CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ........................4 2.1 HOW DOES A GO POWER! POWERTRAK KIT WORK? ..............4 2.2 CAUTIONS ............................5 2.3 DISCLAIMERS ..........................6 2.4 KIT PARTS ............................7 2.4.1 PARTS CHECKLIST .......................7 2.5 REQUIRED TOOLS ..........................9 PLANNING LOCATIONS .........................10 3.1 PLAN YOUR POWERTRAK SETUP ....................10 3.2 PLACING THE SOLAR PANELS .......................10 3.3 PLACING THE CABLE ENTRY PLATE(S) ....................10 3.4 PLACING THE 30A MPPT SOLAR CONTROLLER(S) ................10...
2. GENERAL INFORMATION Congratulations on purchasing your Go Power! PowerTra System. The PowerTrak Systems are a complete power system ideal for robust off-grid power. This system includes all solar, inverter, installation hardware and smart battery components required to have the charging capability from both solar and shore power. Understand your power system easier with integrated smart technology. This system features mobile app support.
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.
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.
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 Solar panel...
GENERAL INFORMATION 2.6 REQUIRED TOOLS a. Screwdriver (Phillips) 2” Hole Saw Bit b. Keyhole Saw 5/16” & 7/16” Wrench Pencil or Marker k. Heat Gun d. Pliers Caulking Gun e. Wire Strippers and Cutters m. Sealant Butt Splice Crimping Tool n.
3. PLANNING LOCATIONS 3.1 PLAN YOUR POWERTRAK SETUP 1. Take a few minutes before starting any installation work to plan the locations of your PowerTra System components on paper first. 2. For detailed installation of individual system components see the specific manuals included with each item. 3.
PLANNING LOCATIONS 3.5 PLACING THE IC SERIES INVERTER/CHARGER The IC Series Inverter/Charger is included in all Go Power! PowerTrak Systems. A condensed version of the installation instructions appear in this manual. However, please read the full installation manual included with the IC Series Inverter/Charger. 1.
4. INSTALLATION 4.1 INSTALLING THE 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: •...
INSTALLATION 4.3 INSTALLING THE SOLAR PANELS WARNING: Photovoltaic panels generate DC electricity when exposed to sunlight or other light sources. When exposed to light, contact with the electricity active parts of the panel, such as terminals, can result in burns, sparks and lethal shock whether the panel is connected or disconnected.
INSTALLATION WARNING: All 4 mounting feet must be securely fastened to the RV roof. Failure to do so could cause the panels to lift and separate from the RV while in transit which could cause significant damage and/or injury. Use appropriate sealant as recommended by your RV Dealer for your RV roof. Note If necessary, use Solar Extension Wires when connecting solar panels to eachother, and to the CEP .
INSTALLATION 4.6 CONNECTING THE 30A MPPT SOLAR CONTROLLER(S) TO THE BATTERY BANK 1. Clean all corrosion from the battery terminals before proceeding. 2. Crimp ring terminals onto the positive and negative cables to be attached to the battery. 3. Check the ring terminal crimp connection by gently pulling on the cable and ring terminal. 4.
INSTALLATION 4.11 BATTERY BANK SUGGESTIONS The Go Power! PowerTra Systems are best paired with Go Power! Advanced Lithium Batteries. If using third-party batteries, we recommend using our Go Power! Shunt to get the most out of your system. We also recommend using a main DC disconnect switch on all systems.
5. START-UP PROCEDURE 5.1 INITIAL CONNECTION AND START-UP PROCEDURE 5.1.1 GO POWER! ADVANCED LITHIUM BATTERIES 1. Check all electrical connections and ensure all cables are securely fastened. 2. Ensure the fuse holder(s) is securely fastened and install the 30A Fuse(s) into the fuse holder(s). 3.
6. MAINTENANCE 6.1 INSPECTION After installing any Go Power! PowerTra System or any other Go Power! products, all modules, electrical and mechanical components and connections 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.
7. 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 •...
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