Assembly And Mounting Instructions - Schumacher SP-400 Owner's Manual

7.3 Connect the POSITIVE (RED) solar panel clip to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of
the battery.
7.4 Position yourself and the free end of the cable you previously attached to the NEGATIVE
(NEG, N, -) battery post as far away from the battery as possible – then connect the
NEGATIVE (BLACK) solar panel clip to the free end of the cable.
7.5 Do not face the battery when making the final connection.
7.6 Using the quick-connect connector, plug the clips into the solar panel.
7.7 When disconnecting the solar panel, always do so in the reverse order of the connecting
procedure and break the first connection while as far away from the battery as practical.
7.8 A marine (boat) battery must be removed and maintained or charged on shore. To
maintain or charge it onboard requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
8. FEATURES
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ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the solar panel.
To mount the solar panel (in a dry location off the ground):
1. Using the solar panel as a template (guide), mark the location of the four pre-molded
mounting holes on a secure, flat surface.
2. If necessary, drill four 7/64" (0.109) dia. pilot holes.
3. Mount the solar panel using the four stainless steel screws provided.
NOTE: Do not over tighten the screws or you will break the plastic frame of the solar panel.
10. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The solar panel does not have an ON/OFF switch. The On and Off commands are
controlled by placing the solar panel in the sun only after the battery connections have
been made.
You MUST disconnect the solar panel from the 12 volt power outlet or battery when
starting the engine or driving the vehicle. Electrical surges from the alternator when
starting and running may damage the solar panel.
NOTE: The clips and 12V output are always live.
Charging and Maintaining a Battery
1. Ensure that all of the solar panel components are in place and in good working
condition, for example, the plastic boots on the battery clips.
2. Decide whether you are going to use the 12 volt accessory plug or the 50 Amp
battery clips to connect the solar panel to the vehicle. Connect the proper cable to
the solar panel making sure the connection is secure.
• If using the 12 volt accessory plug, plug the connector into the vehicle's power
outlet making sure the connection is secure.
• If using the 50 Amp battery clips, connect the battery following the precautions
listed in sections 6 and 7.
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This solar panel must be properly assembled in accordance with the
assembly instructions before it is used.
1. Solar Panel
2. Quick-Disconnect 50 Amp Battery
Clip Cable Assembly
3. Quick-Disconnect 12V Accessory
Plug Cable Assembly
4. Mounting Screws (not shown)
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