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1. SINETATE 150 WATT CRYSTALLINE SOLAR PANEL User s Manual Congratulations on your Sunforce Purchase Every effort has been made to ensure this product is designed to the highest technical specifications and standards It should supply years of maintenance free use Please read these instructions thoroughly prior to installation then store in a safe place for future reference If at any time you are unclear about this product or require further assistance please do not hesitate to contact our trained professionals email to info sunforceproducts com Crystalline Solar Panel 150W Power Rating Maximum rating 150 Watts under ideal conditions Current 8 77 Amps 17 1 Volts Warning Avoid Electrical Hazards when installing wiring operating and maintaining your Solar Module The solar module included generates DC electricity when exposed to sunlight or other light sources For use in 12 Volt systems only e Observe proper polarity throughout entire power cable wiring route e Work Safely Do not wear jewelry when working with electrical or mechanical equipment Use protective eyewear when working with batteries or drills Use extreme caution when on ladders or on roof e Follow all Safety Precautions of the Battery Manufacturer Some batteries can release flammable hydrogen gas Do not produce sparks when working in locations where flammable gases or vapors exist Shield skin and eyes from battery acid Wash thoroughly with water2. This warranty does not apply in the event of misuse or abuse and or repairs and alterations For more information or technical support 1 888 478 6435 www sunforceproducts com info sunforceproducts com Sunl50WMan 02 21 13 SINEDRUE 12 Volt 30 Amp Digital Solar Charge Controller 12 VOLT 30 AMP AITAL SOLAR CH L CH f 12 VOLTS 30 AMPERES User s Manual 12 Volt 30 Amp Digital Solar Charge Controller Maintain 12V batteries in a fullv charged state IMPORTANT SAFETV AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safetv and operation instructions for the 12 Volt 30 Amp Digital Solar Charge Controller Keep this manual with or near the controller at all times The 12 Volt 30 Amp Digital Solar Charge Controller will displav either the charging current or the batterv voltage on the LCD digital meter Also LED lights will indicate the batterv condition and charge cvcle status The 12 Volt 30 Amp Digital Solar Charge Controller are designed to protect vour 12 Volt Lead Acid or Gel Cell Battery from being overcharged by the solar array as well as prevent the reverse flow of current resulting in the draining of the battery during the night The controller reduces overall system maintenance and prolongs the life of the battery This controller is designed to work with all makes of 12 Volt Solar Panels WARNINGS Working with Batteries RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GAS Working in the vi
3. at any time Placing the slide switch in the middle turns off the LCD display meter Technical Specifications Parameters Data Electrical Normal Input Solar Cell Arrav voltage 17 22 volts Maximum Input 25 volts Maximum charging current 30 amps Current Consumption when connected to 15 volt array battery not present maximum 35mA Current consumption when connected to a 12 volt battery array not present Maximum 25mA PWM constant voltage for Gel Cell battery 14 1 volts 0 4 PWM constant voltage for Lead Acid battery 14 5 0 4 Float mode voltage 13 4 0 4 Battery Condition Display LED light indicated range LOW red lt 11 5 0 4 FAIR yellow 11 5 to 12 5 0 4 GOOD green gt 12 5 0 4 LCD Meter Accuracy DC voltage 1 25 LCD Meter Accuracy DC current 3 Protection Over temperature protection engages at stop charging gt 80 C 176 F Over temperature protection resets at restart charging lt 65 C 149 F Operation Temperature from 5 to 50 C 23 to 122 F Storage Temperature from 10 to 70 C 14 to 158 F Operation Humidity Range 0 to 80 RH Maintenance The following maintenance is recommended to be performed every three months 1 Ensure all wire connections are sound and free from corrosion Tighten terminal block screws for both the solar arrav as well as the batterv terminals 2 Visual check of the s
4. Ensure the wires are connected in parallel to the controller and to the correct terminals Solar Panel has no output e The solar panel may be seriously affected by the angle of the panel with regards to the sun and environmental factors Ensure the surface is clean and free of dust and build up a clean damp rag may be used to clear the panel of dust Do not use soap or solvents of anv kind Cloudv conditions will affect the output of the solar panel e Wires may be incorrectly hooked to the charge controller Ensure the wires are connected in parallel to the controller and to the correct terminals Please refer to the Connection Procedures portion of this manual Warranty This product is covered by a 1 year limited warranty Sunforce Products Inc warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of one year from date of purchase To obtain warranty service please contact Sunforce Products for further instruction at 1 888 478 6435 or email info sunforceproducts com Proof of purchase including date and an explanation of complaint is required for warranty service For more information or technical support 1 888 478 6435 www sunforceproducts com info sunforceproducts com 30ADCC081512 SLINFORTE ti li 300 Watt MODIFIED SINE WAVE INVERTER User Manual Congratulations on vour Sunforce Products purchase This product is designed to the highest technic
5. Power is being Bulk Charge ON OFF allowed to pass through to the battery Solar Power Indicates the solar panel voltage is too low when in Weak Flashes OFF Bulk Charge mode or insufficient sunlight Indicates fully charged battery a small charge Float Charge continues to pass to the battery in order to maintain Mode OFF ON a full charge state The bottom 3 LED indicator lights show the state of the battery These functions are described below The icon green LED indicates the battery voltage is greater than 12 5V The icon yellow LED indicates the battery voltage is between 11 5V and 12 5V The icon red LED indicates the battery voltage is less than 11 5V CEEE The icon will blink if battery is disconnected from the unit The charge controller will not function if not connected to both the battery as well as the solar array Testing may not be performed while the charge connector is unhooked from one or both of the battery or solar array When Solar Power is weak as well as during the night the charger will turn off the charging LED indicating that charging status has been shut off in order to prevent the current back float to the solar panel Back Float of current may cause serious damage to the panel Digital LCD display meter The digital LCD meter will continuously display battery voltage or charging current It will not display both at the same time You may select either the Current or the Volt setting
6. al specifications and standards It will supplv vears of maintenance free use Please read these instructions thoroughly prior to installation then store in a safe place for future reference If at any time you are unclear about this product or require further assistance please do not hesitate to contact our trained professionals Email info sunforceproducts com SPECIFICATIONS Max Continuous Power Surge Capability Peak Power 300Watt 25W 600Watt No Load Current Draw lt 0 3A Wave form Modified Sine Wave Input Voltage Range 10 15 VDC AC outlets 110V AC 2 prong grounded YOUR POWER INVERTER A Power inverter is used to convert 12 Volts DC from a battery into 110 Volts AC Most electronic items have a power consumption listed as standard This consumption load listed in wattage will allow you to determine if you can utilize your 300 watt inverter Some items have a large starting load this should be under the rated surge capacity of the inverter 600 Watt In the event of a power overload the inverter is designed to automatically shut and emitt a loud beep This safety feature prevents damaging the unit The RED LED will iluminate at this time IMPORTANT Make sure you connect your inverter to a 12 volt battery only Do not attempt to connect the inverter to any other power source including any AC power source or directly to a solar panel Do not try extending or otherwise changing the 12 volt power cord
7. attached to your inverter FUNCTIONS A ON OFF Rocker Switch B LED Indicator Light Green Power On Red Overload C 2 X 110V AC Outlets D High speed Cooling Fan E Fuse F 12V DC Plug 300W G Power Input Terminal Black Neg Red Pos I USB Port How To Connect Inverter 1 Make sure the ON OFF rocker switch see diagram part A is in the OFF 0 position 2 Connect the inverter connection cable to your 12 Volt battery 3 Ensure you have correct polarity between the battery and inverter Only use the supplied connection cables 3 Push the 12 volt power plug from the inverter firmly into the outlet 4 Turn on the inverter the GREEN LED should now illuminate Using the USB outlet 1 Make sure the ON OFF rocker switch see diagram part A is in the OFF 0 position 2 Connect your USB device to the power inverter 3 Turn ON the inverter and begin charging Important Safety Measures For the most effective use place the power inverter on a flat surface Keep the inverter dry Do not allow it to come into contact with rain or moisture DO NOT operate the inverter if you the inverter or the device being operated or any other surfaces that may come Do not place the inverter on or near heating vents radiators or other sources of heat Do not place the inverter in direct sunlight The ideal air temperature for operation is between 50 F and 80 F Keep the inverter well ventilat
8. cinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous Lead acid batteries contain hydrogen oxygen gases that can cause explosion and sulfuric acid that can cause severe burns Always work in a well ventilated area DO NOT SMOKE OR ALLOW A SPARK OR A FLAME IN THE VICINITY OF A BATTERY Remove personal metal items such as rings necklaces watches and bracelets when working with a battery Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool on to the battery The battery may spark or short circuit NEVER CHARGE A FROZEN BATTERY If battery acid contacts skin or clothing wash immediately with soap and water If acid enters the eye IMMEDIATELY FLOOD EYE WITH RUNNING COLD WATER for at least 10 minutes GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY Failure to comply with above warnings may lead to explosion and or severe injury BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE CONTROLLER FROM BATTERY AND SOLAR ARRAY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR CLEANING DO NOT DISSASSEMBLE THE CONTROLLER INSTALLATION SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED PERSON DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM VOLTAGE AND CURRENT RATINGS DO NOT DEVIATE FROM WIRING INSTRUCTIONS Features e Battery Voltage Tester Battery voltage is reflected by three LED indicator lights e Protect and maintain Protect batteries from overcharging and maintains batteries in fully charged state e Battery Type Selector Selection of battery type either gel cell or lead acid for better battery charging results e Safety circui
9. ed in order to properly disperse heat generated while it is in use While in use make sure there are several inches of clearance around the top and sides of the inverter Do not use the inverter near flammable materials Do not place the inverter in areas such as battery box s where fumes or gases may accumulate Trouble Shooting Problem Reason Solution Low or No Poor contact with 12V DC plug Unplug and reinsert 12V DC Output voltage Using incorrect type of voltmeter to test Plug output voltage Use a true RMS reading meter Red LED on Battery voltage below 10 volts Recharge or replace battery Equipment being operated is drawing too Use a higher capacity inverter much power or do not use this equipment Inverter is too hot thermal shutdown Allow inverter to cool mode Check for adequate ventilation Reduce the load on the inverter to read continuous power output Low Battery Input voltage below 10 volts Recharge or replace battery to Alarm Poor or weak battery condition maintain adequate power input On ALL The Time Inadequate power being delivered to the Recharge or replace battery inverter or excessive voltage drop Check condition of 12 Volt socket socket Clean or replace if necessary Limited Warrantv This product is covered bv a one vear limited warrantv Sunforce Products Inc warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from d
10. efects in materials and workmanship for the period of one year from date of purchase This warranty does not apply in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized repairs or alterations To obtain warranty service please contact Sunforce Products for further instruction at 1 888 478 6435 or email info sunforceproducts com Proof of purchase including date and an explanation of complaint is required for warranty service
11. el Each panel comes with a Junction Box Observe Polarity when connecting panels to controllers and or batteries Connect positive to positive and negative to negative of SCC Ensure connections are secure Use wire nuts to connect wire to the leads coming out of panel Use of an experienced installer is recommended Included Wiring is for single panel connections Thicker wiring required for multiple panel linking FAQ What types of batteries can I recharge You can recharge all types of 12 volt rechargeable batteries including lead acid automotive batteries deep cycle traction type batteries gel cell batteries and heavy duty stationary type batteries When using the Solar Module to run appliances on a regular basis we recommend the use of deep cvcle marine batteries which are designed to withstand frequent charge and discharge cycles Can the Solar Module drain my battery at night Once the solar charge controller is installed there is no danger of reverse current so you may leave your panel installed overnight Can the Solar Module overcharge my battery Yes but only if used without the charge controller That is why it is important to use a solar charge controller Do not connect the panel directly to the battery with wattages of 15 Watts or higher Always use in conjunction with an appropriately sized solar charge controller Can I run my 110 volt appliances with my solar power system Yes You can run your 110 volt applianc
12. en adequate solar power The 12 Volt 30 Amp Digital Solar Charge Controller is based on a three stage charging algorithm Bulk Charge Mode Constant Voltage mode and Float Mode During charging period you may select the LCD meter to read either the battery voltage or charging current at any time Battery condition is indicated by the LED lights The controller will indicate the battery condition in three states GOOD green FAIR yellow LOW red Please refer to label Please note the charge controller is not able to start the charging process if the initial battery voltage is less than 5 volts 0 3 GEL SECHE i i 3 LEAD ACID AU PLOMB 12 VOLT 30 AMP DIGITAL SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER REGULATEUR DE CHARGE SOLAIRE NUMERIQUE 12 VOLTS 30 AMPERES SUN AHS Monitoring LED Indicator lights please refer to label The top 3 LED indicator lights show the charging status of the charge controller The LED red indicates solar power available ON indicates solar panel properly connected and solar power supplied within normal expectation OFF indicates no power available or insufficient voltage to activate controller AM LED blue indicates the charge controller is in Bulk Charge mode The LED green indicates Charge Complete at this point the battery is fully charged and the charge controller is in float mode Bulk Charge Charge Complete Status LED LED Conditions Indicates the battery is charging
13. es with the use of an inverter which would attach to your battery to change the battery s 12 volt DC energy into 110 volt AC or 220 volt AC Inverter is not included Can my panel be left outdoors without a protective covering Yes The Solar Module has been weatherproofed and can be mounted outdoors without any additional protection Do I have to disconnect the panels from the battery when I drive my RV or while I am recharging my battery by other means No solar panels are designed to be permanently connected to the battery There is no need to disconnect them while driving a RV for example or when charging the batteries by other means such as AC chargers or a vehicle s generator or alternator GENERAL TESTING PROTOCOL Always test outdoors under optimal sunlight conditions Test Solar Panels for Voltage Connect Voltmeter to each individual panel separately and observe Open Voltage Open Voltage can range from 16 Volts to 24 Volts Maintenance Instructions Cleaning of the glass may be performed by the user utilizing a clean damp cloth Any other maintenance to the unit should be performed by qualified service personnel or contact our experienced customer service team WARRANTY The solar panel is covered by a Twenty five year limited warranty of 80 of power output and must be tested under optimal conditions This product is warranted from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase
14. if skin or clothing comes into contact with acid or any corrosive matter which may have accumulated on the battery Keep the terminals and casing clean e Use a Charge Controller for wattages above 15 Watts e Do not attempt to charge non rechargeable batteries e Always connect charge controller to battery first e When disconnecting always disconnect battery last Features e Shade tolerance e Powerful crystalline solar technology e Overcharge and Discharge protected e Rugged Aluminum Frame e Industry leading Twenty five year warranty e Weatherproof e Pre drilled installation holes MOUNTING THE SOLAR PANEL Choose an appropriate location that provides the most direct sunlight and can support the solar panel and is free from shade Be aware of surrounding objects although an object seems far from the mounting location it may still obscure the sun from the panel The ideal year round position for a solar panel in the Northern Hemisphere is facing due south tilted at an angle equal to your latitude For most North American locations any angle between 30 and 50 degrees is suitable Note Mounting a solar panel vertically will optimize low winter sun position but is not beneficial in the summer months CONNECTION TO CHARGE CONTROLLER Not Included Connect to Battery Connect the Solar Charge Controller SCC battery side positive to the positive battery terminal and the negative wire to the negative battery terminal Connect to Solar Pan
15. it the solar array 3 Connect the solar panel negative side to the charge controller ARRAY negative with a suitable wire 4 Connect the battery positive side to the charge controller BATTERY positive with a suitable wire 5 Connect the battery negative side to the charge controller BATTERY negative with a suitable wire Please pay close attention to the following wire specifications Wire Size Refer to the WIRE SIZE chart below to determine the minimum size wire needed for each connection When using heavy stranded wire you may need to divide the ends into two groups and straddle the screw on the terminal block WIRE SIZE Battery Connection Distance Round Solar Array Connection Distance Round Trip Trip Length of Wire not more than 0 6m 2ft 6m 20ft 9m 30ft 12m 40ft AWG _ 6or8 10 8 6 Wire Type It is better to use a stranded wire than a solid wire Stranded wire does not fatigue and cause loose connections over time as easily as solid wire Use red wire for positive and black wire for negative One 6 AWG wire stranded or two 8 AWG wires are suitable It is best to connect the wires to the controller using crimped connectors Ensure tight connections Any variation of wire size or length will affect the performance of the charge controller as well as the LCD display Operation Once properly mounted and connected the charge controller will start charging immediately giv
16. olar arrav and batterv wiring for signs of overheating damage and cracking Replace anv wires showing wear with new wires of the same gauge 3 Verifv each LED status to ensure match with specifications using a voltmeter Troubleshooting Batterv won t charge e Solar panel may be sized incorrectly A panel with a larger output is required You may add on to existing panels by wiring the additional in parallel with the existing panel e Usage may be too high The battery is being drawn upon at a faster rate than the panel is able to produce A secondary battery may be used by physically switching the batteries out and allowing one battery to supply power while the other is being charged e Battery may be too small In this case it may appear the battery is not charging however it is the reserve that is depleting too quickly A battery with a larger capacity may be required A secondary battery may be used either by physically switching the batteries out and allowing one battery to supply power while the other is being charged or using a battery isolator A second battery may also be added to the existing battery by wiring the additional battery in parallel to the existing battery The charge controller need only be connected to one of the batteries in this case e The battery may be bad Small level of charge or discharge will greatly affect the battery voltage Battery needs replacing e Wires may be incorrectly hooked to the charge controller
17. t protection protects against reverse polarity e Discharge protection prevents reverse current from battery at night e Thermal protection Overheat protection and auto resume e Terminal Block Easy wire protection e Mounting Options Panel or wall mounting Controller Dimensions 180mm 104mm EERE nnn a 164mm Depth 45mm 1 77in width 180mm 7 in length 104mm 4 1 in Distance between holes for mounting 164mm 6 5 in Net weight is approximately 350g Installation Mounting The charge controller is designed to be mounted flush with the wall Flush mounting requires a rectangular cutout in the mounting surface with sufficient space 2 3 inches behind to accommodate the controller and wiring The charge controller may also be mounted to the wall without making a cutout The controller will be raised from the wall this is the quickest and easiest mounting procedure CONNECTION DIAGRAM CHARGE al rj REAR VIEW SOLAR PANEL ARRAY Connection Procedures please refer to the connection diagram above 1 Once the controller has been properly mounted select either Lead Acid or Gel Cell Battery modes refer to label below Caution Do not attempt to change the battery type selector switch during charging doing so may affect the LCD meter reading 2 Connect the solar panel positive side to the charge controller ARRAY positive with a suitable wire Be careful not to short circu
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