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Thank you for purchasing the Xantrex Solar Panel. The Xantrex Solar Panel is a high quality, carbon
emissions-free, and sustainable power source for your vehicle such as, recreational vehicle (RV),
truck, or boat. It is designed to take solar energy and quietly produce power for your vehicle's DC
appliances and store energy to a battery during daylight hours.
The Xantrex Solar Panel base package includes the
following items:
one 100W or 160W Xantrex Solar Panel
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one Installation Guide
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one set of mounting z-brackets
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NOTE: If any of the accessories, materials, and other
items are missing, contact Xantrex or any authorized
Xantrex dealer for replacement. See Contact Information
on the back cover.
The following Xantrex accessories are available to complete your solar system and are sold
separately:
Solar and Battery Cables Starter Kit (PN: 708-0150)
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PWM 30A Charger (PN: 709-3024-01)
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MPPT 30A Charger (PN: 710-3024-01)
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MPPT Remote Display (PN: 710-0010)
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Installation Guide
100W Solar Panel
Model Number: 780-0100
160W Solar Panel
Model Number: 780-0160
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- Page 1 Model Number: 780-0160 NOTE: Actualproduct maybe different from what isshown. Thank you for purchasing the Xantrex Solar Panel. The Xantrex Solar Panel is a high quality, carbon emissions-free, and sustainable power source for your vehicle such as, recreational vehicle (RV), truck, or boat.
- Page 2 THE ACCURACY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED. APPROVED CONTENT IS CONTAINED WITH THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION WHICH IS POSTED AT http://www.xantrex.com. NOTE: Visithttp://www.xantrex.com ,click Products, selecta Product category, selecta Product, and search the Product Documents panel for a translation ofthe English guide,ifavailable. Contact Information...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Basic Installation Steps Safety Instructions Tools and Materials Solar Panel Wiring Solar Panel Maintenance and Care Troubleshooting Common Issues Specifications Accessory List 975-0808-01-01 Rev E January 2021... - Page 4 This page is intentionally blank.
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Page 5: Basic Installation Steps
Disable and secure disconnect devices. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage Tools and Materials You may need the following tools to install the Xantrex Solar Panel: #2 Phillips screwdriver Drill with drill bit set Wrench set Torque driver 1. Plan the power system and where to mount the solar panel. - Page 6 2. Plan where to mount the charge controller, fuses, and cable locations. a. Identify and gather information about your vehicle. - Some vehicles are factory-installed with roof cable entry points. - If a cable entry point is absent, factory-installed vents can be used to route cables through. b.
- Page 7 3. Mount the solar panel. a. Unpack the solar panels and prepare all installation tools and materials. Torque b. Prepare the mounting surface by removing dust, dirt, and 20 lb-in debris. 2.3 N-m NOTICE GENERAL PRECAUTIONS Torque Select a mounting surface on the roof of your vehicle that is firm, thick, rigid, and able to support the solar panel and mounting hardware.
- Page 8 4. Connect the DC cables. NOTICE REVERSE POLARITY Check polarity at all terminals before making the final DC connection. Pos(+) (red) must connect to charge controller pos(+) (red); Neg(–) (black) must connect to charge controller neg(–) (black). Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.
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Page 9: Solar Panel Wiring
Solar Panel Wiring a. Depending on your power needs and installation type, you have two kinds of solar charge controllers available. Solar Charge Controller Output Voltage Part Number Pulse width modulation 12/24VDC 709-3024-01 Maximum power point tracking 12/24VDC 710-3024-01 b. Solar panels can be configured in series, parallel, or a combination of both series and parallel. Figure 2 Cable schematic for series Pos (+) of first panel connects to Neg (-) of next panel and so on and terminating with the Pos (+) of the solar charge controller. - Page 10 Figure 3 Cable schematic for parallel Pos (+) of first panel connects to Pos (+) of next panel using branch connectors and so on and terminating with the Pos (+) of the solar charge controller. Neg (-) of first panel connects to Neg (-) of next panel using branch connectors and so on and terminating with the Neg (-) of the solar charge controller.
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Page 11: Solar Panel Maintenance And Care
Solar Panel Maintenance and Care Although a well designed vehicle-mounted solar system requires minimal maintenance, it is highly recommended to perform an inspection and cleaning of the solar panels during the warranty period. This helps to ensure optimal system performance and reliability through a few simple steps. Visual Perform a visual inspection of the solar system on a monthly basis to identify if there are Inspection... -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD If the in-line fuse on the 10AWG positive (+) battery cable blows, replace with a 30A/32V green ATC blade fuse. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage. NOTE: To obtain service go to Contact Information on page 1. Common Issues Problem Possible Cause... -
Page 13: Specifications
Specifications NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. 100W Solar Panel Part number 780-0100 Dimensions 33.1 × 26.4 × 1.2 inches (840 × 670 × 30 mm) Unit weight 15 lbs.(6.8 kg) Cell Type Monocrystalline PERC Maximum power at STC* 100 W Maximum power voltage 19.2 V Maximum power current 5.21 A Open circuit voltage 23.0 V Short circuit current 5.51 A... -
Page 14: Accessory List
Accessory List Accessories (Sold Separately). Contact a Xantrex authorized dealer to order. PV Extension Cables 10AWG, 30A PV Single Connector (PN: 30A PV Branch Connector (PN: PV Connector Assembly Tool 15-ft (PN: 708-0030) 708-0040) 708-0050) (PN: 708-0060) Solar and Battery Cables Starter... - Page 15 [This page intentionally left blank]...
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