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100W Xantrex Solar Portable Flex Kit Model Number: 783-0100-01 100W Xantrex Solar Portable Kit Model Number: 782-0100-01 160W Xantrex Solar Portable Kit Model Number: 782-0160-01 NOTE: Actualproduct maybe different from what isshown. Owner’s Guide [100W Xantrex Solar Portable Flex Kit shown]...
Safety Information Important Information ’ READ AND SAVE THIS WNER UIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Read these instructions carefully and look at the equipment to become familiar with the device before installing, operating, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting it. The following special messages may appear throughout this documentation or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.
Product Safety Information 1. Before using the solar portable kit, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the solar portable kit's components, the batteries, and all appropriate sections of this guide. 2. Use of accessories not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may result in injury to persons, a risk of electric shock, or a risk of fire.
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WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD Do not use the charge controller included with this portable kit with any other products. Use only the supplied PV panel configuration. Do not connect any other panels in series or parallel. Do not ground any PV conductors. The portable kit has a common positive design. Portable use only.
FCC Information This equipment (the charge controller) has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential environment.
Many of the electrical components used in the Xantrex Solar Portable Kit are made of recyclable material like steel, copper, aluminum, and other alloys. These materials can be auctioned off to traditional scrap metal recycling companies who resell reusable scraps.
Contents Safety Information Product Safety Information FCC Information End of Life Disposal Introduction Materials List Installation Tools and Materials Basic Connection Steps Troubleshooting Common Issues Specifications Accessory List Solar Portable Kit List 975-0809-01-01 Rev D Dec 2019...
To get the most out of your Xantrex Solar Portable Kit, carefully read and follow the instructions in this guide. These instructions include safety instructions that must be observed during transporting and handling of the solar panels and setting up for collecting solar energy.
SAE connector and a built-in fuse 6 one Owner’s Guide 7 one SAE reverse-polarity Adapter Connector NOTE: If any of the accessories and other items are missing, contact Xantrex or any authorized Xantrex dealer for replacement. See Contact Information on page 1. 975-0809-01-01 Rev D...
Installation Please read this section for safety information regarding assembling and connecting your portable kit. Read this entire section so you can plan the assemblyfrom beginning to end. Tools and Materials You may, depending on the battery, need the following tools to connect the supplied ring terminated battery adapter cable to the battery: Screwdriver set Wrench set...
1 Solar panel (Flex) 3 DC fuse 5 Extension cable 2 Charge controller 4 Adapter battery cable 6 Battery The Xantrex Solar Portable Kits are designed to be easily handled, transported, and assembled from location to location. 975-0809-01-01 Rev D Dec 2019...
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4. Connect the adapter battery cables to the battery. Figure 3 Connecting to a Xantrex- branded RV sidewall SAE port a. If your RV is equipped with a Xantrex-branded sidewall SAE port, you can connect the 11 ft (Flex Portable) or 12 ft (Portable) pre-wired battery extension cable's SAE connector to the sidewall SAE port.
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Figure 4 Connecting to a non-Xantrex- branded sidewall SAE port b. If your RV is equipped with a non-Xantrex-branded sidewall SAE port, check the polarity of the sidewall port first. c. If the polarity of the non-Xantrex-branded sidewall SAE port is reversed from the 11 ft (Flex Portable) or 12 ft...
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Figure 6 Connecting ring terminals e. If you are using the supplied adapter battery cable with ring terminals, prepare the tools specified under Installation. attach the red pos (+) ring terminal to the pos (+) battery terminal and secure with a battery terminal nut (not supplied) attach the black neg (–) ring terminal to the neg (–) battery terminal and secure with a battery terminal...
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c. Check the LCD display of the charge controller for indications of power. NOTE: The charge controller has no power switch and the LCD display turns on immediately when power is detected. Figure 8 Positioning the solar panels 90° CAUTION PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE Anchor the Flex-type portable solar panel using the built-in eyelets around the edges and on the support legs of the panel using pegs (not supplied).
Troubleshooting WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not disassemble the charge controller unit. It does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Attempting to service the unit yourself could result in an electrical shock or burn. If the in-line fuse on the positive (+) battery cable blows, replace only with exactly the same rating and type of fuse.
NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Torque Specifications for Fasteners 10A charge controller terminal screws 4.4 lb-in (0.5 N-m) Solar Panel Specifications 100W Xantrex Solar Portable Flex Kit Physical dimension (folded) 520 × 435 × 20 mm Physical dimensions (expanded) 1515 × 520 × 5 mm Unit weight 4.45 kg...
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Solar Panel Specifications 100W Xantrex Solar Portable Kit Physical dimension (folded) 460 × 670 × 70 mm Physical dimensions (expanded) 920 × 670 × 35 mm Unit weight 8.5 kg Operating temperature -40° –85°C (-40° –185°F) Total rated power 100 W Max power voltage 21.4 V Max power current 4.68 A Open circuit voltage 21.4 V Short circuit current 4.96 A...
Solar Portable Kit List Model Number 782-0100-01 782-0160-01 783-0100-01 Rating 100 W 160 W 100 W Type Rigid Flex Portable solar panel 10A Charge Controller 11 ft pre-wired battery extension cable with SAE connector and a built-in fuse 12 ft pre-wired battery extension cable with SAE connector and a built-in fuse one 2-ft.
+1-800-670-0707 +1-408-987-6030 customerservice@xantrex.com http://www.xantrex.com/power-products-support/ http://www.xantrex.com 975-0809-01-01 Rev D Printed in Dec 2019...
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