CanadianSolar CSFDC-20-1218A1 User manual

ANDES DC
SOLAR HOME SYSTEM
MODEL: CSFDC-20-1218A1
CSFDC-30-1224A1/CSFDC-30-1224A2
CSFDC-50-1233A1/CSFDC-50-1233A2

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WARNING
To ensure that you use the system correctly
and safely, please read the following warnings
carefully.
Do not place the main unit in rainy,
humid or similar conditions.
Do not expose the system to explosive or
ammable conditions.
Do not disassemble the main system unit;
this could cause partial system failure or
damage the system.
· This is a DC system. Using non-original power for
charging purposes is not allowed.
· Keep the system clean and well ventilated.
· Do not cover or jam the main unit in any way.
· Consistently overcast and rainy weather will result
in an insucient amount of system power. In this
case, please reduce the load or reduce the electricity
load time.
Please contact your retailer for advice on using
non-original electrical devices.
· The battery must be fully charged before using
the Andes for the rst time. Remove the fuse if
the solar module has been disconnected from the
main unit for more than 1 months. Otherwise, the
amount of electric energy will decrease, and the
Andes may not work properly.
· Reduce the USB load to minimize the interference
when you are playing radio.
· The system output would be automatically shut
down when the battery is over-discharge.

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1.0
INTRODUCTION
2.0
FUNCTIONS
3.0
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
4.0
SPECIFICATIONS
(INCLUDING OPTIONAL PARTS)
Andes Solar Home System (SHS) is an off-grid solar
system. The system consists of PV module, control-
ler, battery and LED lamps. It transforms sunlight
into DC electricity and stores energy into the battery.
The battery can be used for LED lamp or other small
DC devices. The system is designed for rural areas
where no grid exists and can also be adapted to
emergency, camping, RV and other outdoor activi-
ties.
> Lighting function
> USB power for small DC devices
> Built-in digital AM / FM radio (optional)
Rated 12V Output: 12 V / 2.5 A
Rated USB Output: 5 V / 2 A, 5 V / 1 A
Solar Module: DC 17.5 V 20 Wp / 30 Wp / 50 Wp
Battery: DC 12 V 18 Ah / 24 Ah / 33 Ah
Lamp: DC 12 V 3 W
Radio: Digital AM / FM radio (Optional)
Operating Condition: 0~45 ℃, 0~85%
Site Altitude: < 1000 m
IP Grade: Indoor use, IP 20
Dimensions (L*W*H) (mm): Main unit 483*338*321
Net Weight (kg): CSFDC-20-1218A1, 12.6 kg;
CSFDC-30-1224A1, CSFDC-30-1224A2 14.5 kg;
CSFDC-50-1233A1, CSFDC-50-1233A2 19.2 kg
5.0
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
Step 1
Install fuse
Step 2 (Support rack optional)
Install the support rack to PV
module and adjust the angle
to make the PV module
toward the sun
Step 3
Connect the PV cable to the PV socket and lock
the connector
Step 4
Check battery capacity
Press the button to
check battery capacity
Step5-1
Lighting the lamp
Connect the lamps to 12 V DC socket and turn on the
switch on the lamp cable
Step5-2
Power the USB devices
Connect the USB cable
to USB socket
*Short press to check the capacity of battery before power the USB devices
Load
Controller
Battery
Solar Module
Solar module Main unit LED lamp & cable Support Rack
(Optional)
1PCS 1PCS 2 PCS 1 PCS

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7.0
WARRANTIES
· The system comes with a one-year limited warranty.
The PV modules come with a ten-year warranty
for 90 % of the minimum rated power output.
The warranty shall be effective from the date of
installation or 90 (ninety) days after delivery
by Canadian Solar, whichever comes rst.
· The limited warranties do not cover normal wear
and tear, misuse or damage as a result of abusing,
altering, improperly installing or using the system,
unauthorized servicing, modifying, storing, or
transporting of the system, or damage caused by
power failures, natural disasters or other events
that lie beyond Canadian Solar’s control.
DISPLAY & OPERATION
1. CHARGE
Lighting: battery is charging.
2. OUTPUT
Lighting: Output power.
3. OVERLOAD
Flashing: Overload or short circuit.
4. BATTERY CAPACITY DISPLAY
Each lighting LED means 20% available capacity. The
rst LED ashing on the left means the system is in
low voltage protection. No Power is output.
5. CAPACITY CHECK BUTTON
Short press to check the capacity of battery.
SOCKET
6. PV Input Socket
7. 12 V DC Socket
8. USB Socket
9. Fuse
RADIO OPERATION
10. ON/OFF
Press the button to turn on or off the radio
11. FM/AM
Short press for AM/FM mode switching ,long press
for scanning.
12. CH/Vol+
Short press for next channel ,long press to increase
the volume.
13. CH/Vol-
Short press for previous channel , long press to
decrease the volume.
6.0
MAIN UNIT INTRODUCTION

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