Valterra Products Go Power! SOLAR FLEX KIT GP-FLEX-100, User Manual

Page 1: ...EX 100E GP FLEX 200 2018 Go Power By Valterra Products LLC Worldwide Technical Support and Product Information gpelectric com Go Power Corporate Headquarters 21 710 Redbrick Street Victoria BC Canada...

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Page 3: ...PLACEMENT OF SOLAR PANELS 11 3 3 SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER 12 4 INSTALLATION 13 4 1 SOLAR PANELS 13 4 2 REFRIGERATOR VENT OPTION 1 14 4 3 REFRIGERATOR VENT OPTION 2 14 4 4 CABLE ENTRY PLATE 15 4 5 INSTA...

Page 4: ...uded manuals before installing the Go Power Solar Kit Review all diagrams included in this guide for the easiest and safest installation Please retain this manual for future reference Note 2 1 HOW DOE...

Page 5: ...2 B FLEX 100 WIRING DIAGRAM 30A Fuse Battery Bank Refrigerator Vent Cover or Cable Entry Plate 100W Solar Panel PWM 30 Solar Charge Controller MC4 Red Postive Extension Cable 25 ft MC4 Black Negative...

Page 6: ...ght proof material BEFORE disconnecting the cables Modules must not be connected or disconnected when there is a current source attached or when the module is exposed to light Ensure all connections a...

Page 7: ...structions exactly as outlined to ensure safety We recommend installation by an RV technician or professional electrician to ensure adherence to relevant electrical codes We have made every reason abl...

Page 8: ...3 FLEX 100W Solar Panel 1 1 2 04 10 16 x 1 screw 6 6 6 6 6 6 05 10 Washer 6 6 6 6 6 6 06 6 x 3 4 screw 6 6 6 6 6 6 07 Tie Wrap 6 6 6 6 6 6 08 Cable Clamp 6 6 6 6 6 6 09 MC4 Black Negative Wire Extensi...

Page 9: ...gpelectric com page 9 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 30 10...

Page 10: ...ole Saw c Pencil or Marker d Pliers e Wire Strippers and Cutters f Butt Splice Crimping Tool g Electric Hand Drill h 1 16 and 3 8 Drill Bits i 5 16 7 16 Wrench j Heat Gun k Caulking Gun l Sealant m Di...

Page 11: ...he case of marine applications structures must remain rigid in heavy storm conditions and be impervious to long term saltwater exposure Solar panels will not stay flexible once fixed to the mounting s...

Page 12: ...ery system A condensed version of the installation instructions appear in this manual However please read the full installation manual included with the GP PWM 10 or GP PWM 30 Solar Charge Controller...

Page 13: ...ay be attached using an adhesive on the panel backside or by using the grommet holes as attachment points Go Power does not recommend a preferred attachment method or make any claim as to the safety o...

Page 14: ...s to the duct opening 2 Drill a hole through the side of the vent 5 8 hole 3 Remove any sharp edges from the hole 4 Insert a rubber grommet not included into the hole 5 Insert the MC4 positive and neg...

Page 15: ...Drill the mounting holes 3 For the GP PWM 30 use a keyhole or jig saw to cut along the rectangular outline previously marked 4 Cut the MC4 extension cables to length allow some excess for strain reli...

Page 16: ...o the positive and negative cables to be attached to the battery 3 Check the ring terminal crimp connection by gently pulling on the cable and ring terminal 4 Attach the Negative Black ring terminal t...

Page 17: ...ms Check all roof penetrations and replace sealant areas as required 5 3 LONG TERM STORAGE RV If your RV will be stored in extremely cold climates you may need to remove your batteries to prevent them...

Page 18: ...it voltage Voc 21 0V Short circuit current Isc 6 28A GP PWM 10 Specs Detailed specs available in the solar controller manual Maximum Output Current 10A at 104 F 40 C Maximum Solar Panel Wattage at STC...

Page 19: ...d illegible 7 2 Warranty Return Procedure Before contacting Go Power s customer service department please read the frequently asked questions section of our website to troubleshoot the problem If trou...

Page 20: ...Fuse Battery Bank Refrigerator Vent Cover or Cable Entry Plate PWM 10 Solar Charge Controller MC4 Red Postive Extension Cable 25 ft CLICK MC4 Black Negative Extension Cable 25 ft 30W or 50W Solar Pane...

Page 21: ...ion Connector Negative Legend 30A Fuse Battery Bank Refrigerator Vent Cover or Cable Entry Plate 100W Solar Panel 100W Solar Panel PWM 30 Solar Charge Controller MC4 Red Postive Extension Cable 25 ft...

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