Xantrex Rigid Solar Kit Owner Guide

5. Mount the
solar panel
(Max Flex-
type)
TIP: Once applied to a
surface, the industrial
grade adhesive on the
solar panel cannot be
easily removed without
damaging the solar
panel and doing so will
void the warranty.
IMPORTANT: Follow
the recommendations
illustrated in Figure 3 on
page 10.
a. Unpack the solar panels and prepare all installation tools and
materials.
b. Prepare the roof mounting surface by removing dust, dirt, and
debris. Clean and degrease the roof surface with isopropyl
alcohol and dry completely.
NOTICE
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
l
Do not mount the solar panel near other roof fixtures that can
obstruct direct exposure to sunlight.
l
Select the mounting area carefully and mark the exact and
intended location of the solar panel.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in physical damage
to vehicles and property.
c. Peel off the adhesive covers and place the solar panel on the
exact and intended location.
d. Using a roller (not provided), apply even pressure to multiple
points to ensure adhesion of the panel onto the roof surface.
e. Allow 72 hours for the adhesive to cure before exposing the
solar panel to wind lift forces such as while driving.
f. Apply protective tape (recommended 3M™ Extreme Sealing
Tape, not included) around the solar panel edges to seal it
from the environment.
6.
Mount the
charge
controller.
a. Mount the charge controller on the location you pre-selected in
Step2 using the self-tapping screws provided in the kit.
b. Loosen the terminal screws on the charge controller.
7.
Connect the
DC cables.
T3:
IMPORTANT: Follow
the recommendations
illustrated in Figure 4
and Figure 5 on page
10.
NOTICE
REVERSE POLARITY
Check polarity at all terminals before making the final DC
connection. Pos(+) (red) must connect to charge controller pos(+)
(red); Neg(–) (black) must connect to charge controller neg(–)
(black).
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment
damage.
a. Cover the solar panel with a blanket (or the packaging box) to
de-energize it.
b. Connect the red pos (+) and black neg (–) PV cables to the
solar panel using the MC4-type connectors.
c. Route the PV cables through the roof entry point and connect
the red pos (+) and black neg (–) PV cables to the charge
controller. See T3.
d. Connect the red pos (+) and black neg (–) battery cables to
the charge controller. See T3.
e. Route the battery cable inside the vehicle and connect the red
pos (+) and black neg (–) battery cables to the respective
battery terminals.
f. Secure all cables with clamps (and/or cable ties) and
additional strain-relief as necessary.
g. Clear the roof and the cable routes of tools and other debris
that may have been left during installation.
8.
Operate the
system.
a. Remove the blanket (or the packaging box) covering the solar
panel to start energizing the solar panel.
b. Check the LCD display of the charge controller for indications
of power.
NOTE: The charge controller has no power switch and the
LCD display turns on immediately when power is detected.
c. Configure the battery type using the charge controller.
d. Use the charge controller to monitor the charging operation.
9.
Maintain the
system
a. Periodically check the cable connections at each of the
charge controller terminals. Vibration can cause terminals to
loosen.
b. Check also for signs of corrosion.
c. Periodically clean the surface of the solar panel using water
and sponge. Do not pressure wash.
d.
When storing the vehicle for winter season, there may be
insufficient solar charging capacity due to weather or an RV
cover, therefore charge the battery by using the vehicle's AC
powered battery charger.
e. When storing the vehicle outside in temperate weather,
remove all DCloads that can drain the battery unnecessarily.
6 ©2019 975-0808-01-01 Rev D
March 2019