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RV Kit Installation

RV Kit Installation

RV Kit Installation

RV Kit Installation

RV Kit Installation

1. Select a suitable location for the installation of the regulator. Run the power cable

from the solar module to the location selected.

2. Use the template included in the GPR-22 Regulator Manual to mark the four mounting

holes and the “cutting line for flush mounting”. Drill the mounting holes. Use a

keyhole or jig saw to cut along the rectangular outline you marked.

3. Wire the regulator as shown in the GPR-22 Regulator Manual. Use the leftover

power cable to connect the regulator to the batteries.

4. Mount the regulator to the wall using the four wood screws provided. Slip the washers

(supplied) over the screws so the washers are between the back of the regulator

and the wall. This provides an air gap for added cooling. Protect the back of the

regulator from damage by any object.

7.0  Connecting to the Battery & Solar Array

It is recommended to connect directly to the battery wherever possible.

1. Clean all corrosion from battery terminals before proceeding. Crimp ring terminals

onto the negative and positive wires of the power cable to be attached to the battery.

2. Attach the negative (black) wire’s 3/8” ring terminal to the RV battery. Check all

electrical connections and apply a protective coating to battery terminals.

7.1  Typical Battery Connection

1. Multiple 12 volt battery connection. (See Figure 6)

2. 6 volt battery connection. (See Figure 7)

8.0  Limited Warranty

1. Go Power! Electric Inc. warrants the Go Power! Electric RV Solar Power Kit for a

period of one (1) year from the date of shipment from its factory. This warranty is

valid against defects in materials and workmanship for the one (1) year warranty

period. It is not valid against defects resulting from, but not limited to:

Misuse and/or abuse, neglect, or accident.

Exceeding the unit’s design limits.

Improper installation, including, but not limited to, improper environmental

protection and improper hook-up.

Acts of God, including lightning, floods, earthquakes, fire, and high winds.

Damage in handling, including damage encountered during shipment.

2. This warranty shall be considered void if the warranted product is in any way opened

or altered. The warranty will be void if any eyelet, rivets, or other fasteners used to

seal the unit are removed or altered, or if the unit’s serial number is in any way

removed, altered, replaced, defaced or rendered illegible.

3. The one (1) year term of this warranty does not apply to equipment where another

manufacturer’s warranty is available.  This may include but is not limited to, the

charge controller, the solar modules and the inverter. The time limit for this warranty

may be for more or less than the Go Power Electric Inc. limited warranty. Go Power

Electric Inc. will assist the claimant in attempts to seek warranty claims for such

equipment.

8.1  General Warranty Issues

Refer to the manufacturer’s warranty sheet(s) where applicable.

1. Go Power Electric Inc. cannot assume responsibility for any damages to any system

components used in conjunction with Go Power Electric Inc. products, nor for claims

for personal injury or property damage resulting from the use of Go Power Electric

Inc. products or the improper operation thereof or consequential damages arising

from the products or use of the products.

12 V Batteries

Figure 6

Red (Positive Wire)

Figure 7

6 V Batteries

Solar

Regulator

Black

(negative)

wire

Solar

Regulator

Summary of Contents for GP-RV10

Page 1: ...l GP RV240 GP RV160 GP RV110 GP RV80 GP RV55 GP RV10 US Contact Information Go Power Electric Inc 340 El Pueblo Rd Suite F Santa Cruz CA 95060 Tel 866 247 6527 Fax 866 607 6527 Email info gpelectric com Canadian Contact Information Go Power Electric Inc 1969 Keating Cross Rd Victoria BC V8M 2A4 Tel 866 247 6527 Fax 866 607 6527 Email info gpelectric com ...

Page 2: ... RV 240 Snowbird Expander Kits Using Interconnect Cable 6 2 5 Expander Kits Using an Interconnect Cable 6 3 0 Wiring A Single Solar Module With MC Cables 7 3 1 Wiring Two Solar Modules In Parallel with MC Cables 7 3 2 Modules with MC Connectors Wired to a Non Potted Junction Box 7 4 0 Routing Power Cable through the Fridge Vent 7 4 1 Method 1 Hole in Side of Vent 7 4 2 Method 2 Through Screen Grid...

Page 3: ...NI Mount Optional Note You may not need all included parts for your particular installation Kits with MC connectors will not include parts 04 and 07 Only kits with MC connectors and more than one module will include parts 05 and 06 RV Kit Installation RV Kit Installation RV Kit Installation RV Kit Installation RV Kit Installation 01 02 03 04 07 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 Solar Module GPR 22 A R...

Page 4: ...ately one volt the GPR 22 regulator will resume charging Please read and understand all instructions before installing your new product for the easiest and safest installation Before installing the kit please review the installation design included in this Installation Manual If you have any doubts as to this kit s sustainability or compatibility with your RV please contact your authorized Go Powe...

Page 5: ...Model Manual Section RV 10 Section 2 1 RV 55 Section 2 2 RV 80 Section 2 3 RV 110 Section 2 3 Weekender Section 2 3 RV 160 Section 2 4 RV 240 Section 2 4 Snowbird Section 2 4 Wiring Diagrams located at the end of the manual Junction Boxes Diagram 1 Wiring Single and Parallel Modules Diagram 2 MC Connections for 1 2 Modules Diagram 3 2 1 RV 10 1 Remove the module s Junction Box cover Remove the kno...

Page 6: ...le through the Fridge Vent 2 4 RV 160 RV 240 Snowbird Expander Kits Using an Interconnect Cable 1 Strip 6 of outer sheathing from the power cable exposing positive red and negative black wires Do not nick wires 2 Remove the modules Junction Box covers Place the modules side by side glass down Remove the knockout on the Junction Box for the cable To remove the knockout on the Junction Box hold a sc...

Page 7: ...ctors Wired to a Non Potted Junction Box Please be aware that some modules are equipped with MC cables and a fully functioning non potted Junction Box In this case the MC cables may be ignored and the Junction box may be wired normally The MC cables may be removed or left in place as long as they do not impede the installation process Do not connect the positive and negative MC cables from the sam...

Page 8: ... screws with lock washers and tighten Do not overtighten 6 0 Installing the GPR 22 Regulator The GPR 22 regulator is included in all RV Kits except the GP RV10 The GPR 22 regulator provides the necessary protection for the RV battery system A condensed version of the installation instructions appear below however please read the full installation manual included with the GPR 22 regulator 1 Disconn...

Page 9: ... from its factory This warranty is valid against defects in materials and workmanship for the one 1 year warranty period It is not valid against defects resulting from but not limited to Misuse and or abuse neglect or accident Exceeding the unit s design limits Improper installation including but not limited to improper environmental protection and improper hook up Acts of God including lightning ...

Page 10: ...mited at the option of Go Power Electric Inc to either the return of the purchase price or the replacement of the particular product for which claim is made and proved In no event shall Go Power Electric Inc be liable to purchaser or purchaser s customers or to anyone else for any punitive special consequential incidental or indirect losses or damages resulting from the sale of the product whether...

Page 11: ...y or solar cell which flows in one direction The unit for current is ampere or amp for short and designated by the letter A Cycle One battery cycle equals one discharge and one charge Deep Cycle Battery Batteries that are designed to discharge as much as 80 of their capacity as opposed to engine starting or shallow cycle batteries which are designed for heavy cranking but will not stand up to repe...

Page 12: ...d all sides of the array fully exposed to the wind Open Circuit Voltage Voc Refers to a photovoltaic device s voltage potential when it is disconnected from the rest of the PV system Panel A group of photovoltaic modules or single module mechanically mounted on a single frame Parallel Connection Electrical connection where the positive terminals of a number of devices are connected together as are...

Page 13: ...d battery Normally used to refer to large sulfate crystals rather than small crystals formed in normal battery operation The sulfate on the plates of a battery will harden if left in a partially charged state causing reduced battery capacity and shortening the life of the battery If caught in time equalization will remove the buildup of sulfation Voltage The electrical potential between two points...

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