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Owner's
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Solar
Charging Kit
SRV-100-30A
SRV-150-30A
OWNER'S MANUAL | Index
SECTION 1
General Safety ...................................................................... 3
SECTION 2
Description and Components .............................................. 4
SECTION 3
Connector System for Connecting Solar Panels ................... 7
SECTION 4
Installation Overview .......................................................... 11
SECTION 5
Tools and Materials Required for Installation ...................... 12
SECTION 6
Charge Controller Installation ............................................ 12
SECTION 7
Solar Panel Installation ........................................................ 13
SECTION 8
Wiring ......................................................................... 15
SECTION 9
Typical Battery Connections ................................................ 18
SECTION 10
Routine Maintenance ......................................................... 20
SECTION 11
Warranty ......................................................................... 21
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SECTION 1 | General Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE KIT. FAILURE TO ABIDE BY THE
RECOMMENDATIONS MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY / DAMAGE.
The following safety symbols will be used in this manual to highlight safety and information:
WARNING!
Indicates possibility of physical harm to the user in case of non-compliance.
!
CAUTION!
Indicates possibility of damage to the equipment in case of non-compliance.
WARNING!
Please read the Owner's Manual carefully before attempting to carry out any installation and
wiring. Contact your RV dealer or Technical support at Samlex America (1-800-561-5885) for any
questions concerning the installation.
Installation and Wiring Compliance
Installation and wiring must comply with the local and National Electrical Codes and must be done by a
certied electrician.
1. Disconnect all power sources before carrying out the installation.
2. Make sure correct polarity is observed when making connections between the solar panel, Charge
Controller and the battery. Damage due to reverse polarity connection is not covered by warranty.
3. Make sure all wire connections are secure as loose connections may cause sparks.
4. Wear appropriate clothing and safety gear including protective eyewear when performing any
electrical installation.
Preventing Fire and Explosion Hazards
Working with electronic/electrical equipment may produce arcs or sparks. Thus, such equipment should not be
used in areas where there are inammable materials or gases requiring ignition protected equipment. These
areas may include spaces containing gasoline powered machinery, fuel tanks, battery compartments, etc.
Precautions When Working With Batteries:
Batteries contain very corrosive diluted Sulphuric Acid as electrolyte. Precautions should be taken to
prevent contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Batteries generate Hydrogen and Oxygen during charging resulting in evolution of explosive gas
mixture. Care should be taken to ventilate the battery area and follow the battery manufacturer’s
recommendations.
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Never smoke or allow a spark or ame near the batteries.
Use caution to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool on the battery. It could spark or short circuit the
battery terminals or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion.
Remove metal items like rings, bracelets and watches when working with batteries. Batteries can produce
a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal and thus, cause a severe burn.
If you need to remove a battery, always remove the Ground Negative terminal from the battery rst.
When connecting the battery, connect the Ground last. Make sure that all the accessories are off so that
you do not cause a spark.
Use properly insulated tools when making battery connections.
Precautions When Working With Solar Panels
With the incidence of sunlight or other light sources on solar panels, a voltage appears at the output
terminals of the solar panel turning it into a source of electricity. To avoid a shock hazard, make sure the
solar panel is covered with an opaque (dark) material such as paper/cloth during installation. Do not make
contact with the terminals when the panel is exposed to sunlight or any other light sources.
SECTION 2 | Description and Components
Solar Charging Kits SRV-100-30A and SRV-150-30A provide clean, green, silent and sustainable source of
solar-based DC power to charge 12V Lead Acid batteries. Each kit comes with the following:
High efciency solar panel with MC-4 Connectors
State-of-the-art, 30A Charge Controller
Connecting Wires with mating MC-4 Connectors
Mounting Brackets
Installation Hardware
DETAILS OF SOLAR PANEL
Design Features
High Conversion Efciency generates more energy per square meter
Protective Bypass Diodes avoid effects of partial shading
Weatherproof Junction Box and Connectors, Optical Low Iron Tempered Glass, EVA Resin and
Aluminum Frame for operation in outdoor, wet and marine applications
Highest manufacturing standards - Test ID for each panel
Strong frame withstands high wind force
Applications
Residential Roof-top Systems
Commercial / Industrial Building Roof-top Systems
Rural area applications
Other on-grid and off-grid applications
Automotive, RV and Marine
SECTION 1 | General Safety
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SECTION 2 | Description and Components
Table 2.1: Specications of Solar Panels
Parameter
150W Panel with SRV-150-30A
Solar Charging Kit
100W Panel with SRV-100-30A
Solar Charging Kit
Nominal Maximum Power at STC, Pmax 150 W ± 3% 100W ± 3%
Maximum Power Voltage, Vmp 18.38V 17.8V
Maximum Power Current, Imp 8.16A 5.62A
Open Circuit Voltage, Voc 22.68V 21.3V
Short Circuit Current, Isc 8.82A 6.07A
Module Efciency 15.42% 15.97%
Type of Cells Polycrystalline Monocrystalline
No of Cells 36 36
Maximum System Voltage UL-1703: 600VDC; IEC-61215 / 16730: 1000VDC
Series Fuse Rating 15A 10A
Terminal Box
IP-65 with 2 Bypass Diodes; Cable 4mm
2
with MC4 Compatible Connectors
Operating Temperature − 40°C to + 85°C / − 40°F to +185°F
Dimensions
660 x 1474 x 35.2 mm /
26 x 58.03 x 1.39 in
552 x 1200 x 35 mm /
21.73 x 47.25 x 1.39 in
Weight 12 Kg; 26.4 lb. 8 Kg; 17.63 lb.
STC
Irradiance Level: 1000 W/M2; Spectrum: AM 1.5
Cell Temperature: 25°C / 77°F
Temperature Coefcient of Current, Isc + 0.08% / °C + 0.05% / °C
Temperature Coefcient of Voltage, Voc − 0.34% / °C − 0.33% / °C
Temperature Coefcient of Power, Pmax − 0.43% / °C − 0.23% / °C
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SECTION 2 | Description and Components
Details of Charge Controller SCC-30AB
Please refer to the Owner’s Manual enclosed with the Charge Controller.
Details of components included in the Kits are given below:
Table 2.2: List of Components
Serial
No.
Description
100W Kit
SRV-100-30A
150W Kit
SRV-150-30A
1 100W Solar Panel 1 0
2 150W Solar Panel 0 1
3 30A, PWM Charge Controller Model SCC-30AB 1 1
4 Solar Panel Connecting Wires Kit Model SCW-20-2 consisting of:
4-1
Positive (+) PV Extension Wire:
• 20 ft. length, AWG #12
• Male MC-4 Connector on one end and bare on the other
1 1
4-2
Negative (-) PV Extension Wire:
• 20 ft. length, AWG #12
• Female MC-4 Connector on one end and bare on the other
1 1
5 5-Hole Mounting Bracket for xing Panel to RV Roof / other structure 4 4
6
Flange Bolt (1/4-20 x 3/4”): Hex, Stainless Steel - For xing panel frame to
Mounting Bracket (Srl. 5)
4 4
7 Flat Washer (1/4”): Stainless Steel - Under Flange Bolts (Srls. 6 and 10) 8 8
8 Locknut (1/4”): Hex, Stainless Steel, Nylon Insert - For Flange Bolt (Srl. 6) 4 4
9
Well Nut (Nut size: 1/4-20; Length 1”; Shank Dia 1/2”) - For xing Mounting
Bracket (Srl. 5) to RV roof / other structure
4 4
10
Flange Bolt (1/4-20 x 1¼ ”): Hex, Stainless Steel - For xing Mounting
Bracket (Srl. 5) to Well Nut (Srl. 9)
4 4
11 Cable Clamp - For PV Extension Wires (Srls. 4-1 & 4-2) 6 6
12 Self Tapping Screw (#8), Philips - For Cable Clamp (Srl. 11) 6 6
13 Cable Tie for PV Extension Wires (Srls. 4-1 & 4-2) 6 6
14
Insulated Battery Ring Terminal, Stud Size 5/16”, Wire Size AWG #10 to #12 -
For crimping to wiring from Charge Controller to the battery
2 2
15
Insulated Fork Terminals for AWG #10 to #12 wire:
2 pcs for crimping to bare ends of PV Extension Wire (Srl 4-1 and 4-2) for
connection to Charge Controller (Srl 3)
2 pieces for crimping to bare ends of battery wires for connection to Charge
Controller (Srl. 3) (Inside Charge Controller SCC-30AB Box)
4 4
16
Tapping Screw (#7x19 x 5/8”): Flat Head, Philips - For mounting of Charge
Controller (Srl. 3) (Inside Charge Controller SCC-30AB box)
4 4
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18 Owner’s Manual for Charge Controller SCC-30AB (Inside Charge Controller box) 1 1
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SECTION 3 | Connector System for Connecting Solar Panels
The Positive and Negative outputs of the solar panel are fed through a water tight Junction Box. Appropriate
size of wires are connected to the Junction Box for further connections. The solar panels supplied with these kits
are provided with approximately 3 ft. each of Positive & Negative wires that are pre-connected to the Junction
Box. The free ends of the wires are terminated with special mating type of connectors for ease of extending
these wires for further connections. The special mating type of connectors used for the 3 ft. wires provided with
the solar panels and also for the separate extension wires are as follows:
"SolarLine - MC4" Series manufactured by Multi Contact or compatible
General Information on MC4 Connector System
MC4 Connector System consists of male and female connectors. This type of connector system is easy to
install and uses “snap-in” type of safety locking clips to lock the two mating connectors, thereby, avoiding
unintentional disconnection. Also, the mating contacts are sealed against ingress of dust and water. Speci-
cations are as follows:
Contact diameter Ø 4 mm
Maximum rated current - 30A
Maximum system voltage - 1000 V
Degree of ingress protection when connected and properly locked - IP67
Temperature range 40°C to +90°C
MC4 Connectors (Figs 3.1, 3.2)
The MC4 Connectors mentioned in this manual have been designated “Male” and “Female” based on the
characteristics of the mating contact inserts inside the terminals.
In the MC4 Male Connector (Fig. 3.1), the internal mating contact insert (1, Fig. 3.1) is a male pin. It has two
slots (2 of Fig. 3.1) for insertion of the two “snap-in” type of locking tabs (5 of Fig. 3.2) of the MC4 Female
Connector (Fig. 3.2) for rm mating connection. This connector is marked "-".
In MC4 Female Connector (Fig. 3.2), the internal mating contact insert (4 of Fig. 3.2) is a female cylindrical
socket. It has two “snap-in” type of locking tabs (5 of Fig. 3.2) that are inserted into the two slots (2 of Fig.
3.2) in the MC4 Male Connector (Fig. 3.1) for rm mating connection. Wire is crimped to the contact inserts
(1 and 4 of Fig. 3.2) using a special purpose crimping tool designed for MC4 connectors. After the wire has
been crimped, the contact insert is required to be seated securely inside the housing and the strain relief / seal
(3 of Fig. 3.1 & 3.2) is to be tightened fully to provide a water-tight seal.
Fig. 3.1: MC4 Male connector (marked “-”)
Fig. 3.2: MC4 Female connector (marked “+”)
1
2
2
4
5
5
3
3
1. Male Contact Insert
2. Slots for accepting “snap-in” type of locking tabs (5)
of the mating MC4 Female Connector (Fig. 3.2)
3. Strain Relief & Seal
3. Strain Relief & Seal
4. Female Contact Insert
5. “Snap-in” type of locking tabs that slide inside
locking slots (2) of the mating MC4 Female
Connector (Fig 3.1)
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SECTION 3 | Connector System for Connecting Solar Panels
Output Wires and Connections on the Solar Panel
Fig. 3.3 shows the output wires and connections on the solar panel. The output wires from the junction box
of the solar panel are terminated with the help of MC4 connectors. The Positive (+) wire is terminated with
a MC4 Female Connector (marked "+") and the Negative wire is terminated with a MC4 Male Connector
(marked "-").
WARNING!
When the surface of the solar panel / array is exposed to sunlight, a DC voltage appears at the output
terminals turning it into a live voltage source. For example, a 24V nominal solar panel my put out
an open circuit voltage of around 45VDC that may produce electrical shock. Multiple solar panels
connected in series (to increase the output voltage) will put out higher lethal voltages To avoid any
electrical shock hazard during installation, make sure that the solar panel / array is covered with an
opaque (dark) material to block solar irradiation.
Extending to the Output Wires of the Solar Panel (Fig. 3.3)
Male MC4 mating
connector marked (-)
Male MC4 mating connector
marked (-) for Positive (+)
PV Extension Wire
Female MC4 mating connector
marked (+) for Negative (-)
PV Extension Wire
Female MC4 mating
connector marked (+)
To Charge
Controller
Caution!
*1.
Note that the Positive (+) extension wire has
a male MC4 mating connector marked (-) that
mates with the female MC4 mating connector
marked (+) on the Positive (+) wire of the panel.
*2.
Similarly, the Negative (-) extension wire has
a female MC4 mating connector marked (+) that
mates with the male MC4 mating connector
marked (-) on the Negative (-) wire of the panel.
*2
*1
Fig 3.3. Connecting extension wires to the output wires of solar panel
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The Positive (+) wire of the solar panel is terminated with a MC4 Female Connector (marked +). Connect
this to the MC4 Male Connector (marked -) that is attached to the Positive PV Extension Wire. Make sure
that the locking tabs “snap in” for a rm connection. The bare end of the Positive extension Wire will
now be of Positive polarity. Use a piece of red sleeve or red tape near the bare end for identication as
the Positive (+) wire.
The Negative (-) wire of the solar panel is terminated with a MC4 Male Connector (marked -). Connect this to
the MC4 Female Connector (marked +) that is attached to the Negative extension wire. Make sure that the
locking tabs “snap in” for a rm connection. The bare end of the Negative PV Extension Wire will now be of
Negative polarity.
Connect the two PV Extension Wires to the Charge Controller.
WARNING!
Ensure that the polarity (+ or -) of the wires is identied correctly before connecting to the Charge
Controller. Damage due to wrong polarity may not be covered under warranty.
Connecting Second Adjacent Solar Panel in Parallel (Fig. 3.4)
To external
PV circuit
SCW-20-2 Kit
SBC-2 Kit
MC4 Male
Branch Connector (+)
MC4 Female
Branch Connector (-)
Fig. 3.4. Connecting two adjacent solar panels in parallel
SECTION 3 | Connector System for Connecting Solar Panels
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SECTION 3 | Connector System for Connecting Solar Panels
A second solar panel can be connected in parallel with the panel provided in the kit to increase the current
output at the same output voltage. Fig. 3.4 above shows the arrangement for connecting the second solar
panel in parallel using the Solar Panel Connecting Wire Kit Model SCW-20-2 supplied with this kit, and MC4
Branch Connector Kit (SBC-2), sold separately. This arrangement is applicable if the two solar panels are to
be connected in parallel and are mounted adjacent to each other.
The output wires of the two solar panels are rst connected in parallel using the MC4 Male and Female
Branch Connectors. The outputs of the Branch Connectors are then connected to the SCW-20-2 wires for
connecting to the external PV circuit.
Connecting Second Solar Panel in Parallel When Separated by a Distance (Fig. 3.5)
To Charge
Controller
Female MC4
Connector
Male MC4
Connector
SCW-20-2 Kit
SBC-2 Kit
SCW-20-2 Kit
MC4 Male
Branch Connector (+)
MC4 Female
Branch Connector (-)
MC4-2
Fig. 3.5. Connecting two solar panels in parallel that are separated by an extended distance
Fig. 3.5 above shows an arrangement for connecting second solar panel in parallel that is separated by an
extended distance. In this case, the following will be required:
SCW-20-2 Connecting Wires Kit - 2 sets (one set is provided with this kit. Second set has to be ordered
separately)
One MC4 Male Branch Connector and one MC4 Female Branch Connector sold separately as an optional
kit – Model No. “SBC-2” Kit
One MC4 Male Connector and one MC4 Female Connector sold separately as an optional kit – Model
No. “MC4-2“
In this case, one Connecting Wire Kit “SWC-20-2” and the optional MC-4 Connectors Kit “MC4-2” are rst
used to bridge the extended distance between the panels. The optional Branch Connector “SBC-2” Kit is
used to parallel the two solar panels. The second Connecting Wire Kit “SWC-20-2” is used to connect to the
external PV circuit.
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SECTION 4 | Installation Overview
WARNING!
1. SAFETY: Please read Section 1: General Safety before starting installation.
2. PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH CHARGE CONTROLLER MODEL NO. SCC-30AB: If two or
more solar panels are connected in series/parallel make sure that the sum of the Short Circuit
Current ratings of all panel strings does not exceed 80% of the Charge Controller’s current rat-
ing i.e. 24 Amps for the 30 Amp Charge Controller. The Open Circuit Voltage of the solar array
i.e. the maximum voltage across the array should not exceed 50V.
Block Diagram of Installation (Fig 4.1)
1. Read the manual in detail and understand the installation procedure.
2. Open the packaging and check to make sure that all parts have been received as per the List of
Components (page 6).
3. Arrange for the required tools to carry out the installation. A sample list of tools (not exhaustive) is
provided in Section 4.
4. Determine the mounting location of the solar panel(s) on the roof of the RV.
5. Mount the Charge Controller at the desired location (see Section 6).
6. Pass the cable from the solar panels to the interior of the RV (See Section 7).
7. Wire the battery to the Charge Controller through fuse and then the solar panel to the Charge
Controller ensuring correct polarity is observed (See Section 7).
8. Secure the solar panel to the RV roof (See Section 7).
Solar
Panel
Battery
Solar
Charge
Controller
Fuse within 7”
of battery post
Fig. 4.1. Installation Block Diagram Philips drive screw driver
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SECTION 5 | Tools and Materials Required for Installation
Required Tools
1. Philips drive
screw driver
2. 7/16” wrench
3. 3/8” wrench
4. Wire Stripper
5. Wire Crimping Tool
6. Hand Drill
7. ½” drill bit
8. Jig-saw or suitable
cutting tool
9. Pliers
10. Punch or Awl
SECTION 6 | Charge Controller Installation
1. Each of the Samlex Solar Charging Kits come with a 30 Amp PWM Charge Controller Model No. SCC-30AB
to optimally charge your batteries from the solar panel.
2. The Solar Charge Controller comes with its own detailed manual. Read the manual in detail. The
instructions in this Section are only a brief summary of information contained in the manual.
3. Make sure the solar panels and batteries are disconnected from the Charge Controller before installing the
Charge Controller.
4. The Charge Controller should ideally be located in an area relatively close to the battery.
5. The Charge Controller should be mounted indoors in a dry location.
6. The Charge Controller is designed to be ush mounted on a wall or cabinet so that the wiring at the
back can be accessed. Allow adequate spacing (2-3 inches) behind the unit to accommodate the Charge
Controller and the wiring.
7. Using the cut-out template provided with the Charge Controller, mark the cut-out on the installation
surface and the location of the mounting holes.
8. Using a hand drill and suitable drill bit, drill the mounting holes.
9. Using a jig saw or suitable cutting tool cut the material out from the installation surface.
10. After wiring the Charge Controller terminals (see Section 7 on wiring), x the mounting plate to the
installation surface using the screws provided with the Charge Controller (7 x 19, 5/8" Flat Head Tapping
Screws - Philips Drive).
Required Materials
1. Silicone or any suitable roof sealant. Contact your local RV dealer or RV
store for a recommendation on a sealant to suit your specic RV roof
material.
2. Anti-galling lubricant to prevent “thread galling” of all stainless steel
fasteners exposed to outdoor environment. This should be available at
most hardware or auto-parts stores. If anti-galling lubricant is not available,
any standard lubricant will minimize the occurrence of “thread galling”.
3. If wiring distances are longer than 20 ft. length of wire provided with the
kit, extra stranded copper wire will be required. Wires should be 12 AWG or
thicker, single conductor, Type UF (Underground Feeder - marked as sunlight
resistant), Type SE (Service Entrance) or Type USE/USE-2 (Underground
Service Entrance). Alternatively, the following may be ordered for additional
20 ft. extension:
• Solar Panel Connecting WIres Kit "SCW-20-2"
Solar Panel Multi Contact Connectors "MC4-2"
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SECTION 7 | Solar Panel Installation
1. Stainless steel can be subject to a process called “thread galling” in which bolts can twist off and/or the
bolt threads seize to the nut’s thread. Apply Anti-galling Lubricant available at most hardware or auto-
parts stores to all the stainless steel fasteners before installation. If anti-galling lubricant is not available,
any standard lubricant will minimize the occurrence of “thread galling”.
2. Fix the mounting brackets (Fig. 7.2) to the frame of the previously positioned solar panel using the slotted
opening and the ¼”-20 x ¾"Flange Bolt, Nylon Locknut and at washer (Fig. 7.1).
3. Using a 7/16” wrench, tighten the nuts to secure the mounting brackets to the PV panel. Recommended
tightening torque is 15 lbs.
4. Position the panel with the attached mounting brackets at the desired location on the RV roof and mark
the position of the desired mounting hole using a suitable marker by tracing the hole on the mounting
bracket. Please ensure that the mounting surface on the RV roof is strong enough to support the
mounting hardware, solar panel and wind loads.
5. The centre and end holes on the mounting brackets (Fig. 7.2) are sized to accept the ¼” hardware
supplied with the unit. If the use of larger sized hardware is desired, 3/8" holes can be used.
solar module
1/4” -20x3/4” ange bolt
1/4” at washer
1/4” locknut
mounting bracket
RV roof
1/4” holes
3/8” holes
Fig. 7.2. 5-Hole Mounting Bracket.
Fig. 7.1. Attaching solar panel to
5-hole mounting bracket.
Well Nut for anchoring Solar Panel to RV Roof
6. A Well-Nut is a bushing of tough Neoprene rubber with a ange at the top end and a captive brass nut
mounted within the bore at the bottom end (Fig. 7.3). Tightening a conventional machine bolt or screw
engages the captive nut thereby causing the bushing to expand outwards. This fastens securely to thinner
RV roofs by bulging up and against the bottom surface of the roof (Fig. 7.6). If used in a blind hole in a
solid surface material, the rubber will expand outwards to create a secure fastening
(Fig. 7.7). The Neoprene and brass resist most environmental conditions.
ange
1/2” diameter
1/4” captive brass nut
Fig. 7.3. Construction of a Well Nut
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SECTION 7 | Solar Panel Installation
Typical Installation of a Well-Nut
7.
ange
1/2” diameter
1/4” captive brass nut
Fig. 7.4. Well-Nut is inserted
into a pre-drilled hole with
its ange against the outer
surface. There is no need
for access to the
inner side.
ange
1/2” diameter
1/4” captive brass nut
Fig. 7.5. The 5-hole mount-
ing bracket is placed against
the ange of the Well-Nut
and is secured by the bolt
engaging the captive brass
nut.
ange
1/2” diameter
1/4” captive brass nut
Fig. 7.6 . As the bolt is tight-
ened, the neoprene body of
the Well-Nut is compressed
and expanded, forcing it
tightly into the bolt's threads
and against the inner surface
of the thin RV roof material.
ange
1/2” diameter
1/4” captive brass nut
Fig. 7.7. Installed in a blind
hole in a solid material,
the body of the Well-Nut
expands tightly against the
walls of the hole, effect
-
ing a secure, dependable
fastening.
To install the Well-Nuts, drill holes 1¼” deep at the marked positions using a ½” size drill bit. Make sure
that drilling does not interfere with pre-existing wiring installations.
8. Apply silicone or any appropriate sealant recommended by your RV dealer generously to the drilled holes
for water-proong.
9. Insert the ¼” Well-Nut into the drilled holes so that only the ange section remains above the roof
surface (Fig. 7.4).
10. Fasten the mounting brackets to the roof surface by inserting the ¼ x 1¼” serrated ange bolt into the
Well-Nut (Fig. 7.5). Tighten using a 3/8” wrench to a recommended torque of 15 lbs. When the serrated
ange bolt is screwed into the Well-Nut, the material surrounding the well nut bulges slightly securing
the structure to the RV roof (Fig. 7.6 & 7.8).
11. Make sure all bolts and mounting brackets are covered by good amounts of suitable RV sealant
recommended by your local RV dealer.
Rubber bushing material expands
when bolt is tightened to securely
anchor hardware
Solar
Module
¼”-20 x 1¼” Flange Bolt
¼” Flat Washer
Well-Nut
Mounting Bracket
RV roof material
up to approx. 3/8”
thickness
Fig. 7.8 Attaching 5-hole mounting bracket to RV Roof
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Please refer to wiring layout shown in Fig. 8.1. NOTE: Wiring and Fuse sizes recommended below are based
on use of a single 100/150W solar panel with maximum current handling capacity of 10A.
!
CAUTION!
1. The battery must be wired to the Charge Controller before the solar panel is connected to the
Charge Controller.
2. Use appropriate size of fuse in battery Positive Cable to protect against re hazard due to short
circuit in the battery cables.
A pair of 20 foot, AWG#12, pre-assembled cables with Multi-Contact (MC4) Male and Female Connectors
is provided to connect the solar panel to the Charge Controller. After making sure that sufcient length is
available to wire the solar panel to the Charge Controller, any excess wire may be used to wire the battery
to the Charge Controller. Please refer to wiring layout at Fig. 8.1 below.
Wiring from Battery to Charge Controller
!
CAUTION!
Wiring and fuse sizing recommended below are suitable for up to 150W panel only. If additional
panels are added in parallel to increase capacity, wiring and fuse sizes will be required to be
changed accordingly.
Use AWG#12 for up to 6 ft. and AWG#10 for up to 10 ft. to limit voltage drop to 2% at maximum 10A.
Mark the cables to differentiate between Positive and Negative.
Make sure the Positive terminal (marked ‘+’) of the battery is connected to the Positive terminal
(marked “BAT +”) of the Charge Controller and the Negative terminal (marked ‘-’) of the battery is
connected to the Negative terminal (marked “BAT -”) of the Charge Controller SCC-30AB (Fig. 8.1). If
you are not sure, use a DC voltmeter to determine the polarity of the battery bank. Reverse polarity
connection may damage the Charge Controller and the resulting damage will not be covered by
warranty.
4 pieces of Fork Terminals (Fig 8.3) have been supplied for crimping on to the wire ends on the
Controller side.
2 pieces of Ring Terminals (Fig 8.2) have been provided for crimping on the wire ends on the battery side.
Use Inline ATC style Fuse Holder of 10A ATC-10 fuse on the battery end of the Positive cable (Fig 8.1;
NOT SUPPLIED). The Fuse Holder comes with 4", AWG#12 pigtails. Splice one pigtail to the Positive wire
end and use the other pigtail for battery connection.
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PV +
PV -
Bat +
Bat -
PV +
PV -
BAT +
BAT -
PV +
PV -
BAT +
BAT -
Fig 8.2
Ring
terminal for
battery end
Fig 8.3
Fork
terminal for
Controller end
Fig 8.1 Wiring Layout
Battery
Inline Fuse
(See Fig 8.4)
Solar Panel
Warning:
Be careful not to short the battery
Use inline, 10A ATC Type Fuse with ATC Fuse Holder (Fig. 8.4) as close to the battery as possible.
Fig 8.4
Inline ATC Fuse Holder and ATC-10, 10a Fuse
(Not Supplied)
ATC-10
10A Fuse
Fuse
Holder
4" Pigtails, AWG#12
Wiring from Solar Panel to Charge Controller
1. Determine the position of the solar panel on the RV roof. While positioning panels, avoid shading
of the solar panel by neighbouring obstacles such as vents, air-conditioners, TV antennas etc. As far
as possible, position the panels to minimize wiring distance between the solar panel and the Charge
Controller. Place the panel at least 8-10 inches away from the RV roof edges and leave sufcient space
to walk around the panel and access the mounting hardware.
2. Make sure the thickness of the roof at the installation location is at least ½” thick and the material
is strong enough to provide mechanical support to the solar panel and mounting hardware against
possible wind loading. Place the panel length-wise to reduce the effects of wind loading on the RV.
1. Negative wire with MC4 Female connector (marked “+”)
2. Positive wire with MC4 Male connector (marked “-”)
1
2
Fig. 8.5. Solar Panel Connecting Wires kit "SCW-20-2"
3. Solar Panel Connecting Wires kit "SCW-20-2" consisting of 2 pre-assembled, 20 ft, AWG #12, Positive
(+) & Negative (-) PV extension wires have been provided (see Fig. 8.5). The wires have MC4 mating
connectors on one end for connecting to the solar panel & bare ends on the other side for connecting
to the Charge Controller. The wires are marked (+) & and (-) for identication of the polarity.
4. Please read Section 3 on connecting PV Extension Wires to the panels.
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Solar
Panel
Refrigerator
Vent Cover
Vent
Screen
Method B
Method A
Fig. 8.6 PV Wire Entry Through RV Vent
5. The wire pair from the solar panel can be routed to the interior of the RV through the roof-top
refrigerator vent. Find where the refrigerator vent is located on the roof of the RV. See Fig. 8.6.
6. Select a suitable mounting location for the solar panel, preferably as close to the vent as possible. The
mounting surface should be strong enough to support the mounting hardware, the solar panel and
wind loads.
7. Take off the vent cover to gain access to the duct opening and keep the vent fastening hardware safely
as the vent cover will have to be replaced after the wires have been routed.
8. The wires from the solar panel can be routed by either of the two following methods:
A. Hole in the side of the vent: Drill a suitable hole in the side of the vent and insert a rubber grommet
(not provided). Route the wire pair carefully to the Charge Controller through the hole. Use
appropriate sealant as recommended by your local RV dealer to ensure the penetration at the side
of the vent is watertight.
B. Through the vent screen: Route the wire pair through the vent screen grid holes. Widen the screen
grid holes if necessary.
9. Use the cable clamps with #8 self-tapping screws and tie wraps at regular intervals of the wire route
from the solar panel to the Charge Controller to hold the cables in place for a neat nish. Tuck any
excess wire under the refrigerator vent cover.
WARNING!
Avoid sharp, heated or abrasive material on the cable route.
10. Replace the refrigerator vent cover and secure with the retained hardware.
11. Crimp the bare end of the wires with the fork terminals provided (Fig 8.3).
12. Insert the terminals into the appropriate terminal on the Charge Controller (Fig 8.1): Positive PV lead is
connected to the Positive terminal (marked “PV +”) of the Charge Controller and the Negative PV lead is
connected to the Negative terminal (marked “PV -”) of the Charge Controller. Reverse polarity connection
may damage the Charge Controller and the resulting damage will not be covered by warranty.
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Series Connection of Batteries
Fig. 9.1: Series Connection
When two or more batteries are connected in series, their voltages add up but their Ah capacity remains
the same. Fig. 9.1 above shows 2 pieces of 6V, 200 Ah batteries connected in series to form a battery bank
of 12V with a capacity of 200 Ah. The Positive terminal of Battery 1 becomes the Positive terminal of
the 12V bank. The Negative terminal of Battery 1 is connected to the Positive terminal of Battery 2. The
Negative terminal of Battery 2 becomes the Negative terminal of the 12V battery bank.
Parallel Connection of Batteries
Solar Charge Controller
SCC-30AB (rear view)
Solar Charge Controller
SCC-30AB (rear view)
Solar Charge Controller
SCC-30AB (rear view)
PV +
PV -
BAT +
BAT -
6V Battery 6V Battery
PV +
PV -
BAT +
BAT -
12V Battery 12V Battery 12V Battery 12V Battery
PV +
PV -
BAT +
BAT -
6V Battery 6V Battery 6V Battery 6V Battery
String 1 String 2
Battery 1 Battery 3Battery 2 Battery 4
Battery 1 Battery 3Battery 2
Battery 1 Battery 2
Battery 4
Cable “A
Cable “B”
Cable “A
Cable “B”
Cable “A
Cable “B”
Fig. 9.2: Parallel Connection
When two or more batteries are connected in parallel, their voltage remains the same but their Ah capacities
add up. Fig. 9.2 shows 4 pieces of 12V, 100 Ah batteries connected in parallel to form a battery bank of
12V with a capacity of 400 Ah. The four Positive terminals of Batteries 1 to 4 are paralleled (connected
together) and this common Positive connection becomes the Positive terminal of the 12V bank. Similarly, the
four Negative terminals of Batteries 1 to 4 are paralleled (connected together) and this common Negative
connection becomes the Negative terminal of the 12V battery bank.
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Series – Parallel Connection of Batteries
Solar Charge Controller
SCC-30AB (rear view)
Solar Charge Controller
SCC-30AB (rear view)
Solar Charge Controller
SCC-30AB (rear view)
PV +
PV -
BAT +
BAT -
6V Battery 6V Battery
PV +
PV -
BAT +
BAT -
12V Battery 12V Battery 12V Battery 12V Battery
PV +
PV -
BAT +
BAT -
6V Battery 6V Battery 6V Battery 6V Battery
String 1 String 2
Battery 1 Battery 3Battery 2 Battery 4
Battery 1 Battery 3Battery 2
Battery 1 Battery 2
Battery 4
Cable “A
Cable “B”
Cable “A
Cable “B”
Cable “A
Cable “B”
Fig. 9.3: Series-Parallel Connection
Figure 9.3 above shows a series – parallel connection consisting of four 6V, 200 Ah batteries to form a 12V,
400 Ah battery bank. Two 6V, 200 Ah batteries, Batteries 1 and 2 are connected in series to form a 12V, 200
Ah battery (String 1). Similarly, two 6V, 200 Ah batteries, Batteries 3 and 4 are connected in series to form
a 12V, 200 Ah battery (String 2). These two 12V, 200 Ah Strings 1 and 2 are connected in parallel to form a
12V, 400 Ah bank.
!
CAUTION!
When 2 or more batteries / battery strings are connected in parallel and are then connected to the
Solar Charge Controller SCC-30AB (See Figs. 9.2 and 9.3 given above), attention should be paid to
the manner in which the Solar Charge Controller is connected to the battery bank. Please ensure
that if the Positive output cable of the Solar Charge Controller (Cable “A”) is connected to the
Positive battery post of the rst battery (Battery 1 in Fig. 9.2) or to the Positive battery post of the
rst battery string (Battery 1 of String 1 in Fig. 9.3), then the Negative output cable of the Solar
Charge Controller SCC-30AB (Cable “B”) should be connected to the Negative battery post of the
last battery (Battery 4 as in Fig. 9.2) or to the Negative Post of the last battery string (Battery 4 of
Battery String 2 as in Fig. 9.3). This connection ensures the following:
The resistances of the interconnecting cables will be balanced.
All the individual batteries / battery strings will see the same series resistance.
All the individual batteries will charge at the same charging current and thus, will be charged to
the same state at the same time.
None of the batteries will see an overcharge condition.
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If the Positive output cable of the Solar Charge Controller (Cable “A”) is connected to the Positive
battery post of the rst battery (Battery 1 in Fig. 9.2) or to the Positive battery post of the rst
battery string (Battery 1 of String 1 in Fig. 9.3), and the Negative output cable of the battery charger
(Cable “B”) is connected to the Negative battery post of the rst battery (Battery 1 as in Fig. 9.2)
or to the Negative Post of the rst battery string (Battery 1 of Battery String 1 as in Fig. 9.3), the
following abnormal conditions will result:
The resistances of the connecting cables will not be balanced.
The individual batteries will see different series resistances.
All the individual batteries will be charged at different charging current and thus, will reach fully
charged state at different times.
The battery with lower series resistance will take shorter time to charge as compared to the
battery which sees higher series resistance and hence, will experience over charging and its life
will be reduced.
SECTION 10 | Routine Maintenance
Please carry out the following routine maintenance:
Inspect the solar panels and make sure the surface is free from dust, dirt and other debris. Clean with
a wet cloth or glass cleaner, if necessary.
Check to make sure all structural components, mechanical fasteners and electrical connections are
secure, clean and corrosion-free.
Check and maintain battery electrolyte levels at regular intervals as per battery manufacturer’s
recommendations if ooded/wet cell Lead Acid batteries are used.
Check and replace damaged components, if necessary.
SECTION 9 | Typical Battery Connections
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