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Weekender SW

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Solar Elite

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4.0 Routing Power Cable through the Fridge Vent

Locate the refrigerator vent on the roof of the RV. Remove vent cover to gain access to the duct opening.

Refer to

Figure 1. Retain vent-fastening hardware.

4.1 Method 1 – Hole in Side of Vent

Drill a hole through the side of the vent (5/8” hole). Insert a rubber grommet (not included) into the hole.

Insert the power cable (already wired to the solar module) through the hole and carefully route it to the

battery. Be certain to leave enough slack to allow cable routing from module to vent along desired path.

4.2 Method 2 – Through Screen Grid

1. Thread power cable (already wired to solar module) carefully through the screen and into opening.

Enlarge screen grid hole if necessary.

2. Avoid strapping the power cable to existing wire between the module and the battery. Allowing a few

inches of space between the power cable and existing wire will lessen the chance of voltage loss

through thermal conduction. Use cable clamps with the # 6 self-tapping screw and/or tie wraps every

few feet along RV roof and interior route to battery.

3. Ensure all penetrations into the RV roof are watertight. Use an appropriate sealant as recommended

by your RV Dealer to seal holes wherever necessary.

4. Replace vent cover.

5.0 Mounting the Solar Module

The solar modules may be horizontally mounted to the roof using the included mounting feet. An optional

adjustable roof mount (ARM-UNI) is also available from Go Power!.

5.1 Using the Mounting Feet

1. Assemble the mounting feet onto the ends of the solar module using the 1/4” bolts, washers and nuts

as shown in

Figure 2.

2. Tighten nuts securely using a 7/16” wrench.

3. Place the module in a location that follows the criteria listed here:

Select a location where the mounting surface is at least 1/2” thick and strong

enough to support mounting hardware, the solar module and wind loads

Minimize distance between the location of the solar module and the location

where the power cable will enter the vehicle to connect to the battery

Place the module lengthwise along the roof to reduce wind loading on vehicles

(if applicable)

Avoid internal wiring when selecting the spots for drilling the four mounting

holes

Ensure obstacles, such as air conditioners, will not shade the solar module

Note: Place module so that you have room to expand the current system if needed.

4. Mark the mounting hole locations by using a pencil to trace through the holes in the mounting feet.

Drill mounting holes only one inch deep with a 3/8” drill bit.

5. Use the appropriate sealant as recommended by your RV Dealer to ensure a watertight installation.

6. Gently insert the well-nuts into the drill holes so that only the topmost flange part remains above the

roofline. Be careful not to push well-nuts through the holes.

7. Insert screws with lock washers and tighten. Do not overtighten.

8.

If you are installing on a rubber roof with plywood underneath, it is acceptable to use wood screws

instead of the well-nuts that are provided.

6.0 Installing The GP-PWM-30 Solar Controller

The GP-PWM -30 is included in all Go Power! RV Kits mentioned in this manual except for the

Expansion Kits.

Caution:

The screen may have sharp edges or

burrs.

Figure 1

Vent

Screen

Refrigerator

Vent Cover

Solar

Module

Cable

Clamps

Method 2

Method 1

Solar

Module

1/4” Flat

Washer

1/4’ Lock

Washer

1/4’ Bracket

Bolt

Mounting

Foot

RV

Roof

Figure 2

1/4” Nut

Figure 3

RV

Roof

Solar

Module

Mounting

Foot

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