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  • Page 1 GP-BOOST-50/12 _________________________________________________________________________________ User Manual © 2019 Go Power!

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Choosing a Location Installation Instructions Wiring Diagram Operating Instructions Power Up Battery Charging Profile Chart Errors Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Troubleshooting Problems Problems with Voltage Problems with Current 10.0 Limited Warranty 10.1 Repair and Return Information © 2019 Go Power!

  • Page 3: Installation Overview

    The GP-BOOST-50/12 is a 24, 36, or 48-volt photovoltaic (PV) charge controller rated for a solar current input of 12 amps. The GP-BOOST- 50/12 converts a lower solar input voltage into a higher battery charging voltage.
  • Page 4 The GP-BOOST-50/12 will limit PV current above 12 Amps. Although the GP-BOOST- 50/12 will accept PV current greater than 12 Amps for a short duration, damage may occur if the GP-BOOST-50/12 operates continuously with greater than 12 Amps of PV input.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    GP-BOOST-50/12 _________________________________________________________________________________ 2.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR GP-BOOST-50/12 THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED DURING INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF GP-BOOST-50/12. Electricity can be very dangerous. Installation Disconnect all should be performed only by a licensed power electrician or qualified personnel.

  • Page 6: Tools And Materials Needed

    For instructions regarding the Go Power! RV Solar Power Kit installation, please refer to the Installation Guide provided with the Kit. 4.0 Choosing a Location The GP-BOOST-50/12 is designed to be mounted vertically in a battery box. The GP-BOOST-50/12 should be: •...
  • Page 7 Wiring the GP-BOOST-50/12. Wire the GP-BOOST-50/12 according to the wiring schematic in Section 6. Run wires from the solar array and the batteries to the location of the GP-BOOST-50/12. Keep the solar array covered with an opaque material until all wiring is completed.

  • Page 8: Wiring Diagram

    _________________________________________________________________________________ Wiring Diagram The GP-BOOST-50/12 is based on a 12 amp maximum power input from the solar modules. E.G. Two modules in parallel with an input of 6 amps each equal a total input of 12 amps. Most solar modules list the input amps on their specifications label.

  • Page 9: Battery Charging Profile Chart

    7.3 Errors Over Voltage If GP-BOOST-50/12 senses a battery over voltage >31.0/46.5/62.0V, the controller will stop charging, the red LED will be on, and the yellow LED will be flashing. The controller will resume operating when the error is cleared.

  • Page 10: Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)

    Battery voltage > overvoltage Yellow LED Flashing 31/46.5/62V Battery low Battery voltage < Yellow LED voltage 24.0/36.0/48.0V Battery very low Battery voltage < Red LED ON voltage 18.0/27.0/36.0V Solar reverse Protected for a polarity limited time © 2019 Go Power!

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting Problems

    Remedy: Check all connections from the controller to the battery including checking for correct wire polarity. Check that all connections are clean, tight, and secure. Shorten the distance from the controller to battery or © 2019 Go Power!

  • Page 12: Problems With Current

    Remedy: 1. Reconnect in correct configuration. Tighten all connections. Check wire gauge and length of wire run. Refer to Suggested Minimum Wire Gauge in Section 5. © 2019 Go Power!

  • Page 13: Limited Warranty

    10.0 Limited Warranty 1. Go Power! warrants the GP-BOOST-50/12 for a period of five (5) years from the date of shipment from its factory. This warranty is valid against defects in materials and workmanship for the five (5) year warranty period.
  • Page 14 GP-BOOST-50/12 _________________________________________________________________________________ © 2019 GO POWER!® By Valterra Products, LLC MAN_GP-BOOST-50/12 electric.com © 2019 Go Power!

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