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TrakMax 30L User Manual
Revision 1.0
6.9
Limitation of Liability .............................................................................................................................. 27
7
Application .................................................................................................................................................. 28
7.1
Batteries ................................................................................................................................................ 28
7.1.1
Automotive Batteries ......................................................................................................................... 28
7.1.2
Maintenance-Free Batteries .............................................................................................................. 28
7.1.3
Deep-Cycle Batteries......................................................................................................................... 28
7.1.4
Sealed Batteries ................................................................................................................................ 28
7.1.5
Battery Sizing .................................................................................................................................... 28
7.1.6
Equalization Charging ....................................................................................................................... 28
7.2
Wire Gauge Reference .......................................................................................................................... 29
1 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the TrakMax 30L, another quality product from Windy Nation. This manual is intended
for anyone who needs to install and operate the solar charge controller.
The manual will provide safety guidelines, detailed planning, and procedures for installing and setting up the
solar charge controller, as well as information about operating and troubleshooting the unit.
The manual will not provide details about any of the connected equipment to the controller (eg: PV panels,
batteries, etc.). Information concerning any connected equipment should be available from the equipment
manufacturer.
1.1 S
AFETY
Windy Nation Inc. ("Windy Nation") is not assembling the wind unit, installing the solar system, or any other
product offered by Windy Nation. Windy Nation, and its directors, officers, and employees disclaim, and by
purchasing a Windy Nation wind or solar powered product you accept all liability and responsibility for damage
to property, injury, or death arising out of or related to the use or misuse of any product offered by Windy Nation.
Installation and servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
Remove all sources of power, photovoltaic and battery before servicing or installing.
During operation, the controller can be very hot to the touch.
Battery Safety
Warning: Batteries can produce explosive gasses; observe extreme caution.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes.
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery.
Be cautious of metal items such as jewelry and tools to reduce risk of short circuit.
Never charge a frozen battery.
Be sure battery is mounted in a well-ventilated compartment.
Purge excessive gas from the battery cells by filling each cell with distilled water until battery acid
reaches level specified by battery manufacturer. For batteries without cell caps, carefully follow
manufacturers charging instructions.
1.2 D
EFINITIONS
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BTS
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DC
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LED
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LVD
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LVR
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Battery Temperature Sensor
Direct Current
Light Emitting Diode
Low Voltage Disconnect
Low Voltage Reconnect
windynation
05/06/2015
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