Dometic Go Power! Solar Flex Kit GP-FLEX-55 User Manual
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- Page 1 SOLAR FLEX KITS ™ User Manual GP-FLEX 35 GP-FLEX-55 GP-FLEX-110 GP-FLEX-220 GP-FLEX-550 © 2021 Go Power! Worldwide Technical Support and Product Information gpelectric.com Go Power! | Dometic 201-710 Redbrick Street Victoria, BC, V8T 5J3 Tel: 1.866.247.6527 73835_MAN_GP_SOLAR_FLEX_revI...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS 2. GENERAL INFORMATION ............................. 4 2.1 HOW DOES A GO POWER! SOLAR CHARGING KIT WORK? ...............4 2.2 CAUTIONS ............................6 2.3 DISCLAIMERS ..........................3. PLANNING LOCATIONS ............................8 3.1 PLAN YOUR SOLAR SYSTEM SETUP ....................8 3.2 PLACEMENT OF SOLAR PANELS ......................9 3.3 LOCATING THE SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER ................10 4. -
Page 4: General Information
2. GENERAL INFORMATION Congratulations on purchasing your Go Power! Solar Flex Kit. You have chosen a clean, quiet and sustainable power source. Go Power! Solar Kits allow you to power appliances in your RV, without hooking up to shore power or a noisy generator. Go Power! Solar kits will keep your batteries charged, ensuring you have power when you need it. - Page 5 GENERAL INFORMATION Solar Panel Refrigerator Vent Cover or Cable Entry Plate MC4 Red Postive MC4 Black Negative Extension Cable (25 ft) Extension Cable (25 ft) PWM 30 Solar Charge Controller 30A Fuse Legend MC4 Connector Battery Bank "CLICK" FIGURE 2-B: FLEX 100 WIRING DIAGRAM gpelectric.com | [page 5]...
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Page 6: Cautions
GENERAL INFORMATION 2.2 CAUTIONS Electricity can be very dangerous. It is critical that the electrical layout and installation Disconnect all power sources before of the photovoltaic system be completed by an electrician or qualified personnel and in attempting installation compliance with the detailed procedures in this manual. Photovoltaic panels generate DC electricity when exposed to sunlight or other light sources. -
Page 7: Disclaimers
GENERAL INFORMATION The total current of the solar system is the sum of the short circuit current of the solar panels in parallel, multiplied by a safety factor of 1.25. The resulting system current is not to exceed the amperage rating of the controller. The voltage of the array is the rated open Do not exceed the voltage circuit voltage of the solar panels and is not to exceed 28volts. -
Page 8: Planning Locations
3. PLANNING LOCATIONS 3.1 PLAN YOUR SOLAR SYSTEM SETUP Screwdriver (Phillips) 1/16” and 3/8” Drill Bits Keyhole Saw 5/16” & 7/16” Wrench Pencil or Marker Heat Gun Pliers Caulking Gun Wire Strippers and Cutters Sealant Butt Splice Crimping Tool Digital Multimeter (troubleshooting only) Electric Hand Drill Torque Driver (optional) Design your solar set up here:... -
Page 9: Placement Of Solar Panels
PLANNING LOCATIONS 3.1 PLAN YOUR SOLAR SYSTEM SETUP 1. Take a few minutes before commencing any installation work to layout your solar system on paper first. Use the diagrams within this manual to help. 2. Complete a simple block diagram identifying the key components and connections of your Solar charging system: Solar Panels, MC4 Positive and Negative Extension Cables, Solar Charge Controller and your Battery Bank as detailed in the diagrams. - Page 10 4. INSTALLATION • The Solar Charge Controller is designed to be mounted vertically in an indoor location inside a weatherproof enclosure. Note • Ideally the Solar Charge Controller should be located so it can be easily seen for monitoring system operation. •...
- Page 11 INSTALLATION 4.1 PLACEMENT OF SOLAR PANELS WARNING: Photovoltaic panels generate DC electricity when exposed to sunlight or other light sources. When exposed to light, contact with the electricity active parts of the panel, such as terminals, can result in burns, sparks and lethal shock whether the panel is connected or disconnected.
- Page 12 INSTALLATION 7. Use the screws and washers provided in the kit to secure the solar panel to the roof. Or an adhesive sealant can be used to attach the panels to the roof. Please contact your vehicle manufacturer for specifications on an appropriate sealant. 8.
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Page 13: Refrigerator Vent Option 1
INSTALLATION 4.2 REFRIGERATOR VENT ACCESS - OPTION 1 Refrigerator Vent Cover Solar Locate the refrigerator vent on the roof of the RV. Remove Refrigerator Module vent cover to gain access to the duct opening. Vent Cover Solar Drill a hole through the side of the vent (5/8” hole). Module Remove any sharp edges from the hole. -
Page 14: Installing The Solar Charge Controller
INSTALLATION 4.5 INSTALLING THE SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER Ensure the Solar Panels are covered. Cover the nel faces completely with an opaque material to stop the production of electricity when working with panels or wiring – the cardboard shipping boxes are the perfect option to cover glass surface of the panels. -
Page 15: Initial Connection And Operating
INSTALLATION 4.8 INITIAL CONNECTION AND OPERATING Check all electrical connections and ensure all cables are securely fastened Install the Fuse into the fuse holder, ensure the fuse holder is securely fastened Remove the opaque material from the solar panels Follow the solar charge controller user manual and operating steps 4.9 BATTERY BANK CONFIGURATIONS Parallel: 2 x 12V Parallel: 4 x 12V... -
Page 16: Maintenance
5. MAINTENANCE 5.1 INSPECTION After installing any Go Power! Solar Kit or any other Go Power! products, all modules, electrical and mechanical components and con- nections should be inspected annually by a trained Go Power! or dealer representative or other qualified personnel for safe electrical and mechanical connections and to ensure modules are corrosion-free and vehicle mounting has not affected connections. -
Page 17: Warranty Return Procedure
6. WARRANTY 6.1 WARRANTY LENGTH The Go Power! warranty is valid against defects in materials and workmanship for the specific product warranty period. It is not valid against defects resulting from, but not limited to: • Misuse and/or abuse, neglect or accident •... - Page 18 © 2021 Go Power! Worldwide Technical Support and Product Information gpelectric.com Go Power! | Dometic 201-710 Redbrick Street Victoria, BC, V8T 5J3 Tel: 1.866.247.6527 73835_MAN_GP_SOLAR_FLEX_revI...
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