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0.0 Product Overview........................................................................
1.0 Unpacking....................................................................................
2.0 Materials Provided.......................................................................
3.0 Warnings......................................................................................
4.0 Tools Required (additional tools may be required).....................
5.0 Installation Overview/Planning..................................................
6.0 Installation....................................................................................
7.0 Powering Up the Solar Charging System.....................................
8.0 Maintenance................................................................................
9.0 Warranty and Contact Information.............................................
P.O. Box 1306
Newport Beach
California 92663
Solar Charging System
Installation Manual
SOL 20, SOL 45, SOL 65,
SOL 80, SOL 100, SOL 120
A. Solar Panel Wiring...................................................................
B. Mounting the Solar Panel........................................................
C. Cable Feed-thru Installation....................................................
D. Installing & Wiring Charge Controller.....................................
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- Page 1 Solar Charging System Installation Manual Models: SOL 20, SOL 45, SOL 65, SOL 80, SOL 100, SOL 120 Section Page 0.0 Product Overview................ 1.0 Unpacking..................2.0 Materials Provided............... 3.0 Warnings..................4.0 Tools Required (additional tools may be required)..... 5.0 Installation Overview/Planning..........
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Page 2: Product Overview
1.0 Unpacking The Solar Charging System is shipped complete in one carton: If any items are missing, please contact yoiur distributor or Newmar immediately. WARNING: WHEN SOLAR PANEL IS TAKEN OUT OF ITS SHIPPING CARTON, DO NOT REMOVE PROTECTIVE CARDBOARD TAPED TO SOLAR PANEL UNTIL THE SOLAR PANEL IS INSTALLED AND WIRED TO THE CONTROLLER. - Page 3 • 15/32” drill bit for the cable to pass through roof using RA-3 Right Angle Thru-Dex fitting • 25/64” drill bit for Nutserts (Grip-n-serts), optional. Requires nutsert tool - contact NEWMAR for more info. • 27/32” drill bit if using optional ½” NPT cord grip •...
- Page 4 Figure 1: Installation Overview Solar Panel Charge Controller Battery Fuse Vehicle Battery 6.0 Installaion A. Solar panel wiring preparation (reference Figure 2 & 3) WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE CARDBOARD COVERING THE PVC SIDE OF PANEL UNITL THE INSTALLATION IS COMPLETED. ONCE CABLES ARE CONNECTED TO THE PANEL’S JUNCTION BOX THE CABLES WILL BECOME LIVE IF THE PANEL IS EXPOSED TO A LIGHT SOURCE.
- Page 5 seal can be swapped for wire routing convenience. 3) Observing correct polarity attach the red wire to the POSITIVE (+) screw terminal and the black wire to the NEGATIVE (-) screw terminal. Secure both screws tightly. Tighten the cord grip fitting nut securely so it grips the cable and provides a water tight seal around the cable.
- Page 6 Note: 100 Watt and smaller panels require four (4) mounting brackets. The 120 Watt model requires six (6) mounting brackets. If you are missing any Z mounting brackets (700-5389-1) please contact Newmar immediately for replacements. 1) Install the black Z mounting brackets to the solar panels aluminum frame - see Figure 4 & 4A for proper location and bracket positioning.
- Page 7 Figure 5: RA-3 Right Angle Feed-Thru RA-3 Roof Top Note: Add sealant to the fitting’s screw hole, install screws. D. Installing and Wiring the Charge Controller (see Morningstar ‘Operator’s Manual’ for additional information) Figure 6: Charge Controller Unused Terminals 1. Select a suitable location for the installation of the regulator. Although the regulator is potted for vibration and protection from the elements/foreign contaminants, a location inside the vehicle such as the cab or other protected compartment is recommended (operating temperature range: -40 to +85°...
- Page 8 Figure 7: Wiring Solar Panel SOLAR PANEL Controller CONTROLLER Solar Battery Fuse FUSE Battery BATTERY 2) Wire the battery to controller: a) Crimp a pair of #8 fork terminals provided to one end of a separate length of the 2/2 cable provided and connect to the charge controller Battery screw terminals: Red wire to Battery (+) Black wire to Battery (–)
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Page 9: Maintenance
13 - 14 VDC. 9.0 WARRANTY & FACTORY CONTACT INFORMATION NEWMAR warrants with original purchase of products sold by NEWMAR, that they shall be free from defects of material and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.