battery at regular
intervals with a digital voltmeter and when the battery is showing a volt
reading of 14v or above, disconnecting the Flexi PV until the battery level
has reduced.
6.2 Alternatively, for a more permanent connection to the battery, strip
the outer sheath by 150mm and the inner red or brown and black or
blue insulation by 20mm, twist the bare wire, wrap around the battery
terminals and fix into position using your battery clamps. Some clamps
have connection screws fitted, in which case, if the supplied ring terminals
have been crimped onto the wire ends, simply attach using the battery
clamp screws.
6.3 When connecting to a battery always observe correct polarity.
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Step 7: Testing the System
7.1 If the selected Flexi PV / Premium kit has been supplied with a Charge
Controller, this product comes with its own instructions and LED indicators
will confirm the system is working correctly.
7.2 If a Roof/Decktop Kit has been selected that includes a Solar Test
Meter, the performance of the panel and the Charge Controller can be
accurately checked.
OPTIONS
I
Expanding the Flexi PV System
8.1 Any Flexi PV panel can be expanded by up to three panels (if a single
Flexi PV / Premium panel was selected in the first instance). To do
this purchase the required kit plus an additional multi gang cable (if
required) – see your local retailer or www.solartechnology.co.uk for more
information. In all cases the 8Ah Charge Controller (if originally supplied)
will accept up to 120W combined and a 12Ah Charge Controller should
be specified if using a 160wp system.
Connecting an inverter into the system
9.1 Should you require your solar system to power 240V appliances, you
will need to connect an inverter. Select an inverter power (measured in
watts) that is most appropriate for the power of your appliances (also
measured in watts). The inverter will be ideally positioned reasonably
close to the battery. Most inverters come with pre-fixed cable so fix the
loose end directly onto the battery terminals (positive to positive / negative
to negative) – contact 01684 774000 for more information.
Adding a second battery
10.1 If a second battery is used, it can be connected to the Charge Controller,
using terminals I, by means of an additional piece of 2-core, 1mm cable
(not supplied). As in step 4.6 above, attach the other cable to the second
battery, not forgetting to add a fuse on the positive line as descibed in
step 5 above. Power from the Charge Controller will be diverted to the
second battery only when the primary battery is fully charged.
CONNECTING THE CHARGE CONTROLLER
TO A BATTERY AND MULTIPLE SOLAR PANELS
CHARGE
CONTROLLER
Solar Panel
connections
RED or BROWN = POSITIVE (+) BLACK or BLUE = NEGATIVE (–)
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Telephone: 01684 774000 Fax: 01684 773974
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Battery
connections
Auxilliary
connections
FLEXI: SFP010/SFPRT010/SFP020/SFP020MA/SFPRT020/SFP030/SFP030MA/SFPRT030/SFP040/
SFP040MA/SFPRT040/SFP060/SFP060MA/SFPRT060/SFP080/SFP080MA/SFPRT080
FLEXI PREMIUM: SFPP040/SFPP040MA/SFPRT040/SFPP060/SFPP060MA/SFPPRT060/SFPP080/
SFPP080MA/SFPPRT080/SFPP080(2)/SFPP080MA(2)/SFPPRT080(2)/SFPP120/SFPP120MA/SFPPRT120/
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE FIRST USE
User Manual
FLEXIBLE SOLAR PANELS
10wp/20wp/30wp/40wp/60wp/80wp/120wp/160wp
Models:
SFPP160/SFPP160MA/SFPPRT160MA