Product Manual

REDARC SOLAR CABLES & VALUE PACK
REDARC Solar Cables are for use with the Redarc Solar Panels, Solar Blankets, Solar Regulators
and Redarc BCDC / BMS Battery charging systems.
The cables feature UV stabilised PVC insulation for external use and include the genuine
Anderson™ SB™50 Connectors and silver terminals.
The Redarc Solar Value Pack (SRPA20-VP) includes a 5m Anderson™ to Anderson™ cable
(SRC0018), a 1.5m Anderson™ to Battery Clip cable (SRC0009) and a 20A Solar Regulator
(SRPA0240). All products include the Anderson™ SB™50 connectors and terminals.
WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
7. PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To assist with the safe operation and use of the Solar Product:
a) Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near a battery.
b) If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, remove the affected clothing and wash the affected area
of your skin immediately with soap and water. If battery acid enters your eye, immediately flood the eye
with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and seek medical assistance immediately.
The Solar product will achieve best results when proper battery maintenance is regularly performed. This
includes but is not limited to checking water and specific gravity levels of the battery.
CONTENTS
Redarc Solar Cables 1
Warning & Safety Instructions 1
Contents 2
1. SRC0001 - 5m MC4 to Bare-Wire Connector 3
2. SRC0002 - 10m MC4 to Bare-Wire Connector 4
3. SRC0006 - MC4 ‘Y’ Connector 5
4. SRC0008 - 1.5m Anderson™ to Anderson™ Cable 6
5. SRC0009 - 1.5m Anderson™ to Battery Clip Cable 7
6. SRC0010 - 1.5m Anderson™ to Battery Terminal Cable 8
7. SRC0011 - Series Anderson™ to Anderson™ Connector 9
8. SRC0012 - Parallel Anderson™ to Anderson™ Connector 10
9. SRC0016 - 1.5m Anderson™ to Bare-Wire Connector 11
10. SRC0017 - 1.5m Anderson™ to MC4 Connector 12
11. SRC0018 - 5m Anderson™ to Anderson™ Cable 13
12. SRC0019 - 10m Anderson™ to Anderson™ Cable 14
13. SRPA20-VP - Value Pack 15
14. SRC0001-CK - MC4 Connector Kit 15
15. System Wiring 16
15.1. Wiring Precautions 16
15.2. Fuse Protection 16
WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for
REDARC Solar Cables.
DO NOT OPERATE THE SOLAR PRODUCT UNLESS YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS MANUAL
AND THE SYSTEM IS SETUP AS PER THESE INSTRUCTIONS. REDARC RECOMMENDS THAT ANY
REGULATOR/CHARGER BE INSTALLED BY A SUITABLY QUALIFIED PERSON.
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES:
WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE
EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE
THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE BLANKET.
1. Solar products should not be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised or have been
instructed on how to use the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the Solar product.
2. Do NOT use the Solar products to charge non-rechargeable batteries. Doing so may result in harm to
the user and/or damage to the regulator and/or solar blanket. Only use the Solar product for charging
standard lead acid, calcium content, Gel & AGM type 12V batteries.
3. Do NOT exceed the current and voltage rating of the cables and/or connectors. Exceeding the
recommended ratings will cause damage to the components.
4. Incorrect connections of batteries, cables, regulators and/or solar panels can subject the components to
high voltages or currents and may cause damage. Ensure the recommended connections and sequences
are followed.
5. Check the manufacturer’s data for your battery and ensure that the ‘Absorption’ voltage of the profile you
select does not exceed the manufacturer’s recommended maximum charging voltage. If the ‘Absorption’
voltage for your battery type is too high, please select another charging profile. The Solar products are
not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than to charge a battery.
6. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine. This may cause the battery to
explode.
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