Ro-Man PRI20256 Installation instructions

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6.5W / 13W / 2OW / 45W
Solar charger and mat kits
Part No. PRI20256 / PRI20267 / PRI20278 / PRI20289
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Introduction
Roman Solar Charger and Mat Kits are designed for Australia’s tough
conditions, using the latest high-quality components which provide
dependable performance and reliability in an easy to use compact solar kit.
Ideally suited for hiking, camping, 4WDriving and other activities where access
to power is limited. Will quickly and easily charge mobile devices such as
smartphones, cameras, power banks, GPS units and more. The Auto Restart
function automatically restarting the charging process when sunlight is
interrupted by lowlight conditions.
Other suggested items that could also be charged include;
Media players, action cameras, Bluetooth headsets and speakers, head
lamps, tablets, and 12V DC batteries*
*PRI20289 45W Solar Mat Kit.

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ETFE Cell Lamination
To offer the best possible life and performance from this solar range, Roman
is using ETFE material to achieve the ultimate cell protection. The ETFE
material has many features which make it ideal to be used as a protective
surface over a solar cell. Technically known as Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene,
ETFE has a polymer base and has been design to have high strength over a
wide temperature range and be highly resistant to corrosion. ETFE is water
proof and highly transparent at 97%, has excellent chemical resistance and a
relatively high melting temperature. It is also extremely UV resistant, will not
discolour or degrade over many years of use.
Protecting the C60 cell with ETFE will effectively double the lifespan
compared to that of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) cell lamination.
Applied as a thin film over the cells and uniquely textured from the laminating
process allowing more light to be captured by the undulating surface adding
further efficiency to the C60 cell. Due to the non-adhesive properties, ETFE
has a ‘self-cleaning’ effect and will naturally reduce any build-up of foreign
deposits which may block the suns light. These deposits do not sick and can
easily be wiped off or washed away.
Auto Restart Technology
All Roman Solar Charger Kits and the 45W Mat Kit are equipped with the
latest in solar charger technology offering ‘Auto Restart’. The controller knows
the difference between the various charging states and will distinguish if a
battery is fully charged or it needs to reconnect if charging is interrupted due
to lowlight or shadowing conditions.

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General Warnings
In reference to the Solar Charger Kits and Solar Mat Kit:
• Follow the assembly instructions within this manual carefully as to not
cause harm to yourself or others
• Do not charge a damaged battery
• Do not charge a frozen battery
• Do not use this solar kit if it is damaged in anyway, contact customer
service for advice if necessary, details are at the back of this booklet
• Do not disassemble the solar panels or controller
• This product must not be used by children or by an adult who has
reduced physical or mental capabilities. Also, this product is not to
be used by an adult who has a lack of knowledge or experience with
this type of product, unless they are being supervised by a person
who is competent in the safe use of this type of product.
In reference to the 45W Solar Mat Kit:
• Do not connect the solar mat output wire directly to the battery being
charged. The controller must be used inline. Failure to do so, could
cause permanent damage to the battery and or personal injury if the
battery ruptures.
IMPORTANT: This user manual contains important safety information and operating
instructions.
Please read this manual carefully to familiarise yourself
with the product and accessories
before connecting to the battery being
charged. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

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• Follow the assembly instructions within this manual carefully as to
not cause harm to yourself or others, particularly when ‘connecting’ and
‘disconnecting’ the DC clamps (Direct Current clamps) to or from the
battery being charged
• Do not charge ‘dry’ cell rechargeable batteries with this product. To
charge ‘dry’ cell rechargeable batteries, connect an appropriate sized 240V
invertor to the ‘wet’ cell battery being charged by the solar mat. Then
connect the 240V ‘dry’ cell charger which came with the batteries to the
240V inverter ensuring that the manufactures guidelines are followed
• Do not charge ‘dry’ cell non-rechargeable batteries
• Ensure that the battery being charged is in a well ventilated area as
poisonous gasses are emitted during the charging process
• Ensure that appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn
while in close proximity to the battery being charged; Safety glasses,
Gloves, Protective clothing as a minimum
• Ensure that no metal objects or jewellery contacts the battery
terminals. It is recommended to remove rings, bracelets etc when
working with lead-acid batteries. A lead-acid battery can produce a
short-circuit current high enough to melt metallic materials possibly
causing severe burns
• Do not smoke or have the battery in the vicinity of sparks, open flame,
fuel or solvents while the battery is being charged. Gasses emitted could
be ‘ EXPLOSIVE’
• Battery acid is highly corrosive. Avoid ‘CHEMICAL BURNS’ wash effected
area immediately with clean running water if contact is made with your
skin or eyes. Seek medical advice

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• Disconnect power from the solar mat by separating at least one join
between either extension lead before ‘connecting’ or ‘disconnecting’ the
DC clamps to or from the battery
• Ensure correct DC clamp connection ‘sequence’ when ‘connecting’ and
‘disconnecting’ the DC clamps to or from the battery being charged. A
simple way to remember is; The negative ‘-‘ DC clamp is the ‘Last’ on
and the ‘First’ off (the negative ‘-‘ battery terminal). This will reduce the
dangers of a potential short-circuit and excessive sparking of the
battery terminal
• Ensure correct DC clamp connection ‘polarity’ when ‘connecting’ to the
battery being charged. Connect the Red coloured DC clamp to the
positive ‘+’ battery terminal. Then connect the Black coloured DC clamp
to the negative ‘-‘ battery terminal
• Immediately cease charging if the battery being charged is found to be
excessively hot, leaks or appears to be taking a long time to charge
• Caution should be taken when charging an accessory battery when
connected to a ‘Dual battery Monitor’ or a ‘Volt Sensitive Relay’ (VSR).
It is important that the battery circuit is ‘open’.

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Understanding your Solar Charger Kit and Solar Mat Kit
Solar Charger kits include:
16.5Watt solar charger
213Watt solar charger (unfolded)
320Watt solar charger (unfolded)
4Neoprene storage pouch
5USB cable
64 x Carabiners
74 x Suction cups
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6.5W / 13W / 2OW / 45W
Solar charger and mat kits
Part No. PRI20256 / PRI20267 / PRI20278 / PRI20289
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Solar Mat kit includes:
9 45Watt solar mat (unfolded)
10 3m Extension lead with 30A
Anderson style plugs
11 Fused 0.8m battery clamp
extension lead
12 8A PWM weatherproof
controller
13 Neoprene storage pouch
14 USB cable
15 4 x Carabiners
16 4 x Suction cups
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Features
In reference to the 6.5Watt, 13Watt, 20Watt Solar Charger Kits:
• Three models to choose from, ranging from 6.5Watt to 20Watt output
• Lightweight, perfect for carrying
• Next generation SunPower®3.4W cells, delivering ultimate performance
• ETFE cell lamination, providing maximum protection from the elements
• Smart charge controller with Auto-Restart Technology, delivering
continuous power
• Simple ‘Plug’ and ‘Play’ USB connections
• Neoprene storage pouch
In reference to the 45Watt Solar Mat Kit:
• Lightweight, perfect for carrying
• Next generation SunPower®3.4W cells, delivering ultimate performance
• ETFE cell lamination, providing maximum protection from the elements
• Smart charge controller with Auto-Restart Technology, delivering
continuous power
• Dual output, USB and 12V DC 30A Anderson style plug connection
• 8A Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) smart solar controller
• 3M extension lead with 30A Anderson style plug connections
• 0.8M extension lead with battery clamps
• Neoprene storage pouch

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6.5Watt, 13Watt and 20Watt Solar Charger Kit
Operation – Setup
In reference to the 6.5Watt, 13Watt, 20Watt Solar Charger Kits:
Step 1 Remove the solar charger from the storage pouch and connect
the USB cable* to the controller and the device being charged
Step 2 Unfold the solar charger (13Watt and 20Watt) and position
towards the sun. For optimum charging, position perpendicular
to the sun’s rays and periodically reposition throughout the day.
Step 3 The solar charger will start producing power to the devise being
charged automatically
*Use the USB cable supplied or the USB cable supplied with the device
Place the solar panel
perpendicular to the sun
Power bank to
store power
(via USB)
Use the power
to directly
charge devices
(via USB)
Use stored power to
charge devices (via USB)
Collect power
from the sun

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45Watt Solar Mat Kit
Operation – Setup
12 volt /8 amp
Fault FullCharging
SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER
Place the solar panel
perpendicular to
the sun
Power bank to
store power
(via USB)
Use the power
to directly
charge devices
(via USB)
Use stored power to
charge devices (via USB)
Collect power
from the sun
AB
C
E
D
Solar Mat output lead
3m
Extension
Lead
0.8m
Extension
Lead
Black
clamp
Red
clamp

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Note: It is recommended to establish connections (DC clamps) at the battery being
charged rst. Then, join the connectors in sequence working back towards the solar
mat. This will eliminate the danger of having ‘live’ battery clamps inadvertently being
sort-circuited causing sparks and possibly re.
Also ensure that the panels are kept in direct sunlight for optimum efficiency.
The solar panels may have to be moved periodically throughout the day to
track the sun’s path.
45Watt Solar Mat Kit
Operation – Setup
Step 1 Remove the solar mat and accessory leads from the original
packaging or storage pouch. Check the solar mat, leads and
connectors for any damage before use.
Note: If damage is found on any part, it is highly recommended that they
are replaced with genuine parts available from Primus Australia Pty Ltd.
Please contact Primus customer service (details are at the back of this
booklet) if spare parts are required.
Select a suitably cleared area to unfold the solar mat. The
position should allow the solar mat to have a clear view of the
sun and facing in the direction of ‘North’ as close as possible.
WARNING: Cells (panels) will start producing electricity as soon as they are exposed to the
sun. Care must be taken when connecting the DC clamps to the battery and
joining the extension leads. To reduce the possibility of an electric shock or
short-circuit, it is recommended to place a blanket or trap over the panels to
block out any sunlight temporally while all connections are made.

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Step 2 Refer to the specification label on your battery or consult the
battery manufacture to establish the type of battery being
charged. Set the ‘DIP’ switch on the rear of the controller to
the matching battery type being charged.
Step 3 FIRST, connect the DC clamp on the 0.8m extension lead to the
correct polarity terminals on the battery being charged. Example;
A‘RED’ DC clamp to the Positive ‘+’ terminal and the B‘BLACK’
DC clamp to the negative ‘ –‘ terminal.
CConnect other end of the 0.8m extension lead (30A plug) to the
controller output (30A plug)
DConnect the controller input lead (30A plug) to either end of the
3m extension lead (30A plug) then finally, join the remaining end
of the 3m extension lead to the solar mat output lead E
Ensure the all connections are firm and that the extension lead
is positioned not to cause a tripping danger to people walking by.
And that’s it, your battery will now be charging.

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45Watt Solar Mat Kit
Operation – Dip Switch
Please check your battery manufacture’s specifications to select the correct
battery type to be charged. There are four battery types to select from,
including; GEL, AGM, WET (conventional lead-acid) and Calcium.
The ‘DIP’ switch is located on the rear of the solar controller. Use the ‘DIP’
switch to select the corresponding settings to match the battery type that
you are charging from the diagram below. The default setting from the
factory is AGM type battery.
IMPORTANT: Once the ‘DIP’ switch setting have been selected and the charging process
has begun, do not change the ‘DIP’ switch setting at this point as damaging
to the battery may occur. Disconnect the battery before changing the ‘DIP’
switch setting.
Battery
DIP Switch
Battery Type
Selection
Battery Type
AGM
GEL
WET
Calcium
(14.4V)
(14.1V)
(14.7V)
(14.9V)
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON ON
1 2
OFF OFF
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45Watt Solar Mat Kit
Operation – Charging
1. Soft Charge: When a battery has been over-discharged, the controller will
softly ramp up the battery’s voltage to 10V
2. Bulk Charge: Maximum current charging until the battery rises to
absorption level
3. Absorption Charge:
Constant voltage charging until the battery is over 85%
4. Equalization Charge: Only for WET or Calcium battery types and when the
battery is deeply drained below 11.5V. It will automatically run this stage
to bring the internal cells to an equal state in an attempt to restore lost
capacity. (GEL and AGM type batteries do not run this equalization charge )
5. Float Charge: Battery is fully charged and maintained at a safe level.
Level 4
Level 5
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1

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Customer Service
For more information call 1300 555 197
Email: [email protected]
SunPower® Maxeon® are registered trademarks of SunPower® Corporation,
77 Rio Robles, San Jose, California 95134, USA
45Watt Solar Mat Kit
Operation – LED Indication and Fault Codes
Three LED’s indicate the
charging status & fault
connection
Fault Charge Full
Red Blue Green
Solar power present – no
battery connected
ON SLOW Flash SLOW Flash
Battery reversed ON FAST Flash FAST Flash
Solar panel reversed OFF OFF OFF
Soft start charging OFF SLOW Flash OFF
Bulk, Absorption, Equalization
charging
OFF ON OFF
Float charging OFF OFF ON
Solar panel weak SLOW Flash OFF OFF
At night, no charge OFF OFF OFF

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Technical Details
Solar Chargers/Mat 6.5 Watt 13 Watt 20 Watt 45 Watt
Part No: PRI20256 PRI20267 PRI20278 PRI20289
Cell make: SunPower®C60 SunPower® C60 SunPower®C60 SunPower®C60
Cell type: 3.4W
Monocrystalline 3.4W Monocrystalline 3.4W Monocrystalline 3.4W Monocrystalline
Cell efciency: 22.5% 22.5% 22.5% 22.5%
Maximum power (Pm): 6.8W 13.6W 20.4W 47.6W
Current at max power (Imp): N/A N/A N/A 3.1A (Via Anderson
style plug)
Voltage at max power (Vmp): 6.5V 6.5V 6.5V 15.4V
Output connection: 1 x USB 5V 1A 2 x USB 5V 2A 2 x USB 5V 2A
2 x USB 5V 2A and
1 x 30A Anderson
style
Cell Encapsulation: ETFE lamination ETFE lamination ETFE lamination ETFE lamination
Folded dimension L x W x H: N/A 16.5 x 30.4 x 2.2cm 16.5 x 30.4 x 2.5cm 17.0 x 28.0 x 3.5cm
Unfold dimension L x W: 16.3 x 30.4cm 33.0 x 30.4cm 50.0 x 30.4cm 120.0 x 28.0cm
Weatherproof: Yes Yes Yes Yes
Net weight (total kit): 0.40KG – Including
accessories
0.63KG – Including
accessories
0.83KG – Including
accessories
2.0KG – Including
accessories
Portable Controller
Micro control unit: PWM
Rated solar panel amps: 8A
Readout: LED
Number of battery types: 4
Input and Output connectors: 30A Anderson style
Dimension L x W x H: 10.0 x 6.5 x 2.5cm
Weatherproof: Yes

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