samlexsolar SRV-150-30A User manual

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Owner's
Manual
Solar
Charging Kit
SRV-100-30A
SRV-150-30A

OWNER'S MANUAL | Index
SECTION 1
General Safety ...................................................................... 3
SECTION 2
Description and Components .............................................. 4
SECTION 3
Connector System for Connecting Solar Panels ................... 7
SECTION 4
Installation Overview .......................................................... 11
SECTION 5
Tools and Materials Required for Installation ...................... 12
SECTION 6
Charge Controller Installation ............................................ 12
SECTION 7
Solar Panel Installation ........................................................ 13
SECTION 8
Wiring ......................................................................... 15
SECTION 9
Typical Battery Connections ................................................ 18
SECTION 10
Routine Maintenance ......................................................... 20
SECTION 11
Warranty ......................................................................... 21
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SECTION 1 | General Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE KIT. FAILURE TO ABIDE BY THE
RECOMMENDATIONS MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY / DAMAGE.
The following safety symbols will be used in this manual to highlight safety and information:
WARNING!
Indicates possibility of physical harm to the user in case of non-compliance.
!
CAUTION!
Indicates possibility of damage to the equipment in case of non-compliance.
WARNING!
Please read the Owner's Manual carefully before attempting to carry out any installation and
wiring. Contact your RV dealer or Technical support at Samlex America (1-800-561-5885) for any
questions concerning the installation.
Installation and Wiring Compliance
Installation and wiring must comply with the local and National Electrical Codes and must be done by a
certied electrician.
1. Disconnect all power sources before carrying out the installation.
2. Make sure correct polarity is observed when making connections between the solar panel, Charge
Controller and the battery. Damage due to reverse polarity connection is not covered by warranty.
3. Make sure all wire connections are secure as loose connections may cause sparks.
4. Wear appropriate clothing and safety gear including protective eyewear when performing any
electrical installation.
Preventing Fire and Explosion Hazards
Working with electronic/electrical equipment may produce arcs or sparks. Thus, such equipment should not be
used in areas where there are inammable materials or gases requiring ignition protected equipment. These
areas may include spaces containing gasoline powered machinery, fuel tanks, battery compartments, etc.
Precautions When Working With Batteries:
• Batteries contain very corrosive diluted Sulphuric Acid as electrolyte. Precautions should be taken to
prevent contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
• Batteries generate Hydrogen and Oxygen during charging resulting in evolution of explosive gas
mixture. Care should be taken to ventilate the battery area and follow the battery manufacturer’s
recommendations.

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• Never smoke or allow a spark or ame near the batteries.
• Use caution to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool on the battery. It could spark or short circuit the
battery terminals or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion.
• Remove metal items like rings, bracelets and watches when working with batteries. Batteries can produce
a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal and thus, cause a severe burn.
• If you need to remove a battery, always remove the Ground Negative terminal from the battery rst.
When connecting the battery, connect the Ground last. Make sure that all the accessories are off so that
you do not cause a spark.
• Use properly insulated tools when making battery connections.
Precautions When Working With Solar Panels
With the incidence of sunlight or other light sources on solar panels, a voltage appears at the output
terminals of the solar panel turning it into a source of electricity. To avoid a shock hazard, make sure the
solar panel is covered with an opaque (dark) material such as paper/cloth during installation. Do not make
contact with the terminals when the panel is exposed to sunlight or any other light sources.
SECTION 2 | Description and Components
Solar Charging Kits SRV-100-30A and SRV-150-30A provide clean, green, silent and sustainable source of
solar-based DC power to charge 12V Lead Acid batteries. Each kit comes with the following:
• High efciency solar panel with MC-4 Connectors
• State-of-the-art, 30A Charge Controller
• Connecting Wires with mating MC-4 Connectors
• Mounting Brackets
• Installation Hardware
DETAILS OF SOLAR PANEL
Design Features
• High Conversion Efciency generates more energy per square meter
• Protective Bypass Diodes avoid effects of partial shading
• Weatherproof Junction Box and Connectors, Optical Low Iron Tempered Glass, EVA Resin and
Aluminum Frame for operation in outdoor, wet and marine applications
• Highest manufacturing standards - Test ID for each panel
• Strong frame withstands high wind force
Applications
• Residential Roof-top Systems
• Commercial / Industrial Building Roof-top Systems
• Rural area applications
• Other on-grid and off-grid applications
• Automotive, RV and Marine
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SECTION 2 | Description and Components
Table 2.1: Specications of Solar Panels
Parameter 150W Panel with SRV-150-30A
Solar Charging Kit
100W Panel with SRV-100-30A
Solar Charging Kit
Nominal Maximum Power at STC, Pmax 150 W ± 3% 100W ± 3%
Maximum Power Voltage, Vmp 18.38V 17.8V
Maximum Power Current, Imp 8.16A 5.62A
Open Circuit Voltage, Voc 22.68V 21.3V
Short Circuit Current, Isc 8.82A 6.07A
Module Efciency 15.42% 15.97%
Type of Cells Polycrystalline Monocrystalline
No of Cells 36 36
Maximum System Voltage UL-1703: 600VDC; IEC-61215 / 16730: 1000VDC
Series Fuse Rating 15A 10A
Terminal Box IP-65 with 2 Bypass Diodes; Cable 4mm2
with MC4 Compatible Connectors
Operating Temperature − 40°C to + 85°C / − 40°F to +185°F
Dimensions 660 x 1474 x 35.2 mm /
26 x 58.03 x 1.39 in
552 x 1200 x 35 mm /
21.73 x 47.25 x 1.39 in
Weight 12 Kg; 26.4 lb. 8 Kg; 17.63 lb.
STC Irradiance Level: 1000 W/M2; Spectrum: AM 1.5
Cell Temperature: 25°C / 77°F
Temperature Coefcient of Current, Isc + 0.08% / °C + 0.05% / °C
Temperature Coefcient of Voltage, Voc − 0.34% / °C − 0.33% / °C
Temperature Coefcient of Power, Pmax − 0.43% / °C − 0.23% / °C