sunjoe SJ1440SP-RM User manual

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30-WATT FOLDABLE SOLAR PANELS
Form No.SJ-SJ1440SP-RM-M-V1
If you have any questions or comments,
please call the Snow Joe®+ Sun Joe®customer service department at:
1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563)
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Model SJ1440SP-RM
© 2021 by Snow Joe®, LLC
All rights reserved. Original instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Form No.SJ-SJ1440SP-RM-M-V1
If you have any questions or comments,
please call the Snow Joe®+ Sun Joe®customer service department at:
1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563)
30-WATT FOLDABLE SOLAR PANELS
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Model SJ1440SP-RM
© 2021 by Snow Joe®, LLC
All rights reserved. Original instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Know Your Foldable Solar Panels
1. Foldable solar panels
2. Branch connector (2)
3. Solar connector cables (2)
4. Carry bag
Components
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4
2
3
Glass
Cell
Eva lm
Eva lm
Backsheet
Frame

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IMPORTANT!
Safety Instructions
All Operators Must Read These
Instructions Before Use
mCAUTION! The solar panels are tested and approved to
be used with the Sun Joe®SJ1440SG portable generator. Do
not use the solar panels with any other appliance.
mWARNING! When using the solar panels with the
generator, basic safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and personal injury.
These include:
• Do not use the solar panels with any other products that
haven’t been approved by Snow Joe®+ Sun Joe®.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, service, or repair the solar
panels.
• If the solar panels require service or maintenance, please
call the Snow Joe®+ Sun Joe® customer service center at
1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).
Technical Data
Electrical Properties
Max Power (Pm)......................................... 60 W (2 x 30 W)
Max Power Voltage (Vmp)........................... 18.6 V
Max Power Current (Imp)............................. 3.23 A
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc).......................... 22.5 V
Short Circuit Current (Isc)........................... 3.5 A
Module Eciency ...................................... 16.9%
Cell Eciency............................................ 17.4%
Operating Temperature.............................. -40ºF – 185ºF
(-40°C – 85°C)
Maximum System Voltage (V).................... 600 V
Maximum Series Fuse Rating.................... 10 A
Power Tolerance (%) ................................. -0 + 5%
Mechanical Properties
Cells........................................................... 2 x 36
Cell Type.................................................... Polycrystalline
Cell Dimensions......................................... 6 in. x 1.2 in.
(156 mm x 31.2 mm)
# of Busbar................................................ 4BB
Connector Type ......................................... MC4 Compatible
Junction Box ............................................. IP-65
Glass ......................................................... High transmission
tempered glass
Frame ........................................................ Anodized aluminum
Solar Panel Cables Length.............. 32 in. (81.3 cm)
Solar Connector Cables Length ...... 25 ft (7.6 m)
Solar Panel Dimensions (Folded) .... 20.2 in. x 17.7 in. x 2.2 in.
(51.3 cm x 45 cm x 5.6 cm)
Solar Panel Dimensions (Open)....... 35.4 in. x 20 in. x 0.98 in.
(90 cm x 51 cm x 2.5 cm)
Weight ............................................. 12.5 lbs (5.7 kg)
Temperature Coecient
NOCT........................................................... 118.4ºF ± 35.6ºF
(Nominal Operating Cell Temperature) (48℃ ± 2℃)
Power Temp Coecient (Pmpp)..................... -0.42 ± 0.02%/ºC
Temp Coecient Open Circuit Voltage (Voc)
..................................................................... -0.34 ± 0.03%/ºC
Temp Coecient of Short Circuit Current (Isc)
..................................................................... +0.068 ± 0.015%/ºC
Unpacking
Carton Contents
• Foldable solar panels
• Solar panel cables (pre-assembled) (2)
• Solar connector cables (2)
• Branch connector (2)
• Carry bag
• Manuals with registration card
1. Carefully remove the solar panels and check to see that all
of the above items are supplied.
2. Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping. If you nd damaged or
missing parts, DO NOT return the unit to the store. Please
call the Snow Joe®+ Sun Joe® customer service center at
1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).
NOTE: Do not discard the shipping carton and packaging
material until you are ready to use your new foldable solar
panels. The packaging is made of recyclable materials.
Properly dispose of these materials in accordance with
local regulations.
IMPORTANT! The equipment and packaging material are
not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils,
or small parts. These items can be swallowed and pose a
suocation risk!

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Operation
Charging with Sun Joe®Portable
Generator (Sold Separately)
The Sun Joe® portable generator is equipped with a solar
charging input and can be charged by 12 V DC solar panels
rated to produce a maximum of 20 A current, such as Sun
Joe® Foldable Solar Panels (SJ1440SP-RM).
To charge the generator by using Sun Joe®foldable solar
panels, follow these steps:
1. Unfold the solar panels (Fig. 1). There are 2 x 25 ft
(2 x 7.6 m) solar connector cables inside the package
(Fig. 1).
2. Plug the branch connectors into the solar panel cables
(Fig. 2). (One-way connectors ensure the polarity is
correct).
3. Connect the solar panel cables to the solar charging
inputs (Fig. 3).
4. Use 2 x 25 ft (2 x 7.6 m) solar connector cables if
necessary.
5. Align the branch connectors with solar connector cables,
insert male end and press rmly until the locking tabs
‘click’ together securely (Figs. 4 & 5).
Fig. 1
Branch connectors
Solar
panel
cables
Solar panels
Solar connector cables
Fig. 2
Branch
connectors
Solar
panel cables
Solar
panels
Fig. 3
Solar panel cables
Fig. 4
Branch
connectors
Solar connector cables
Solar
panel cables

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6. Plug the other end of the solar charging output of the solar
panels. Positive branch connector to solar charging input
POSITIVE (+) terminal (Fig. 6).
7. Plug the negative branch connector to solar charging input
NEGATIVE (-) terminal (Fig. 7).
8. While the system is charging, the solar charging indicator
will be illuminated, the backlight will be illuminated for 5
seconds and the beeper will sound (Fig. 8).
9. While in charging-only mode, no output loads/devices
are connected, only input power, battery level and solar
charging indicators will be displayed (Fig. 8).
10. To read the battery current voltage, turn the unit on.
Push and hold the ON/OFF button for approximately
1.5 seconds and release the button when the unit beeps
(Fig. 9).
11. With direct sunlight, a typical 60 W solar panel may take
up to 60 hours to fully recharge the generator depending
on the intensity of the sunlight on the solar panel.
12. The battery indicator will display the battery level during
the charging stage.
13. To turn the unit o, press and hold the ON/OFF power
button for approximately 1.5 seconds, release when
the unit beeps. LCD display indicators will turn back to
charging-only mode.
14. To disconnect solar panels, depress locking tabs while
pulling connectors apart (Fig. 10).
Fig. 5
Locking tabs
Fig. 6
Solar charging output
(+) branch connector
Solar charging input
(+) terminal
Fig. 7 Solar charging input
(-) terminal
Solar charging output
(-) branch connector
Fig. 8
Battery levelCharging
power
Solar charging
Solar Charging-Only Mode
Fig. 9 Battery current voltage
Press and hold 1.5 seconds
Fig. 10
Locking tabs

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Solar Panel Angle (Fig. 11)
Solar panels must be pointed at the sun for maximum power
and it is best to move the panel from time to time during the
day to track the sun.
To get the most from solar panels, you need to point them in
the direction that captures the most sun
The energy from direct radiation collected by a solar panel
decreases with increasing angle of incidence, as indicated by
the width of the shaded areas. A panel tilted 90 degrees from
the direction of the sunlight cannot collect any of the direct
radiation.
Adding More Sun Joe®Foldable Solar
Panels (Optional - Sold Separately)
Connecting solar panels in parallel up to 240 W for a 12 V DC
system is recommended to shorten the charging time. The
maximum output current is limited to 20 A (Fig. 12).
NOTE: Solar input exceeding 20 A will trip the generator’s solar
charging fuse.
Care + Maintenance
Make certain that the solar panels are kept clean and stored
properly. DO NOT expose the unit to extreme conditions,
excessive dust, dirt, moisture or corrosive vapors.
mCAUTION! DO NOT use a garden hose to clean the
solar panels.
• Always check to ensure that the product is clean and in
good working condition with no visible defects or damage.
• Dirt and dust on the surface of the panel can reduce the
power output. The surface of the panel can be cleaned with
a damp cloth.
• Make sure that all solar panel cables and connector cables
are undamaged and in good working order.
• Make sure all connectors are clean and free of dust, debris
and/or rust.
• Ensure that the environment where the solar panels are
going to be placed has adequate ventilation.
• Take care not to drop the panels or submit them to large
impacts.
• Batteries can produce ammable gasses when being
charged. Avoid making sparks and make sure that the area
around the battery is well ventilated.
Service + Support
• Solar panel service must be performed only by qualied
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by
unqualied personnel may result in a risk of injury.
• When servicing solar panels, use only identical replacement
parts. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
maintenance instructions may create a risk of shock or
injury.
• If your Sun Joe® foldable solar panels require service
or maintenance, please call the Snow Joe®+ Sun Joe®
customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE
(1-866-766-9563).
Model + Serial Numbers
When contacting the company or reordering parts, you will
need to provide the model and serial numbers of your product.
These are found on the decal axed to the housing of your
solar panels. Copy these numbers into the space provided
below.
Fig. 11
Solar Panel Angles
Fig. 12
12 V, I1, P1
I = I1+I2+......+In< 20 A
P = P1+P2+......Pn< 240 W
12 V, I2, P212 V, In, Pn
......
12 V
Parallel connected solar panels Record the following numbers from the housing of your new product:
Model #:
Serial #:
S J 1 4 4 0 S P - R M

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NOTES

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NOTES

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NOTES

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SNOW JOE®+ SUN JOE®REFURBISHED GOODS WARRANTY
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
Snow Joe®+ Sun Joe®operating under Snow Joe®, LLC warrants
this refurbished product to the original purchaser for 90 days
against defects in material or workmanship when used for normal
residential purposes. If a replacement part or product is needed,
it will be sent free of charge to the original purchaser except as
noted below.
The duration of this warranty applies only if the product is put to
personal use around the household. It is the owner’s responsibility
to correctly perform all maintenance and minor adjustments
explained in the owner’s manual.
HOW TO OBTAIN YOUR REPLACEMENT PART OR PRODUCT:
To obtain a replacement part or product, please visit
snowjoe.com/help or email us at [email protected] for
instructions. Please be sure to register your unit beforehand
to speed up this process. Certain products may require a serial
number, typically found on the decal afxed to the housing
or guard of your product. All products require a valid proof
of purchase.
EXCLUSIONS:
• Wearing parts like belts, augers, chains and tines are
not covered under this warranty. Wearing parts can be
purchased at snowjoe.com or by calling 1-866-SNOWJOE
(1-866-766-9563).
• Batteries are covered in full for 90-days from the date of
purchase.
Snow Joe®+ Sun Joe®may from time to time change the design of
its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be construed
as obligating Snow Joe®+ Sun Joe®to incorporate such design
changes into previously manufactured products, nor shall such
changes be construed as an admission that previous designs
were defective.
This warranty is intended to cover product defects only.
Snow Joe®, LLC is not liable for indirect, incidental or
consequential damages in connection with the use or misuse of
the Snow Joe®+ Sun Joe®products covered by this warranty.
This warranty does not cover any cost or expense incurred
by the purchaser in providing substitute equipment or service
during reasonable periods of malfunction or non-use of this product
while waiting for a replacement part or unit under this warranty.
Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential
damages so the above exclusions may not apply in all states. This
warranty may give you specic legal rights in your state.
HOW TO REACH US:
We’re here to help Monday through Friday from 9AM to 7PM EST
and Saturday and Sunday 9AM to 4PM. You can reach us at
1-866-SNOWJOE (1 866-766-9563), online at snowjoe/com, via
email at [email protected] or tweet us @snowjoe.
EXPORTS:
Customers who have purchased Snow Joe®+ Sun Joe®
products exported from the United States and Canada should
contact their Snow Joe®+ Sun Joe® distributor (dealer) to obtain
information applicable to your country, province or state. If for
any reason, you are not satised with the distributor’s service,
or if you have difculty obtaining warranty information, contact
your Snow Joe®+ Sun Joe®seller. If in the event your efforts are
unsatisfactory, please reach out to us directly.

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