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SKU 90599 

        

16.  Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles 

and heavy-duty work gloves during 

installation.  Do not wear jewelry or 

metal watches when working near 

solar panels, wiring or batteries.

17.  Handle panel with care.  Glass 

may break or a sharp edge may be 

exposed during movement.

18.  Keep installation area clean and well 

lit.

19.  Install out of reach of children.
20.  Keep bystanders out of the area 

during installation.

21.  Do not install when tired or when 

under the influence of drugs or 

medication.

22.  Use in 12 VDC systems only.

Battery precautions

23. 

Wear splash-resistant AnSI-

approved safety goggles and 

electrically insulated gloves while 

working near batteries.

24. 

use an appropriate charge 

controller whenever connected to 

battery.

25.  Charge, store, and maintain batteries 

according to supplier’s instructions.

Service precautions

1. 

Before service, maintenance, or 

cleaning:

a. 

dry solar panels and outdoor 

wiring thoroughly while wearing 

electrically insulated gloves.

b. 

cover all solar panels with an 

opaque cover, such as a blanket.

c. 

disconnect all solar panels.

d. 

disconnect all batteries.

2. 

do not service during rain, fog, or 

any other wet/humid weather.

3. 

do not stand on or otherwise apply 

pressure to panel.

4.  Do not allow children to play with 

or near this item or electrical 

components.

5.  Inspect at least monthly; do not use 

if damaged, parts are loose, water is 

found inside the housing, electrical 

insulation is cracked or damaged, or 

connections are loose.

6.  Maintain product labels and 

nameplates.  These carry important 

safety information.  If unreadable or 

missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools 

for a replacement.

7.  WARNING: Handling the cord on 

this product will expose you to lead, 

a chemical known to the State of 

California to cause cancer, and 

birth defects or other reproductive 

harm. Wash hands after handling.  

(California Health & Safety Code § 

25249.5, 

et seq.

)

  SAve TheSe 

InSTRucTIOnS.

Summary of Contents for 90599 and

Page 1: ...reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this manual may n...

Page 2: ...t symbol indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury CAUTION without the safety ale...

Page 3: ...s rated output Increase output ratings by 25 when determining component required voltage and amperage ratings Refer to Section 690 8 of the National Electrical Code for an additional multiplying facto...

Page 4: ...vice Precautions 1 Before service maintenance or cleaning a Dry solar panels and outdoor wiring thoroughly while wearing electrically insulated gloves b Cover all solar panels with an opaque cover suc...

Page 5: ...Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual Location 1 Locate the panel where it will receive full unobstructed sunlight especially during midday Nearby trees or tall plants will drop debris requirin...

Page 6: ...d provide enough ventilation to allow the unit to vent and cool properly 4 Secure the Frame Assembly 6a 6d to its mounting location using hardware not supplied through the four holes on the bottom of...

Page 7: ...troller regulator according to controller regulator s instructions 3 Secure all connections using terminals or solder all wire splices to ensure good connections 4 Weatherproof all connections Operati...

Page 8: ...too high above 14 5 volts the Regulator 2 will automatically shut off power input to prevent damage to the battery not included c Overload Protection If the output current exceeds 4 amps the fuse See...

Page 9: ...olar panels d Disconnect all batteries To prevent serious injury from electric shock or cuts Do not use damaged solar panel If wiring insulation is damaged or weathered glass is cracked or housing is...

Page 10: ...and maintain batteries according to supplier s instructions Adjustment To Increase Efficiency 7 In the Winter increase the panel s angle by 10 8 In the Summer decrease the angle by up to 10 9 In the...

Page 11: ...certified and licensed technicians and not by the buyer The buyer assumes all risk and liability arising out of his or her repairs to the original product or replacement parts thereto or arising out o...

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