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Do not operate the system unless you have read and understood this manual. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity REDARC recommends that the Solar Blanket referenced in of battery or engine. This may cause the battery to explode.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW REDARC Solar Blankets are designed to provide high efficiency in a rugged, flexible construction. They are constructed using heavy duty canvas and robust materials making them suitable for off–road and outback conditions. SOLAR BLANKET FEATURES Wrap around hook and loop back sleeve Anderson™...
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160W SOLAR BLANKET SPECIFICATIONS 740 mm / 29.1" Model Cell efficiency SMFB1160 1635 × 740 × 2.5 mm / Cell type Monocrystalline Dimensions (open) 64.4" × 29.1" × 0.1" 365 × 365 × 70 mm / Backing material Canvas Dimensions (closed) 14.4" × 14.4" × 2.8" Max. power output Connector type 160 W Anderson ™ ™ Max. power voltage Cable length 18.0 V...
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240W SOLAR BLANKET SPECIFICATIONS 1110mm / 43.7" Model Cell efficiency SMFB1240 1635 × 1110 × 2.5 mm / Cell type Monocrystalline Dimensions (open) 64.4" × 43.7" × 0.1" 365 × 365 × 75 mm / Backing material Canvas Dimensions (closed) 14.4" × 14.4" × 2.9" Max. power output Connector type 240 W Anderson™ SB™ 50 Max. power voltage Cable length 18.0 V 120 mm / 4.7"...
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300W SOLAR BLANKET SPECIFICATIONS 1110mm / 43.7" Model SMFB1300 Cell efficiency 1995 × 1110 × 2.5 mm / Cell type Monocrystalline Dimensions (open) 78.5" × 43.7" × 0.1" 365 × 365 × 80 mm / Backing material Canvas Dimensions (closed) 14.4" × 14.4" × 3.1" Max. power output 300 W Connector type Anderson™ SB™ 50 Max. power voltage 17.0 V Cable length 120 mm / 4.7"...
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SOLAR OPTIMISATION ANGLE TO THE SUN REDARC Solar Blankets will perform at their peak when the monocrystalline cells are angled directly towards the sun (this is not always achievable). REDARC recommends having the Solar Blanket/s angled between 20° and 40° from the ground to ensure the best total output from your Blanket across the course of the day, no matter what season.
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SOLAR BLANKET SYSTEM WIRING WIRING WITH ANDERSON™ TO BATTERY CLIP CABLE Remote Monitor* Solar SRPA-RM Regulator* Solar Blanket Anderson™ to Anderson™ Cable* Anderson™ to Battery Clip Cable* Regulator Fuse Size SRPA0120 20 A SRPA0240 30 A SRPA0360 40 A Fuse* Fuses are not supplied.
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SOLAR BLANKET WIRING WITH BCDC Optional LED (Refer to BCDC Manual) GREEN ORANGE Charging Pro le Select (Refer to BCDC Manual) Solar Blanket BCDC Anderson™ to Anderson™ Cable 1.5 m (4'11") SRC0008, 5 m (16'5") SRC0018 or All ground points 10 m (32'9") SRC0019 must be connected to the chassis ground...
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While in use, place the wrap around hook and loop sleeve behind the Blanket. REDARC Solar Blankets are UV stabilised, however, high level of UV exposure will still lead to some degradation of Blanket appearance after extended use.
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