Placement Of Solar Panels; Locating The Solar Charge Controller; Installation; Solar Panels - Dometic Go Power! Solar Flex Kit GP-FLEX-55 User Manual

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.
3. Identify and prepare easy/safe access to possible installation locations in the 3 key installation
areas within your RV;
• Roof
• Instrument/Controls
• Storage Compartments
4. Identify on your RV if you have a Cable Entry Plate (GP-CEP) see Fig 3-A pre-installed by
the RV Manufacturer. The Cable Entry Plate makes the Solar Panel to Solar Charge Controller
installation simpler. (After market purchase of GP-CEP available)
5. If you do not have the Cable Entry Plate pre-installed on your RV. You will be following the 'Routing Power Cable through the
Refrigerator Vent' steps.
6. Whilst on the roof of your RV identify the refrigerator vent and investigate the vent-fastening hardware.

3.2 PLACEMENT OF SOLAR PANELS

Solar modules should be installed strictly in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual. The structure on which the
module is attached must be completely rigid and remain so in all weather conditions, such as extreme winds or heavy snow. In the
case of marine applications, structures must remain rigid in heavy storm conditions and be impervious to long-term saltwater exposure.
Solar panels will not stay flexible once fixed to the mounting surface. Bending or flexing of the mounting surface can result in fire and/
or permanently damage the solar module components.
BEFORE GLUING SOLAR PANELS - you must carefully position all solar panels BEFORE applying adhesives. Once panels are glued to
the supporting structure, they cannot be repositioned.
UTILIZATION — We strongly recommend the use of flame retardant and chemically resistant cables, especially in marine environments
or in other extreme operating conditions.
1. Remove all solar panels from their boxes. Set aside the boxes as they will be used in the instructions to follow.
2. Using the solar panel boxes, plan the layout of the panels on your RV rooftop. Please use the notes below to help select the best
panel location(s)
• Placement of the panel(s) should be as close together as possible. Each panel has 3.3' of cable coming from the junction
Note
box. It may be necessary to use solar panel extension cables. If required, longer extension cables can be purchased.
Please contact customer service at 1.866.247.6527 to purchase.
• Select a location where the mounting surface is at least 1/2" thick and strong enough to support the solar panel
mounting hardware.
• Solar panels should be located a minimum of 3' from the front of RV to reduce wind load on the panels.
• Avoid internal wiring when selecting the solar panel mounting locations for drilling the mounting holes.
• Ensure fixed obstacles, such as air conditioners, will not shade the solar panels. (Shading can greatly reduce the per-
formance of the solar system).

3.3 LOCATING THE SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER

The GP-PWM-10 or GP-PWM-30 is included in all Go Power! RV Solar Kits detailed in this manual except for the expansion kits (50E and
100E). The GP-PWM provides the necessary protection for the RV battery system. A condensed version of the installation instructions
appear in this manual. However, please read the full installation manual included with the GP-PWM-10 or GP-PWM-30 Solar Charge
Controller or visit gpelectric.com for more product information and manuals.
1. Plan where the Solar Charge controller will mount, see Figure 3-B.

Solar Panels

Solar Charge Controller and/or Inverter Remote
Inverter, Converter/Charger, Transfer Switch
FIGURE 3-A: GP-CEP
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