Windy Nation Complete Off-Grid Solar Kit - Manual (Page 2)

Complete Off-Grid Solar Kit Manual
Revision 2.0
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1.1 Wiring and Connections ...................................................................................................................... 3
1.1.2 Environment ........................................................................................................................................ 3
2 Product Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 3
2.1 Features .................................................................................................................................................. 3
2.2 Kit Components ....................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2.1 Solar Panel .......................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2.1.1 Monocrystalline – Polycrystalline ............................................................................................... 4
2.2.2 Solar Charge Controller ....................................................................................................................... 4
2.2.2.1 PWM – MPPT ............................................................................................................................. 4
2.2.2.2 Models ........................................................................................................................................ 4
2.2.3 MC4 Connectors .................................................................................................................................. 5
2.2.4 MC4 Branch Connectors ..................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.5 Solar Panel Cable................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2.6 Solar Panel Mounting Z-Brackets ........................................................................................................ 5
2.2.7 Inverter ................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.3 Required Tools ........................................................................................................................................ 6
3 Charge Controller Installation .......................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Mounting .................................................................................................................................................. 6
3.2 Connect Controller To Battery ................................................................................................................. 6
3.3 Connect Load To Controller (Optional) ................................................................................................... 7
4 Solar Panel Installation .................................................................................................................................... 8
4.1 Location ................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.2 12 or 24 Volt Battery Charging ................................................................................................................ 8
4.2.1 Layout - Placement.............................................................................................................................. 9
4.3 MC4 Connectors...................................................................................................................................... 9
4.3.1 MC4 Connector Assembly Instructions ............................................................................................... 9
4.3.2 MC4 Connector Installation Instructions.............................................................................................. 9
4.3.3 MC4 Branch Connectors ..................................................................................................................... 9
4.4 Interconnect Panels ............................................................................................................................... 10
4.5 Connect Solar Panel(s) to Charge Controller ........................................................................................ 10
4.6 Mounting ................................................................................................................................................ 11
4.7 Fusing Your System .............................................................................................................................. 12
4.8 Grounding .............................................................................................................................................. 12
5 Panel Placement and Wiring .......................................................................................................................... 13
5.1 100W – 12 Volt System ......................................................................................................................... 13
5.2 200W (Two 100W Panels) – 12 Volt System ........................................................................................ 13
5.3 200W (Two 100W Panels) – 24 Volt System ........................................................................................ 14
5.4 300W (Three 100W Panels) – 12 Volt System ..................................................................................... 15
5.5 400W (Four 100W Panels) – 12 Volt System ....................................................................................... 16
5.5.1 1x4 Layout ......................................................................................................................................... 16
5.5.2 2x2 Layout ......................................................................................................................................... 16
5.6 400W (Four 100W Panels) – 24 Volt System ....................................................................................... 17
6 Batteries ......................................................................................................................................................... 17
6.1 Types ..................................................................................................................................................... 17
6.2 Sizing ..................................................................................................................................................... 17
6.3 Wiring Battery Banks ............................................................................................................................. 18
7 Troubleshooting and Support ......................................................................................................................... 18
7.1 Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... 18
7.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ...................................................................................................... 19
7.3 Support .................................................................................................................................................. 20
7.1 Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................................... 20
7.2 Restrictions ............................................................................................................................................ 20
7.3 Warranty Claims & Return Procedures ................................................................................................. 20
7.4 Disclaimer .............................................................................................................................................. 21
7.5 Limitation of Liability .............................................................................................................................. 21
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