Solar Panel Kit instructions 2012
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1. SOLAR PANEL KITS Swp 1Owp 1 8wp 28wp 43wp 60wp 80wp 120wp 150wp Models STP005 STPO 10 STPO 1 8 STPO 1 8MA STP028 STPO28MA STP043 STPO4A3MA STPMHO043 STP060 STPOGOMA STPMHO060 STP080 STPOBOMA STPMHO080 STP 1 20 STP12OMA STPMH120 STP150 STP150MA STPMH150 IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE FIRST USE STP005 1 x 5wp Solar Panel a 1 x 5m Cable h 1 x In line connector i 1 x In line fuse holder j 2 x Crocodile clips k 6 x Ring terminals I 1 x Instruction sheet m STP010 1 x 10wp Solar Panel a 1 x 5m Cable h 1 x In line connector i 1 x In line fuse holder i 2 x Crocodile clips k 6 x Ring terminals I 1 x Instruction sheet m STP018 1 x 18wp Solar Panel a 1 x 5m Cable h 1 x In line connector i 1 x In line fuse holder j 2 x Crocodile clips k 6 x Ring terminals I 1 x Instruction sheet m STPO18MA 1 x 18wp Solar Panel a 1 x 4Ah voltage regulator b 1 x 5m Cable h 1 x In line connector i 1 x In line fuse holder j 2 x Crocodile clips k 6 x Ring terminals l 1 x Instruction sheet m STP028 1 x 28wp Solar Panel a 1 x 5m Cable h 1 x In line connector i 1 x In line fuse holder j 2 x Crocodile clips k 6 x Ring terminals I 1 x Instruction sheet m STPO28MA 1 x 28wp Solar Panel a 1 x 4Ah voltage regulator b 1 x 5m Cable h 1 x In line connector i 1 x In line fuse holder j 2 x Crocodile clips k 6 x Ri2. Controller using terminals Fig 3 by means of an additional piece of 2 core 1mm cable not supplied As in step 4 6 above attach the other cable to the second battery not forgetting to add a fuse on the positive line as descibed in step 5 above Power from the Charge Controller will be diverted to the second battery only when the primary battery is fully charged Solar Technology International Ltd Units 4 6 Station Drive LO 4 X RoHS SA Bredon Nr Tewkesbury Gloucestershire GL20 7HH United Kingdom Solar Telephone 01684 774000 Fax 01684 773974 tecHnorocy internarionat E mail support solartechnology co uk Online www solartechnology co uk
3. premium corner profiles if PB kit has been selected 16 x Stainless steel screws d 1 x Water resistant cable feed gland e 1 x Digital test meter f 1 x 300cc Tube of Sika Flex g 1 x 7m Cable h 1 x In line connector i 1 x In line fuse holder j 2 x Crocodile clips k 6 x Ring terminals l 1 x Instruction sheet m STP080 1 x 80wp Solar Panel a 1 x 5m Cable h 1 x In line connector i 1 x In line fuse holder j 2 x Crocodile clips k 6 x Ring terminals I 1 x Instruction sheet m STPOSOMA 1 x 80wp Solar Panel a 1 x 8Ah voltage regulator b 1 x 5m Cable h 1 x In line connector i 1 x In line fuse holder j 2 x Crocodile clips k 6 x Ring terminals I 1 x Instruction sheet m STPMH080 PB 1 x 80wp Solar Panel a 1 x 8Ah voltage regulator b 4 x Aluminium fitting brackets c or 1 x 2pack of 52 5cm profiles if PB kit has been selected 16 x Stainless steel screws d 1 x Water resistant cable feed gland e 1 x Digital test meter f 1 x 300cc Tube of Sika Flex g 1 x 7m Cable h 1 x In line connector i 1 x In line fuse holder j 2 x Crocodile clips k 6 x Ring terminals I 1 x Instruction sheet m SOLAR PANEL KIT CONTENTS Letters after item descriptions refer to the picture opposite STP120 1 x 120wp Solar Panel a 1 x 5m Cable h 1 x In line connector i 1 x In line fuse holder j 2 x Crocodile clips k 6 x Ring terminal
4. always observe correct polarity Step 6 Additional information for fitting a MH kit 6 1 Attach the aluminium fitting brackets or premium profile if PB kit has been selected to the side of the panel using the supplied stainless steel screws ensuring the brackets are flush with the top of the panel frame thereby leaving a gap between the bottom of the panel frame and the roof 6 2 Place the panel on the roof position where it is to be fixed and draw a pencil line around the footprint of the brackets or premium profile if PB kit has been selected Ideally the panel should be fixed above the cable entry hole 6 3 Clean the area on your motorhome caravan or boat where each bracket or premium profile if PB kit has been selected and the cable feed gland is to be fixed with spirit and make sure the area is clean oil free and dry 6 4 Insert the cable trailing from the solar panel junction box into the cable feed gland ensuring the locking nut is loose and then into the entry hole on the roof Using the provided Sika Flex now bond the cable feed gland into position 6 5 Apply the Sika Flex around a 6mm thickness of Sika Flex is ideal to the edge of each bracket or premium profile if PB kit has been selected and then possibly with assistance turn the panel so that the solar cells are facing upwards and bond the panel to the roof positioning the brackets in the pencil lines previously marked 6 6 Once the cable has been pulled throug
5. ery terminals and the solar voltage regulator 3 3 Cut the measured distance from the end of the cable allowing some extra for slack 3 4 Prepare as described in 2 2 the end of the cable from the in line connector if fitted and attach to the two terminals G on the solar voltage regulator 3 5 Take one end of the remaining cable prepare as above and attach to the centre terminals H on the solar voltage regulator by using the same procedute as described in 1 5 Note Red positive black negative Step 4 Fitting the fuse 4 1 Strip back the black outer insulation of the cable 20cm 4 2 Cut the red cable at the halfway point and strip 5mm of the red insulation from bogh the cut ends Twist the bare wire ends tightly Fit into the screw terminals J on each of the fuse holder pieces Step 5 Connecting the cable to your battery 5 1 Strip the red and black insulation 3cm from te inner cable ends Attach the cable to crocodile clips by following the same procedure as described in 1 5 5 2 Alternatively for a more permanent connection to the battery strip red and black insulation 6cm from the inner cable ends twist the bare wire and wrap around the battery terminals and fix into position using your battery clamps Some clamps have connection screws fitted in which case if the supplied ring terminals have been crimped onto the wire ends simply attach using your battery clamp screws 5 3 When connecting to a battery
6. h the cable feed gland the gland nut should be tightened to affect a water tight seal 6 7 Now the cable can be channelled into the roof lining or into trunking capping or similar and down to the battery Finally go to Steps 3 4 and 5 to complete the installation NOTE Sika Flex requires 24 hours to properly cure We would therefore recommend that the motorhome caravan or boat is not moved during this period Options Connecting an inverter into the system 7 1 Should you require your solar system to power 240v appliances you will need to connect an inverter Select an inverter power measured in watts that is most appropriate for the power of your appliances also measured in watts The inverter will be ideally positioned reasonably close to the battery Most inverters come with pre fixed cable so fix the loose end directly onto the battery terminals positive to positive negative to negative contact 01684 774000 for more information Connecting two or more solar panels together 8 1 Should you wish to increase the power and make a solar array or increase the voltage to produce 24volt instead of 12 volt this can easily be achieved Please contact Solar Technology on 01684 774000 and request a copy of our Creating a Solar Array technical bulletin which can also be found in the file download section at www solartechnology co uk Adding a second battery 9 1 If a second battery is used it can be connected to the Charge
7. inal box 1 5 Twist the bare wire ends tightly and wrap clockwise around the loosened terminal screws B or C depending which junction box style you have Alternatively two ring terminals supplied can be crimped onto the bare cable ends Red positive black negative as marked on inside of terminal box 1 6 Tighten terminal screws and replace the terminal box cover Step 2 Fitting the in line connector to cable optional This connector is supplied as a convenient means of desconnecting the panel from battery 2 1 Decide where in te cable you would like to locate the in line plug and socket Cut the cable 2 2 Strip back the black outer insulation of the cable connedted to the solar panel 2cm Strip back the insulation of the red and black inner cables 0 5cm to expose bare wire 2 3 Remove the cover male plug D and remove the cover Loosen the two terminal screws E 2 4 Twist the bare wire ends tightly and feed through the hole on the plug Fit each wire end into the correct terminal and tighten the clamp screw Red positiv terminal 1 E Black negative terminal 2 E 2 5 Tighten terminal screws and replace cover 2 6 Repeat precedure for the female socket F TECHNICAL HELPLINE 01684 774000 Step 3 Connecting cables to Solar voltage regulator If required 3 1 Position the solar voltage regulator as close as possible to the battery must be a dry location 3 2 Measure the distance between your batt
8. ng terminals I 1 x Instruction sheet m STP043 1 x 43wp Solar Panel a 1 x 5m Cable h 1 x In line connector i 1 x In line fuse holder j 2 x Crocodile clips k 6 x Ring terminals I 1 x Instruction sheet m STPO43MA 1 x 43vvp Solar Panel a 1 x 4Ah voltage regulator b 1 x 5m Cable h 1 x In line connector i 1 x In line fuse holder j 2 x Crocodile clips k 6 x Ring terminals I 1 x Instruction sheet m STPMH043 PB 1 x 43vvp Solar Panel a 1 x 4Ah voltage regulator b 4 x Aluminium fitting brackets c or 1 x 4pack of premium corner profiles if PB kit has been selected 16 x Stainless steel screws d 1 x Water resistant cable feed gland e 1 x Digital test meter f 1 x 300cc Tube of Sika Flex g 1 x 7m Cable h 1 x In line connector i 1 x In line fuse holder j 2 x Crocodile clips k 6 x Ring terminals I 1 x Instruction sheet m STP060 1 x 60wp Solar Panel a 1 x 5m Cable h 1 x In line connector i 1 x In line fuse holder j 2 x Crocodile clips k 6 x Ring terminals I 1 x Instruction sheet m STPO60MA 1 x 60wp Solar Panel a 1 x 4Ah voltage regulator b 1 x 5m Cable h 1 x In line connector i 1 x In line fuse holder j 2 x Crocodile clips k 6 x Ring terminals I 1 x Instruction sheet m STPMH060 PB 1 x 60wp Solar Panel a 1 x 4Ah voltage regulator b 4 x Aluminium fitting brackets c or 1 x 4pack of
9. s I 1 x Instruction sheet m STP120MA 1 x 120wp Solar Panel a 1 x 8Ah voltage regulator b 1 x 5m Cable h 1 x In line connector i 1 x In line fuse holder j 2 x Crocodile clips k 6 x Ring terminals I 1 x Instruction sheet m STPMH120 PB 1 x 120wp Solar Panel a 1 x 8Ah voltage regulator b 6 x Aluminium fitting brackets c or 1 x 4pack of premium corner profiles and 1 x 2pack of 18cm profiles if PB kit has been selected 16 x Stainless steel screws d 1 x Water resistant cable feed gland e 1 x Digital test meter f 1 x 300cc Tube of Sika Flex g 1 x 7m Cable h 1 x In line connector i 1 x In line fuse holder j 2 x Crocodile clips k 6 x Ring terminals I 1 x Instruction sheet m STP150 1 x 150wp Solar Panel a 1 x 5m Cable h 1 x In line connector i 1 x In line fuse holder j 2 x Crocodile clips k 6 x Ring terminals I 1 x Instruction sheet m STP150MA 1 x 150wp Solar Panel a 1 x 12Ah voltage regulator b 1 x 5m Cable h 1 x In line connector i 1 x In line fuse holder j 2 x Crocodile clips k 6 x Ring terminals I 1 x Instruction sheet m STPMH150 PB 1 x 150wp Solar Panel a 1 x 12Ah voltage regulator b 6 x Aluminium fitting brackets c or 1 x 4pack of premium corner profiles and 1 x 2pack of 18cm profiles if PB kit has been selected 16 x Stainless steel screws d 1 x Water resistant cable feed gland e 1
10. x Digital test meter f 1 x 300cc Tube of Sika Flex g 1 x 7m Cable h 1 x In line connector i 1 x In line fuse holder j 2 x Crocodile clips k 6 x Ring terminals I 1 x Instruction sheet m TECHNICAL HELPLINE 01684 774000 A fes maren ran TECHNITUR 4 Sikaflex s Kit shown STPMHO80 PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE WORK BEGINS IMPORTANT When connecting a solar panel to a battery it is always recommended that a voltage regulator is used to prevent both reverse current feed at night and overcharging of the battery The only exception to this is the STPOO5 and STPO10 because they are fitted with a reverse feed diode and if connected to battery size at or greater than 35Ah and 70Ah respectively will not overcharge because of each battery s own impedance Step 1 Fitting the cable to the solar panel 1 1 Remove the cover A from the terminal box on the rear of the Solar Panel 1 2 Panel sizes up to 28wp generally have the junction box style shown in Fig TA Panels 43wp and over have the syle shown in Fig 1B Fitting the cable to both is similar but with the 3 terminal style shown in Fig 1B you should ignore the centre terminal L H terminal is ve and R H is ve 1 3 Take one end of the cable and strip back the black outer insulation 4 5cm Strip back the insulation of the red and black inner cables 1 5cm to expose bare wire 1 4 Feed the cable through the hole in the term
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