White (Used for black or dark grey background color) Solar Home and RV Kit 400 Watt And SINGLE COLOR 800 Watt Version (Used for background colors other than Black or White) Owner’s Manual
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For safe and optimum performance, the Solar Home and RV Kit must be used properly. Carefully read and follow all instructions and guidelines in this manual and give special attention to the CAUTION and WARNING statements.
Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 5 2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................ 7 3. INSTALLATION .................................................................................................. 7 4. CONFIGURATION .....................................................
1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the NATURE POWER Solar Home and RV Kit. With our state of the art, easy to use design, this product will offer you reliable service for providing a solar-powered rechargeable power source for your home, cabin, or campsite. With its highly technical design and comprehensive features, the NATURE POWER Solar Home and RV Kit will provide you with a simple yet effective user experience as you learn to generate your own power.
WARNING: Explosion hazard! • DO NOT use the NATURE POWER Solar Home and RV Kit in the vicinity of flammable fumes or gases (such as propane tanks or large engines). • AVOID covering the ventilation openings. • Always operate unit in an open area. • Prolonged contact to high heat or freezing temperatures will decrease the working life of the unit. Unit exposure to these elements may lead to cracking and decreased capacity of the internal battery.
2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The NATURE POWER Solar Home and RV Kit includes the items list below. • Solar Home and RV Kit (400W and 800W version) • Solar Input Cable • AC Input Cable • Owner’s manual 3. INSTALLATION WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN DAMAGE THE UNIT.
Understanding the unit features Lighter Socket USB Output Input circuit breaker AC Outputs AC Input socket Solar Input Port Front view Rear view ‘Power’ button ‘Select’ button used for feature setting and display function ‘Status’ indicator ‘Solar Charge’ indicator Control and Display Panel Main Unit Installation IMPORTANT: The AC plug on the power supply cord is used as the disconnect device.
options). If a non-NATURE POWER Solar Home and RV Kit panel is used, be sure the solar panel is designed for a 12V battery system with 8A maximum current, 17.5V rated voltage and open circuit voltage less than 26 VDC. Please refer to the specifications label on the solar panel before connecting. Do not connect to a PV source capable of delivering more than 140W (17.5V 8A).
the Powerpole Connectors section for parts details and the wire crimping methods. • PP45 Red Connector Housing & 45 amp Contact (1 pc): P/N 1345 • PP45 White Connector Housing & 45 amp Contact (1 pc): P/N 1345G7 The red connector is used to connect to the positive terminal of the Solar Home and RV Kit and the white connector is used to connect to the negative (ground) terminal of the Solar Home and RV kit system.
In0 AL1 Backup Disabled In0 AL0 Backup & Alarm Disabled AC output is provided by AC utility when utility is available. Internal battery is automatically charged by the 2A charger. Inverter is disabled and no backup power occurs when AC utility is not available. Audio alarm is enabled and will sound when any warning or fault occurs. Same as “Backup Disabled” mode but with alarm disabled. Audio alarm will not sound when any warning or fault occurs.
5. UNIT OPERATION WARNING: RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE • Do not plug surge-protected power bars into the unit’s 120 VAC outlets. The surge protected components on the surge-protected power bar may not like the modified sine wave output generated by the unit. • Do not connect an AC power source such as utility power or a generator to the 120 VAC outlets. • Do not connect the unit’s AC power input cord to its 120 VAC outlets.
Solid red Full Automatic Silent In1,Al0 Backup Disable In0,Ch1,Al1 Backup Disable with Alarm Disable In0,Ch1,Al0 “E01-E10” Error on unit is detected. AC output is disconnected. See Trouble shooting section. Same as “Full Automatic” mode but with audio alarm mute if error occurs. The unit fault protection features remain active. Solid “Ful” AC output is supplied by utility power. Internal green battery is fully charged. Flashing Battery AC output is supplied by utility power.
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7. SPECIFICATIONS Note: Specifications are subject to change without notices. 400W 800W Specification (40404) (40408) Inverter Output Power 400W 800W Output Current 3.3A 6.6A Surge Power 800W 1600W Output Voltage 120 VAC / 60 Hz Output Frequency 60 Hz Output Waveform Modified Sinewave Peak Efficiency 90% No Load battery draw (unit in standby): < 3W USB 5V, 750 mA Transfer Switch Protection 10A 15A (Supplementary Breaker) Internal Charger Charging Current 2 ADC Charging Voltage (Absorption/Float): 14.8/13.
8. SOLAR PANEL (optional for fast battery charging/full off grid application) For a full off-grid application, solar panels are available and can be used to charge the internal battery by using the built-in solar charger controller through the Solar Charge port. Please visit www.naturepowerproducts.com for other exciting and innovative NATURE POWER products. 9.
