Redarc Solar SRC0001 Manual página 2

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MONOCRYSTALLINE SOLAR PANELS
REDARC Solar Cables are suitable for use with REDARC Solar products,
including Solar Panels, Solar Blankets, Solar Regulators and BCDC / BMS
Battery Chargers.
WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS — this manual contains important safety
instructions. Do not operate the system unless you have read and
understood this manual. REDARC recommends that any Solar product is
installed by a suitably qualified person.
Disclaimer: REDARC accepts no liability for any injury, loss or property
damage which may occur from the improper or unsafe installation or use
of its products.
SAFETY MESSAGE CONVENTIONS
Safety messages in this manual include a signal word to indicate the level
of the hazard as follows:
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could
result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which may
result in moderate or minor injury to the operator or to bystanders.
NOTICE: Indicates a situation that may cause equipment damage.
WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES: Working in the vicinity of lead-acid
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batteries is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during
normal operation. For this reason, it is of utmost importance that you
follow the instructions when installing and using Solar products.
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES: Batteries should be mounted in a
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well ventilated area, as far as possible from any ignition sources.
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a battery or
engine. This may cause the battery to explode.
RISK OF OVERCHARGING: Check the manufacturer's data for your
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battery and ensure that the voltage of the profile you select does
not exceed the manufacturer's recommended maximum charging
voltage. If the maximum voltage for your battery type is too high,
please select another charging profile.
RISK OF DAMAGE AND INJURY FROM IMPROPERLY SECURED
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PANELS: Solar panels mounted to all types of vehicles, including but
not limited to, 4x4 Vehicles, RVs, Caravans, are subject to high wind
and vibration forces when driving. Solar panels must be securely
attached to the vehicle in accordance with all local and national
safety standards. In addition, the solar mount manufacturer's
instructions must be adhered to or may be required to be exceeded
to comply with local and national standards.
SYSTEM WIRING
Ensure that all connections are made using REDARC recommended
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connectors and cables or other suitably rated connectors and
cables.
ƒ Ensure that the maximum system current does not exceed the
current rating of the cables.
Ensure that the grounding and fusing is adequate and sound for
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the system.
Ensure that all additional and/or non-REDARC Anderson™ plug
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terminals are soldered correctly or crimped with the correct
Anderson™ crimping tool.
All cable entries into the vehicle or trailer must be suitably sealed.
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If the regulator has a dedicated Solar input ground (negative)
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terminal, ensure that the negative ground from the solar panels is
connected directly to the regulator. Refer to the manufacturer's
instructions.
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The cables feature UV stabilised PVC insulation for outdoor applications,
and use genuine Anderson™ to Anderson™ SB™ 50 connectors with
silver plated terminals.
CAUTION
ƒ Do NOT use Solar products to charge non– rechargeable batteries.
Doing so may result in harm to the user and/or damage to the Solar
products.
Only use Solar products for charging Lead Acid, Gel,Calcium
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content, AGM or Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries using a Solar
Regulator/Charger suitable for the Battery's chemistry and nominal
voltage.
ƒ Solar products should not be used by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised or have been
instructed on how to use the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the Solar product.
ƒ Do NOT exceed the current and voltage rating of the cables and
connectors. Exceeding the recommended ratings will cause damage
to the components.
ƒ Incorrect connections can subject the Solar products to
high voltages or currents that will cause damage. Ensure the
recommended connections and sequences are followed.
Solar products are not intended to supply power to a low voltage
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electrical system other than to charge a battery.
ƒ An unconnected Solar panel exposed to light may generate voltages
up to their rated open-circuit voltage on their leads. Completely
cover all Solar panels with an opaque material during installation,
and when connecting or disconnecting conductors to reduce the
chance of an electrical spark.
Do not use mirrors or other devices to artificially concentrate sunlight
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on Solar panels.
ƒ Solar panels used in series, parallel, or series-parallel shall be
positioned to receive identical amounts of light to reduce risk of
damage.
Partially shaded or partially obscured Solar panels will have reduced
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output, and can damage the Solar panels.
ƒ Solar panels will achieve best results when proper battery
maintenance is regularly performed. This includes but is not limited
to checking water and specific gravity levels of the battery.
Personal Safety Precautions:
To assist with the safe operation and use of the Solar Product:
ƒ Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid
touching eyes while working near a battery.
If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, remove the affected
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clothing and wash the affected area of your skin immediately with
soap and water. If battery acid enters your eye, immediately flood
the eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and seek
medical assistance immediately.
Fuse protection is required for wire and component protection in
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case of short circuit. Fuses must be fitted as close as possible to the
battery positive terminal.
ƒ REDARC recommend using a MIDI style bolt down fuses as they
ensure a low resistance connection. The REDARC FK40 and FK60
Fuse Kits are recommended.
ƒ Blade type fuses are not recommended as they can result in high
resistance connection which causes excess heat and may damage
the fuse holder and/or the wiring.
Self-resetting circuit breakers are not recommended as they may
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trip prematurely due to the heat generated by the current flowing
through the wires.