PowerTech MP-4554 User manual

45 WATT SOLAR KIT
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MP-4554
Distributed by:
Electus Distributio Pty. Ltd.
320 Victoria Road
Rydalmere NSW 2116 Australia
Pho e: 1300 738 555
Facsimile: 1300 738 500
www.electusdistributio .com.au
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Specifications
Pa el Dime sio s 315mm W x 925mm L x 22mm Thick
Pa el 15 watts per pa el, 14.5 volts output (worki g)
Peak Voltage 23.5 Voc (Ope Circuit Volts)
Nomi al Voltage 14.5 volts battery output
Adaptor Outlets from regulator 3 VDC, 6 VDC, 12 VDC, 12 VDC
USB output
12VDC female CLA output
I verter female CLA output (for 12V i verter)
Accessory 2 pcs of 5W 12VDC e ergy savi g lamp
Multi purpose wire
Battery clamp wire
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You will eed the ma ual for the safety war i gs a d precautio s, assembly i structio s, operati g a d mai te a ce
procedures, parts list a d diagram. Keep your i voice with this ma ual. Write the i voice umber o the i side of the fro t
cover. Keep the ma ual a d i voice i a safe a d dry place for future refere ce.
Safety Warnings and recautions
WARNING: When using product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
personal injury and damage to equipment.
Read all instructions before using this product!
1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas i vite i juries.
2. Observe work area conditions.Do ot use the Regulator i damp or wet locatio s. Do ’t expose Regulator to rai .
Do ot use electrically powered products i the prese ce of flammable gases or liquids.
3. Keep children away. Childre must ever be allowed i the work area. Do ot let them ha dle product, accessories, or
cords.
4. Store idle equipment.Whe ot i use, products must be stored i a dry locatio to i hibit rust. Always lock up
products a d keep out of reach of childre .
5. Use the right product for the job. Do ot attempt to force a small product to do the work of a larger i dustrial
product. There are certai applicatio s for which this product was desig ed. It will do the job better a d more safely at the
rate for which it was i te ded. Do ot modify this product a d do ot use this product for a purpose for which it was ot
i te ded.
6. Dress properly. Do ot wear loose clothi g or jewelry as they ca be caught i parts duri g i stallatio . Protective,
electrically o co ductive clothes a d o skid footwear are recomme ded whe worki g. Wear restrictive hair coveri g to
co tai lo g hair.
7. Use eye protection. Always wear ANSI-approved impact safety goggles duri g assembly a d whe worki g with tools
a d equipme t.
8. Do not overreach. Keep proper footi g a d bala ce at all times. Do ot reach over or across wires or cables.
9. Maintain products with care. Keep products clea for better a d safer performa ce. Follow i structio s for cha gi g
accessories. I spect product cords periodically, a d if damaged, have them repaired by a authorized tech icia . The pa els
must be kept clea , dry, a d free from oil a d grease at all times.
10. Disconnect power. U plug from accessories or batteries whe ot i use a d disco ect the

Solar Pa els from the Regulator at ight.
11. Stay alert. Watch what you are doi g, use commo se se. Do ot operate a y product whe you are tired.
12. Check for damaged parts. Before usi g a y product, a y part that appears damaged should be carefully checked to
determi e that it will operate properly a d perform its i te ded fu ctio . Check for alig me t a d bi di g of parts; a y
broke parts or mou ti g fixtures; a d a y other co ditio that may affect proper operatio . A y part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified tech icia . Do ot use the product if a y switch does ot tur O a d Off
properly.
13. Guard against electric shock. Preve t body co tact with grou ded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ra ges, a d
refrigerator e closures.
14. Replacement parts and accessories. Whe servici g, use o ly ide tical replaceme t parts. Use of a y other parts will
void the warra ty. O ly use accessories i te ded for use with this tool. Approved accessories are available from Harbor
Freight Tools.
15. Do not operate product if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read war i g labels if taki g prescriptio
medici e to determi e if your judgme t or reflexes are impaired while taki g drugs. If there is a y doubt, do ot operate the
product.
16. Maintenance. For your safety, service a d mai te a ce should be performed regularly by a qualified tech icia .
Warning: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense
and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
Unpacking
Whe u packi g, check to make sure the parts listed o page 7 are i cluded. If a y parts are missi g or broke , please call
Harbor Freight Tools at the umber o the cover of this ma ual as soo as possible.
Assembly
1. Slide the Left a d Right Tria gle Frame (6a a d 6b) i to
slot 1 a d slot 3 o both e ds of the Top Li k Bar (6d) a d
Bottom Li k Bar (6C) (to form the frame assembly). See to
right.
2. Push the Top Li k Bar (6d) dow to slot 2 (to lock the
frame assembly).
See to right.
3. Determi e where you wa t to positio the Frame
Assembly (6a-6d) maki g sure it is faci g south (for
maximum su exposure) with o obstructio s i fro t of
it. The Regulator (2) must be i a dry, well ve tilated
locatio earby. If ecessary, build a small structure that
guara tees the u it will stay dry duri g rai or s ow, a d,
provide e ough ve tilatio to allow the u it to ve t a d
cool properly.
4. Secure the Frame Assembly (6a-6d) to its mou ti g locatio usi g hardware ( ot supplied) through the four holes o
the bottom of the Left a d Right Triangle Frames (6a & 6b).

5. Carefully place each Solar anel (1) o the fro t of the Frame Assembly (6a-6d) so that the bottom of each pa el fits
i to the slot o the bottom of the Frame Assembly (6a-6d).
6. Lock the two eye hooks o the back-ce ter frame i to the two protrudi g bolts o the Top Link Bar (6d).
Caution: If the u it is to be mou ted o a rooftop, always be especially careful whe climbi g ladders a d walki g o sloped
roofs. Additio al hardware may have to be purchased if perma e tly mou ti g the Solar pa els o a rooftop.
7. Co ect the two ri g co ectors at the e d of the lead wires comi g from the Solar anels (1) to the Solar Termi als
o the Regulator (2). See FIGURE 1. Be sure to co ect by matchi g polarities o the wires a d the Regulator (2). Black
(-) is egative a d red (+) is positive. The , co ect the wire leads so that all of the Solar anels (1) are co ected to each
other a d the Regulator (2) (agai , maki g sure you are hooki g up to the right polarity o the Regulator).
See Hook-Up Diagram, right.
Figure 1.
Operation
Note: Performa ce of the Solar Pa els will vary depe de t o site locatio , a gle of the pa els i relatio to the arc of the
su , a d available su light.
Recharging a Battery ( ot i cluded).
1. To recharge a 12 volt battery ( ot i cluded), payi g atte tio to the proper polarity (black (-) is egative a d red (+) is
positive), co ect the two ri g termi als o the Battery Clamp wire (3) to the Battery Termi als o the back of the
Regulator (2). See FIGURE 1. The , co ect the black clamp to the black or egative (-) termi al o the battery ( ot
i cluded). Fi ally, co ect the red clamp to the red or positive (+) termi al o the battery. Always avoid accide tal co tact of
the red a d black battery clamps to each other.
Note: Do ot cha ge the order explai ed i umber 1 above or electric shock resulti g i serious i jury or death may occur.
2. Tur o the Regulator. See the O /Off switch i FIGURE 2.

3. Never leave the battery ( ot i cluded) u atte ded while chargi g. Whe the battery ( ot i cluded) is fully charged, the
readi g o the voltage display will show “13” or above. Note: the voltage display will have to be tur ed o i order to
mo itor the batter voltage. (It is recomme ded to leave the voltage display off whe ot mo itori g the battery voltage si ce
it co sumes e ergy.) Twelve (12) Volt batteries should charge to 13 Volts for a full charge. If the i te t is to stop chargi g the
battery, disco ect the solar pa els from the charge regulator. Note: The charge regulator provides “over charge”
protectio . If the battery voltage is higher tha 14.5 V, the regulator will shut off charge from solar pa el.
Figure 2.
Operation (continued)
The Regulator (2) provides the followi g protectio while chargi g:
A. Over-discharge rotection: Whe the electricity level of the battery ( ot i cluded) goes too low (below 11 volts) the
Regulator (2) will automatically shut off the power output to preve t damage to the battery ( ot i cluded). If this occurs,
stop usi g the battery ( ot i cluded) a d charge it u til the Voltage display shows 13 volts.
B. Overcharge rotection: If the electricity level o the battery ( ot i cluded) goes too high (above 14.5 volts) the
Regulator (2) will automatically shut off power i put to preve t damage to the battery ( ot i cluded).
C. Overload rotection: If the output curre t exceeds 4 amps the fuse (See FIGURE 1) will blow to preve t damage to
the co troller i the Regulator (2). If this occurs, have a authorized service tech icia replace the fuse.
Note: The On/Off switch of the charge regulator must be in the “On” position to activate the three
protection functions mentioned above.
4. Inverter female CLA output (See Figure 2) ca be co ected to Car inverters ( ot i cluded) to power small AC
applicatio s like TV. This output draw power directly from Rechargeable battery. A d is ot bei g regulated by this solar
charge regulator.
Using the 12 Volt Lights and Accessories.
Note: The Charge Regulator must be i “ON” positio at all times.
1. If the 12 Volt Lights (4) are ’t already attached to the sockets o the e d of each Light Wire (7), ge tly s ap them i .
2. Plug the other e d of the Light Wire (7) i to a y o e of the 12 Volt DC outlets o the Regulator (2) as show i
FIGURE 2 a d switch o the light. You may plug i the other 12 Volt Light (4) to either 12 Volt DC outlet.
3. To tur off the lights, switch off or u plug the Light Wire (7) from the 12 Volt DC outlet o the Regulator (2).
Note: This system ca also be used to power other small 3 Volt DC, 6 Volt DC small applia ces.

4. Plug the appropriate plug o the Multi urpose Adaptor (5) i to the applia ce. The adaptor has 3 Volt DC, 6 Volt DC
output.
5. I sert the plug o the other e d of the wire attached to the Multi urpose Adaptor (5) i to the appropriate DC Outlet
o the Regulator (2). For your refere ce, FIGURE 2 shows the adaptor wire plugged i to the 3 Volt DC outlet.
6. Operate your applia ce.
7. Whe fi ished, u plug the Multi urpose Adaptor (5) wire plug from the Regulator (2) a d the u plug the Multi
urpose Adaptor (5) from the applia ce.
Maintenance
When servicing the Solar anels, Regulator, or Accessories, first disconnect the cable from the Regulator to
the Solar anels.
1. Periodically, ge tly clea the surface of the Solar Pa els with a wet, soft cloth.
2. Check the cable co ectio s before each use.
Assembly Drawing
(7) lamp wire
(4) 12Volt light
(2) regulator
(5) multi-purpose wire
(1) solar panel
(3) Battery clamp