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Directions for equalizing the solar panel using the
MIDNITE Solar Classic 150 Charge Controller
1. Check programmed absorb, equalize, and float voltages
Note: These values should already be set to the correct values
according to the manual
1. Repeat presses of the "Main Menu" until "Charge" is highlighted
2. Press "Enter"
3. Highlight "Volts"
4. Press "Enter"
5. Make sure the Equalize, Absorb, and Float voltages are 30.6 V, 29.2 V, and
27.0 V respectively.
6. If the voltages do not match up, highlight the values and adjust them
accordingly using the up and down arrow keys.
7. Press "Enter" to save the values
8. Press "Status" to return to the home screen
2. Check programmed equalization time
1. Repeat presses of the "Main Menu" until "Charge" is highlighted
2. Press "Enter"
3. Scroll to the right and highlight "ChgTime"
4. Press "Enter"
Figure A.1: Programmed Voltage Settings
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  • Page 1 Directions for equalizing the solar panel using the MIDNITE Solar Classic 150 Charge Controller 1. Check programmed absorb, equalize, and float voltages Note: These values should already be set to the correct values according to the manual 1. Repeat presses of the “Main Menu” until “Charge” is highlighted 2.
  • Page 2 5. Make sure the time under “EQ” is 2:00, indicating the equalizing process will be two hours long Figure A.2: Equalization Time 6. If the programmed time is not two hours, scroll to the right and highlight the time under “EQ” 7.
  • Page 3 2. Turn off the circuit breaker for the kitchen freezer and the kitchen lights inside the breaker box next to the kitchen door Figure A.4: Kitchen Freezer and Lights Circuit Breakers 3. Turn off the circuit breakers for the solar panel and the charge controller connections inside the breaker box next to the power inverter Figure A.5: Solar Panel Circuit Breaker...
  • Page 4 4. Start manual equalization 1. Repeat presses of the “Main Menu” until “Charge” is highlighted 2. Press “Enter” 3. Scroll down and highlight “EQ” 4. Press “Enter” 5. “EQ Stopped” will be highlighted 6. Scroll up to select “EQ Started” 7.
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