Waterhouse FL-800 User manual

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Continuous Use Amphibious 12v DC Pump and Solar Kit –Installation Instruction Booklet

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Table of contents
Contents
Kit Contents.......................................................................................................................................................................3
Effective Placement and Orientation of Solar PV Panels..................................................................................................4
Panel Direction..............................................................................................................................................................4
Shade.............................................................................................................................................................................4
Panel Tilt........................................................................................................................................................................4
Placement and Volt Drop..............................................................................................................................................4
Mounting Structures.....................................................................................................................................................4
Solar Charge Controller.....................................................................................................................................................4
Features of the Charge Controller ................................................................................................................................5
System Connection ...........................................................................................................................................................5
Fuses .............................................................................................................................................................................5
Digital Display................................................................................................................................................................6
Charge Controller Buttons ................................................................................................................................................6
Configure your Charge Controller for Use ....................................................................................................................6
Menu / System State / Parameter Changes..................................................................................................................7
Errors / Problems and Issues ......................................................................................................................................10
New System Best Practice...........................................................................................................................................11
Pump...............................................................................................................................................................................12
Pump Installation........................................................................................................................................................12

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1.
Kit Contents
1.
2. 1 X Solar Panel 50 Watt
2.
3. 1 X 12 Volt Gel Acid Battery
P/N 12 AH 6-CNF-12
3.
1 X PWM Solar Charge Controller
4.
1 X 12 Volt Continuous Use Amphibious Pump
P/N FL-800
5.
1 X length of Red and Black Wire
6.
4. 1 X Fuse

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Effective Placement and Orientation of Solar PV Panels
Panel Direction
Face True North
Shade
Avoid Shade –Shade Reduces Panel Performance
Panel Tilt
Winter Tilt / Inclination Calculation
Multiply Your Southern Latitude by 0.9 and then add 29°.
Summer Tilt / Inclination Calculation
Multiply Your Southern Latitude by 0.9 and then subtract 23.5°
If this is too much effort or cannot be achieved, (Performance will be compromised) use an Average Inclination 35 to 45
degrees Static
Placement and Volt Drop
Try to keep all the Kit components as close together as possible. As the distance increases between components, so should
the Copper Conducting wires increase. 6mm² to 10mm². (This is the cross-sectional area of copper conductor)
Solar PV Panel/s Mounting Structures
Always use quality materials to secure your solar PV panel/s
Garden Pole
Garden Wall
Garden Shed Wall / Roof
House Wall
House Roof –If placed on roof, keep maintain an air flow space of minimum 50mm. Unnecessary heat build up under the panel
diminishes performance
Solar Charge Controller

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Features of the Charge Controller
The features of your charge controller are
1. Charges your battery when your solar panel is exposed to the sun. It does a Bulk Charge and then a Float (Maintenance)
charge.
2. Prevents damage to your battery through overcharging
3. Protects your battery from harmfully excessive discharge
4. Controls the load (Acts like a switch turning off your pump if the battery voltage become to depleted
5. Acts as a timer which for lighting and a load reduction measure (A time switch is recommended for the pump)
6. It also has a USB charger, which works when you have your LOAD switched ON.
System Connection
Make sure that you connect your wires correctly, Red is + Positive and Black is –Negative. Even if certain suppliers use different
colours, one should by deduction, determine which wires, and connection points are + or –(Positive of negative)
Make sure to make good connections at all times.
Fuses
A fuse installation on each of the Positive wires is a requirement
Water house has made it easy for the installer to install the fuses, by pre connection the standard fuse to a connector block.
In the diagram depicting the connections of the major devices, Solar Panel, Charge Controller battery and pump you need to
install the fuses closest to the source as possible. Instal a fuse for safety especially of the Battery circuit
Screws to clamp the inserted wires, clockwise to
tighten, anti-clockwise to loosen.
Conductor Thickness –Measured in cross Sectional Conductor surface
Area. Recommended from 6mm² to 10 mm² Depending on Distance

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Digital Display
D1 Numeric Display of Voltage (Mostly), Parameter Setting such as Battery Type and Time Switch Parameters
D2 Indication for a Solar Panel. Indicates that a Solar PV Panel is connected to the Controller. No Solar PV Panel Symbol
Indicator, means that the Solar Panel is either Not Connected or the Solar PV Panel is not receiving Sun Light
D3 Charging Indicator –This Symbol indicates that the Solar PV Panel is charging the battery. If this indicator is not visible,
this means that the battery voltage is too low for charging. If the Indicator Flickers, then the Battery is charged and in
Floating State.
D4 The bars in the battery indicator, provide a sense on how much charge your battery has. Zero Bars –Battery has no
Charge, 5 Bars the battery is fully charged, use this in conjunction with D3 and check whether the battery is in Floating
Charge State.
D5 Battery Discharge Indicator
D6 Load ON / OFF
D7 Amp / Hrs
D8 Volts
Charge Controller Buttons
Configure your Charge Controller for Use
Display and Understanding the use of the Buttons on the faceplate of your Charge controller
There are two buttons on the faceplate of your Charge Controller, namely the Left-Hand Side Button (LHS-B) (sometimes
referred to as the Menu Button and the Right-Hand Side Button (RHS-B)
Left Hand Side Button (LHS-B)
4 functions –Menu and Select (enter programming mode) / and Change Setting / Deselect (Exit Programming Mode)
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
D8

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1. The left-hand side button is used as a method to scan through the 6 states of the charge controller. (see table of States
and Settings)
Simply press it one press at a time to scroll through the different screen displays.
The different screens provide information about the current setting of the charge controller.
2. The left-hand side button is used as a setting + (Plus / Increase) function when in programming mode, to change a
setting upwardly. For each button depression, the setting is charged incrementally upwardly. ((The Right Button Does the
opposite))
3. Selection Function - To enter programming mode
4. To exit programming mode, if a setting has been changed, the new setting will be saved. or if no setting was made, it
allows you to exit without making any change as well.
Right Hand Side Button (RHS-B)
1 Function –Changing setting downwardly
1. The right-hand side button is used as a setting - (Negative / Reduce / Diminish / Decrement / Downwardly adjust)
function when in programming mode, to change a setting downwardly. For each button depression, the setting is charged
incrementally downwardly. ((The left-hand button does the opposite))
Menu / System State / Parameter Changes
Left Hand Side Button
Right Hand Side
Button
Display

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1
2
3
4
5
6
1.1
Setting
Parameters
Method
Menu
Viewing and Setting
Note the Cyclical
Nature of the Screen
Display Navigation
Left-Hand Side
Button Moves you
through the various
Displays
View System State
As pictured at right, the Floating Charge Voltage is
showed, and when it is in floating mode, the arrow
between the solar panel and battery icons in the display
will flash.
When the battery reaches the floating voltage, the
controller will maintain the voltage values by PWM
charging mode to avoid overcharge.
It must be noted that different battery types have
different bulk and float programs. Make sure you have
the correct battery type setup as a parameter in your
charge controller, as in item number 6 of this table.
Important
No solar Panel Icon on the display means that either your
solar panel is not connected, or it is short circuited.
Before you start using your pump, leave the battery
charging for about a day of two. Always switch off your
load as described in 1.1 of this table when you are
bringing your battery/s up to a serviceable level. (The
little lamp bulb Icon will disappear when you have
switched off your load / Pump.
View System State Display
Switching the Load
ON and OFF
(The Load in this
case the Pump)
As pictured at right.
You can use the Left-Hand Side Button (LHS-B) on the
faceplate to switch ON or switch OFF the load in the
default interface. To do this, you do not have to enter
the parameter set mode to do this single operation.
All you have to do, to switch off the LOAD (Your Pump)
Is to press the Right-Hand Side Button (RHS-B). You will
see the Light bulb icon Switch on and off for each press
of the RHS-B button.
(Additionally, it is interesting to note that the other
method works as well, LHS-B for > 5 Seconds, Press the
LHS-B once, Hold the RHS-B down to save the setting.)
Described Below.
Switching your Pump ON and OFF
The controller will Indicate the default entry “battery
voltage” interface after the unit is correctly powered-on.
This is the main interface.
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3
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Viewing and Setting
Parameters
Using the Left-Hand Side Button (MENU) one press at a
time, will in turn cycle through the parameters that are
set.
If there are parameters at a particular display that might
need to be set, do the following left button sequence.
Press the Left-Hand Side Button (Menu) for > (more
than) than 5 seconds. You will notice that the numbers
start flashing.
At this time you can make the desired change, in the
selected parameter interface screen, if required. These
setting will be discussed further on in this text.
To return to the parameter setting interface displays;
Press the Press the Left-Hand Side Button for more than
5 seconds again. (The parameter numbers stop flashing)
Setting value will be conserved by controller.
Viewing and Setting
Float Voltage
As pictured at the right.
The floating charge voltage is showed.
When the battery reaches the floating voltage, the
controller will maintain the voltage values by PWM
charging mode to avoid overcharge.
Press the Left-Hand Side Button for more than 5
seconds.
The numbers will start flashing, this means that the
device is ready to accept the change.
Pressing the Left-Hand Side Button, one press at a time,
increments the setting, one decimal digit at a time /
Pressing the Right-Hand Side Button, one press at a time,
Decrements the setting parameter one decimal digit at a
time.
To complete and conserve, the new setting of floating
voltage values and use the SET、MENU button to adjust
the parameter; calling off the parameter interface after
long press the button MENU again. (The numbers stop
flashing) The floating voltage value will be conserved by
controller.
Caution –Do Not change these settings without the
knowledge, as you can damage your Battery by setting
these parameters to the incorrect values.
Float Voltage
Viewing and Setting
Under-voltage
Protection
As pictured at right, the value for under-voltage
protection is showed. The controller will cut off load
circuit when batter voltage is lower than this value, in
order to avoid over discharge of the battery.
long press the button MENU （＞5seconds，numbers
start flashing）to enter the setting interface of under-
voltage protection and use the SET、MENU button to
adjust the parameter; long press the button MENU again
(The numbers stop flashing) to call off the parameter
interface after finish setting. Setting value will be
conserved by controller.
Under Voltage Protection
As pictured at right, the recovered voltage is showed.
After the controller performs the function of under-

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6
Under-Voltage
Recovery
voltage protection, the output of the load will be
recovered as soon as the battery voltage recovers to
higher than the under-voltage value. Hold the Left-Hand
Side Button for more than 5 seconds，numbers start
flashing.
To change the values, Left Hand Side Button, increases
the setting value or Right Hand Side Button reduces the
setting value.
To Enter/Save the setting interface of recovery after
undervoltage; Hold the Left-Hand Side Button for more
than 5 seconds (The numbers stop flashing). Setting
value will be conserved by controller.
Under-Voltage Recovery
Turning the Load ON
and Turning the
Load OFF state
As shown in the display picture at the right, the interface
of load mode is displayed, and different numbers
represent different load modes.
24 H represents Normal Mode; the load is always in
power under the fault-free circumstance.
1 H to 23 H represents a Light Sensor Control together
with a Time Control Mode. When in this mode (1 H –23
H), the controller will switch ON the load after darkness
and will Turn the load OFF the load after the amount of
the set hours has elapsed.
0 H represents Light Control Mode; Load will switch ON
after darkness (Sunset) and then the Load will be
switched OFF at dawn (Sunrise).
Hold the Left-Hand Side Button for more than 5 seconds,
the numbers start flashing to activate the setting interface
of load working modes and use the Right-Hand Side or
Left Hand Side buttons to increase or decrease to adjust
the parameter; Hold the Left-Hand Side Button for more
than 5 seconds again. The numbers stop flashing and the
setting value will be conserved by controller.
the Load ON and Turning the
Load OFF state
Viewing and setting
of battery types
As pictured at right, different numbers represent
different types of Battery.
b00：Lithium battery (other controls parameters need
to be adjusted to match the battery)
b01: Sealed battery (default type for the controller)
b02: Vented battery
b03：Gel battery
Hold the Left-Hand Side Button for more than 5 seconds
，numbers start flashing）at this interface to activate
the battery type and use the Left Hand Side Button or
the Right hand side button to adjust the parameter;
Hold the Left-Hand Side Button for more than 5 seconds
The numbers stop flashing. Setting value will be
conserved by controller.
Errors / Problems and Issues
Error / Issue
Remedy

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Battery is not connected
unclamp connection of battery and reconnect to battery
Battery voltage too low
Pre-charge the battery
Check to see whether your charge controller is set up
for your battery Type.
The external fuse in the battery connection cable has blown
Replace the external fuse
Battery is defective
Unclamp all connections, connect a proper battery with
correct polarity and reconnect the solar panel and
loads.
Load can't be operated or has only operated for a short
time/ Load is not connected
Reconnect loads
Battery voltage too low to provide energy
Wait till battery is charged
Load output is switched off due to excessive load current
Reduce load current, if necessary switch off or
disconnect loads Check load levels in the appliance or
device you have connected
Load output is switched off due to short circuit at load
output
Disconnect loads, correct the cause of the short circuit,
reconnect loads.
Battery is not charged
Solar panel is not connected
Solar panel is not connected
Connect the solar panel.
Solar panel connected with incorrect polarity
Connect the solar panel with the correct polarity
Short circuit at solar panel input
Correct the cause of the short circuit
Rainy or sunshine can't provide power for battery
Wait for a sunshine day
Battery is not connected
Reconnect battery
Battery is not charging quickly enough
Check Panel Direction –Should be True Northerly
Direction (Use Google Maps to orientate your property
to the direction, north is the top of the Map.
Your Panel is in the shade
Your Panel is in the shade for most or part of the day.
Your Panel is not the correct size in Watts. Very
Important –Maximum Watts for this Charge Controller
is 120 Watts
You are experiencing low charge rates from one season
to the next.
Check to see whether your charge controller is set up
for your battery Type.
Your panel and your battery are not sized for your use
expectancy.
Your system is experiencing low charge rates from one
season to the next.
Change the tilt of your panel to the solar formula
provided.
Formula for calculating panel Tilt for Seasonal Sun
Migration
Winter
Multiply Southern Latitude by 0.9 and then add 29°.
Summer
Multiply Southern Latitude by 0.9 and then subtract
23.5°
Your system is experiencing low charge rates at different
times of the day
Your Panel is in the shade
Your Panel is in the shade for most or part of the day.
Move your Solar Panel to a sunny location which
provides maximum hours. Your system will under-
perform markedly.
To locate any errors that the System is able to detect
automatically
Refer to the Section Display Panel.
New System Best Practice
Once your system is installed and connected and It always makes sense to leave the battery to charge for a day or two, before
you apply the load. You can switch off your load by setting the load to an OFF state on your charge controller, or disconnect
the load for two days.

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Pump
Pump Installation
1. Do not run the pump dry. It needs water to cool its windings. The pump will burnout if adequate cooling is not available.
2. Install the pump, in a pond or fish tank or hydroponic system, such that there is always a water supply available to the
pump.
3. The pump will CAVITATE if it sucks water and air, which will noticeably destroy the pumps inner components.
4. Do not lift the suction pipe out of the water while the pump is running, it will cavitate and destroy your pump.
5. If you install your pump externally (Not using it in the submersible role) make sure your pump is installed below the level
of the bottom of your pond. This will ensure that your pump will always be primed. Centrifugal Pumps are not self priming.
6. When fitting the piping to your pump, make sure that the joins are well made, without the possibility of leaks.
7. Always make sure the suction side of the pump has a connection which does not allow air, or and Air/ Water mixture
8. It is always best to have a position in the pool, pond or fountain which allows a secure immoveable positioning of the
pump.
9. The suction should not draw water from the absolute bottom of the Water feature, Pond, Fountain, Fish tank, hydroponic
system.
10. A filter is recommended.
11. Dirt and debris can wear out and damage your pump shortening its lifetime. Most pump manufacturers supply spare
impellers and shafts which can be replaced to maintain the pump in good working order.
12. Clean the filter regularly. Be attentive to the flow of water in the system and if you notice that it is performing poorly,
Clean the Filter or remove any obstacle preventing water from being sucked into the pump.
13. Install a sieve or leaf trap, or skimmer to your pumping circuit. Make sure that leaves and debris are regularly removed.
14. A small sand filter can be used to remove small particulate matter form your pond water.
For further illustration, watch our basic setup video here: https://youtu.be/ivb4-Nk5wb4
If you have any further questions, please contact us on [email protected].za or 011 466 8250