5. Connect the DC cables.
NOTICE
REVERSE POLARITY
Check polarity at all terminals before making the final DC
connection. POS(+) (red) must connect to charge controller POS
(+) (red); NEG(–) (black) must connect to charge controller NEG
(–) (black).
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
equipment damage.
a.
Cover the solar panel with a blanket (or the packaging box) to
de-energize it.
b.
Before connecting the cables, be sure to review the
information below regarding where to place strain-relief
devices.
NOTICE
STRAIN-RELIEF REQUIREMENT
Using the diagram below, when you start inter-connecting the
cables make sure to install a strain-relief device (a zip tie) on the
points indicated.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
equipment damage.
Figure 7 Strain-relief points
1
2
3
4
5
1
Install approximately 2 to 4 inches from the
solar charger to tie the battery cables
together.
4
Install approximately 5 to 7 inches from the
solar charger to tie the battery cables
together.
2
Install approximately 5 inches from the solar
charger to tie the negative (-) battery cable
with the communication cable.
5
Install approximately 8 to 10 inches from the
solar charger to tie the connecting PV
cables together.
3
Install approximately 4 inches from the solar
charger to tie the PV cables together.
c
Do not tie the BTS cable to any of the DC
cables.
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