Solar Technology International PV Logic MHD Flexi User manual

110wp/150wp/200wp/250wp/290wp
MHD Semi-Flexible Solar Panels
PV Logic®
MHD Flexi
User manual
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PV Logic MHD Flexi kit contents
Letters after item descriptions refer to the picture below.
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b
a
e
c
Kit shown: STPVFU290R
Special note
When handling the panel during
delivery, storage and prior to
installation please be very careful not
to allow the panel to bend. This will
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panels 150w above. Once installed,
the panel is extremely tough and
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it is vulnerable to solar cell breakage
if the panel bends excessively.
Therefore, we recommend using
two people to handle the panel and
box at all times prior to, and during,
installation. Failure to follow this
guidance will invalidate the warranty
STPVFU110 - 100 wp Solar Kit
1 x 110wp Flexi PV panel (top exit, rear exit) (a)
1 x Fuseholder and fuse (not shown)
1 x Diode box - not shown – rear exit only
1 x 4m Cable bundle – not shown - rear exit only
1 x Instruction manual (f)
STPVFU110MA - 100wp Solar Kit
including Charge Controller
As STPVFU110 above but including:
1 x 10Ah Charge controller (b)
1 x Instruction manual (f)
STPVFURT110 - 100wp Complete Solar
Roof / Deck Top Kit
As STPVFU110 above but including:
1 x 10Ah Charge controller (b)
1 x Tube bonding agent (c)
1 x Waterproof cable feed gland (not shown)
1 x Instruction manual (f)
STPVFU150- 150wp Solar Kit
1 x 150wp Flexi PV panel (top exit, rear exit) (a)
1 x Fuseholder and fuse (not shown)
1 x Diode box - not shown – rear exit only
1 x 4m Cable bundle - rear exit only (not shown)
1 x Instruction manual (f)
STPVFU150MA - 150wp Solar Kit
including charge controller
As STPVFU150 above but including:
1 x 10Ah Charge controller (b)
1 x Instruction manual (f)
STPVFURT150 - 150wp complete solar
Roof / Deck Top Kit
As STPVFU150 above but including:
1 x 10Ah Charge controller (b)
1 x Tube bonding agent (c)
1 x Waterproof cable feed gland (not shown)
1 x Instruction manual (f)
STPVFU200- 200wp Solar Kit
1 x 200wp Flexi PV panel (top exit, rear exit) (a)
2 x 0.9m cable attached to the panel with
MC4 connectors (d)
2 x 3m cables with MC4 connectors (e)
1 x Fuseholder and fuse (not shown)
1 x Instruction manual (f)
STPVFU200MA - 200wp Solar Kit
including Charge Controller
As STPVFU200 above but including:
1 x 20Ah Charge controller (b)
1 x Instruction manual (f)
STPVFURT200 - 200wp Complete Solar
Roof / Deck Top Kit
As U200 above but including:
1 x 20Ah Charge controller (b)
2 x Tube bonding agent (c)
1 x Waterproof cable feed gland (not shown)
1 x Instruction manual (f)
STPVFU250- 250wp Solar Kit
1 x 250wp Flexi PV panel (top exit, rear exit) (a)
2 x 0.9m cable attached to the panel with
MC4 connectors (d)
2 x 3m cables with MC4 connectors (e)
1 x Fuseholder and fuse (not shown)
1 x Instruction manual (f)
STPVFU250MA - 250wp Solar Kit
including Charge Controller
As STPVFU250 above but including:
1 x 20Ah Charge controller (b)
1 x Instruction manual (f)
STPVFURT250 - 250wp Complete Solar
Roof / Deck Top Kit
As STPVFU250 above but including:
1 x 20Ah Charge controller (b)
3 x Tube bonding agent (c)
1 x Waterproof cable feed gland (not shown)
1 x Instruction manual (f)
STPVFU290 - 290wp Solar Kit
1 x 290wp Flexi PV panel (top exit, rear exit) (a)
2 x 0.9m cable attached to the panel with
MC4 connectors (d)
2 x 3m cables with MC4 connectors (e)
1 x Fuseholder and fuse (not shown)
1 x Instruction manual (f)
STPVFU290MA - 150wp Solar Kit
including charge controller
As STPVFU290 above but including:
1 x 20Ah Charge controller (b)
1 x Instruction manual (f)
STPVFURT290 - 290wp complete solar
Roof / Deck Top Kit
As STPVFU290 above but including:
1 x 20Ah Charge controller (b)
3 x Tube bonding agent (c)
1 x Waterproof cable feed gland (not shown)
1 x Instruction manual (f)
d
All MHD Flexi panels are available in front and rear exit options. Add ‘R’ to the product codes
listed below for the rear exit panels e.g. STPVFU290R

Step 1: Positioning the Flexi panel(s)
1.1 Select a location that is generally free from shade, has a solid surface and is
within 3-4m of the charge controller and/or battery. If the Roof Top Kit has
been selected please also refer to Step 3.1.
1.2 If the panel is to be free standing, go to Step 2.
1.3 Ensure all panel(s) can be sited close to one another (if a multi panel
system has been selected), and that the cables can be correctly positioned.
NOTE – cables from a multi panel system will be all fed directly to the
charge controller.
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bonding agent is very strong and instantly bonds, so there is only one
chance to get the location correct). Clean the area well and ensure any
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(as per the pattern shown below) at about 150mm to 200mm spacing,
leaving a 70 to 100mm gap in the centre of the panel. This allows water to
exit and air to travel between the roof and panel. Apply even pressure to
the panel to compress the adhesive from 10mm to 5mm.
On a ribbed roof use the same method but apply double lines of adhesive
on the peak of each rib, leaving the rib base open.
If the panel has a rear cable exit, apply a circle (or two circles if space
permits) around the junction box to ensure the roof hole is well sealed.
Please check the manufacturer’s recommended curing time if using
another bonding agent.
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front exit panels, the MC4 connectors will need to be removed to feed the wires
through the cable gland and new MC4 connectors attached using crimping pliers
Please note
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before moving the vehicle.
Do not put excessive pressure on the roof when bonding panel to surface
– a 10mm bead will be compressed to 5mm. Try to avoid pushing down
unevenly, apply gentle pressure across the panel when setting the panel
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Step 2: Prepare the cable
2.1 The black outer sheath should be removed approximately 20mm and the
inner red and black cables will be revealed. Remove this sheath and the
copper cable will be visible. RED = POSITIVE (+) BLACK = NEGATIVE (-).
2.2 Connect to a charge controller by following Step 4.
Step 3: Fix the cable feed gland (only for roof top kits)
3.1 If a roof top kit containing two Flexi panels has been selected a double
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gland grommet.
3.2 The cable feed gland is a completely waterproof unit designed to cover a
hole that has been drilled to channel the Flexi cable from the outside to
inside. The location of the Flexi panel(s) (as discussed in Step 1.1) will have
been determined, to a certain extent, by the desired location of the cable
feed hole. The cable entry point should allow the cable(s) to be easily
routed to the charge controller (if used) and the battery.
3.3 Now slacken the feed grommet(s) on the cable feed gland to allow the
cable to be easily threaded through it and allow the cable(s) to pass
through the drilled hole.
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line of adhesive on the underside of the gland ensuring there are no gaps.
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24 hours to cure. Ensure this process is completed at roughly the same
time as step 1.4.
Please read all instructions carefully before work begins.
Please refer to circuit diagram and at all times observe correct polarity; RED (BROWN) = POSITIVE (+) BLACK (BLUE) = NEGATIVE (-).
3.5 Now push the cable(s) from the solar panel(s) through the gland grommet
so that it is reasonably taught. The threaded grommet can now be
tightened ensuring a perfect seal is made around the cable itself.
Special note -
Rear exit panels have cables that exit rear of
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protrusions on the top surface. This will require
a hole drilled in the roof to allow the bell cap
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position to ensure weather resistance.
The shading diode box for the 110wp and 150wp
Flexi solar panels must be tted. (The shading
diode is contained within the junction boxes
for panels of 200wp and above).
Please wire as per picture.
TOP Connections
(+) = Red / Centre = Yellow / (-) = Black
Bottom connections
(+) = Red and (-) = Black
These go to the panel connections of the
voltage regulator using the additional 4m,
2-core cable supplied.
Solar panel input
RED YELLOW BLACK
RED BLACK
Output
Yellow
Red Black
Red Black
REAR OF SOLAR PANEL
10 – 12mm beads of adhesive
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100mm
gap
10-12mm
double bead
of adhesive
around
junction box
Technical helpline 01684 774 000
RED or BROWN = POSITIVE (+)
BLACK or BLUE = NEGATIVE (–)
Second battery
bonnections
Battery
connections
CHARGE CONTROLLER
Solar panel
connections
CONNECTING THE CHARGE CONTROLLER
TO A BATTERY AND A SINGLE SOLAR PANEL
SOLAR
PANEL
BATTERY
MAIN 12V SUPPLY
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5 AMP FUSE
Step 4: Connecting the Flexi cable to a charge controller (if supplied)
4.1 Position the charge controller as
close as possible to the battery
(must be a dry location).
4.2 Measure the distance between your
battery terminals and the charge
controller.
4.3 Cut the measured length of cable
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(or use any DC, 2 core cable at 1mm diameter for the 10wp or 20wp Flexi
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length from the Flexi panel to reach the charge controller.
* Additional cable can be supplied by Solar Technology International –
www.solartechnology.co.uk
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Strip back 20mm of the black outer sheath of the cable end to be
connected to the charge controller.
4.5 Strip back 20mm of the black and red inner sheaths to reveal the bare
cable. Crimp the supplied ring terminals to the cable end and attach the
cable to terminals G of the charge controller, ensuring the positive and
negative polarity is observed.
4.6 Using the cut section of cable as described in Step 4.4, attach one end
to the terminals H (see image above) in the same way as described in
Step 4.5.

Step 5: Fitting the fuse
5.1 Fit the fuse on the positive cable (red) on the cable section
between the charge controller and the battery.
5.2 Cut the red cable and strip 5mm of the red insulation from both
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screw terminals on each of the fuse holder pieces.
Step 6: Connecting to the battery
6.1 Take the cable end coming from the charge controller and strip
the red and black insulation (6cm) from the inner cable ends.
Now twist the bare wire ends, wrap around the battery terminals,
and fix into position using your battery clamps.
6.2 When connecting to a battery always observe correct polarity.
6.3 If a second battery is being connected to the solar system see
the instructions contained within the charge controller.
NOTE: RED = POSITIVE (+) BLACK = NEGATIVE (–)
7.1 Testing can also be completed with a digital volt meter. Solar
Technology International can supply special test instructions if
required – please email [e-mail]
Options
Adding a second battery to a dual battery charge controller
8.1 Connect a second battery to the dual battery Charge Controller with
an additional piece of 2-core, 1mm cable (not supplied) and follow
steps 1, 2 & 3 above (not forgetting to add a fuse on the positive line as
described in step 2). Power from the Charge Controller will be diverted
to the second battery only when the primary battery is fully charged.
Expanding the Flexi PV system
9.1 If multiple panels will be joined to form a mini solar array, please
contact [e-mail] for a document titled
‘Expanding a solar system’ or call the Tech Help Desk on
01684 774000.
Solar Technology International Limited
Unit 6, Station drive, Bredon, Tewkesbury GL20 7HH
CONNECTING THE CHARGE CONTROLLER
TO A BATTERY AND MULTIPLE SOLAR PANELS
RED or BROWN = POSITIVE (+)
BLACK or BLUE = NEGATIVE (–)
BATTERY
Battery
connections
CHARGE CONTROLLER
Solar panel
connections
Second battery
bonnections
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5 AMP
FUSE
MAIN 12V
SUPPLY
SOLAR
PANEL
SOLAR
PANEL
SOLAR
PANEL
SOLAR
PANEL
Warranty
PV Logic MHD flexi solar panels are supplied with a four year panel build warranty from the date of purchase from Solar Technology International.
This guarantees the panel from mechanical failure and water ingress during this period. The warranty is void if the outer layers, or edges, of the panel
have been penetrated, damaged or cracked or the recommended handling, storage, installation and care procedures have not been followed. The
warranty is also invalidated if the panel has been abused, or not used for the purpose intended.
The manufacturer nor any of its employees, agents, distributors or resellers are liable for any third-party damage howsoever caused. The extent to
which the manufacturer is liable to a customer is limited to the purchase price paid by the customer for the product. We will not accept any costs
associated with the return of faulty product.