CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ................. 01 How does an etrailer solar panel work ..........01 PARTS LIST....................02 Required parts ................03 Required tools................. 03 PLANNING LOCATIONS................04 Plan your solar panel set up............. 04 Placement of solar panel ..............04 INSTALLATION..................
Please retain this manual for future reference. How does an etrailer solar panel work? The solar panel converts the sun’s energy into DC electricity and this electricity charges the battery.
PARTS LIST PARTS LIST ITEM DESCRIPTION 100W rigid solar panel Solar Z bracket with butyl tape M6 x 1mm x 15mm hex head screw M6 serrated nut Self drilling screw 35.5” (90cm) cable with MC4 connector (+) 35.5” (90cm) cable with MC4 connector (-) -02- LIT-00611, Rev-A...
For two 100W rigid solar panel connected in parallel, choose 12 gauge UL listed cable and 20A solar charge controller minimally. Consult etrailer for help if you need to parallel connect more solar panels. It is recommend to buy etrailer 30 Amp Solar Charge Controller Kit (e42PR).
PLANNING LOCATIONS Plan your solar panel set up 1. Take a few minutes before commencing any installation work to layout your solar panel on paper first. Use the diagrams within this manual (pages 5-6) to help. 2. Complete a simple block diagram identifying the key components and connections of your solar panel, extension cables, solar charge controller and your battery bank as detailed in the diagrams.
Mounting solar Z brackets 1. Assemble 4 solar Z bracket onto the solar panel’s frame using the M6 x 1mm x 15mm hex head screws and M6 serrated nuts. This assembly is easily completed on the ground before the panels are brought up to the RV roof. WARNING: •...
2. Tighten the nuts securely using a 7/16” wrench. 2. Tighten the nuts securely using a 7/16” wrench. 3. Use Self drilling screw to fix the solar panel on RV roof. 3. Use Self drilling screw to fix the solar panel on RV roof. Use a electric hand drill with 5/16” socket to fix the self drilling screw.
Site Considerations — Excluded Operating Environments Certain extreme operating environments are not recommended, these include (but are not limited to): winds exceeding 45 MPH, flooding or immersion in water or other fluids, contact with liquids or substances with a pH less than 6.5 or greater than 8.5, and contact with fire, projectiles, lava flow, volcanic eruptions, or meteors.
Refrigerator vent access - option 1 1. Locate the refrigerator vent on the roof of the RV and remove vent cover to gain access to the duct opening. 2. Drill a hole through the side of the vent. 3. Remove any sharp edges from the hole. 4.
Connect solar charge controller to 12V battery or battery bank Choose a cable set with ring terminal and bare end for connection. It is recommended to connect directly to the battery. 1. Clean all corrosion from the battery terminals before proceeding. 2.
SPECIFICATIONS 100W Rigid Solar Panel Part number: e82PR Peak Power: 100 W Maximum Output Voltage (Vmp/V): 20.5 V Maximum Output Current (Imp/V): 4.8 A Open Circuit Voltage (Voc/V): 24.2 V Short Circuit Current (Isc/A): 5.1 A Maximum System Voltage: 1000 V DC Power Tolerance: ±3%...
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