Manual - Northern Tool + Equipment
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1. 4 WATT 12 VOLT AMORPHOUS SOLAR PANEL TRICKLE CHARGER User s Manual Specifications and Included Items Power Rating Up to 4 Watts Current 267mA 15V Includes On Board Diagnostics II OBD II plug 12 Volt DC Plug Alligator Battery Clamps extension wire and suction cups Installation Installation through OBD II plug To connect through your OBD II plug firstly locate your vehicle s Data Link Connector DLC On most vehicle s the DLC is located under the driver s side dashboard steering column In some vehicle s it may be concealed behind a panel If you are unable to find the DLC consult the vehicle s service manual for the exact location Insert your OBD II plug into the vehicle s DLC port You are now ready to charge NOTE Your DLC OBDII port must be live when the engine is off to enable a charge If you are unsure of this please consult your vehicle s service manual Installation through 12 Volt DC Plug Plug the 12V DC Plug into the 12 Volt DC socket in vehicle Make sure both ends are secured and aligned correctly For optimal power ensure the panel solar cell up is directly facing the sun You are now ready to charge NOTE Your 12V DC socket must be live when the engine is off to enable a charge If you are unsure of this please consult your vehicle s service manual Installation to Battery by Alligator Clamps Connect the alligator clamps correctly by matching the red clamp which is Po2. s equal to 267mA of current under ideal conditions For example under ideal conditions the panel will generate 4 Watts x 7 hours x 7 days per week for a total of 196 Watts of power Do need a NPower charge controller No a solar battery charge controller is only needed for panels of 15 Watts or greater Can start drive my vehicle while the unit is connected to the battery No for safety reasons please make sure the panel is not in use while you are using your vehicle The panel attached to the windscreen or dashboard can cause a distraction to the driver while the vehicle is in motion How do know if the panel is working To measure the voltage of the panel use a voltmeter The voltage reading should be between 16 and 25 Volts in full sun Warranty This product is covered by a five 5 year limited warranty N Power Product s will warrant to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of one 1 year from date of purchase To obtain warranty service please contact N Power Products for further instruction at 1 800 222 5381 Proof of purchase including date and an explanation of complaint is required for warranty service Distributed by Northern Tool Equipment Company 2800 South cross Drive Burnsville MN 55306 www northerntool com NP4WMan 13 09 13
3. sitive to the Positive terminal on your battery Connect the black Clamp which is Negative to the Negative Terminal on your battery For optimal power ensure the panel solar cell up is directly facing the sun You are now ready to charge WARNING Follow this battery connection carefully to not cause any bodily harm Wrong connections may cause a spark or explosion Mounting With Suction Cups to the Windshield Insert the 2 Suction Cups into the predrilled ends of the solar panel Make sure they are secured properly in the panel Choose a location preferably facing the sun and attach to the windshield or other glass surface For best results ensure windshield is dry clean room temperature and slightly lubricate the suction cups before mounting NOTE This solar panel has a built in blocking diode to prevent reverse discharge The use of this panel is not recommended while vehicle is in use When operating your vehicle it is best to secure the solar panel in the glove box or under the seat FAQ What type of batteries does this panel charge All rechargeable 12V batteries like those used in Cars SUVs Trucks and Motor homes Can use this solar panel outdoors Yes this solar panel is weatherproof The weatherproofing includes UV protection and protects from weather effects of 35 F to 175 F 37 C to 79 C How long does it take to charge a battery This solar panel can generate 4 Watts of power per hour which i
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