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Eco Online™ Solar Panel   --  Installation and User Manual  

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Maintenance      

 

The following inspections and maintenance tasks are recommended at least two times per year for any battery 
charging system. 
 

 

Check that the controller is securely mounted in a clean and dry environment. 

 

Check that the air flow and ventilation around the controller is not blocked. Clear all dirt or fragments on the 
heat sink.  

 

Check fixings holding wiring in place.  

 

Check all wires to make sure insulation is not damaged from, UV exposure, frictional wear, 
moisture/corrosion, fatigue, insects or rats etc. Maintain or replace the wires if necessary. 

 

Make sure all terminal connections are tight. Inspect regulator connections for loose, corroded, broken, 
wires or signs of high temperatures such as discoloured or burnt areas. 

 

Confirm that all the system components are ground connected tightly and correctly if the system is 
grounded. 

 

Check that any fuses and fuse holders are not corroded and/or lose and/or warm or hot during operation. 
Replace as needed. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fatigued, weathered, loose and/or corroded wiring or electrical connections poses a fire risk 
even at low voltage. The systems wiring should be checked periodically for any wear, 
cracking resulting from UV damage of insulation on wiring and corrosion of any solder or 
controller connections. Any affected parts should be replaced at the first sign of damage. 
 

Important: before carrying out any system maintenance you MUST check for any manual 
updates and download the latest installation manual from 

www.EcoOnline.com.au/downloads

   

 

Summary of Contents for EcoOnline

Page 1: ...n this manual are the sole property of Optex Solar Pty Ltd or their respective owners Nothing in this publication shall be construed as granting any express or implied license to use any intellectual...

Page 2: ...ll rights strictly reserved Page 2 Contents 1 Key Terms 3 2 Safety Requirements 4 3 Warranties 4 4 Are You Setting up Charging System 4 5 Solar Panel Wiring Diagrams 5 6 Connecting the MC4 Connector t...

Page 3: ...ot install products without reading safety guidelines in the manual Please report any product safety issues or near misses to info EcoOnline com au no matter how trivial Refers to useful information f...

Page 4: ...l help you understand the factors involved in sizing wire gauges A charging system must be sized right for efficiency reliability and safety If in doubt please seek advice Never connect solar panels t...

Page 5: ...ord Wire for 12V system 5 2 In Parallel Connection Using Single Cord Wire for 12V system NEVER screw clamp solder tinned wires to the junction box terminals Positive and negative wires must be soldere...

Page 6: ...14 Optex Solar Pty Ltd All rights strictly reserved Page 6 5 3 In Series Connection Using Twin Cord Wire for 24V system 5 4 In Series Connection Using Single Cord Wire for 24V system Panels wired in s...

Page 7: ...lf taping screws into the side of frame should not be used as a mounting means use the bolt holes on the back with locking bolt nut set or commercially available mounting means Panels should be instal...

Page 8: ...onnections are tight Inspect regulator connections for loose corroded broken wires or signs of high temperatures such as discoloured or burnt areas Confirm that all the system components are ground co...

Page 9: ...sure charging current using multimeter Measure the open circuit voltage using a multimeter with the panel in full sun Do you get 20V 22V Note in diffuse sun or hot conditions the voltage can be slight...

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