PV Logic fold up panel 40w to 90w
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1. B amp CE Solar Technology International Ltd Units 4 6 Station Drive Bredon Nr Tewkesbury Glos GL20 7HH United Kingdom Solar Telephone 01684 774000 Fax 01684 773974 E mail support solartechnology co uk E Men os Portable Foldup Solar Panel 40wp 60wp 90wp Models STFP40 STFP60 STFP90 IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE FIRST USE STFP60 Foldup Solar Panel shown below SPECIFICATIONS Part numbers STFP40 STFP60 STFP90 Weight STFP40 7Kg STFP60 8 5Kg STFP90 11 5Kg Size Closed STFP40 353 x 500 x 76mm STFP60 500 x 500 x 76mm STFP90 700 x 500 x 76mm Contents STFP40 1 x 40wp Portable Foldup Solar Panel with integrated stand charge controller and cable A 1 x Extension cable with Crocodile Clips B 1 x Carry Bag C 2 x Ring Terminals not shown STFP60 1 x 60wp Portable Foldup Solar Panel with integrated stand charge controller and cable A 1 x Extension cable with Crocodile Clips B 1 x Carry Bag C 2 x Ring Terminals not shown STFP90 1 x 9Owp Portable Foldup Solar Panel with integrated stand charge controller and cable A 1 x Extension cable with Crocodile Clips B 1 x Carry Bag C 2 x Ring Terminals not shown Opening and setting up the Foldup Solar Panel Unclip the two buckles either side of the carry handle and carefully open both sides of the Foldup Solar Panel taking care not to over stress the hinges Depending on the ground you2. may wish to either position the Foldup Solar Panel with its solar cell facing down or on its edge so the charge controller is uppermost On the two outer edges on the frame of each solar panel you will see a stand leg that can be released by turning a brass knurled thumb screw in an anti clockwise direction Once the leg can be easily moved pull it outward and then re tighten the thumb screw once the desired angle has been reached Repeat this for both sides ensuring each leg is at the same angle Tips on solar performance If the legs are positioned at their maximum adjustment the angle is ideal for UK European use for Spring Summer and Autumn If you intend to use the Foldup Solar Panel in the Winter the angle of the solar panel should be steeper What you are trying to achieve is a right angle strike from where the sun is to the solar cell surface Solar production will always be at its best during the hours of 10am and 3pm so ensure the Foldup Solar Panel is facing South during this period Connecting the Foldup Solar Panel to a Battery Remove the cable bundle from the bag on the back of the Foldup Solar Panel and run this to a point close to the battery Now connect the crocodile extension cable to the battery This extension can be left permanently fixed to a battery or it may be preferred to cut the clips from the cable and replace with ring terminals so a more secure battery connection can be formed Ensure the c
3. When the Foldup Solar Panel is connected to a battery the red Sun LED will start to flash This is indicating that the management system in the Foldup Solar Panel is checking the battery status before it starts to charge it If the battery is ready to receive a charge the Sun LED will change to a constant light after a short while and the green LED s in the Battery illustration will indicate the approximate level of charge in the battery If the battery is already fully charged the Sun light will continue to flash and so will all four of the green LED s in the Battery illustration In this instance the solar panel can be safely left connected to the battery as its output will be automatically switched to trickle mode and thus cannot overcharge the battery LED Notes 1 Sun LED is off the light is not sufficiently strong enough to allow charging to commence ensure the Foldup Solar Panel is outside and directed towards the sun 2 Battery illustration LED 1 has a slow flash indicates the battery is in a very discharged condition continue to leave the Foldup Solar Panel connected until the battery is fully charged Joining Multiple Foldup Solar Panel systems It is possible to join multiple Foldup Solar Panel systems to charge the same battery or a bank of batteries Please email support solartechnology co uk or call 44 01684 774000 for a free technical information sheet ca
4. lled Creating a Solar Array Care and Maintenance The Foldup Solar Panel is designed for outside use but some of the components used in the manufacture of the support stand will deteriorate if care is not taken Therefore after use please ensure the Foldup Solar Panel is dried and allowed to air for a day or two Once completely dry extend both legs of the stand and spray WD4O or similar onto the legs Close the Foldup Solar Panel and store in its carry bag Warranty This product is supplied with a 10 year warranty against product defect In addition the solar cells have a performance warranty of 20 years that being that by year 20 the cell output will be no less than 80 of its new value In other words whilst we recognise that over time performance from our solar cells will reduce this product will not reduce by any more than 20 over 20 years In the event of a warranty claim please contact Solar Technology International Ltd Units 4 6 Station Drive Bredon Gloucestershire GL20 7HH UK Tel 44 01684 774000 Email support solartechnology co uk All warranty claims will be fully repaired or replaced at our expense including the cost or return postage but the cost to ship the faulty item to us must be borne by the customer All warranty work can only be completed with a valid proof or purchase This warranty is transferable to new future owners but only when the original proof of purchase can be provided
5. orrect battery polarity is observed We use DC cable which is colour coded Red for Positive and Black for Negative Once the extension cable is securely attached to the battery connect it to the Foldup Solar Panel cable which is keyed ensuring it cannot be connected in the wrong polarity The connector joining the Foldup Solar Panel cable to the extension cable is fully water resistant so can be positioned in wet grass etc but do ensure it is never submerged in liquid Charge Controller The Foldup Solar Panel has an integrated charge controller and its job is to ensure the Foldup Solar Panel does not overcharge the battery and to prevent reverse current drain during heavily over cast conditions or at night Charge Controller continued overleaf
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