User manual

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Dear customer,
Thank you very much for the trust you have placed in us. You have acquired a reliable high-quality product which will deliver good
services for a long time if used appropriately.
Please read these operating instructions thoroughly and completely prior to putting the device into operation. You receive important
information for safe operation and maintenance of the device.
The pack contains
Solar controller, temperature sensor, connection adapter for voltage sensor, operating instructions
Intended use
The solar controller of the SCplus/SCDplus series was developed for charging solar batteries (lead acid, AGM, GEL) within a
stand-alone solar system. The solar controller is also suitable for charging Lithium Iron Phosphate packs (LiFePO ₄ ) with integrated BMS
(Balancing Management System).
The user must ensure that the device is protected against humidity and moisture. Any other use than described before may damage this
product; in addition, improper use may result in serious hazards, such as short-
circuiting, fire, electrical shock etc.
The entire product must not be modified or converted in any manner whatsoever!
Safety notes
Dear customer,
The following safety notes and hazard warnings serve not only for the protection of the device but also for the protection of
your health. Please read the following points thoroughly. In case of property damage or personal injuries caused by improper
handling or non-observance of these operating instructions or the safety notes stated herein, the warrant/guarantee expires.
We assume no liability for any consequential damages!
General
• For safety and technical approval reasons (CE), any unauthorized conversion and/or modification of the product is
inadmissible.
• This device is no toy and must not be used by children! Please ensure childproof operation and storage of the
device at any time.
• Maintenance, installation or repair works may only be performed by an expert/qualified workshop. Use only original
spare parts for repair work. The use of any other spare parts may lead to serious damage to property and personal
injury!
• Do not leave packing materials unattended. It could become a hazardous toy for children!
• Handle the product with care; impacts, shocks or even a fall from a low height may cause damage. In this case
have the solar charge controller checked by a qualified expert before restart.
• If you detect damages, stop operating the device. Bring it to a qualified workshop or dispose of it in an
environmentally compatible manner.
Operation
• The product may only be operated in a dry environment. It may not get humid or wet, otherwise there is a risk of life-
threatening electrical shocks.
• The use of the product under unfavourable environmental conditions must be avoided under all circumstances.
Unfavourable environmental conditions include: ambient temperatures above 50°C, flammable gases, solvents,
vapours, dust, relative humidity in excess of 80%, and moisture.
• The device may not be operated in the presence of flammable materials, open fire or gases. Explosion hazard!
• Ensure proper ventilation during the operational phase, never cover the solar charge controller and connected
devices.
• Protect the solar charge controller against electro-magnetic fields as well as impacts and vibrations.
• Protect the solar charge controller against excessive ambient temperatures!
• Avoid sudden differences in temperature! This may cause the formation of condensation water in the solar charge
controller! In this case, the solar charge controller must be adjusted to the new ambient temperature before start at
a well ventilated place for a least one hour.