ApolloFLEX Mono Instructions - English
!
1) Foreword
!
Thank you for purchasing the ApolloFLEX Mono™, a high quality solar panel designed and manufactured in
Germany. Please read the following instructions carefully in order to install, use and maintain the solar panel
correctly. Incorrect installation and negligent care can damage your module over time and void your warranty.
!
!
2) Legal Disclaimer
!
Euro-Line Solar does not accept any liability for damage, loss or costs incurred due to incorrect and/or
nonprofessional installation and electrical connection of the solar panels. All information in this instruction
manual is correct according to current knowledge at the time of publication, nevertheless Euro-Line Solar
makes no legal warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, as to the correctness of the manual. Euro-Line
Solar reserves the right to change these product and product properties at any time without prior notice, as
well as the content of this manual.
!
!
3) Product Description
!
The ApolloFLEX Mono™ is a flat and flexible solar panel designed for installation on vehicles such as cars,
trucks, motorhomes, camping cars and caravans, and on boots such as motorboats, sailboats, narrowboats,
yachts and other water vehicles.
!
Due to the high efficient and powerful mono-crystalline solar cells, the ApolloFLEX Mono is one of the most
efficient flat solar panels in the world.
!
!
4) Important Information
!
• Do not attempt to open the junction box attached to the panel.
!
• The panels may only be mounted on smooth surfaces without any bumps, gutters, edges or some other type
of raised or uneven surface.
!
• ApolloFLEX Mono panels are semi-flexible, not completely bendable. Over-bending the solar panel will
permanently damage the panel and the photovoltaic cells, and invalidate the warranty.
!
• Take note that it is difficult to remove the panels once they are glued down and that damage can occur to the
panels if you do so. Only a complete flat glueing of the surface is acceptable, no dots or bubbles of glue.
!
• When mounting the solar panel with screws, only use the pre marked screw locations in the corners to avoid
compromising the panel. Do not attempt to drill holes in any other location on the solar panel.
!
• Solar panels generate electricity when exposed to light. To avoid shock, fire and/or injury cover the panels
when handling the electrical wires.
!
• Only walk on a solar panel with soft soled shoes and only when the panel is mounted above a fully
supported solid surface. It is not recommended to install the panel in a high traffic area.
!
• Remove all metallic items such as watches or jewelry when installing solar panels.
!
• Do not handle the output cables with bare hands when panel is out in the sun.
!
• These solar panels are not intended to be installed and connected to more than three units in an array.
Without additional electrical protection and safety measures, do not connect more than three panels in series
or parallel. This will void the warranty.
!
• The ApolloFLEX Mono panels are only bendable to the maximal radius as seen in the following pictures:
!
!
!
!
!
70 Watt Panel
107 Watt Panel
Maximum curvature: 50mm
Maximum curvature: 100mm
Any other panel other than the ones mentioned above may not be bent.
!
!
5) Installation / Mounting
!
Choosing a mounting location:
!
!
The solar panel will function most efficiently with the sun shining onto it at a vertical angle. Choose a location
that is free from shade and directed towards the equator (south facing in the Northern Hemisphere and north
facing in the Southern Hemisphere)
!
However such a location is rarely possible on a vehicle or boat due to movement, lack of space and location of
the sun, thus a good location to mount the panel is on a flat, horizontal surface, away from objects which might
cause shadows on the solar panel.
!
!
In addition, the mounting location should be done on a surface which is strong and rigid. Permanent mounting
on canvas or cloth, for example, is not suitable. Damage caused to panel due to installation on non-smooth
and/or non-rigid surfaces will not be covered under warranty.
!
!
The maximum bend radius of each panel is:
!
!
ApolloFLEX Mono 70W: 50mm
!
ApolloFLEX Mono 107W: 100mm
!
!
Do not attempt to bend the solar panel any further. It is very possible that you may damage the solar cells or
the panel and invalidate your warranty.
!
!
If using the cable roof enclosure, attempt to install it as close to the solar panel as possible to avoid loose
cable.
!
!
Preparation
:
!
It is important before mounting the solar panel to clean and dry the surface to remove any dirt, rust or grease.
The cleaner the surface before installation, the better the adhesive will work. No special pretreatment with
chemicals is needed if using Dekasyl MS-5 adhesive.
!
!
To avoid short circuits and/or injury, cover the solar panel while making electrical connections.
!
!
Mounting ApolloFLEX Mono:
!
!
a) Mounting with glue:
!
!
Tools needed:
!
Adhesive glue / sealant (if not provided in kit)
!
Caulking gun
!
Putty knife or spackle tool
!
!
When using glue to mount the ApolloFLEX Mono to a surface, we recommend using Dekalin Dekasyl MS-5.
Apply the glue as shown in Picture (2). Then use a wide putty knife or spackle tool to spread the glue evenly
across the panel. This is important to eliminate air pockets. Leave a 5cm space between the glue and the
edges of the panel. Do not break the line of glue, it is also a sealant to prevent water from getting under the
panel.
!
!
Once panel with glue has been placed on mounting surface, apply even downward pressure to the entire
surface of the panel. Eliminate any air pockets. If glue comes out the sides of the panel, only remove it with a
putty knife or similar. Do not use chemicals. Do not move or adjust the panel once it has been glued, this will
