SOLAR FLEX KITS™ User Manual GP-FLEX-30 GP-FLEX-50 GP-FLEX-50E GP-FLEX-100 GP-FLEX-100E GP-FLEX-200 © 2016 Go Power!® By Carmanah Technologies Worldwide Technical Support and Product Information gpelectric.com Carmanah Technologies Corporate Headquarters 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC Canada V9A 3K5 Tel: 1.866.247.
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2. GENERAL INFORMATION Congratulations on purchasing your Go Power! Solar Flex Kit. You have chosen a clean, quiet and sustainable power source. Go Power! Solar Kits allow you to power appliances in your RV, without hooking up to shore power or a noisy generator. Go Power! Solar kits will keep your batteries charged, ensuring you have power when you need it. This mobile DC power system allows you to enjoy the luxuries that electricity provides, without a campsite hookup.
GENERAL INFORMATION 100W Solar Panel Refrigerator Vent Cover or Cable Entry Plate MC4 Red Postive Extension Cable (25 ft) MC4 Black Negative Extension Cable (25 ft) PWM 30 Solar Charge Controller 30A Fuse Legend MC4 Connector "CLICK" Battery Bank FIGURE 2-B: FLEX 100 WIRING DIAGRAM gpelectric.
GENERAL INFORMATION 2.2 CAUTIONS Disconnect all power sources before attempting installation Electricity can be very dangerous. Installation should be performed only by a licensed electrician or qualified personnel. Photovoltaic panels generate DC electricity when exposed to sunlight or other light sources. Contact with the electrically active parts of the panel, such as terminals, can result in burns, sparks and lethal shock whether the panel is connected or disconnected.
GENERAL INFORMATION 2.3 DISCLAIMERS IMPORTANT: Please follow installation and wiring instructions exactly as outlined to ensure safety. We recommend installation by an RV technician or professional electrician to ensure adherence to relevant electrical codes.
GENERAL INFORMATION 2.4 KIT PARTS Note Please unpack and make sure all parts shown in the list below are included in the kit. If any parts are missing please contact Carmanah’s customer service team at customerservice@carmanah.com or 1.866.247.6527.
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GENERAL INFORMATION 2.5 REQUIRED TOOLS a. Screwdriver (Phillips) h. 1/16” and 3/8” Drill Bits b. Keyhole Saw i. 5/16” & 7/16” Wrench c. Pencil or Marker j. Heat Gun d. Pliers k. Caulking Gun e. Wire Strippers and Cutters l. Sealant f. Butt Splice Crimping Tool m. Digital Multimeter (troubleshooting only) g. Electric Hand Drill n. Torque Driver (optional) Design your solar set up here: [page 10] | gpelectric.
3. PLANNING LOCATIONS 3.1 PLAN YOUR SOLAR SYSTEM SETUP 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Take a few minutes before commencing any installation work to layout your solar system on paper first. Use the diagrams within this manual to help. Complete a simple block diagram identifying the key components and connections of your Solar charging system: Solar Panels, MC4 Positive and Negative Extension Cables, Solar Charge Controller and your Battery Bank as detailed in the diagrams.
PLANNING LOCATIONS 3.3 LOCATING THE GP-PWM-10 OR GP-PWM-30 SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER The GP-PWM-10 or GP-PWM-30 is included in all Go Power! RV Solar Kits detailed in this manual except for the expansion kits (50E and 100E). The GP-PWM provides the necessary protection for the RV battery system. A condensed version of the installation instructions appear in this manual. However, please read the full installation manual included with the GP-PWM-10 or GP-PWM-30 Solar Charge Controller. 1.
4. INSTALLATION 4.1 SOLAR PANELS WARNING: Photovoltaic panels generate DC electricity when exposed to sunlight or other light sources. When exposed to light, contact with the electricity active parts of the panel, such as terminals, can result in burns, sparks and lethal shock whether the panel is connected or disconnected. Do not touch the terminals while the panel is exposed to light.
INSTALLATION 4.2 REFRIGERATOR VENT ACCESS OPTION 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Locate the refrigerator vent on the roof of the RV. Remove vent cover to gain access to the duct opening. Drill a hole through the side of the vent (5/8” hole). Remove any sharp edges from the hole. Insert a rubber grommet (not included) into the hole. Insert the MC4 positive and negative extension cables through the hole and carefully route it to the solar charge controller.
INSTALLATION 4.5 INSTALLING THE SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER Ensure the Solar Panels are covered. Cover the panel faces completely with an opaque material to stop the production of electricity when working with panels or wiring – the cardboard shipping boxes are the perfect option to cover glass surface of the panels. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Use the template included in the solar charge controller Manual to mark the four mounting holes. For the GP-PWM-30 also mark the “cutting line for flush mounting”.
INSTALLATION 4.7 CONNECT THE SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER TO THE BATTERY BANK It is recommended to connect directly to the battery whenever possible. You can also connect to the converter/charger where the battery positive and negative wires connect to the converter/charger 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
5. MAINTENANCE 5.1 INSPECTION After installing any Go Power! Solar Kit or any other Go Power! products it is prudent to complete a periodic check of all electrical and mechanical connections to ensure no connections have become loose or dislodged through transit vibrations. These checks should be carried out at least once after the initial kit installation and the first prolonged RV transit.
6. SPECIFICATIONS Flex 30 Solar Panel Specs Rated power (Pm) 30W Maximum power voltage (Vmp) 17.5V Maximum power current (Imp) 1.70A Open circuit voltage (Voc) 21.0V Short circuit current (Isc) 1.88A Flex 50 Solar Panel Specs Rated power (Pm) 50W Maximum power voltage (Vmp) 17.5V Maximum power current (Imp) 2.88A Open circuit voltage (Voc) 19.0V Short circuit current (Isc) 3.04A Flex 100 Solar Panel Specs Rated power (Pm) 100W Maximum power voltage (Vmp) 17.
7. WARRANTY RETURN PROCEDURE The Go Power! warranty is valid against defects in materials and workmanship for the specific product warranty period.
8. SYSTEM DIAGRAMS FLEX 30 and 50 SYSTEM DIAGRAM Refrigerator Vent Cover or Cable Entry Plate MC4 Red Postive Extension Cable (25 ft) 30W or 50W Solar Panel MC4 Black Negative Extension Cable (25 ft) PWM 10 Solar Charge Controller 10A Fuse Legend MC4 Connector "CLICK" [page 20] | gpelectric.
SYSTEM DIAGRAMS FLEX 200 SYSTEM DIAGRAM 100W Solar Panel 100W Solar Panel Refrigerator Vent Cover or Cable Entry Plate MC4 Red Postive Extension Cable (25 ft) MC4 Black Negative Extension Cable (25 ft) PWM 30 Solar Charge Controller 30A Fuse Legend MC4 Expansion Connector - Negative Battery Bank MC4 Expansion Connector - Postive gpelectric.
