Progress Solar/Wind SLT 700 Series Operator's Manual page 6

MAKE SURE ALL CONNECTIONS ARE TIGHT. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN
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CONNECTION ON THE BATTERY TO DETER DAMAGE TO TERMINALS OR
BATTERY CASE.
DO NOT LEAVE THE BATTERY ON A TRICKLE CHARGER FOR MORE THAN
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48 HOURS.
BATTERIES SHOULD BE KEPT CLEAN AND FREE FROM ANY CORROSION.
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USE A CORROSION DETERRENT SPRAY ON THE BATTERY TERMINALS TO
ENSURE LONGER LIFE.
IT IS CRITICAL THAT THE MPPT CHARGE CONTROLLER BE USED TO HELP
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REGULATE THE BATTERY FROM OVER AND/OR UNDERCHARGING. IF NOT
THIS WILL SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE THE LIFE OF THE BATTERIES.
CHARGE CONTROLLERS CAN NOT GET WET
• ALWAYS KEEP CONTROLLERS DRY AND COVERED FROM ELEMENTS. CLOSE
DOORS WHEN NOT ACCESSING ANY INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
SOLAR PANEL OR BATTERY REMOVAL / INSTALLATION SEQUENCE
SOLAR PANELS MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE CONTROLLER FIRST,
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BEFORE ANY WORK CAN BE DONE ON THE CONTROLLER OR BATTERIES.
Serial Number & Model Number Locations
Serial Number (VIN#) and Model numbers are attached on the lower portion of the front
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or back of the unit.
Controller Safety
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