Grape Solar GS-100-KIT-IP68 Assembly instructions

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100 Watt Waterproof Charging Kit
(GS-100-KIT-IP68)
Quick Connect Guide
IMPORTANT: Please read GS-10A-PWM-IP68 PWM charge
controller owner’s manual and GS-STAR-100W connection
guide (both included with products) before assembling kit.
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GS-100-KIT-IP68 PHOTOVOLTAIC
POWER GENERATION SYSTEM
QUICK CONNECT GUIDE Rev. 200929
1Check your order to make sure that all parts are included:
 GS- STAR-100W Solar Panel
 GS-PWM-10A-IP68
*The GS-PWM-10A-IP68 is designed to charge 12 volt
lead-acid battery ONLY, including AGM, flooded, sealed
battery types.
Additional tools and equipment you will need:
◦ 12-Volt Deep-Cycle Battery Bank ◦ Voltmeter (for Troubleshooting)
Mount the 100-watt solar panel  so that it is facing due South at approximately the same angle as your
latitude. The ideal area has full sun and no shading. If the following connections are made during daylight,
cover the panel with cardboard, cloth, or a similar opaque material so that the panel does not output power.
Connect the ring lug ends of GS-PWM-10A-IP68  to the positive and negative terminals of a 12V deep cycle
battery (not included in kit). If your battery has sufficient charge, the LED light on the far side of the charge
controller should light up.
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*12V deep cycle battery not included with kit
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www.GrapeSolar.com
Tel. [phone] (toll free), 1-541-349-9000 Document Version 200929
©Copyright 2020, Grape Solar, Inc. All Rights Reserved
GS-100-KIT-IP68 PHOTOVOLTAIC
POWER GENERATION SYSTEM
QUICK CONNECT GUIDE Rev. 200929
4Connect the positive and negative MC4 style connectors on the GS-STAR-100W  solar panel to the positive
and negative MC4 style receptacles on the GS-PWM-10A-IP68 . Uncover your panel during daylight, when
the solar panel is producing power, the LED light on the inside of the charge controller should light up and blink.
A 100-watt solar panel will put out an average power output of 300 watt-hours per day based on continuous US
solar irradiation average level.
DISCLAIMER:
Installations of this kit could be subject to national and local building and electrical codes. Installers should have adequate knowledge of
national and local code to ensure the installation passes inspection by the local electric authority.
Proper fuses or breakers should be used to comply with all local and national codes. Contact Grape Solar for specific recommendations.
All batteries used for this system should be identical. Do not mix battery types or sizes. Do not mix old batteries with new batteries.
Performance and charging anomalies can occur if types, sizes, or age of batteries are not identical.
Grape Solar does not warrant the accuracy, sufficiency, or suitability to all customers of any technical or other information provided in
product manuals. Grape Solar does not claim any responsibility or liability for losses, damages, costs or other expenses whether special,
indirect, consequential or incidental, which might arise out of the use of such information.
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*12V deep cycle battery not included with kit
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