Unique UGP-100WSP User manual

UGP-100WSP
100 WATT PORTABLE
SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM
OWNER’S GUIDE

Congratulations on your purchase of a Unique 100 watt portable solar panel system!
We are very proud of our products and are completely committed to providing you with the best
service possible. Your satisfaction is our #1 priority. Please read this manual very
carefully, it contains valuable information on how to properly maintain your new solar panel system.
Thank You for choosing one of our Unique appliances - we hope you will consider
Unique for future purchases.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual provides specifi c operation instructions for your system. Use your solar panel
only as instructed in this manual. These instructions are not meant to cover every possible
condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced
when installing, operating and maintaining the system.
Record in the space provided below the Serial No. and Purchase Date of this appliance.
Model No. UGP-100WSP Type Number _______________________
Serial No. ________________________ Purchase Date________________________
Record these numbers for future use.
IMPORTANT: Keep a copy of your bill of sale. The date on the bill establishes the warranty
period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep
all receipts. Please do this now.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
03 Function
03 Normal operating conditions
03 Accessories
03 Safety tips and precautions
04 Setting up your solar panel system
05 Understanding the indicator lights
05 Battery voltage indicator
05 Battery capacity indicator
06 Troubleshooting
06 Regular maintenance
07 Specifi cations
07 Battery charge control parameters
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FUNCTION
This product is designed to charge 12V deep cell batteries, which are commonly used in cars, RVs, ATVs,
boats and other motor vehicles.
NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
Operation temperature: 5˚C – 60˚C
Operation Humidity: 20%RH~80%RH
Air Pressure: 86kPa~105kPa
ACCESSORIES
SAFETY TIPS AND PRECAUTIONS
To ensure proper operation and to prolong the life of your solar panel, it’s recommended to follow the
tips listed below:
• Do not drop the solar panel or stack heavy loads on it while it is open or folded (closed).
• Do not expose the solar panel to fi re, extreme heat or humidity or to extreme temperature changes.
• Do not touch, cut or scratch the solar panel with any sharp points or tools.
• Ensure that the solar panel receives adequate ventilation.
• Always keep the solar panel clean of dirt, dust and grime.
• Always place the solar panel on a fl at surface.
• Always use both fold-out steel brackets to support the solar panel in an angled position.
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securing belt for
transport
integrated storage for all cables is found under lid
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10m connection cable extension cable with
alligator battery clips
extension cable with
cigarette lighter adapter

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SETTING UP YOUR SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM
1. Plug the connection cable to the output
socket on the solar panel
3. Unfold the solar panel
5. Check the charging indicator light to
ensure that the solar panel is operating
properly. 12V DEEP CELL
BATTERY
4. Attach the supporting belt to
the back of the solar panel and the steel supporting
bracket, then adjust the angle as desired.
2. Connect the other end
of the cable to the battery
TO SET-UP:
1 2 3 4 5
TO DISASSEMBLE:
5 4 3 2 1

5
UNDERSTANDING THE INDICATOR LIGHTS
BATTERY VOLTAGE INDICATOR
BATTERY CAPACITY INDICATOR (non-input from solar panel)
1 2 3 4 5
temperature
sensor
FULL - 4 indicator lights are lit then turn off.
3 indicator lights stay lit constantly.
FULL - 3 indicator lights stay lit constantly.
HALF CHARGE - 2 indicator lights stay lit constantly.
NEEDS CHARGING - 1 indicator light stays lit constantly.
14.7 V
13.5 V
13.0 V
12.0 V
< 11.0 V
charging
indicator
not lit / not charging
lit / charging properly

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TROUBLESHOOTING
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Solar panel is exposed to
sunlight but the charging
indicator is not lit.
Battery is not properly connected
to the solar panel or the sunlight
is too weak.
1. Check all connections to make sure
the solar panel is properly connected to
the battery.
2. Wait until the sun shines more
brightly or the weather condition
imporves.
Without load, battery
indicators stay at the same
level even after charging for
a long period of time.
The battery is damaged or has
died and no longer holds an
adequate charge.
Replace the battery.
Battery indicator 1 flashes
red, no output.
The battery is over-discharged. Disconnect the load from the battery
and charge the battery for a longer
period of time.
LED indicators randomly
flash.
The battery is not properly
connected.
Disconnect the battery and remove all
the cables from the solar panel and the
battery, repeat set-up procedure shown
on page 3.
To maintain the long-term and trouble-free performance of your solar panel system, it is recom-
mended that you follow these guidelines prior to each operation:
• Always check to ensure that the product is clean and in good working condition with no visible
defects or damage.
• Make sure that the ventilation holes are not blocked and that the fan is in good working condition.
• Ensure that the environment where the solar panel system is going to be placed has adequate
ventilation.
• Make sure that all connection cables and extension cables are undamaged and in good working
order.
• Make sure all connectors are clean and free of dust, debris and/or rust.

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SPECIFICATIONS
BATTERY CHARGE CONTROL PARAMETERS
UGP-100WSP PARAMETERS
SIZE 26” X 26.25” X 2.75”, 66 cm X 66.7 cm X 7 cm
WEIGHT 17.5 lbs / 7.9 kgs
MATERIAL ABS, PC, steel bracket
SOLAR PANEL POWER 100W, 18V / 5.55A
CONTROLLER 12V / 10A
OUTPUT 12V
CONNECTORS Anderson plug
MAX CHARGE CURRENT ALLOWED 10A
CHARGE VOLTAGE DROP ≤ 0.26V
DISCHARGE VOLTAGE DROP ≤ 0.15V
SELF-CONSUMPTION ≤ 6mA
CONTROL VOLTAGE SET VALUE PARAMETERS FOR SEALED DEEP CELL BATTERY
EQUALIZING CHARGING VOLTAGE 14.7V ± 0.1V
EQUALIZING CHARGING TIME 0.5 hr
BOOST CHARGING 14.7V
FLOAT CHARGE VOLTAGE 13.8V ± 0.1V
OVER-VOLTAGE PROTECTION 16V
START VOLTAGE 5.5V

UGP-100WSP 100 WATT PORTABLE SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Unique Gas Products Ltd., 2245 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6L 5L7
Phone: [phone] Toll-free: 1-877-427-2266 Fax: [phone]
www.uniqueoffgrid.com Email: [email protected]om
Unique Gas Products Ltd. warrants that this UNIQUE solar panel is free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal usage and service under the following terms:
PARTS WARRANTY - This appliance has been designed for domestic household use. If properly in-
stalled, adjusted and operated under normal conditions in accordance with printed instructions, it will
satisfactorily perform the functions that are generally expected of this type of appliance.
If the appliances fails to do so because of a defect in material or workmanship within one year from
the original date of purchase:
Unique will at our option, repair, exchange, or correct by other means Unique considers appropriate,
any part(s) Unique finds to be defective except for the surface finish. *Due to remote locations, it is
the customer’s responsibility to bring items to the dealer for review.
Any part(s) replaced or repaired will be warranted only for the balance of the original year.
Customer is responsible for labor.
OWNERSHIP - This Warranty is made only to the first purchaser (“original purchaser”) who acquires
this solar panel for his/her own use and will be honored by Unique Gas Products Ltd. and by the Seller.
Purchaser must retain their receipt as proof of purchase date.
WARRANTY CONDITIONS - This Warranty does not apply to any appliance that has been subjected to
alterations, misuse, abuse (including damage by foreign agents or chemicals), accident, improper
installation or service, delivery damage, or other than normal household use and service.
This UNIQUE appliance must be serviced regularly as outlined in the Owner’s Manual.
Neither Unique Gas Products Ltd. nor the selling dealer will be liable for direct or indirect loss of foods
cause by failure in operation. In case of damage, the owner must provide proof of purchase, model
and serial number to the selling dealer or Unique Gas Product Ltd.
This warranty is STRICTLY LIMITED to the to the terms indicated herein, and no other expressed warran-
ties or remedies thereunder shall be binding on Unique.
PURCHASER’S RESPONSIBILITIES - The purchaser will be responsible for the costs of any service calls
requested to demonstrate or confirm the proper operation of the appliance, the installation, or to
correct malfunctions in the appearance created by the operation of the appliance in a manner not
prescirbed by or cautioned against in the use and care insturctions.
MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER - The appliance model number and serial number can be found on a rat-
ing plate attached to the appliance. The purchaser should always refer to the model and serial number
when talking to or contacting the dealer from whom the appliance was purchased.
FACTORY ASSISTANCE - If the purchaser is unable to located an authorized dealer/service agent, or if
the purchaser does not receive satisfaction from the dealer, they may contact Unique Gas Products -
Customer Service directly at toll free 1-877-427-2266 or 905-827-6154.