• Before using the Ridge Ryder Solar Caravan Panels ensure the instructions
have been read and understood.
•TheSolar Caravan Panels are not intended for use by young children or
infirm persons. Please keep away from pets.
• Ridge Ryder Solar CaravanPanels aredesigned to charge most 12
volt battery types including : Flooded (Lead acid), Gel and Sealed/
Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) batteries.
• Always weartheappropriate Personal ProtectiveEquipment ( PPE )
when working near batteries. This includes gloves and eye protection.
•Ensurebattery is being chargedin a well-ventilated area . Explosive
gases mayescape from thebattery during charging. Never chargea
battery in a closed off space or in an area without ventilation.
•Never smoke, use an open flame or create sparks near a battery or charger
whilst chargingas gases may cause explosion. Please keep burning
cigarettes, flames or other ignition sources away from the charging battery
at all times.
•Do NOT attempt to use the Solar Caravan Panels ifthe cables or
plugs are damaged .Theseunits do not contain serviceable parts. To
avoid a hazard ensure thatany damageto the unit ,cable or plugs
are replaced by the manufacturer or service agent/ qualified technician.
• Do NOT disassemble the Solar Caravan Panels. The warrantywill be
void if this instruction is ignored.
•Do NOTplace the Solar CaravanPanels on fabric/leather/vinyl seats,
on the battery or balanced in the engine bay.
• Never charge a frozen battery, non-rechargeable, lithium ,calcium or dry cell
battery.
• TheRidge Ryder Solar CaravanPanels mayhave sharpedges – please
handle with care.
• Do NOT bend or scratch Solar Caravan Panels.
• Do NOT walk, sit or place heavy items onto the Solar Caravan Panels.
• Do NOT use a high pressure hose to clean the Solar Caravan Panels. Use
a clean microfiber cloth to clean panel surfaces
• For advice, contact the Poisons Information Centre in Australia (PH:13 11 26)
or the National Poisons Centre in New Zealand (PH: 0800 764 766)
• If battery acid makes contact with the skinor clothing, wash immediately
with soap and water.
• If battery acid makes contact with
the eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush the
eye continuously with fresh running water for at least 15 minutes or until the
Poisons information centre advises you to stop.
• If battery acid is swallowed,do not induce vomiting. Drinka glass of
water and seek medical assistance.
1. SAFETY/WARNING
CARAVAN PANEL
REGULATOR
2. FIRST AID & BATTERIES
1 2
• Do NOT disassemble or attempt to repair the regulator.
• Power connections must remaintightto avoid excessive heating from
a loose connection.
• Only charge 12V batteries that comply with the parameters of the regulator.
•Battery connection may be wired to one battery or a bank of batteries.
• Keep in a dry well-ventilated area, these regulators are NOTwaterproof
and should not be fittedto the underside of thepanel. The warranty will
be void if this instruction is ignored.
