Congratulations on your Sunforce Products purchase. This product is designed to the highest technical
specifications and
standards. It will supply years of maintenance free use. Please read these instructions
thoroughly prior to
installation, then store in a safe place for future reference. If at any time you are unclear about
this product, or
require further assistance please do not hesitate to contact our trained professionals operating the
customer
support line 1-888-478-6435 or email to
info@sunforceproducts.com
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This manual covers:
Model 50032
: 15 Watt Solar 12 Volt Battery Charger:
Model 50033
: 15 Watt Solar 12 Volt Battery Charger Kit with 7 Amp Charge Controller
What’s included: Battery clamps, 8ft. wire connected to solar panel, charge controller wire adapter, solar panel &
mounting hardware.
Solar charge controller included in 15 Watt Solar 12 Volt Battery Charger Kit
Power Rating: Maximum rating 15 Watts (under ideal conditions)
Current: 1 Amp @ 15Volts
Features:
• Amorphous solar technology enabling the panel to work in cloudy conditions
• Weatherproof design
• Durable – covered by a five year warranty.
• Maintenance free
WARNING
:
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Follow the below instructions carefully to not cause any bodily harm
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Correct polarity must be observed for product to function properly and safely
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Risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons if operating instructions are not followed
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Any misuse or tampering of the product and/or any included accessories will void warranty and may
cause bodily harm
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Follow all safety instructions provided by the battery manufacturer when handling 12V batteries. Always
wear safety glasses. Keep sparks, flames and cigarettes away from batteries at all times.
Installation:
Securely place the solar panel in the sun. Utilize the included mounting hardware to attach the panel to the
chosen surface (an illustration of this procedure can be found with the brackets).
When connecting to a charge controller with stripped wire, utilize the included charge controller wire adapter. If
your charge controller has trailer ‘quick connect’ plugs you can forgo the use of this adapter.
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All solar panels 15 watts or above require a charge controller to prevent overcharging your 12
volt battery. If you have not purchased the 15 Watt Solar 12 Volt Battery Charger Kit, we
recommend using the Sunforce 7 Amp Solar Charge Controller (Model 60012) available through
your preferred Sunforce solar retailer.
Using the battery ‘alligator’ clamps:
First, connect the battery clamp attachment to your solar panel. Only then can you proceed to connect to your
battery. Ensure the battery clamps are secure, matching the red clamp which is Positive (+) to the Positive (+)
terminal on your battery. Connect the black clamp which is Negative (-) to the Negative (-) terminal on your
battery.
Use of this connector should be done for very limited amounts of time when a battery is very low (under
12 volts) due to lack of protection from a charge controller.
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WARNING:
battery clamps must be placed on the battery in the aforementioned order. Wrong connections may
cause sparking or explosion.
Note
: This solar panel has a built-in blocking diode to prevent discharge.
Maintenance Instructions: Cleaning of the glass may be performed by the user, utilizing a clean damp cloth. Any
other maintenance to the unit should be performed by a qualified service professional or contact our experienced
customer service team.
