Nature Power 60032 User manual

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
30 Amp Solar Charge Controller
Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety
precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Item # 60032
V1.4-M 25Aug2017

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Thank you very much for choosing a Nature Power product!
For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below:
Model:'__________________________________________________'
Purchase Date: ____________________________________________
Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read
the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin
using it.
This Charge Controller is designed for certain applications only. Nature
Power cannot be responsible for issues arising from modification or use
of this product in an application for which it was not designed. We
strongly recommend that this product not be modified and/or used for
any application other than that for which it was designed.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-588-0590.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................ 3!
Intended Use ........................................................................................................................................ 4!
Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................... 4!
Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................. 5!
Specific Operation Warnings ............................................................................................................. 6!
Assembly ............................................................................................................................................. 7!
Before Each Use .................................................................................................................................. 7!
Operating Instructions ........................................................................................................................ 7!
Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................... 8!
Parts List .............................................................................................................................................. 9!
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 9!
Replacement Parts .............................................................................................................................. 9!
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................................... 10!

Intended Use
This charge controller is used to regulate power from a solar panel, to a 12V battery. The controller
handles up to 30 amps and also prevents overcharging, high-voltage surges, short circuit or low
voltage discharges, and reverse current.
Technical Specifications
Property
Specification
Rated voltage
12VDC Auto
Max input power
525W
Current
Discharging
30A
Charging
30A
Overcharge protection
14.4V±1%
Starting voltage
12.3V
Over discharge
Cut-off
10.7V±1%
Resume
12.6±1%
No load current
≤10mA
display
LED
Operating temperature
-13ºF to 131 ºF (-25 ℃ to 55 ℃ )
Altitude
Below 3.4 miles (5500m) [above 1.24 miles
(>2000m) causes reduced power]
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Important Safety Information
•Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury
or property damage.
•The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or
situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this charge
controller. Always be aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and
responsible manner.
•Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the controller until they have read this manual and
have developed a thorough understanding of how it works.
•Do not modify this controller in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or
safety and could affect its life. There are specific applications for which the controller was
designed.
•Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger
industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed. It will
do the job better and more safely at the capacity for which it was intended. DO NOT use this
equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
•Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
•Do not wear dangling objects or jewelry when working with electrical equipment.
•Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSI Z87.1 compliant
safety glasses with side shields.
•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
•Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
•This controller may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
•Handling power cords on corded products may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash your hands after
handling.
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WORK AREA SAFETY
•Inspect the area before each use. Keep it area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well lit. Cluttered,
wet, or dark work areas can result in injury.
•Do not use the charge controller and solar panels where there is a risk of causing a fire or an
explosion; e.g., in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The charging system can
create sparks, which may ignite the flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
•Do not allow children to handle the controller, solar panels, or batteries.
PERSONAL SAFETY
•Do not wear dangling objects or jewelry when working with electrical equipment.
•Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSI Z87.1 compliant
safety glasses with side shields.
•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
•Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
Specific Operation Warnings
•To prevent serious injury or property damage read owner’s manual before operating.
•Ensure that the leads match positive to positive and negative to negative. Wrong connections
may cause property damage.
•DO NOT exceed rated current of 30 amps.
•Securely mount charge controller in a well-protected dry place free from moisture and weather.
•Product should be placed in a well ventilated area, free from flammable gases.
•No altercations shall be made to this product.
•DO NOT use if product is damaged. Replace damaged parts before using.
•DO NOT wear metallic jewelry when working on electrical equipment.
•DO NOT drop tools or other large objects on the glass of the solar module.
•DO NOT use soap, solvents, or similar chemicals to clean solar panel.
•Not for use by or around children.
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Assembly
No assembly required except the connections for operation. See Operating Instructions
Before Each Use
Check for damaged connectors or indicators on the controller before each use. Replace the controller
if damaged.
Operating Instructions
•Check the ratings of the solar panel, and battery before connecting the charge controller. The
controller’s rated voltage is 12 volts and the input current must be less than 30 amps.
•Check that the current density of the connecting cables is less than 4A/mm², that helps to reduce
the line voltage drop.
•Do not expose the charge controller to rain or wet conditions. The controller is NOT weather-
proof.
•When connecting the system for use, ensure that the connections are positive-to-positive and
negative-to-negative. Wrong connections will cause damage to the controller, solar panel and/or
the battery.
1. Arrange the controller, solar panel, battery, and any load within the range of the connecting cables
(only the controller is provided in this package). WARNING: Keep the controller away from direct
sunlight, electric heaters, or high temperature electrical appliances.
2. Cover the solar panel to prevent arcing while making system connections.
3. Connect the controller to the battery first, then to the solar panel, then to any other load in the
system as shown below. WARNING: Failure to follow the above sequence may damage the
controller.
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First: Battery Second: Panel Third: Other Load
When the system is connected correctly, the controller’s Power Out indicator illuminates.
Note: Do not connect the battery cables directly to the solar panels.
Do not connect any power supply directly to the solar panels.
4. As the system charges, observe the indicators on the controller:
The Percent indicator light displays battery capacity (25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%). When the
battery charge is very low the indicator will not display any percentage.
The Power Out indicator illuminates when the system connections are correct and power is
being supplied to the controller and to the battery or other load.
5. When disconnecting the system, cover the solar panel to prevent arcing during disconnection,
then disconnect the solar panel first, then the battery, and the load.
Maintenance
The controller requires no maintenance except occasional cleaning and replacement if damaged or
worn.
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Troubleshooting
•If the Power Out indicator does not illuminate soon after connected to the uncovered solar panel,
check that the connections are secure. If the indicator still does not illuminate, the voltage may be
too low, make corrections to the system as needed.
•If the battery indicator light is not illuminated when connected to the battery, the battery charge is
very low. If the indicator doesn’t display in a reasonable amount of time, check that the battery
connection is secure.
Replacement Parts
•For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-588-0590.
•Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a
convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence.
•When ordering parts, the following will be required: model number, serial number/lot date code,
and description.
•The distributor reserves the rights to make design changes and or improvements to product lines
and manuals without notice.
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Parts List
The Charge Controller

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Limited Warranty
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Limitations on the Warranty
This limited warranty does not cover: (a) normal wear and tear; (b) damage through abuse, neglect, misuse, or as
a result of any accident or in any other manner; (c) damage from misapplication, overloading, or improper
installation; (d) improper maintenance and repair; (e) product alteration in any manner, and (f) broken glass.