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Expansion Kits: RV Solar Power Kits: GP-RV-80E GP-RV-80 GP-RV-95E GP-RV-95 GP-RV-155E GP-RV-155 Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite powered by Solar Extreme Owner’s Manual Solar Extreme shown here...
1.1 How Does the Go Power! RV Solar Kit Work 1.2 Warnings 1.3 Tools Required (Additional tools may be required) 1.4 Weekender SW / Weekender HD / Solar Elite / Solar Extreme Installation 2.0 Wiring the Solar Module and Power Cable 3.0 Wiring Modules with MC4 Cables 3.1 GP RV-80/95/155/Weekender HD/Weekender SW -...
19. ARM-UNI Mount (Optional) * The Solar Elite includes: GP-SW2000-12, GP-SWR-B-12, GP-DC Kit4, GPC-45-MAX and GP-TS. * The Weekender SW includes: GP-SW1500-12, GP-SW-Remote, GP-DC Kit3 and GP-TS. * The Solar Extreme includes: GP-SW3000-12, GP-SWR-B, GP-DC Kit 5, GPC-75-MAX and GP-TS...
A Go Power! RV Solar Power Kit gives you the ability to dry camp while ensuring your batteries remain fully charged. The Go Power! RV Solar Power Kit allows you to enjoy the luxuries that electricity provides, without a campsite hookup. For simple battery...
GP-RV-155E Solar Extreme 1.4 Weekender SW / Weekender HD / Solar Elite/ Solar Extreme Installation Refer to specific product manuals included in kits for correct product installation (ex. inverters, chargers and remotes). 2.0 Wiring the Solar Module and Power Cable Please follow the directions in the appropriate section, depending on which kit you are about to install.
If you are installing on a rubber roof with plywood underneath, it is acceptable to use wood screws instead of the well-nuts that are provided. 6.0 Installing The GP-PWM-30 Solar Controller The GP-PWM -30 is included in all Go Power! RV Kits mentioned in this manual except for the Expansion Kits. www.
Connection 8.0 Limited Warranty 1. Go Power! warrants the Go Power! RV Solar Power Kit for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment from its factory. This warranty is valid against defects in materials and workmanship for the one (1) year warranty period.
8.2.3 Units bought directly from Go Power! The customer will return the product, freight prepaid, to Go Power! You must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from Go Power! before returning a product. The RMA number MUST be clearly indicated on the outside of the box.
Go Power! electronic products are non-repairable, Go Power! does not perform repairs on its products nor does it contract out those repairs to a third party. Go Power! does not supply schematics or replacement parts for any of its electronic products.
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Weekender SW GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E Weekender HD GP-RV-95 GP-RV-95E Solar Elite GP-RV-155E GP-RV-155 Solar Extreme Hybrid System: A power system consisting of two or more energy sources (e.g., a PV array and a wind generator). Hydrometer: A device used to measure the specific gravity (SG) of the electrolyte in a flooded battery.
Weekender SW GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E Weekender HD GP-RV-95E GP-RV-95 GP-RV-155 Solar Elite GP-RV-155E Solar Extreme Standalone System: A power system not connected to the utility grid (mains.) Sometimes referred to as an autonomous system. State of Charge: The percentage of energy in a battery referenced to its nominal full capacity.
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Weekender SW GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E Weekender HD GP-RV-95 GP-RV-95E Solar Elite GP-RV-155E GP-RV-155 Solar Extreme Diagram 1 MC4 Power Cabels For RV Kits The MC4 power cable is usually the final connection between the solar array and the solar controller. If it has...
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Weekender SW GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E Weekender HD GP-RV-95E GP-RV-95 GP-RV-155 Solar Elite GP-RV-155E Solar Extreme Diagram 2 Wiring Parallel (2) Modules with MC4 Parallel Connectors Negative MC4 Parallel Connector - Female MC4 Extension Cable to Solar Controller or Combiner Box Positive MC4 Parallel Connector - Male MC4 Cable Connections for 2 Parallel Modules E.G.
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Weekender SW GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E Weekender HD GP-RV-95 GP-RV-95E Solar Elite GP-RV-155E GP-RV-155 Solar Extreme Diagram 3 Parallel Wiring Between a Standard Junction Box and an MC4 Cable Junction Box Negative MC4 Parallel Connector - Female Existing MC Power Cable to Solar Controller...
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Weekender SW GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E Weekender HD GP-RV-95E GP-RV-95 GP-RV-155 Solar Elite GP-RV-155E Solar Extreme Diagram 4 RV Electrical Layout - RV / Off Grid Charge Solar Controller Module All positive conductors connected to the battery should be equipped with the circuit protection rated to the wire size used.
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Weekender SW GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E Weekender HD GP-RV-95 GP-RV-95E Solar Elite GP-RV-155E GP-RV-155 Solar Extreme Diagram 5 RV Electrical Layout - Two AC Power Sources No Transfer Switch - Manual Switching If the inverter supplies power to the AC panel which provides power to a converter, the resulting battery loop will quickly drain the batteries.
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Weekender SW GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E Weekender HD GP-RV-95E GP-RV-95 GP-RV-155 Solar Elite GP-RV-155E Solar Extreme Diagram 6 RV Electrical Layout - Two AC Power Sources with Automatic Transfer Switch If the inverter supplies power to the AC panel which provides power to a converter, the resulting battery loop will quickly drain...
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