Magnum Energy Magnum Panel (MP Series) - Manual (Page 104)

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Appendix A - Optional Equipment and Accessories
Appendix A - Misc. Info and Optional Equipment/Accessories
A1 Installing the Charge Controller Bracket
A Charge Controller Bracket is provided to mount the most commonly used charge controllers to
the MP enclosure. This bracket can be easily mounted on either the left or right side of the MP
enclosure, and is designed to work with specifi c MidNite, MorningStar, or OutBack charge controllers.
Info: The necessary hardware is provided to secure the bracket to an enclosure, and
to mount a charge controller to the bracket is provided (see Figure A1-1).
Figure A1-1, Charge Controller Bracket - Physical Dimensions
.65 (1
18
.11
)
1.
00
(2
5.
4)
.5
0
(
3
8
.1
)
Holes (x7) for mounting a charge con-
troller. Use the supplied thread forming
screws to pre-thread the hole(s) you
will use before mounting the bracket.
Two #8-32 x 1/2”
Torx drive (T20)
screws to attach
the bracket to the
MP enclosure.
Two #8-32 x 1/2” Torx drive (T20) screws
to attach a charge controller to the bracket.
Most controllers only use one screw.
Sizes shown in
inches (mm)
Installation
Before proceeding, use Table A-1 to determine the following for your particular charge controller:
• which side of the enclosure (left or right) to mount the controller,
• which enclosure mounting holes (upper or lower) are used to attach the bracket,
• which bracket hole(s) (A-G) are used to attach the controller.
Charge
Controller
Holes to use: (Bracket) / [Enclosure]
Left Side Install Right Side Install
Classic w/o Turbo (MN) (B) / [upper] (F) / [upper]
Classic w/Turbo (MN) (A) / [upper] (F) / [upper]
FlexMax 80 (OB) 1 NA (G) and (E) / [upper]
Tristar (MS) (D) / [lower] (C) / [lower]
(MN) = MidNite, (OB) = OutBack, (MS) = MorningStar
Note 1 - The FlexMax 80 is taller than most controllers and may not fi t if something is mounted above it. If an MPX exten-
sion is to be installed on an MP enclosure, if possible mount the MPX extension on the left side to allow the FlexMax 80 to
be mounted on the right hand side.
Table A-1, Mounting Holes Used for Charge Controllers