Christie Battery and Solar Kit User manual

Installation Manual - Document number 6822_02
Battery and Solar Kit
Installation Instructions
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Product number 1766 Please read all relevant parts of this document
carefully before commencing product assembly
and installation

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Tools required
Safety instructions
Description
• Rivet gun suitable for use with 3.2mm rivets
• #1 Flat blade electric screwdriver
• #2 Philips screwdriver
• Impact driver with hex driver to suit hex screws
• Spanner to suit nuts on U-bolt
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) e.g. safety glasses, gloves etc. at all times
• Follow relevant guidelines with respect to working from heights
• Any variation from the original Product Specification, including the use of different
components, may result in injury and will void the Product Warranty
• The unit must be installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the
Manufacturer’s Instructions
Christie gas appliances require a minimum 12VDC power supply to operate. A solar panel
charges the battery in situ, eliminating the need for constant battery maintenance. A single
solar maintained battery kit is sufficient to operate two gas appliances.
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Specifications
Solar panel:
Cell type Polycrystalline
Glass type Tempered Glass
Lamination EVA, Tedlar
Maximum Power (Pmax) 20W
Voltage @ Pmax (Vmp) 17.6V
Current @ Pmax (Imp) 1.15A
Open – Circuit Voltage (Voc) 22V
Short circuit current (Isc) 1.12A
Max System Voltage 60V
Tolerance 3%
Panel weight (net) 1.5kg
Dimensions 356 mm (W) x 435 mm (H) x 25 mm (D)
Power under standard test conditions: 1000W / M2 AM 1.5 Global, 25°C cell temperature
Solar charger controller:
Input Voltage 14 - 30VDC open circuit
Nominal voltage 12VDC
Max input 6A - 10A
Inrush voltage, battery 13.4VDC
Interrupting voltage, battery 14.4VDC
LED to indicate charging and LED to indicate battery full. Consumption of LED is 2.5mA
Battery box:
Weight 10.5 kg
Dimensions 360 mm (W) x 270 mm (H) x 245 mm (D)
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Specifications
Battery:
Type Deep cycle Sealed lead Acid 12v - 26ah
Cycle use 14.4 - 15VDC
Standby use 13.5 - 13.8VDC
Initial current 7.8A
Battery charger:
Input 100 - 240VAC - 50/60 Hz, 180mA - 340mA
Output 12VDC - 1000mA
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Boxed contents
The following contents are supplied with a Christie battery and solar kit:
Battery box
• 1 x Battery, Deep Cycle, Gel, SLA 26Ah
• 1 x Battery Charger - 240VAC - 12VDC
• 1 x Solar controller (pre connected to battery)
• 2 x Appliance power terminals (pre connected to battery)
• 1 x 8m Solar panel lead (pre-connected to battery)
• 2 x 2m Appliance leads
• 1 x Strap to secure box lid
Solar panel and pole bracket
• 1 x Solar panel with fasteners, and panel bracket fixings
• 2 x Panel brackets
• 1 x Pole bracket, and pole bracket rivets
NOTE: Fasteners are not provided for flat roof mounting installation. 4 x hex self-
drilling roofing screws are required.
NOTE: Pole and pole fixings are not supplied.
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Battery Box Pole Bracket Panel Brackets Panel

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SOLAR SOLAR
CONTROLLER
BATTERY
COOKTOP
COOKTOP
Wiring diagram
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FIG 1.
Red
Red
Red
Red/Black
Red/Black
Red/Black

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Installation
STEP 1
STEP 2
• Select a suitable position to mount the solar panel
• The site should be directly above or immediately next to the barbecue installation
• Ensure trees, buildings etc. do not shade the site
• The supplied connection cable is 8m long. Do not use any other cable!
• The panel should face as close to true North as possible and tilt at a 30-degree angle
NOTE: Solar Panel will still operate when mounted on a horizontal surface but with
reduced efficiency.
NOTE: Fully charge the battery before first use!
WARNING: This solar panel produces electricity when exposed to
sunlight. Cover the panel with a material that blocks out light, before
making any connection to the terminal box.
CAUTION: This appliance must be installed and serviced by a qualified
person e.g. a licensed electrician or gas plumber, strictly according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
Unpack the kit and ensure all parts are in good condition with no apparent damage. If any parts
are damaged or missing, contact Christie support. See boxed contents list above.
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FIG 2.
FIG 3.
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STEP 3
Fixing the panel
Option 1 – Flat roof mounting option (FIG 2 - 3)
• Align the shorter side of the panel bracket with the elongated holes on the panel,
so that the longer side of the bracket faces to the outside of the panel, see FIG 2
• Use the speed nuts and screws provided to secure the bracket to the panel, see FIG 3
• Install the assembled panel using four suitable fasteners (not supplied)

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FIG 4.
FIG 6.
FIG 5.
FIG 7.
Option 2 – Pole mounting option (FIG 4 - 7)
• Align the 3.2mm holes on the panel bracket with the holes on the pole bracket. Secure
with the rivets provided, see FIG 4
• Align the panel bracket with the round holes on the panel and secure with the speed
nuts and screws provided, see FIG 5 & 6
• Mount panel to pole, using slotted holes on bracket and a U bolt with nuts (not supplied),
or screw to barge board using hex screws, see FIG 7
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FIG 8.
STEP 4
Connecting the panel
• Run the 8m cable from the battery box to the solar panel. Use conduit to protect the cable
• Connect to the panel as per the drawing below, noting polarity of the battery terminals,
see FIG 8
• Use the 2m appliance leads (supplied) to connect the appliance and the battery via the
nylon clip terminals

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Care and maintenance
WARNING:
• Use only non-toxic cleaning products with a neutral pH between
6 and 9
• Caustic cleaning products may leave a toxic residue and
corrode important components
• Do not use sharp objects, brushes, or abrasive materials that
may damage the panel
To ensure the lasting efficient performance of your solar panel, we recommend that you clean it
at installation, and monthly after that.
• Spray the panel with a mild detergent or pH-neutral, bio-degradable degreaser
• Allow to stand for at least 5 minutes
• Rinse with water
• Dry with a clean cloth or paper towel
• Repeat if necessary, until the product is clean
Note: Solar panels require regular cleaning, especially in corrosive environments
up to one kilometre from salt water, and up to five kilometres from a surf beach.
Frequent washing will remove any deposits that may affect efficiency and the design
life of the product.
For technical support and related enquiries, please contact us on [phone] or
[email protected].
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