RGC 4110020 User manual

SOLAR PANEL
12 & 24 VDC
INSTRUCTIONS
(Applies to P/Ns 4110020 & 3641357)
REIMANN & GEORGER CORPORATION
MARINE PRODUCTS BUFFALO, NY
P/N 6114200 04/09/18

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1SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 TECHNICAL DATA
Model 4110020 3641357
Solar Panel Operating Voltage 12VDC 24VDC
Solar Panel Weight 3 lbs. 3 lbs.
Solar Panel Power 10 Watts 10 Watts
Current at PMax .58A .29A
Voltage at PMax 17.3V 34.6V
Short Circuit Current .66A .33A
Open Circuit Voltage 21.3VDC 42.6VDC
Mounting Screws (4) included (4) included
Overall Dimensions 10.5” x 17.5” 10.5” x 17.5”
1.2 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
The following options are available which enable you to customize your railway for your particular operation.
Installation instructions are provided as part of each option kit.
1. Solar panel controllers or Regulators are used in a solar system to control the charging of the battery(s) by the
solar panel.

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2INSTALLATION AND SETUP
2.1 SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING
The solar panel must be mounted in a suitable location. Mount the solar panel so that it faces toward the south and angled
toward the afternoon sun. Route the plug end of the solar panel through the flexible cable boot in the back of the control box
or battery box.
2.2 MAKING POWER CONNECTIONS 12V SOLAR PANEL
1. Refer to figure 2-1. Attach the white solar panel lead to the positive battery terminal, and the black lead to the negative
terminal. Tighten each wing nut with a pair of pliers, as even a slightly loose connection can cause the battery terminals
to heat up. Keep battery terminals clean with a corrosion protective coating.
WARNING:
FOLLOW THE SAME SAFETY RULES WHEN WORKING INSIDE THE POWER SUPPLY BOX
AND AROUND THE BATTERY THAT APPLY TO ANY CAR OR BOAT BATTERY. A BATTERY
CAN EXPLODE AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
Figure 2-1
12V SOLAR PANEL W/RING TERMINALS

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2.3 MAKING POWER CONNECTIONS 24V SOLAR PANEL
1. Refer to figure 2-2. Attach the white solar panel lead to the positive battery terminal, and the black lead to the negative
terminal. Tighten each wing nut with a pair of pliers, as even a slightly loose connection can cause the battery terminals
to heat up. Keep battery terminals clean with a corrosion protective coating.
Figure 2-2
24V SOLAR PANEL W/RING TERMINALS

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3TROUBLESHOOTING
The following chart is intended to assist with troubleshooting your hydraulic lift. While not all inclusive, the chart outlines
the most common causes of a problem and the recommended course of action.
CAUTION:
IF THE PROBLEM WITH THE SOLAR PANEL IS NOT CERTAIN, ALWAYS FOLLOW THE
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY POLICY BEFORE ANY OTHER REPAIR OR
MAINTENANCE IS ATTEMPTED.
WARNING:
NEVER ALLOW ANYBODY TO WORK IN OR ON THE BOAT WHEN IT IS SUSPENDED
ABOVE THE WATER ON THE LIFT.
WARNING:
DO NOT SERVICE THE LIFT WITH YOUR BOAT ON THE LIFT. DO NOT SERVICE THE
HYDRAULIC LIFT WITH LOAD TUBES IN THE RAISED POSITION. DO NOT
DISCONNECT ANY HYDRAULIC LINES UNLESS THE LIFT IS COMPLETELY
LOWERED.
SYMPTOM CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION
Battery does not keep a charge. Check the battery fluid levels, age, and time of last booster
charge. The battery must be booster charged at the beginning and
end of the season using a 10A charger.
Verify solar panel or AC charger is plugged in correctly.
Check the voltage output of the solar panel. With solar panel
unplugged, output should be about 14-18 volts (12V solar panel)
or 28-36 volts (24V solar panel) when exposed to light.
Verify that the polarity (positive or negative) of the solar panel
matches the battery’s polarity.
Battery terminal becomes hot. Verify cable is clean and tight on battery terminal
Solar Panel- no output. Verify that the solar panel gets an adequate amount of light and
the lift usage is within the monthly seasonal limits. The solar
panel may be mounted up to 50 feet away from the battery if
necessary.
Verify the solar panel has a voltage output. Unplug solar panel
and check voltage at plug with voltmeter. The voltage should be
between 17-21V (12V panel) or 34-42V (24V panel) in direct
sunlight. If not, the solar panel, cable or diode could be damaged.

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SOLAR PANEL TEST
Test #1- Open Circuit Voltage
1. Remove solar panel from the battery terminals.
2. Refer to figure 3-1. Using a multimeter, set the meter to read ‘Volts DC’. Check voltage across
the two solar panel terminals. A +17 to +21V (12V solar panel) or +34 to +42V (24V solar panel
should be present when solar panel is in the sunlight. If not, the blocking diode in the positive
cable is bad. Go to Test #2- Diode test.
Figure 3-1

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Test #2- Blocking Diode
1. Remove solar panel from the battery terminals.
2. Refer to figure 3-2, Diode test #1. Using a multimeter, set the meter to read ‘Ohns’. The ‘COM”
probe must be placed on the diode as shown in Diode Test #1. Check ohms resistance across the
blocking diode. A zero or low ohms reading should be present across the diode. If not, reading a
high resistance, the diode is bad or diode is installed backwards.
3. Refer to figure 3-2, Diode test #2. This test is similar to step #2 but the meter probes are
reversed. The ‘COM” probe must be placed on the diode as shown in Diode Test #2. Check
ohms resistance across the blocking diode. A high resistance ohms reading should be present
across the diode. If not, reading a zero or low, the diode is backwards.
Note:
•If in Diode test #1 the resistance is zero or low and in Diode test #2 the resistance is high, then
the diode is good and installed correctly.
•If in Diode test #1 the resistance is high and in Diode test #2 the resistance is zero or low, then
the diode is good but installed backwards.
•If in Diode test #1 the resistance is high and in Diode test #2 the high resistance is high, then the
diode is bad and must be replaced.
•If in Diode test #1 & Diode test #2 the resistance is zero or low, then the diode is bad or missing.
Figure 3-2

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LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
Reimann & Georger Corporation
Marine Products
RGC Marine products, hereafter referred to as the “Manufacturer”, extend this limited warranty to the original purchaser of
this product. The original purchaser, hereinafter referred to as the “Buyer”, is defined as the first legal owner of this product
other than an authorized distributor or dealer who has bought the product from the Manufacturer for resale to the public. The
Buyer must complete and return the Warranty Registration section of the provided Warranty Card to make this
limited warranty effective.
CONSUMER PRODUCT PROVISIONS
I. ARTICLE I—CONSUMER PRODUCT PROVISIONS: THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS SHALL BE
APPLICABLE IF THIS PRODUCT IS BEING PURCHASED FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD
PURPOSES.
THE CONSUMER PRODUCT PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS ARTICLE I SHALL APPLY UNLESS
THIS PRODUCT IS BEING PURCHASED SOLELY FOR COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL USE, IN
WHICH EVENT THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE II BELOW SHALL APPLY AND THE
PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS ARTICLE I SHALL BE INAPPLICABLE.
A. 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
The Manufacturer warrants to the Buyer that all supplied parts shall be free of defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one (1) year from date of original purchase. This limited warranty covers the cost of all parts and labor needed to
repair any item that is found to be defective in material and workmanship. Items covered include hydraulic unit, cylinders,
hoses, bearings and remote control.
B. 15-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON HL SERIES ALUMINUM FRAME EXTRUSION
The Manufacturer warrants to the Buyer that the frame and extrusions shall be free of defects in material and workmanship for
a period of fifteen (15) years from date of original purchase. This limited warranty covers the cost of all parts and labor
needed to repair any item that is found to be defective in material and workmanship.
C. MANUFACTURER’S OBLIGATIONS
The Manufacturer’s sole obligation under either of these limited warranties is the replacement or repair, at the Manufacturer’s
discretion, of parts found to be defective.
D. NO SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE TO THE BUYER OR ANY PERSON FOR ANY
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSSES OR DAMAGES CONNECTED WITH
THE USE OF THE PRODUCT UNDER WARRANTY. SUCH DAMAGES FOR WHICH THE MANUFACTURER
SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, LOST TIME AND CONVENIENCE,
LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, THE COST OF A PRODUCT RENTAL, COSTS OF GASOLINE,
TELEPHONE, TRAVEL, OR LODGING, THE LOSS OF PERSONAL OR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY, AND
THE LOSS OF REVENUE.
Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you.
E. NO LIABILITY IN EXCESS OF PURCHASE PRICE
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE MANUFACTURER’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT.

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F. NO EXTENSION OF STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
ANY REPAIRS PERFORMED UNDER EITHER OF THESE WARRANTIES SHALL NOT IN ANY WAY
EXTEND THE ONE-YEAR AND FIFTEEN-YEAR STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY.
G. PROCEDURE FOR WARRANTY PERFORMANCE
If the product fails to perform to the Manufacturer’s specifications, the Buyer must contact the dealer from whom the product
was purchased. The Buyer must provide the dealer with the applicable model and serial numbers, the date of purchase, and
the nature of the problem.
H. PREAPPROVAL OF LABOR COSTS
All labor costs related to a dealer’s performance of the warranty obligations under this limited warranty must be pre-approved
by Reimann & Georger Corp. Marine Products.
I. NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES
THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT SUBJECT TO ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE SET
FORTH ABOVE.
J. LIMIT ON DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER APPLICABLE STATE LAW RELATING TO THE
PURCHASE OF THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED TO A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE
OF PURCHASE.
Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
K. QUESTIONS REGARDING LIMITED WARRANTY
Any questions regarding this limited warranty or the procedure which the consumer should follow in order to obtain
performance of any warranty obligation may be addressed to either the dealer from whom this product is purchased or to
Reimann & Georger Corp. Marine Products, P.O. Box 681, Buffalo, NY 14240.
L. EXCLUSIONS FROM LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING:
1. Equipment which has been abused, damaged, used beyond rated capacity, or which is damaged or has defects caused by
repairs or service completed by persons other than authorized service personnel.
2. Costs of repairing damage caused by environmental factors which include, but are not limited to, airborne fallout,
chemicals, tree sap, salt, ocean spray, and water hazards.
3. Damage caused by acts of God which include, but are not limited to, hailstorms, windstorms, tornadoes, sandstorms,
lightning, floods, and earthquakes.
4. Damage under conditions caused by fire or accident, by abuse or negligence, by improper installation, by misuse, by
incorrect operation, by “normal wear and tear”, by improper adjustment or alteration, by alterations not done by the
Manufacturer, or by failure of product parts from such alterations.
5. Costs of repairing damage caused by poor or improper maintenance, costs of normally scheduled maintenance, or the cost
of replacing any parts unless done as the result of a repair covered by your one-year limited warranty.
6. Costs of modifying the product in any way once delivered to the Buyer, even if such modifications were added as a
production change on other products made after the Buyer’s product was built.

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M. RIGHT TO MODIFY PRODUCT
The Manufacturer has the right to modify this product at any time without incurring any obligation to make the same or
similar modifications on products previously purchased.
N. NO AUTHORITY TO ALTER WARRANTY
No agent, representative, distributor or dealer has any authority to alter the terms of this warranty in any way.
O. SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary, from State to State.

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COMMERCIAL PRODUCT PROVISIONS
II. ARTICLE II—COMMERCIAL PRODUCT PROVISIONS: THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS SHALL BE
APPLICABLE ONLY IF THIS PRODUCT IS BEING PURCHASED SOLELY FOR COMMERCIAL OR
INDUSTRIAL USE. IF THIS PRODUCT IS BEING PURCHASED FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY OR
HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS ARTICLE II SHALL NOT BE
APPLICABLE AND THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE I ABOVE SHALL APPLY.
A. 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
The Manufacturer warrants to the Buyer that all supplied parts shall be free of defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one (1) year from date of original purchase. This limited warranty covers the cost of all parts and labor needed to
repair any item that is found to be defective in material and workmanship. Items covered include hydraulic unit, cylinders,
hoses, bearings and remote control.
B. 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON HL SERIES ALUMINUM FRAME EXTRUSION
The Manufacturer warrants to the Buyer that the frame and extrusions shall be free of defects in material and workmanship for
a period of five (5) years from date of original purchase. This limited warranty covers the cost of all parts and labor needed to
repair any item that is found to be defective in material and workmanship.
C. MANUFACTURER’S OBLIGATIONS
The Manufacturer’s sole obligation under either of these limited warranties is the replacement or repair, at the Manufacturer’s
discretion, of parts found to be defective.
D. NO SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE TO THE BUYER OR ANY PERSON FOR ANY
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSSES OR DAMAGES CONNECTED WITH
THE USE OF THE PRODUCT UNDER WARRANTY. SUCH DAMAGES FOR WHICH THE MANUFACTURER
SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, LOST TIME AND CONVENIENCE,
LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, THE COST OF A PRODUCT RENTAL, COSTS OF GASOLINE,
TELEPHONE, TRAVEL, OR LODGING, THE LOSS OF PERSONAL OR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY, AND
THE LOSS OF REVENUE.
E. NO LIABILITY IN EXCESS OF PURCHASE PRICE
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE MANUFACTURER’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT.
F. NO EXTENSION OF STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
ANY REPAIRS PERFORMED UNDER EITHER OF THESE WARRANTIES SHALL NOT IN ANY WAY
EXTEND THE RESPECTIVE STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
G. WAIVER OF OTHER WARRANTIES
THESE EXPRESS WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDE ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
H. PROCEDURE FOR WARRANTY PERFORMANCE
If the product fails to perform to the Manufacturer’s specifications, the Buyer must contact the dealer from whom the product
was purchased. The Buyer must provide the dealer with the applicable model and serial numbers, the date of purchase, and
the nature of the problem.

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I. PREAPPROVAL OF LABOR COSTS
All labor costs related to a dealer’s performance of the warranty obligations under this limited warranty must be pre-approved
by Reimann & Georger Corp. Marine Products.
J. EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING:
1. Equipment which has been abused, damaged, used beyond rated capacity, or which is damaged or has defects caused by
repairs or service completed by persons other than authorized service personnel.
2. Costs of repairing damage caused by environmental factors which include, but are not limited to, airborne fallout,
chemicals, tree sap, salt, ocean spray, and water hazards.
3. Damage caused by acts of God which include, but are not limited to, hailstorms, windstorms, tornadoes, sandstorms,
lightning, floods, and earthquakes.
4. Damage under conditions caused by fire or accident, by abuse or negligence, by improper installation, by misuse, by
incorrect operation, by “normal wear and tear”, by improper adjustment or alteration, by alterations not done by the
Manufacturer, or by failure of product parts from such alterations.
5. Costs of repairing damage caused by poor or improper maintenance, costs of normally scheduled maintenance, or the cost
of replacing any parts unless done as the result of a repair covered by your one-year limited warranty.
6. Costs of modifying the product in any way once delivered to the Buyer, even if such modifications were added as a
production change on other products made after the Buyer’s product was built.
K. RIGHT TO MODIFY PRODUCT
The Manufacturer has the right to modify this product at any time without incurring any obligation to make the same or
similar modifications on products previously purchased.
L. NO AUTHORITY TO ALTER WARRANTY
No agent, representative, distributor, or dealer has any authority to alter the terms of this warranty in any way.
M. SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary, from State to State.