Schumacher Solar Battery Maintainer SP-200 - Manual (Page 5)

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Using the quick-connect connector, plug the clips into the solar panel. 7.6
When disconnecting the solar battery maintainer, always do so in the reverse order 7.7
of the connecting procedure and break the first connection while as far away from the
battery as practical.
A marine (boat) battery must be removed and maintained on shore. To maintain it
7.8
onboard requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
FEATURES
8.
ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 9.
Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the solar battery maintainer.
To mount the solar battery maintainer (in a dry location off the ground):
Using the solar panel as a template (guide), mark the location of the four pre-molded 1.
mounting holes on a secure, flat surface.
If necessary, drill four 7/64" (0.109) dia. pilot holes.
2.
Mount the solar panel using the four stainless steel screws provided. 3.
NOTE: Do not over tighten the screws or you will break the plastic frame of the solar panel.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
10.
This solar battery maintainer must be properly assembled in
accordance with the assembly instructions before it is used.
The solar battery maintainer does not have an ON/OFF switch. The On and Off
commands are controlled by placing the solar panel in the sun only after the battery
connections have been made.
You MUST disconnect the solar panel from the 12 volt power outlet or battery when
starting the engine or driving the vehicle. Electrical surges from the alternator when
starting and running may damage the solar panel.
NOTE: The clips and 12V output are always live.
Maintaining
Ensure that all of the solar battery maintainer components are in place and in good 1.
working condition, for example, the plastic boots on the battery clips.
Decide whether you are going to use the 12 volt accessory plug or the 50 Amp
2.
battery clips to connect the solar panel to the vehicle. Connect the proper cable to
the solar panel making sure the connection is secure.
If using the 12 volt accessory plug, plug the connector into the vehicle’s power •
outlet making sure the connection is secure.
If using the 50 Amp battery clips, connect the battery following the precautions
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listed in sections 6 and 7.
Place the solar panel in the sun. For optimum solar battery maintainer output, face 3.
the front (glass) side of the solar panel towards the sun, making sure there are no
shadows being cast on the panel by the vehicle or other objects. The best orientation
to place the solar panel is in a south to north direction with the panel tilted at a
suitable angle. The best angle would be the same as your local latitude.
To disconnect, reverse the procedure.
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Solar Panel 1.
Quick-Disconnect 50 Amp Battery 2.
Clip Cable Assembly
Quick-Disconnect 12V Accessory
3.
Plug Cable Assembly
Mounting Screws (not shown)
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