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Thank you for purchasing the 140W Xantrex Solar Max Flex Panel Kit. The 140W Xantrex Solar Max
Flex Panel Kit 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 140W Xantrex Solar Max Flex Panel Kit package
includes the following items:
one pair of Solar Max Flex Panel kit
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one 30A solar charge controller with Inline Fuse
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one pair of Battery Cables with Deutsch
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Connector/Ring Terminals
one pair of Jacketed Home Run Cables with
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Staubli MC4 Connectors
one Mounting Hardware Kit - screw, cable clamp,
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flange adapter, warning label, wire tie, edge tape
(2x), filling foam (4x)
one Product Notice with a link to this Installation
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Guide
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.
Installation Guide
140W Xantrex Solar Max Flex Panel Kit
Model Number: 784-0140-01
NOTE: Actualproduct maybe different from what isshown.
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Summary of Contents for Xantrex SOLAR Max Flex 784-0140-01
- Page 1 NOTE: Actualproduct maybe different from what isshown. Thank you for purchasing the 140W Xantrex Solar Max Flex Panel Kit. The 140W Xantrex Solar Max Flex Panel Kit 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 Installation Instructions Solar Panel Maintenance and Care Troubleshooting Specifications 975-1172-01-01 Rev A August 2023... -
Page 4: Basic Installation Steps
Basic Installation Steps Safety Instructions Before beginning your installation: Read this entire Installation section so you can plan the installation from beginning to end. Assemble all the tools and materials you require for the installation. Be aware of all safety and electrical codes which must be met. WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD The power system must be designed by a certified vehicle solar system designer and installed... - Page 5 Figure 1 Complete cable schematic of a 2-solar panel power system Solar panels connected in series (+–+–) 5 Inline fuse on red, POS+ cable 30A solar charge controller Battery (12V or 24V) PV jacketed home run cable (red, Battery cable (red, POS+) POS+) PV jacketed home run cable (black, Battery cable (black, NEG–)
- Page 6 2. Plan and prepare where you would install the solar panels. PRO TIP: Place end of module aligned to NOTICE marked line. Peeloff around 12 inchesof liner from below module, making sure it isaligned. Partiallyremove and stickthe module on in 1 foot increments, making sure module GENERAL PRECAUTIONS conformsto the surface.Rollout the module Select a mounting surface on the roof of your vehicle that is...
- Page 7 3. Mount the solar panel. a. Hold module in place, then remove several inches of liner from one end. b. Apply even pressure only on top of the areas where there is the 3M VHB tape underneath the solar panel for proper bonding of the 3M VHB tape to the mounting surface.
- Page 8 Figure 4 Adhesive placement depending on surface sealing tape For illustration purposes. The solar cellsare shown asperspective only. Do not applythe adhesive tape on top of the solar cells. The adhesive tape must be applied on the backside of the paneland onto the mounting surface. 975-1172-01-01 Rev A August 2023...
- Page 9 4. Mount the Charge Controller. The charge controller is best mounted in a location away from direct heat, water, salt, snow, ice, and debris. a. Mount the unit. b. Ensure the heat fins have sufficient air flow. c. Use the charge controller flange to create a hole template so you can pre-drill the mounting holes.
- Page 10 d. Use an appropriately sized self-tapping screw (4x) to attach the solar charge controller to the wall. NOTICE MOUNTING TO A WALL WITH NO BACK ACCESS If drilling to a wall is not possible, use flange adapters to secure the solar charger to the wall.
- Page 11 5. 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.
- Page 12 c. Connect the red pos (+) and black neg (–) battery cables to the charge controller. d. Route the battery cable inside the vehicle and connect the red pos (+) and black neg (–) battery cables to the respective battery terminals. e.
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Page 13: 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 14: 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. Problem Possible Cause Solution... -
Page 15: Specifications
Specifications NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. 140W Xantrex Solar Max Flex Panel Kit Part number 784-0140-01 Dimensions 47.01 x 14.69 in (1194 x 373 mm) Cell type Monocrystalline PERC Top layer ETFE Junction box IP67 Connector Maximum power at STC* 140 W... - Page 16 +1-800-670-0707 +1-408-987-6030 customerservice@xantrex.com https://xantrex.com/support/get-customer-support/ http://www.xantrex.com 975-1172-01-01 Rev A Printed in USA. August 2023...
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