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1. GANZ GENERAIOINSTAERATION MANUAL GANZ ECO ENERGY SOLAR PANELS MODELS GSP 06 GSP 12 GSP 30 GSP 40 amp GSP 55 Read this manual completely before installing or using Ganz Eco Energy Semi Flexible Solar Panels 1 Introduction 1 1 General Introduction Thank you for choosing Ganz Eco Energy Semi Flexible Solar Panels With proper operation and maintenance your GSP Solar Panels will provide you with clean renewable solar electricity for many years This Manual contains installation and safety information you need to be familiar with 4 2 Disclaimer of Liability This Manual does not constitute a warranty expressed or implied GANZ ECO ENERGY does not assume responsibility and expressly disclaims liability for loss damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with installation operation use or maintenance of solar panels GANZ ECO ENERGY reserves the right to make changes to the product specifications or Installation Manual without prior notice 1 3 Warranty Information The guarantee of this product is two years from purchase The full warranty statement is available at our website www cbcamerica com ecoeneray 1 4 Returning Ganz Products Before returning please contact the Distributor where originally purchased to obtain a Return Authorization number RA GANZ ECO ENERGY will not accept any returns without a prior RA 2 Warnings 2 4 General Warnings A Install or use GSP solar panels for their intended2. and injury do not use or install broken panels Do not expose solar panels to mirrors lenses or other forms of sunlight concentration or light enhancement Under normal conditions a solar panel is likely to experience conditions that produce more current and or voltage than reported at standard test conditions Accordingly the values of Isc and Voc marked on this panel should be multiplied by a factor of 1 25 when determining component voltage ratings conductor current ratings fuse sizes and size of controls connected to the solar output Although solar panels will produce some electricity in the shade it is always best to install panels where there is less shade and more exposure to direct sunlight 3 General Precautions 3 1 General Safety Precautions Turn off inverters and circuit breakers immediately when a problem occurs Cover all panels in the panel array with an opaque cloth or material before making or breaking electrical connections To avoid electric shock fire and injury do not install the panel where flammable gases or vapors are present As sparks may occur 3 2 General Handling Precautions Reduce the chance of accidental exposure to live circuits by removing all metallic jewelry when handling or installing panels Use insulated tools to reduce your risk of electric shock Do not pull the output cable The output cable connection may become loose and cause a short circuit open circuit or shock Do not
3. anty 4 7 Connecting the GSP Regulation is Recommended Panels to 12V Battery Banks MODEL GSP 30 40 amp 55 solar panel connection using Ganz Charge Controller Due to the GSP 30 40 amp 55W panels high peak voltage a charge controller is recommended to prevent the battery from discharging through the solar array at night and overcharging of the battery during the day Panels utilizing charge controllers do not require blocking diodes The recommended charge controller for a single GSP 30 40 amp 55W solar panel is The GANZ 4 5A charge controller GCC 4 5A Kit Wiring Instructions GSP Panels to GANZ 4 5A charge controller GCC 4 5A Kit to Battery 4 Ganz 4 5A charge controller can be mounted in any position 2 Ganz 4 5A can be mounted outdoors Do not expose to ambi ent temperatures above 60 C 3 Itis best to mount to a vertical surface and allow space for airflow through the controller 4 Connect the charge controller black wire to the black 2 ft battery cable using the blue wire nut 5 Connect the charge controller red wire to the red 2 ft battery cable using the blue wire nut 6 Connect the ring terminal of black battery wire to the battery 7 Connect ring terminal of red battery wire to the battery 8 Connect the black wire from the controller to the black wire of the solar panel using the blue wire nut 6 9 Connect the yellow wire from the controller to the red of the solar panel using th
4. cal shock do not perform any work if the terminals of the solar panels are wet Use UV resistant materials wire management hardware to secure cables Drooping cables may cause various problems such as short or open circuits Panels should be firmly fixed in place to withstand all expected loads including wind and snow loads 4 Installation 4 4 Site Selection Solar panels should be installed in a location where there is no constant shading Inthe northern hemisphere panels should ideally face south and in the southern hemisphere panels should ideally face north In applications when the panels are installed in areas that have heavy snow extreme cold or strong winds take proper steps to maintain reliability and safety Avoid prolonged direct exposure to saltwater Do not submerse in salt or fresh water When installing on a boat try to choose a location that will have sunlight regularly between 10 00 AM and 3 00 PM 4 2 Panel Tilt Angle Ganz Eco Eneray panels produce the most power when they are pointed directly at the sun For installations where the solar panels are mounted to a permanent structure the solar panels should be tilted for optimum winter performance A tilted solar panel will allow for about 50 more daily power output than panels mounted horizontally As a rule if the system power production is adequate in the winter it will be satisfactory during the rest of the year The panel tilt angle is measured b
5. e blue wire nut 10 Be very careful not to short circuit the solar array or the controller will be damaged 11 Make sure that controller is mounted in a way that water will drain from inside the case NOTE Marine grade splice supplied by user may be substituted for the blue wire nuts included 4 8 Connecting Multiple Batteries This section is added as a courtesy for advanced users Multiple Battery systems are all unique and can be complicated It is highly recommended that you seek out expert design assistance if you do not fully understand Multiple Battery systems Multiple Batteries Installations KA ose P 2x 12V batteries in parallel 2 x 6V batteries in series Connecting Batteries Series When batteries are connected in series the voltage is cumulative while the same capacity rating amp hours is maintained Connecting Batteries Parallel When batteries are in parallel the capacity amp hours of the battery is cumulative while the voltage of the individual batteries is maintained Batteries should be same rating and same type of battery i e flooded gel or AGM 4 9 Connecting Multiple GSP Solar Panels This section is added as a courtesy for advanced users Multiple Solar Panel systems are all unique and can be complicated It is highly recommended that you seek out expert design assistance if you do not fully understand Multiple Solar Panel systems Connecting GSP Solar Pa
6. etween the solar panels and the ground Adjust the solar array to face true South in northern latitudes or true North in southern latitudes To optimize a fixed tilt angle for annual performance and to eliminate seasonal adjustment use the table below SITE LATITUDE IN FIXED TILT ANGLE DEGREES 0 T015 15 18 TO 25 SAME AS LATITUDE 25 T0320 LATITUDE 5 30 TO 38 LATITUDE 10 35 TO40 LATITUDE 15 40 LATITUDE 20 4 3 Wiring To ensure proper system operation and to maintain the warranty be careful to observe the correct cable connection polarity when connecting the panels to a battery controller regulator or to other solar panels Recommended cable size is 16 AWG gauge Red wire of output cable is positive black wire of output cable is negative ine bd 4 4 Mounting the Solar Panel Since the use and applications will be varied from fixed to motion based applications the actual mounting process will depend on the application The best method is to use the four mounting holes to be secured to some form of bracket or raised just above the surface 1 4 Minimum to allow for circulation of air beneath the solar panel Be aware of obstructions and heavy traffic areas as they are not the best location for solar panels Hardware used must be compatible with the mounting structure material to avoid galvanic corrosion NOTE Other Mounting Options sold separate
7. ly 4 5 Charging Batteries When using the solar panel to charge 12V batteries pairs of 6V batteries in series please read the instruction manual of the battery manufacturer It is important to understand the application characteristics and instructions of the battery before connecting the solar panel A Misunderstanding the battery may cause a serious accident by short circui Only use 12 Volt Nominal battery banks that are rated to be Deep Cycle the battery 4 6 Connecting the GSP Self Regulating Panels to 12V Battery Banks MODEL GSP 6 amp GSP 12 kit includes terminals blocking diode fuse fuse holder pre connected Due to the GSP 6 amp 12 panels low peak voltage a charge controller is not necessary to prevent the battery from discharging The factory installed diode placed in line with the positive output from the solar panel will prevent reverse current back feeding from battery through the solar panel at night The use of a blocking diode is typically done when a smaller sized panel is designed for maintaining a float charge to a battery and a voltage regulator is not used Wiring Instructions Self Regulating GSP Panels to Battery 1 Connect the ring terminal of black wire to battery 2 Connect ring terminal of red wire to the battery The factory installed diode and fuse can be removed for advanced installations and users Removing these components will not void the warr
8. nal of one to the negative terminal of another In series wiring voltage is additive while current is constant A Bypass diode is recommended to prevent shading If one panel is shaded the current produced by the un shaded panel can flow through a bypass diode to avoid the high resistance of the shaded panel Bypass diodes will not be of use unless panels are connected in series to produce a higher voltage R eea ca B 4 10 Grounding the GSP Solar Panels and Controllers Installations in Boats WARNING Only ground the DC system to battery negative one point ground Never ground the DC system to the boat bonding system or to any metallic part fixture or component on the boat Installations in RV s amp Caravans Ground the solar panel s to the vehicle chassis with black wire Multiple 12V nominal solar panels may be wired together in parallel and grounded with one wire Use red wire for the solar positive connection to the controller or the battery Installations in Homes Cabins amp Other Land Based Systems NOTE Earth grounding is recommended but not required Grounding helps protect against lightning by providing a direct path to earth In areas prone to frequent lightning strikes external lightning arrestors and or other means of protection may be needed 5 GSP Model Specifications 5 1 Electrical Specifications mod GSP 6 GSP 12 GSP 30 GSP 40 GSP 55 Maximum p
9. nels Parallel When connected in parallel the charging current amps of the panels are cumulative while the voltages of the panels remain the same if there is no shading For example two 12 volt 3 amp panels wired in parallel would create a 12 volt 6 amp system Solar Panels should be same rating and same type When using a single controller to regulate multiple panels be sure to select the suitable charge controller to cover the total short circuit amps generated by all the panels added together Itis recommended and a better design to use a dedicated GANZ 4 5A charge controller GCC 4 5A Kit to each solar panel in a multiple parallel configuration This allows each solar panel to charge independently and not have any effect on the other panels even if one or more panels are shaded To wire two devices in parallel you connect the positive terminal of one to the positive terminal of another as well as the negative terminal of one to the negative terminal of another In parallel wiring 7 voltage is constant while current is additive Connecting GSP Solar Panels Series With series wiring where the terminals are connected positive to negative the voltage is added together while the amperage remains the same For example two 12 volt 3 amp solar panels wired in series would create a 24 volt 3 amp system Solar Panels should be same rating and same type To wire two panels in series you connect the positive termi
10. ower ew 12w 30w 4ow 55w Pm Maximum output 0 398 0 78A 1 744 230A 3 20A current Imp Maximum output 15 3 15 3V 17v 17V 17v voltage Vmp fay curent 0 42A 0 86A 1 93 252A 3 56A Open Circuit ARNA 19 2V 19 3V 21 6v 21 6V 216v NOCT 45 042C Max System ones 120v DC Power tolerance 10 5 Temperature 7 F Coefficient of Isc 0 05 C Temperature Coefficient of Voc 0 35 rC Temperature 7 Coefficient of Pm 0 45 C Ban 40 C to 85 C Temperature Specifications are obtained under the standard test conditions of STC STC Irradiance 1000 Wim2 Panel temperature 25 C AM 1 5 NOCT Normal Operating Cell Temperature GSP 6 GSP 12 GSP 30 GSP 40 GSP 55 Type of Cells Polycrystalline silicon solar cell Number of cells 32 4x8 32 4x8 36 6x6 72 418 72 6x12 Dimension 300x252x14 5 400x368 14 5 560x521x14 5 760x458 14 5 880x520x14 5 HxWxD mm Weight 0 64 Kg 1 06 Kg 1 98 Kg 2 30 Kg 3 31 Kg Material of Cable PVC shielded cable with UV resistance Length of Cable 3m 2ximm2 3m_ 2x1 5mm2 Distance between 259x204 mm 350x310mm 510x473mm 710x410mm 830x472 mm Grommets H W The tolerance of dimensions is within 1mm Operating Temperature 40 C 85 C 10
11. purpose only Solar Panel interconnects generate Direct Current DC and are sources of power when they are exposed to sunlight Physical Contact with the electrically active output terminals can result in burns sparks and electric shock whether the panel is connected or disconnected DC power can arc across gaps and may cause injury or death if improper connection or disconnection is made or if contact is made with panel components that are damaged Do not connect or disconnect panels when the panels are exposed to sunlight or an external power source is present Although GSP solar panels are durable light in weight and semi flexible we do not recommend putting the solar panel in a high traffic area where walking on them will be consistent To avoid electric shock fire and injury do not touch terminals while a panel is exposed to Provide suitable guards to prevent direct contact with the solar panel output terminals Such as insulated tools and gloves To avoid electric shock fire and injury Avoid dropping or allowing objects to fall on panels To avoid electric shock fire and injury children should not be allowed near the installation of solar panels To avoid electric shock fire and injury do not puncture or damage the back or front sheet of a panel To avoid electric shock fire and injury do not disassemble the panel or remove any part installed by the manufacturer To avoid electric shock fire
12. scratch or hit the back sheet or front sheet to avoid damage Do not strongly rub the plastic surface of the panel because there is a possibility of the plastic film getting torn therefore causing an electric shock or short circuit 2 Never touch the end of output cables with bare hands when the panel is illuminated by sunlight 3 3 General Maintenance Precautions Ganz Eco Energy Semi Flexible Panels are designed for long life and require very little maintenance If the angle of the panel is 5 degrees or more normal rainfall is usually sufficient to keep the panel surface clean Avoid prolonged exposure to saltwater as this may be a risk of permanent damage to the plastic surface which may cause reduced output power Panels should be cleaned periodically to remove salt deposits dirt and seagull droppings Use water and a soft cloth or sponge Mild non abrasive cleaners may be used Donot clean panels with any chemicals but rather clean with plain water Once a year check the integrity of system wiring connections Inspect for signs of damage to panel surface or system cables Flat mounted panels may need to be cleaned more often 3 4 General Installation Precautions Do not touch the solar panel unnecessarily during installation The panel surface may be hot There is a risk of burns and electric shock Do not unplug a connector if the system circuit is connected to an operating load Due to the risk of electri
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