Dometic RV SOLAR POWER KITS SOLAR EXTREME User Manual

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RV SOLAR POWER

KITS

User Manual

SOLAR EXTREME

SOLAR ELITE

WEEKENDER ISW

OVERLANDER

OVERLANDER-E

RETREAT

RETREAT-E

SLIM-100

SLIM-100E

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Page 1 LATEST MANUAL User Manual SOLAR EXTREME SOLAR ELITE WEEKENDER ISW OVERLANDER OVERLANDER-E RETREAT RETREAT-E SLIM-100 SLIM-100E © 2022 Go Power! Worldwide Technical Support and Product Information gopowersolar.com Go Power! | Dometic 201-710 Redbrick Street Victoria, BC, V8T 5J3 Tel: 1.866.247.6527 56587_MANUAL_GP_RV-KITS-SYSTEMS_RevN...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS 2. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................4 2.1 HOW DOES A GO POWER! RV SOLAR CHARGING KIT WORK? ............4 2.2 CAUTIONS ............................6 2.3 DISCLAIMERS ..........................7 2.4 KIT PARTS ............................8 2.4.1 PARTS CHECKLIST .......................8 2.5 REQUIRED TOOLS ..........................10 3. PLANNING LOCATIONS .........................11 3.1 PLAN YOUR SOLAR SYSTEM SETUP ....................11 3.2 PLACEMENT OF SOLAR PANELS ....................11 3.3 GP-PWM-30 SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER ...................12 4.
Page 4: General Information
2. GENERAL INFORMATION Congratulations on purchasing your Go Power! RV Solar Kit. You have chosen a clean, quiet and sustainable power source. Go Power! Solar RV Kits allow you to power appliances in your RV, without hooking up to shore power or a noisy generator. Go Power! Solar RV kits will keep your batteries charged, ensuring you have power when you need it.
Page 5 GENERAL INFORMATION Solar Panel Refrigerator Vent Cover or Cable Entry Plate Loads SC Red Positive SC Black Negative Extension Cable (25 ft) Extension Cable (25 ft) PWM 30 Solar Charger Panel Controller Inverter Remote Note: Max 30A AC service for Weekender Transfer Shore Power Inverter...
Page 6: Cautions
GENERAL INFORMATION 2.2 CAUTIONS Disconnect all power Electricity can be very dangerous. Installation should be performed only sources before attempting by a licensed electrician or qualified personnel. installation Photovoltaic panels generate DC electricity when exposed to sunlight or other light sources. Contact with the electrically active parts of the panel, such as terminals, can result in burns, sparks and lethal shock whether the panel is connected or disconnected.
Page 7: Disclaimers
GENERAL INFORMATION 2.3 DISCLAIMERS IMPORTANT: Please follow installation and wiring instructions exactly as outlined to ensure safety. We recommend installation by an RV technician or professional electrician to ensure adherence to relevant electrical codes. We have made every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy of the instructions in this manual, but Go Power! does not guarantee that the information is error free, nor do we make any other representation, warranty or guarantee that the information is accurate, correct, reliable or current.
Page 8: Kit Parts
GENERAL INFORMATION 2.4 KIT PARTS Please unpack and make sure all parts shown in the list below are included in the kit. If any parts are missing please contact Note the Go Power! customer service team at customersupport@gopowersolar.com or 1.866.247.6527. 2.5 PARTS CHECKLIST ITEM # DESCRIPTION...
Page 9 GENERAL INFORMATION UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED PDM MAINTAINED DATA 250 B Victo DO NOT SCALE DRAWING CHANGES SHALL BE INCORPORATED ELECTRONICALLY BY THE DESIGN AUTHORITY INTERPRET DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES PER ASME Y14.100-2000 PROPRIETARY Carmanah Technologies Corp. TOLERANCES APPLY AS SHOWN BELOW DECIMALS SURF FINISH ANGLES...
Page 10: Required Tools
GENERAL INFORMATION 2.6 REQUIRED TOOLS a. Screwdriver (Phillips) h. 1/16” and 3/8” Drill Bits b. Keyhole Saw 5/16” & 7/16” Wrench Pencil or Marker Heat Gun d. Pliers k. Caulking Gun e. Wire Strippers and Cutters Sealant Butt Splice Crimping Tool m.
Page 11: Planning Locations
3. 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 (pages 20-27) to help. 2. Complete a simple block diagram identifying the key components and connections of your Solar charging system: Solar Panels, SC Positive and Negative Extension Cables, GP-PWM-30 Solar Charge Controller and your Battery Bank as detailed in the diagrams.
Page 12: Installation
4. INSTALLATION 4.1 MOUNTING FEET 1. Assemble 4 mounting feet onto each of the solar panels frame using the 1/4” bolts and nuts. This assembly is easily completed on the ground before the panels are brought up to the RV roof. (See Figure 4-A) WARNING: •...
Page 13: Solar Panels
INSTALLATION Solar Panel Refrigerator Vent Cover or Cable Entry Plate SC Red Positive SC Black Negative Extension Cable (25 ft) Extension Cable (25 ft) PWM 30 Solar Charger Controller Inverter Remote Inverter Fuse GP DC BREAKER KIT Fuse Legend Conve FIGURE 3-B Battery Bank SC Connector...
Page 14 INSTALLATION 6. Test that the end solar panel cables can reach the CEP / Fridge Vent Access Point. 7. Use the screws provided in the kit to secure the 4 solar panel mounting feet to the RV. 8. Apply sealant under and around each of the 4 mounting feet to ensure a watertight installation. WARNING: All 4 mounting feet must be securely fastened to the RV roof.
Page 15: Refrigerator Vent Access 1
INSTALLATION 4.3 REFRIGERATOR VENT ACCESS - OPTION 1 Refrigerator Vent Cover 1. Locate the refrigerator vent on the roof of the RV. Remove vent Solar Module cover to gain access to the duct opening. Refrigerator Vent Cover 2. Drill a hole through the side of the vent (5/8” hole). Solar 3.
Page 16: Installing The Gp-Pwm-30 Solar Charge Controller
INSTALLATION 4.6 INSTALLING THE GP-PWM-30 SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER Ensure the Solar Panels are covered. Cover the panel faces completely with an opaque material to stop the production of electricity when working with panels or wiring – the cardboard shipping boxes are the perfect option to cover glass surface of the panels.
Page 17: Initial Connection And Operating
INSTALLATION 4.9 INITIAL CONNECTION AND OPERATING 1. Check all electrical connections and ensure all cables are securely fastened 2. Install the 30A Fuse into the fuse holder, ensure the fuse holder is securely fastened 3. Remove the opaque material from the solar panels 4.
Page 18: Maintenance
5. MAINTENANCE 5.1 INSPECTION After installing any Go Power! Solar Kit or any other Go Power! products, all modules, electrical and mechanical components and con- nections should be inspected annually by a trained Go Power! or dealer representative or other qualified personnel for safe electrical and mechanical connections and to ensure modules are corrosion-free and vehicle mounting has not affected connections.
Page 19: Warranty Return Procedure
6. WARRANTY The Go Power! warranty is valid against defects in materials and workmanship for the specific product warranty period. It is not valid against defects resulting from, but not limited to: • Misuse and/or abuse, neglect or accident • Exceeding the unit’s design limits •...
Page 20 7. SYSTEM DIAGRAMS SLIM-100 SYSTEM DIAGRAM Solar Panel Refrigerator Vent Cover or Cable Entry Plate SC Red Positive SC Black Negative Extension Cable (25 Extension Cable (25 ft) PWM 30 Solar Charger Controller 30A Fuse Legend MC4 Connector Battery Bank "CLICK"...
Page 21: System Diagrams
SYSTEM DIAGRAMS SLIM-100E SYSTEM DIAGRAM Solar Panel Solar Panel Refrigerator Vent Cover or Cable Entry Plate SC Red Positive SC Black Negative Extension Cable (25 ft) Extension Cable (25 ft) PWM 30 Solar Charger Controller 30A Fuse Legend SC Expansion Connector - Negative Battery Bank SC Expansion...
Page 22 SYSTEM DIAGRAMS RETREAT SYSTEM DIAGRAM Solar Panel Refrigerator Vent Cover or Cable Entry Plate SC Red Positive SC Black Negative Extension Cable (25 ft) Extension Cable (25 ft) PWM 30 Solar Charger Controller 30A Fuse Legend SC Connector Battery Bank "CLICK"...
Page 23 SYSTEM DIAGRAMS RETREAT E SYSTEM DIAGRAM Solar Panel Solar Panel Refrigerator Vent Cover or Cable Entry Plate SC Red Positive SC Black Negative Extension Cable (25 ft) Extension Cable (25 ft) PWM 30 Solar Charger Controller 30A Fuse Legend SC Expansion Connector - Negative Battery Bank SC Expansion...
Page 24 SYSTEM DIAGRAMS OVERLANDER SYSTEM DIAGRAM 170W Solar Panel Solar Panel Refrigerator Vent Cover or Cable Entry Plate SC Fuse SC Red Positive SC Black Negative Extension Cable (25 ft) Extension Cable (25 ft) PWM 30 Solar Charger Controller Fuse Legend SC Connector Battery Bank "CLICK"...
Page 25 SYSTEM DIAGRAMS OVERLANDER E SYSTEM DIAGRAM Lorem ipsum 170W 170W Solar Panel Solar Panel Solar Panel Solar Panel Refrigerator Vent Cover or Cable Entry Plate SC Fuse SC Red Positive SC Black Negative Extension Cable (25 ft) Extension Cable (25 ft) PWM 30 Solar Charger Controller...
Page 26 SYSTEM DIAGRAMS WEEKENDER ISW SYSTEM DIAGRAM Solar Panel Refrigerator Vent Cover or Cable Entry Plate Loads Lorem ipsum SC Fuse SC Red Postive SC Black Negative Extension Cable (25 ft) Extension Cable (25 ft) PWM 30 Solar Charger Panel Controller Inverter Remote 30 Amp...
Page 27 SYSTEM DIAGRAMS TRANSFER SWITCH SYSTEM DIAGRAM Panel Shore Power / Generator Use Exisiting Shore Panel to AC Panel Cable Pre-Wired Transfer Line in from Inverter to N.C. Switch Contacts Line in from Converter/Charger to N.O. Contacts Ground Inverter All positive conductors connected FUSE/BREAKER to the battery should be equipped with circuit protection rated to the...
Page 28 SYSTEM DIAGRAMS SOLAR ELITE SYSTEM DIAGRAM 170W 170W Solar Panel Solar Panel Solar Panel Solar Panel Refrigerator Vent Cover or Cable Entry Plate Loads SC Fuse SC Red Postive SC Black Negative Extension Cable (25 ft) Extension Cable (25 ft) PWM 30 Solar Charger Panel...
Page 29 SYSTEM DIAGRAMS SOLAR EXTREME SYSTEM DIAGRAM Solar Panel Solar Panel Solar Panel Refrigerator Vent Cover or Cable Entry Plate SC Fuse SC Red Postive SC Black Negative Extension Cable (25 ft) Extension Cable (25 ft) Loads PWM 30 Solar Charger Controller Panel Inverter...
Page 30 © 2022 Go Power! Worldwide Technical Support and Product Information gopowersolar.com Go Power! | Dometic 201-710 Redbrick Street Victoria, BC, V8T 5J3 Tel: 1.866.247.6527 56587_MANUAL_GP_RV-KITS-SYSTEMS_RevN...

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