flexi pv instructions 2012.indd
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1. 1 x SIKA Flex 291 300ml g 1 x Waterproof cable feed gland h 4 x Stainless steel fixing screws i 1 x Solar Test Meter k SFPPRT080 Premium 80wp Complete Solar Roof Deck Top Kit 1 x 80wp Flexi Premium Panel 5m pre wired cable a 1 x Fuse d 6 x Terminals e 1 x 8Ah Charge Controller f 1 x Sika 291 300ml g 1 x Waterproof cable feed gland h 1 x Solar Test Meter k TECHNICAL HELPLINE 01684 774000 Kit shown SFPRTO30 PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE WORK BEGINS Please refer to circuit diagram please at all times observe correct polarity POSITIVE RED cable NEGATIVE BLACK cable Note we recommend a Solar Technology 4Ah or 8Ah Charge Controller is added to any system if not included in this kit if the Flexi PV panel is to be connected to a battery with a capacity smaller than 70Ah if using the SFPO10 panel or a capacity smaller than 140Ah if using the SFPO20 and larger panels A blocking diode is fitted in the junction box of all panels to prevent reverse battery drain Step 1 Positioning the Flexi PV Panel s 151 12 13 1 4 1 5 1 6 Select a location that is generally free from shade has a solid surface and is within 4m of the Charge Controller and or battery If the Roof Top Kit has been selected please also refer to Step 3 1 If the panel is to be free standing go to Step 2 Ensure all panels can be sited close to one another if a multi panel system2. 2 Now slacken the feed grommet on the Cable Feed Gland to allow the cable to be easily threaded through it and now allow the cable to pass through the drilled hole Note if the 10wp kit has been selected you will need to cut the crocodile clips from the extension cable first SPECIAL NOTE FLEXI PREMIUM Both Flexi Premium 60wp 8 80wp panels have cables pre attached therefore there is no necessity for the spider cables used on the standard Flexi PV panel TECHNICAL HELPLINE 01684 774000 3 3 Mark the area around where the gland is to be fixed and squeeze a 6mm line of SIKA Flex on the underside of the gland ensuring there are no gaps Now fix the gland onto the dry clean surface SIKA Flex will take 24 hours to cure Ensure this process is completed at roughly the same time as step 1 5 3 4 Now push the cable from the solar panel s through the gland grommet so that it is reasonably taught The threaded grommet can now be tightened ensuring a perfect seal is made around the cable itself CONNECTING THE CHARGE CONTROLLER TO A BATTERY AND A SINGLE SOLAR PANEL CHARGE CONTROLLER Solar Panel Battery connections connections Auxilliary connections MAIN 12V SUPPLY A a IN LINE MALE AND FEMALE 5 AMP FUSE CONNECTORS BATTERY NOTE RED POSITIVE BLACK NEGATIVE Step 4 Connecting the Flexi PV Cable to Charge Controller if supplied 4 1 A Charge Controller will be necessary for SFPO20 and
3. above and if using the SFPO10 on a battery smaller in capacity that 70Ah 4 2 Position the Charge Controller as close as possible to the battery must be a dry location 4 3 Measure the distance between your battery terminals and the Charge Controller 4 4 Cut the extension cable so that there is sufficient cable to reach the Charge Controller and then to reach the battery 4 5 Strip back 20mm of the black outer sheath of the cable end to be connected to the Charge Controller 4 6 Strip back 20mm of the black and red inner sheaths to reveal the bare cable Twist both ends and connect to the terminals G of the Charge Controller ensuring the positive and negative polarity is observed either wrap the cable around each terminal G or crimp 2 ring terminals to the cable end 4 7 Using the cut section of cable as described in 4 4 attach one end to the terminals H in the same way as described in 4 6 NOTE RED POSITIVE BLACK NEGATIVE Step 5 Fitting the Fuse not necessary for SFP010 5 1 Strip back the black outer insulation of the cable 20cm 5 2 Cut the red cable at the halfway point and strip 5mm of the red insulation from both the cut ends Twist the bare wire ends tightly Fit into the screw terminals on each of the fuse holder pieces Step 6 Connecting to the Battery 6 1 Ifthe SFPO10 has been selected the crocodile clips can be fixed directly to the terminals of a 12v battery greater in capacity than 7
4. has been selected and that the connecting cable can be correctly positioned Special Note If either Flexi Premium has been selected both come with pre wired cable and will generally be used as a single panel If fixing the panel using screws through the panel s mounting grommets ensure the fixings penetrate deep enough to ensure the Flexi PV is help securely If fixing using SIKA Flex bonding agent or similar mark the area with a pencil line where the panel s are to be fixed SIKA Flex is very strong and instantly bonds so there is only one chance to get the location correct Clean the area well and ensure any grease or other film is removed Now apply a thin line approx 6mm wide of SIKA bonding agent or other to the outside edge of the underside not the solar cell side of each panel Carefully place the side with the bonding agent within the positioning pencil lines drawn earlier Firmly press down on the panel so that the bonding agent squeezes near or on the edge of the panel it does not matter if the agent squeezes further but it is not as neat Repeat this process until all panels are fixed SIKA Flex 291 generally takes 24 hours to cure Please check the manufacturers recommended curing time if using another agent In some cases it may be desirable to both bond and screw the Flexi PV in position If this method is selected ensure the holes are pre drilled before bonding the panel s and ensure a liberal blob of bond
5. plus an additional multi gang cable spider see your local retailer or www solartechnology co uk for more information In all cases the 8Ah Charge Controller if originally supplied will accept up to 4 panels 80W combined CONNECTING THE CHARGE CONTROLLER TO A BATTERY AND MULTIPLE SOLAR PANELS CHARGE CONTROLLER Solar Panel Battery connections connections Auxilliary connections MALE AND FEMALE CONNECTORS IN LINE MAIN 12V SUPPLY 5 AMP FUSE Lo BATTERY NOTE RED POSITIVE BLACK NEGATIVE Connecting an inverter into the system 9 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 Adding a second battery 10 1 If a second battery is used it can be connected to the Charge Controller using terminals I by means of an additional piece of 2 core Imm 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 d
6. 0Ah ensuring that the correct polarity is observed If a smaller battery is to be used either cut the crocodile clips purchase a Charge Controller and follow Step 4 or self regulate the Flexi PV This entails checking the battery at regular intervals with a digital voltmeter and when the battery is showing a volt reading of 14v or above disconnecting the Flexi PV until the battery level has reduced 6 2 Alternatively for a more permanent connection to the battery strip the red and black insulation 6cm from the inner cable ends twist the bare wire 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 the battery clamp screws 6 3 When connecting to a battery always observe correct polarity Step 7 Testing the System 7 1 Ifthe selected Flexi PV kit has been supplied with a Charge Controller this product comes with its own instructions and LED indicators will confirm the system is working correctly 7 2 Ifa Roof Decktop Kit has been selected that includes a Solar Test Meter the performance of the panel and the Charge Controller can be accurately checked OPTIONS Expanding the Flexi PV System 8 1 Any Flexi PV panel can be expanded by up to three panels if a single Flexi PV panel was selected in the first instance To do this purchase the required kit
7. FLEXIBLE SOLAR PANELS E PREMIUM 10wp 20wp 30wp 40wp 60wp 80wp Mo SFP010 SFPRTO10 SFP020 SFP020MA SFPRT020 SFP030 SFP030MA SFPRTO30 SFP040 SFP040S SFPO40MA SFPO40SMA SFPRTO40 SFPRTO40S SFP060 SFPP060 SFP060MA SFPP060MA SFPRT060 SFPPRT060 SFP080 SFPP080 SFP080MA SFPP080MA SFPRT080 SFPPRT080 IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE FIRST USE FLEXI PV KIT CONTENTS Letters after item descriptions refer to the picture opposite SFP010 10wp Solar Kit 1 x 10wp Flexi PV Panel a 1 x 4m Single Extension cable with crocodile clips c 6 x Terminals e SFPRTO10 10wp Complete Solar Roof Deck Top Kit 1 x 10wp Flexi PV Panel a 1 x 4m Single Extension cable with crocodile clips c 1 x Fuse d 6 x Terminals e 1 x SIKA Flex 291 300ml g 1 x Waterproof cable feed gland h 4 x Stainless steel fixing screws i 6 x Nylon self adhesive base and cable ties 1 x Solar Test Meter k SFP020 20wp Solar Kit 1 x 20wp Flexi PV Panel b 1 x 4m Single Extension cable c 1 x Fuse d 6 x Terminals e SFP020MA 20wp Solar Kit including Charge Controller 1 x 20wp Flexi PV Panel b 1 x 4m Single Extension cable c 1 x Fuse d 6 x Terminals e 1 x 8Ah Charge controller f SFPRTO20 20wp Complete Solar Roof Deck Top Kit 1 x 20wp Flexi PV Panel b 1 x 4m Single Extension cable c 1 x Fuse d 6 x Terminals e 1 x 8Ah Charge controller f 1 x SIKA Flex 291 300ml g 1 x Wa
8. ing agent is applied to each hole ensuring that once the screws are fixed the hole will be sealed Note once the bonding agent is applied to the holes time is limited before it sets off Step 2 Connect and Secure the Extension Cable 2 1 The Flexi PV is supplied with a single extension cable if a single panel has been selected or a multi gang extension cable spider if a multi panel system has been selected Join the trailing cable from the solar panel s to the extension cable using the plug socket fitted to the cable 2 2 If the Roof Top Kit has been selected this cable can now be secured using the nylon base and cable ties supplied Once the cable run has been determined remove the cover from the sticky pad on the underside of the nylon base and fix it to a clean dry surface underneath the cable run spacing one base every 30cm Now secure the cable to the base using the cable ties provided Step 3 Fix the Cable Feed Gland only if the Roof Top Kit has been selected 3 1 The Cable Feed Gland is a completely waterproof unit designed to cover a hole that has been drilled to channel the Flexi PV cable from the outside to inside The location of the Flexi PV panels as discussed in 1 1 will have been determined to a certain extent by the desired location of the cable feed hole The cable entry point should allow the cable to be easily routed to the Charge Controller if used and the battery 3
9. iverted to the second battery only when the primary battery is fully charged Ky Solar Technology International Ltd Units 4 6 Station Drive Bredon Nr Tewkesbury Gloucestershire GL20 7HH United Kingdom Solar EY CE RoHS Y 2 7 Telephone 01684 774000 Fax 01684 773974 1EchNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL E mail support solartechnology co uk Online www solartechnology co uk
10. l not shown 1 x 4m Multi gang Extension Cable c 1 x Fuse d 6 x Terminals e 1 x 8Ah Charge controller f SFPRTO40 40wp Complete Solar Roof Deck Top Kit 2 x 20wp Flexi PV Panel b 1 x 4m Multi gang Extension Cable c 1 x Fuse d 6 x Terminals e 1 x 8Ah Charge controller f 1 x SIKA Flex 291 300ml g 1 x Waterproof cable feed gland h 8 x Stainless steel fixing screws i 6 x Nylon self adhesive base and cable ties j 1 x Solar Test Meter k SFPRTO405S 40wp Complete Solar Roof Deck Top Kit 1 x 40wp Single Flexi PV Panel not shown 1 x 4m Multi gang Extension Cable c 1 x Fuse d 6 x Terminals e 1 x 8Ah Charge controller f 1 x SIKA Flex 291 300ml g 1 x Waterproof cable feed gland h 8 x Stainless steel fixing screws i 6 x Nylon self adhesive base and cable ties j 1 x Solar Test Meter k SFP060 60wp Solar Kit 3 x 20wp Flexi PV Panel b 1 x 4m Multi gang Extension Cable c 1 x Fuse d 6 x Terminals e SFPP060 Premium 60wp Solar Kit 1 x 60wp Flexi Premium Panel 5m pre wired cable a 1 x Fuse d 6 x Terminals e SFP060MA 60wp Solar Kit including Charge Controller 3 x 20wp Flexi PV Panel b 1 x 4m Multi gang Extension Cable c 1 x Fuse d 6 x Terminals e 1 x 8Ah Charge controller f SFPPO60MA Premium 60wp Solar Kit including Charge Controller 1 x 60wp Flexi Premium Panel 5m pre wired cable a 1 x Fuse d 6 x Termina
11. ls e 1 x 8Ah Charge Controller f SFPRT060 60wp Complete Solar Roof Deck Top Kit 3 x 20wp Flexi PV Panel b 1 x 4m Multi gang Extension Cable c 1 x Fuse d 6 x Terminals e 1 x 8Ah Charge controller f 1 x SIKA Flex 291 300ml g 1 x Waterproof cable feed gland h 12 x Stainless steel fixing screws i 6 x Nylon self adhesive base and cable ties j 1 x Solar Test Meter k SFPPRT060 Premium 60wp Complete Solar Roof Deck Top Kit 1 x 60wp Flexi Premium Panel 5m pre wired cable a 1 x Fuse d 6 x Terminals e 1 x 8Ah Charge Controller f 1 x Sika 291 300ml g 1 x Waterproof cable feed gland h 1 x Solar Test Meter k SFP080 80wp Solar Kit 4 x 20wp Flexi PV Panel b 1 x 4m Multi gang Extension Cable c 1 x Fuse d 6 x Terminals e SFPP080 Premium 80wp Solar Kit 1 x 80wp Flexi Premium Panel 5m pre wired cable a 1 x Fuse d 6 x Terminals e SFP080MA 80wp Solar Kit including Charge Controller 4 x 20wp Flexi PV Panel b 1 x 4m Multi gang Extension Cable c 1 x Fuse d 6 x Terminals e 1 x 8Ah Charge controller f SFPP080MA Premium 80wp Solar Kit 1 x 80wp Flexi Premium Panel 5m pre wired cable a 1 x Fuse d 6 x Terminals e 1 x 8Ah Charge Controller f SFPRTO80 80wp Complete Solar Roof Deck Top Kit 4 x 20wp Flexi PV Panel b 1 x 4m Multi gang Extension Cable c 1 x Fuse d 6 x Terminals e 1 x 8Ah Charge controller f
12. terproof cable feed gland h 4 x Stainless steel fixing screws i 6 x Nylon self adhesive base and cable ties 1 x Solar Test Meter k SFP030 30wp Solar Kit 1 x 10wp Flexi PV Panel a 1 x 20wp Flexi PV Panel b 1 x 4m Multi gang Extension Cable c 1 x Fuse d 6 x Terminals e SFP030MA Solar Kit including Charge Controller 1 x 10wp Flexi PV Panel a 1 x 20wp Flexi PV Panel b 1 x 4m Multi gang Extension Cable c 1 x Fuse d 6 x Terminals e 1 x 8Ah Charge controller f SFPRTO30 30wp Complete Solar Roof Deck Top Kit 1 x 10wp Flexi PV Panel a 1 x 20wp Flexi PV Panel b 1 x 4m Multi gang Extension Cable c 1 x Fuse d 6 x Terminals e 1 x 8Ah Charge controller f 1 x SIKA Flex 291 300ml g 1 x Waterproof cable feed gland h 8 x Stainless steel fixing screws i 6 x Nylon self adhesive base and cable ties j 1 x Solar Test Meter k SFP040 40wp Solar Kit 2 x 20wp Flexi PV Panel b 1 x 4m Multi gang Extension Cable c 1 x Fuse d 6 x Terminals e SFP040S 40wp Solar Kit 1 x 40wp Single Flexi PV Panel not shown 1 x 4m Multi gang Extension Cable c 1 x Fuse d 6 x Terminals e SFP040MA 40wp Solar Kit including Charge Controller 2 x 20wp Flexi PV Panel b 1 x 4m Multi gang Extension Cable c 1 x Fuse d 6 x Terminals e 1 x 8Ah Charge controller f SFP040SMA 40wp Solar Kit including Charge Controller 1 x 40wp Single Flexi PV Pane
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