Samlexpower SMC-20 Owner's Manual - Section 3 |
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SECTION 3 |
Installation
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WARNING!
Danger of explosion from sparking! Danger of electric shock!
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The solar charge controller may only be connected to the local loads
and the battery by trained personnel and in accordance with the ap-
plicable regulations.
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Follow the installation and operating instructions for all components
of the PV system.
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Ensure that no cables are damaged.
MOUNTING THE SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER
Mounting location requirements
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Do not mount the solar charge controller outdoors or in wet rooms.
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Do not subject the solar charge controller to direct sunshine or other
sources of heat.
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Protect the solar charge controller from dirt and moisture.
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Mount upright on the wall (concrete) on a non-flammable substrate.
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Maintain a minimum clearance of 10 cm below and around the device
to ensure unhindered air circulation.
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Mount the solar charge controller as close as possible to the batteries
(with a safety clearance of at least 30 cm).
Fastening the solar charge controller
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Mark the position of the solar charge controller fastening holes on
the wall.
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Drill 4 x 6 mm holes and insert dowels.
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Fasten the solar charge controller to the wall with the cable
openings facing
down- wards, using 4 oval head screws M4 x 40 (DIN 7996).
CONNECTION
Preparing the wiring
The cross section of the connection cable depends on the power output of
the solar charge controller.
CONTROLLER
TYPE
LOAD/MODULE
CURRENT
CROSS-SECTION
AWG
INSULATION
20A
20A
10 mm
2
8
85°C
The table above applies to the following cable lengths:
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10 m solar module connection cable
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2 m battery connection cable
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5 m load connection cable
Consult a dealer if the specified cable lengths are inadequate.