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Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E GP-RV-95 GP-RV-95E GP-RV-160E GP-RV-160 Table of Contents RV Installation Parts and Checklist 3 1.0 Installation Overview 4 1.1 How Does the Go Power! RV Solar Kit Work 4 1.2 Warnings 4 1.3 Tools Required (Additional tools may be required) 4 1.4 Weekender SW / Weekender HD / Solar Elite / Solar Extreme Installation 5 2.0 Wiring the Solar Module and Power Cable 5 3.0 Wiring Modules with MC4 Cables 5 3.
Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme Standard Kits GP-RV-80/95/160 *Weekender HD or SW PART 01. Ring Terminal Battery Connector 2 2 02. MC4 Cable with Male and Female MC4 Connectors 1 1 03. Tie Wrap 6 6 04. Positive MC4 Parallel Connector 0 0 05. Negative MC4 Parallel Connector 0 0 06. #10/32 Well Nut 4 6 07. #10/32 Well Nut Bolt 4 6 08. #10/32 Well Nut Flat Washer 4 6 09. #10/32 Well Nut Lock Washer 4 6 10. #6 Self-tapping Screws 6 6 11.
Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E GP-RV-95 GP-RV-95E GP-RV-160E GP-RV-160 1.0 Installation Overview Congratulations on your purchase of a Go Power!TM RV Solar Power Kit. You have chosen a clean, quiet and sustainable way to provide power to your recreational vehicle. A Go Power!TM RV Solar Power Kit gives you the ability to dry camp while ensuring your batteries remain fully charged.
Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E GP-RV-95 GP-RV-95E GP-RV-160E GP-RV-160 1.4 Weekender SW / Weekender HD / Solar Elite/ Solar Extreme Installation Refer to specific product manuals included in kits for correct product installation (ex. inverters, chargers and remotes). 2.0 Wiring the Solar Module and Power Cable Please follow the directions in the appropriate section, depending on which kit you are about to install.
Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E GP-RV-95 GP-RV-95E GP-RV-160E GP-RV-160 Refrigerator Vent Cover 4.0 Routing Power Cable through the Fridge Vent Solar Module 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.
Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E GP-RV-95 GP-RV-95E GP-RV-160E GP-RV-160 The GP-PWM-30 provides the necessary protection for the RV battery system. A condensed version of the installation instructions appear below. However, please read the full installation manual included with the GP-PWM-30 Solar Controller. Solar Controller 1. Disconnect or cover the solar modules and disconnect the batteries before commencing the GPPWM-30 wiring.
Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme • • GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E GP-RV-95 GP-RV-95E GP-RV-160E GP-RV-160 protection and improper hook-up Acts of God, including lightning, floods, earthquakes, fire, and high winds Damage in handling, including damage encountered during shipment 2. This warranty shall be considered void if the warranted product is in any way opened or altered.
Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E GP-RV-95 GP-RV-95E GP-RV-160E GP-RV-160 Diagram 1 MC4 Power Cabels For RV Kits Positive MC4 Junction Box Connection - Male Negative MC4 Junction Box Connection - Female The MC4 power cable is usually the final connection between the solar array and the solar controller. If it has not already been done, cut the MC power cable into two pieces so that there is a positive conductor cable and negative conductor cable. 1.
Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E GP-RV-95 GP-RV-95E GP-RV-160E GP-RV-160 Diagram 2 Wiring Parallel (2) Modules with MC4 Parallel Connectors Negative MC4 Parallel Connector - Female MC4 Extension Cable to Solar Controller or Combiner Box Positive MC4 Parallel Connector - Male MC4 Cable Connections for 2 Parallel Modules E.G. Two 12V modules at 12V Note: solar module junction box and MC4 cables many not be exactly as shown.
Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E GP-RV-95 GP-RV-95E GP-RV-160E GP-RV-160 Diagram 3 Parallel Wiring Between a Standard Junction Box and an MC4 Cable Junction Box Negative MC4 Parallel Connector - Female Existing MC Power Cable to Solar Controller MC4 Extension Cable (MC4 Output 10) Positive MC4 Parallel Connector - Male Parallel Wiring Between a Standard Junction Box and an Existing MC4 Cable Junction Box Note: solar module junction box and MC4 cables many not be
Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E GP-RV-95 GP-RV-95E GP-RV-160E GP-RV-160 Diagram 4 RV Electrical Layout - RV / Off Grid Charge Controller Solar Module All positive conductors connected to the battery should be equipped with the circuit protection rated to the wire size used. Loads Battery AC Panel Converter If the inverter supplies power to the AC panel which provides power to a converter, the resulting battery loop will quickly drain the batteries.
Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E GP-RV-95 GP-RV-95E GP-RV-160E GP-RV-160 Diagram 5 RV Electrical Layout - Two AC Power Sources No Transfer Switch - Manual Switching Solar Module Charge Controller Disconnect the converter entirely from the system via a breaker or physically disconnecting the wires. Usually the converter with circuit protection is rewired to connect to the utility power side of the system, if utility power is available.
Weekender SW Weekender HD Solar Elite Solar Extreme GP-RV-80 GP-RV-80E GP-RV-95 GP-RV-95E GP-RV-160E GP-RV-160 Diagram 6 RV Electrical Layout - Two AC Power Sources with Automatic Transfer Switch Charge Controller Solar Module All positive conductors connected to the battery should be equipped with the circuit protection rated to the wire size used.
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