Nature Power 8 Amp Charge Controller (60008) User Manual
Instruction manual
Manual #1.1
Instruction Manual
Important!
Please
read
instructions
before
operating.
Model/Number:
Nature
Power
8
Amp
Charge
Controller
/60008
Electrical:
Handles
up
to
8
Amps
=
130
Watts
of
Solar
Power
Cut‐in
Voltage:
13Volts
Cut‐Out
Voltage:
14.2
Volts
Includes:
•
8 Amp Charge Controller
To
Install:
Mounting:
Consider
the
location
–
ideally
placed
within
2
‐5
feet
of
battery,
in
a
well
protected
dry
place,
free
from
moisture
and
weather.
This
product
is
designed
to
be
flush
mounted
or
wall
mounted.
Connection:
Step
1:
connect
the
charge
controller
to
the
battery
Using
“to
Battery”
wire,
connect
the
battery
clamp
adapters
to
the
charge
controller.
(J‐Plug
to
J‐Plug
shown
Fig.
1).
Next,
Connect
red
positive(+)
battery
clamp
to
the
positive(+)
battery
terminal.
Then
connect
the
negative(‐)
battery
clamp
to
the
negative
(‐)
battery
terminal.
Step
2:
connect
the
charge
controller
to
the
solar
panel
Using
“to
Solar
Panel”
wire
on
the
charge
controller.
Connect
J‐
Plug
to
the
solar
panel
J‐
Plug.
(J‐Plug
to
J‐Plug
shown
Fig.
1).
WARNING:
Connections
must
be
placed
in
order
and
ensure
that
the
positive
(+)
matches
the
positive(+)
and
the
negative
(‐)
matches
the
negative
(‐).
(Connections
are
in
Parallel)
Wrong
connections
may
cause
damage
to
parts
or
all
of
the
system.
Fig.
1
–
J‐Plug
Connection
Confirm
that
connections
are
tight
and
secure.
Connecting
Multiple
Solar
Panels?
Contact
Nature
Power
for
3
‐in‐1
J‐Plug
connection
wire,
or
more
information
on
connecting
multiple
solar
panels.
Product
Description:
Any
solar
panel
that
is
rated
12
watts
or
higher
requires
the
use
of
a
charge
controller.
Nature
Power
Solar
panels
and
charge
controllers
come
equipped
with
easy
j‐plug
adapters.
The
8
Amp
Charge
controller
is
designed
to
protect
your
12
Volt
batteries
from
being
overcharge
by
high
voltage
surges
and
prevents
discharging
of
the
battery
overnight.
LED
lights
display
battery
“Charged”
or
battery
“Charging”.
Never
deeply
discharge
your
battery;
never
let
your
battery
voltage
pass
below
11.0
volts.
It
will
cause
permanent
damage
to
the
battery.
Use
a
DMM
(Digital
Multi‐Meter)
to
measure
your
battery’s
voltage.
When
connecting
and
during
operation
it
is
normal
for
both
lights
to
flicker
for
a
short
time.
IMPORTANT:
•
Observe
manufacturer’s
safety
procedures
when
working
around
batteries
and
other
electrical
equipment
•
Always
connect
charge
controller
to
the
battery
first
and
remove
last.
•
This
product
is
designed
to
be
used
on
12
volt
configurations
in
parallel,
(optional
6
volt
in
series)
•
This
product
is
designed
to
receive
charges
from
12
Volt
Solar
Panels
•
This
product
should
be
placed
in
a
well
ventilated
dry
area,
free
from
flammable
gases,
weather,
and
moister
Charge
controller
is
NOT
weatherproof
•
Charge
controller
should
not
be
installed
further
than
2
to
5
ft.
way
from
the
battery.
Solar
Panel
length
must
not
reach
further
than
20
ft
way
from
battery
or
loss
of
current
may
occur.
•
LED
light
indicates
a
full
battery
charge
“green”
at
14.2
Volts,
at
this
time
the
charge
controller
will
cut
out
to
prevent
overcharging
•
LED
light
indicates
battery
charging
“yellow”
when
battery
reaches
below
13
Volts,
charge
controller
will
cut
in
and
allow
solar
panel
to
being
charging
•
Charge
controller
can
handle
up
to
130
Watts
of
solar
power
Limited
Warranty:
Proof
of
Purchase
is
Required
(Receipt)
1
Year:
Free
from
defects
in
material
and
workmanship
1‐800‐588‐0590
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