Global Solar powerflex, Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...rking with high current battery systems and working on the roof of the RV can be dangerous Global Solar Energy will be happy to work directly with your dealer or service center of choice to ensure a p...

Page 2: ...nd long lasting installation Failure to follow the included instructions can result in loss of adhesion damage or loss of the product and shortened product life Mechanical fasteners such as screws or...

Page 3: ...MOBILE Installation Instructions Solar Power for Your RV Global Solar Energy Inc 8500 S Rita Road Tucson AZ85747 Technical Support www GlobalSolar com 520 546 6313 DOCUMENT NO 1000564 REV E www Global...

Page 4: ...AR PANELS 8 INSTALLING THE EDGE TRIM 9 SPECIAL ROOF TYPES 12 LOCATING THE SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER 12 ROUTING THE CABLE 13 CONNECTING THE WIRING 17 MAINTENANCE 18 APPENDIX 20 Technical Support 20 About...

Page 5: ...E INSTALLER SHOULD BE FAMILIAR WITH DC electrical systems and wiring in RVs Working with high capacity battery systems ADDITIONALPRECAUTIONS NEVER MIX SOLAR PANELS OF DIFFERING BRANDS PART NUMBERS OR...

Page 6: ...Cable 10 AWG 2 Conductor 20 20 0 Y Connector Set 1 Pos 1 Neg 1 0 1 Inline ATC Fuse Holder w 20A Fuses 2 2 Ring Terminal 10 AWG Large 2 2 Cable Tie Mounts 10 4 10 Cable Ties 14 6 14 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR...

Page 7: ...o Do not walk on the solar panel with hard soled shoes o Inspect shoe tread for rocks or debris before stepping on the panel o Be careful not to drop objects on the solar panel The solar panel surface...

Page 8: ...d idea to dry t the solar panels and edge trim components prior to permanently adhering them to the roof ROOF SURFACEPREPARATION PROPER ROOF PREPARATION IS PARAMOUNT TO ATTAIN THE NECESSARY LONG TERM...

Page 9: ...he point of exit on the roof where the solar panels will be placed b Be sure to also prepare the areas where the cable tie mounts will be placed See section for ROUTING THE CABLE D Scrub the roo ng su...

Page 10: ...ape to hold the cardboard in place B Start by aligning the solar panel to the position chosen when locating the panels As shown below roll back one end of the panel about 2 feet and remove 10 12 of th...

Page 11: ...of the PowerFLEXTM panel B Starting at the end opposite the cables labeled 1 above carefully place the trim piece so that the inner edge of edge trim piece is centered and butted against the edge of t...

Page 12: ...ap All edge trim in place 2 Procedure for mounting edge attachment to edge of panel A Prepare the tip of the adhesive tube by cutting the tip at a 45 angle The opening should be approximately 3 16 in...

Page 13: ...iece remove the protective liner to expose the adhesive iii Adhere the edge trim piece to the panel edge by carefully placing it so that the inner edge of edge trim piece is gently butted against the...

Page 14: ...dge of the panel o The edge trim parts are marked with a small dimple indicating where screws should be placed Using these pre marked locations will ensure that the screw will not go through the solar...

Page 15: ...the panels and a 20 length of 10 AWG 2 conductor cable to link the controller to the battery These lengths should be su cient for most installations If more cable is required use wire that is the sam...

Page 16: ...nt cap penetration This should be performed by a professional RV technician to ensure a watertight seal Starting at the solar panel connections plan the routing for the Y cables and connection cables...

Page 17: ...o the cable tie mount Apply the supplied adhesive to the bottom of the cable tie mount and a x to the location where you will be routing the cabling Adjust the cable tie so the connector of cable tie...

Page 18: ...the positive wire Crimp another small ring terminal to the negative end of the cable Do not connect the cable to the charge controller yet This will be done in a later step Route the 10AWG 2 conductor...

Page 19: ...g with lead acid batteries Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid comes in contact with your skin or clothing Wash with soap and water immediately and then get medical attenti...

Page 20: ...he solar panels 9 Check the front panel of the charge controller Provided there is su cient Sun light the POWER and CHARGING or FLOAT LED lights should be on If the PROTECTION and or BATTERY REVERSE l...

Page 21: ...lear and free of obstructions WARRANTY REGISTRATION For a copy of the GSE PowerFlexTM Mobile Limited Warranty Program please visit www globalsolar com One requirement of the Warranty program is that t...

Page 22: ...is being charged Float The battery is fully charged and is being maintained in oat mode Battery Reverse The connection to the battery is backwards Protection The internal temperature of the controller...

Page 23: ...y electronic circuit Operating Temperature 0 C 40 C Storage Temperature 10 C 70 C Dimension mm 181 L x 104 H x 31 D Weight 275g CAUTION This charge controller is for 12V systems only Do not use with o...

Page 24: ...Installing the Solar Panels Section of the Installation instructions for details Wipe cleaned roof with isopropyl rubbing alcohol just prior to applying solar panel Apply the solar panel using the pr...

Page 25: ...if the product was a purchased from an authorized Global Solar dealer or distributor and b stored installed and maintained according to Global Solar s instructions To avoid damage to the PowerFLEX Mob...