Solar Technology International PV Logic Flexi 55Wp User Manual

Step 5: Fitting the fuse
5.1 The fuse is fitted on the positive cable (red) on the cable
section between the charge controller and the battery.
5.2 Cut the red cable and strip 5mm of the red insulation from
both the cut ends. Twist the bare wire ends tightly. Fit into the
screw terminals on each of the fuse holder pieces.
Step 6: Connecting to the battery
6.1 Take the cable end coming from the charge controller, strip
the red and black insulation (6cm) from the inner cable ends,
twist the bare wire, wrap around the battery terminals and fix
into position using your battery clamps.
6.2 When connecting to a battery always observe correct
polarity.
6.3 If a second battery is being connected to the solar system see
the instructions contained within the charge controller or,
refer to point 8.1.
NOTE: RED = POSITIVE (+) BLACK = NEGATIVE (–)
6.4 Refit the fuse into the holder and reassemble the fuse holder.
The controller should now be powered up.
Step 7: Testing the system
7.1 Testing can also be completed with a digital volt meter. Solar
Technology International can supply special test instructions
if required – please email orders@solartechnology.co.uk
Warranty
PV Logic flexi solar panels are supplied with a two year panel build warranty from the date of purchase from Solar Technology International. This
guarantees the panel from mechanical failure and water ingress during this period. The warranty is void if the outer layers, or edges, of the panel
have been penetrated, damaged or cracked or the recommended handling, storage, installation and care procedures have not been followed. The
warranty is also invalidated if the panel has been abused, or not used for the purpose intended.
The manufacturer nor any of its employees, agents, distributors or resellers are liable for any third-party damage howsoever caused. The extent to
which the manufacturer is liable to a customer is limited to the purchase price paid by the customer for the product. We will not accept any costs
associated with the return of faulty product.
Solar Technology International Limited
Unit 6, Station drive, Bredon, GL20 7HH
Options
Adding a second battery to a dual battery charge controller
8.1 Connect a second battery to the dual battery charge controller
terminals (I) with an additional piece of 2-core, 1.5mm cable
2
(not supplied) and follow Steps 1, 2 & 3 above (not forgetting to
add a fuse on the positive line as described in Step 2). Power from
the charge controller will be diverted to the second battery only
when the primary battery is fully charged.
Expanding the Flexi PV system
9.1 If multiple panels will be joined to form a mini solar array, please
contact orders@solartechnology.co.uk for a document titled
'Expanding a solar system' or call the Tech Help Desk on
01684 774000.
CONNECTING THE CHARGE CONTROLLER
TO A BATTERY AND MULTIPLE SOLAR PANELS
SOLAR SOLAR
PANEL PANEL
CHARGE CONTROLLER
Solar panel Battery
connections connections
MAIN 12V
SUPPLY
Second battery
bonnections
IN-LINE
5 AMP
BATTERY
FUSE
SOLAR SOLAR
PANEL PANEL
RED or BROWN = POSITIVE (+)
BLACK or BLUE = NEGATIVE (–)
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PV Logic
®
Flexi
Semi-Flexible ETFE Solar Panels
55Wp/60Wp/125Wp/180Wp
Important: please read before first use.
User manual
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