39110 manual - Northwest Solar Wind
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1. higher Always use in conjunction with a solar charge controller Can run my 110 volt appliances with my solar power system Yes You can run your 110 volt appliances with an inverter which will attach to your battery to change the battery s 12 volt DC energy into 110 AC 220 volt Can panel left outdoors without a protective covering Yes The Solar panel has been weatherproofed and can be mounted outdoors without any additional protection Do have to disconnect the panels from the battery when drive my RV or while 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 Info 1 How do solar cells generate electricity A Solar Panels also known as Photovoltaics or PV for short can be thought of as a direct current DC generator powered by the sun When light photons of sufficient energy strike a solar cell they knock electrons free in the structure forcing them through an external circuit battery or direct DC load and then returning them to the other side of the solar cell to start the process all over again Will solar work in my location Solar is universal and will work virtually anywhere however some locations are better than others Irradiance2. Hg 18 2HH 15 32 5149892114 SUHF ORCE PAGE 1 16 SHARP PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE MODULES INSTALLATION MANUAL PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE ND L3EJEA SHARP CORPORATION Hg 18 2HH 15 32 5149892114 SUHF ORCE PAGE 4218 LINTRODUCTION This manual contains information of electrical and mechanical installation and safety information which you should know before using photovoltaic module ND L3EJEA The information in this manual is described on the basis of Sharp s knowledge and experience But such information and suggestions do not constitute a warranty Sharp Corporation reserves the right to make changes to the product specifications or to the manual without prior notice 2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION The modules may be fastened to a support using the bolt holes in the bott m of the frame at location C as shown in Figure 1 back view of the module and Figure 6 mounting detail The module should be fastened with four 4 5 16 bolts The mounting method is designed to allow module loading of 2400 Pa Take care during installation to not block the drain holes D shown in Figure 1 3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION To ensure proper system operation and maintain your warranty be careful to observe the correct cable connection polarity Figure A when connecting the modules to a battery or to other modules All solar modules must be grounded by electrical connection of the module frames to grou
3. TIONALITY FOR A PERIOD INDICATED ON THE PACKAGING THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY IN THE EVENT OF MISUSE OR ABUSE OF THE PRODUCT OR AS A RESULT OF UNAUTHORIZED REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS POWER OUTPUT IS WARRANTED UP TO 80 OF STATED OUTPUT AND MUST BE TESTED UNDER FULL SUNLIGHT CONDITIONS TO ADDRESS WARRANTY ISSUES PLEASE CONTACT INITIAL POINT OF PURCHASE
4. e and negative to negative of SCC Ensure connections are secure Option 2 Some panels may include a quick connect for use with the SCC If included connect positive to positive and negative to negative of SCC Ensure connections 7 AMP Addendum to Polycrystalline Power Panel Instructions GENERAL TESTING PROTOCOL Always test outdoors under optimal sunlight conditions A Test Solar Panels for Voltage included connect the Voltmeter to each individual panel separately and observe Open Voltage Open voltage is when the solar panels are not connected to any other components The voltmeter should be connected in parallel with the panel positive to positive and negative to negative If the reading is negative or there is no reading it is possible the leads have been reversed Open Voltage can range from 16 Volts to 24 Volts Once all panels test for voltage proceed to step B Using a solar voltage tester is also an option B Test Connection to Charge Controller for Voltage Reconnect Solar Panels and connect to charge controller as per instructions Measure open circuit voltage of the panel and charge controller together at the battery side of the charge controller Open circuit voltage should read 5 10 lower than without charge controller Open circuit measurement will read between 15 and 23 5 C Connect charge controller to battery First disconnect solar panels and connect charge controller t
5. es Wiring Voltage Additive E cde O EL Parallel Wiring Current Additive O Figure A Hg 18 2HH 15 32 5149892114 SUHF ORCE PAGE 89 16 SCREW SQUARE WASHER T WIRE SS Figure 4 SCREW SQUARE WASHER ITL SS WIRE ZZ iq Figure 5 HEXAGON NUT SIDE FRAME I TOOTHED LOCK WASHER WIRE BINDING LUG WIRE INSERT INSERT HEXAGON HEAD BOLT SCREW TERMINAL Figure B 69 18 2647 15 32 5149892114 SUHF ORCE Photovoltaic module Frame Photovoltaic module mounting method solar module D 2 Washer Bolt M8 x L20 Frame H T Washer Soring Washer Nut M amp Figure 6 PAGE 14 16 PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION Addendum to Polycrystalline Power Panel Instructions Products gt 80 Watt Polycrystalline gt 123 Watt Polycrystallin REMINDERS Avoid Electrical Hazards when installing wiring operating and maintaining your Solar Panel The solar panel included in the kit generates DC electricity when exposed to sunlight or other light sources For use in 12 Volt systems only Observe Proper Polarity throughout entire power cable wiring route Work Safely Do not wear jewelry when working with electrical or mechanical equipment Use protective eyewear when working with batteries or drills Use ext
6. is a measure of the sun s power available at the surface of the earth and it averages about 1000 watts per square meter Obviously different parts of the world receive more sunlight from others so they will have more full sun hours day 3 These panels are made up of polycrystalline solar cells What are polycrystalline cells A Polycrystalline cells are created by using liquid silicon which solidifies to form bricks these bricks are then cut into thin layers Crystals of various sizes form during this process These Polycrystalline panels are covered by tempered glass making them extremely durable Polycrystalline solar panels have a higher output than amorphous panels of the same dimensions making polycrystalline panels more cost and space effective INSTRUCTIONS FOR INCLUDED VOLTAGE TESTER Voltage Tester not included in all kits To test the battery Disconnect or power down all other components pne the negative lead of the tester to the negative post of the attery Touch the positive probe to the positive post of the battery To test Solar Battery Charger Disconnect Solar Battery Charger from all components Connect the negative lead of the tester to the negative lead of the Solar Battery Charger Touch the positive probe to the positive post of the Solar Battery Charger No lights will show if polarity is reversed LIMITED WARRANTY THESE PRODUCTS ARE WARRANTED FROM DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND FUNC
7. lations concerning installation and inspection requirements 5 install modules and ground frames in accordance with applicable codes 6 Product should be installed and maintained by qualified personnel 7 Do not drop tools or hard objects on the solar module 8 Do nat scratch the back film by hard objects 9 Do not shadow cells if possible to avoid causing module hot spots 10 Do not pour chemicals on modules when cleaning 11 Keep children away from modules 12 Do not connect the modules directly to the loads such as motor since the variation of the output power depending on the solar irradiation causes the damage for the connected mator 1 In case of brushless motor the lock function gets active and the hall IC is most likely to be damaged 2 case of the motor with brush the coil is most likely to be damaged 13 Do not block up D holes on the establishment Hg 18 2HH 15 32 5149892114 SUHF ORCE PAGE 65 16 DO I HU i of 5 3 E LE E gaetar Figure 1 Permissible deviations in dimensions without tolerance indication is shown in table A Hg 18 2HH 15 32 5149892114 SUHF ORCE PAGE 6 16 Remove the appropriate grommets Push them from inside of the box Figure 2 Hg 18 2HH 15 32 5149892114 SUHF ORCE PAGE B771B Negative Terminal Diode Connection Positive Terminal Figure 3 Hg 18 2HH 15 32 5149892114 SUHF ORCE PAGE 8 16 Seri
8. more current and or voltage than reported at Standard Test Conditions Accordingly the values of Isc and Voc marked on UL Listed modules should be multiplied by a factor of 1 25 when determining component voltage ratings conductor capacities fuse sizes and size of controls connected to the module output Refer to Sec 690 8 of the National Electric Code for additional multiplying factor of 125 percent 80 percent of rating which may be applicable Installation for wiring shail be in accordance with the NEC and grounding method shall comply with the NEC article 250 instruction manual Figure A and B In the coverage of Canadian UL listing installation shall be in accordance with CSA 22 1 Safety Standard for Electrical Installations Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 Hg 18 2HH 15 32 5149892114 SUHF ORCE PAGE Hd lB IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS 1 Never touch the end of output cables with bare hands when the module is irradiated the surface of module with cloth or other suitable sufficiently opaque material to isolate the module from incident light and handle the wires with rubber gloved hands to avoid electric shock 2 Do not wear metallic jewelry which may become cause of electric shock during installation 3 Do not expose solar module to sunlight concentrated with mirrors lenses or similar means 4 Consult local codes and other applicable laws and statutes concerning required permits regu
9. nd Care must be taken to arrange the system ground so that the removal of one module from the circuit will not interrupt the grounding of any of the other modules Each photovoltaic module has a hole in the side frame for either a bolt nut and washer grounding the module to the frame a ground lug fastened by bolt or screw or an appropriate screw hardware not provided An example of an acceptable ground connection using a bolt nut and washer retaining a ground lug is shown in Figure B In a connection of this type the hardware such as a star washer must score the frame surface to make positive electrical contact with the frame The ground wire must not be smaller than No 14 AWG 2 4mm and should be sized according to The National Electrical Code The terminal box is shown in Figure2 When connecting the modules to a battery or to other modules you must carefully observe correct cable connection polarity as shown Figure 3 and Figure A If not connected correctly the bypass diodes could be destroyed This will void your warranty By loosening the two cover screws as shown in Figure 2 open the cover of wiring box Figure 3 shows the inside of the wiring box The rahge of typical terminal cabling is AWG 14 Remove the appropriate grommets and route the interconnecting cables through grommets as shown in Figure 3 To remove the grommets push them from inside of the box To connect wires to terminal block a wire lug connector may be used as
10. o battery Always connect charge controller to battery first and remove last Observe polarity positive to positive and negative to negative D Reconnect Solar Panels to Charge Controller Please refer to your charge controllers User Manual for technical parameters and testing procedure this may differ with different charge controllers If all testing results within the above indicated ranges solar system is in acceptable range If Voltage reading indicate lower ranges repeat above connections and retest Finally it is common to have 12V Battery issues such as dead cells or non rechargeable battery problems FAQ What types of batteries can recharge You can recharge all types of 12 volt batteries including lead acid automotive batteries deep cycle traction type batteries gel cell batteries and heavy duty stationary type batteries When using the Solar Panel to run appliances on a regular basis we recommend the use of deep cycle marine batteries which are designed to withstand frequent charge and discharge cycles Can the Solar Panel 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 Panel 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 15W or
11. 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 MOUNTING BRACKET To Base To Solar Panel 2 Using the mounting brackets screws included first attach the bracket to the solar panel Place the rubber ring between the panel and the bracket The rubber ring allows for air flow between the panel and the mounting surface maximizing the efficiency of the panel Note If mounting to a roof of a vehicle it may be necessary to drill holes in the roof These holes should be resealed once the panel is installed clear silicon caulking is commonly used If mounting to a surface where it is impractical to drill holes it may be necessary to construct a frame _ RUBBER an Included in this kit are 6 packets of 1 bracket 2 self tapping screws plus clear rubber washers 1 1 4 bolt plus washer and nut 1 3 16 bolt plus washer and nut 1 rubber ring CHARGE CONTROLLER INSTALLATION Connect to Battery Connect the Solar Charge Controller SCC battery side right positive to the positive battery terminal and the negative wire to the negative battery terminal Connect to Solar Panel Option 1 Strip the wire from the solar panel and connect positive to positiv
12. reme caution when on ladders or on roof 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 water if skin or clothing come in contact with acid or any corrosive matter which may have accumulated on the battery Keep the terminals and casing clean Use a Charge Controller for wattages above 15W Do not attempt to charge non rechargeable batteries Always connect charge controller to battery first When disconnecting always disconnect battery last TROUBLESHOOTING l am not sure if my panel is functioning Ensure Battery is operational Over time a battery s ability to recharge will deteriorate Ensure the distance of the wires are not longer than 30 feet and all connections are secure Measure the panel voltage with a voltmeter The voltage reading should be between 16 to 25 volts in the sun Constantly fluctuating Use a solar voltage tester or a multi meter to test the solar panel s voltage INSTRUCTIONS MOUNTING 1 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
13. shown in Figure 4 For direct wiring strip back insulation about 16mm and wrap stripped wire around screw under square washer as shown in Figure 5 Tighten terminal screw securely with a proper screwdriver After completed terminal wiring secure the cover of wiring box When connecting the modules to a battery or to other modules you must carefully observe correct cable connection polarity as shown in Figure A If not connected correctly the bypass diode could be destroyed This will void your warranty PAGE B371DB Hg 18 2HH 15 32 5149892114 SUHF ORCE 4 ELECTRICAL RATINGS Rated electrical characteristics are within 10 percent of the indicated values of Isc Voc and within 10 5 percent of Pmax under standard test conditions irradiance of 100 mW cm AM 1 5 spectrum and a cell temperature of 25 C 77 F The above electrical characteristics are based on the results of out going test The warranty condition is specified in the warranty card separately issued Maximum Power Pmax 1230W Voltage Voc 213V Operating Voltage 172V Current at Vpmax Ipmax 716A Maximum Series Fuse 38A The above electrical characteristics are based on the results of out going test Please do not expose solar module to sunlight concentrated with mirrors lenses or similar means Under normal Conditions photovoltaic module may experience conditions that produce
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