Go Power GP-DURALITE-100 User Manual

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7. CHOOSING A BATTERY
6.2 SOLAR CONTROLLER WARNINGS
Use caution
around power
sources
Electricity can be very dangerous. Installation should be performed
only by a licensed electrician or qualied personnel.
Battery and wiring
safety
Observe all safety precautions of the battery manufacturer when
handling or working around batteries. When charging, batteries
produce hydrogen gas, which is highly explosive. Ensure batteries
are in a well-ventilated space, away from sparks for open ames.
Wiring
connections
Ensure all connections are tight and secure. Loose connections
may generate sparks and heat. Be sure to check all connections
before using the portable solar kit.
Observe correct
polarity
Reverse polarity of the battery terminals and panel will cause the
controller to give a warning tone. The controller will not function
unless battery terminals are connected to a battery with proper
polarity. Failure to correct this fault could damage the controller.
Work safely
Wear protective eyewear and appropriate clothing during installa-
tion. Use extreme caution when working with electricity and when
handling and working around batteries.
Do not exceed the
SOLAR CONTROL-
LER max current
ratings
The maximum current of the solar system is the sum of paral-
lel-connected PV module–rated short circuit Currents (Isc) multi-
plied by 1.25. The resulting system current is not to exceed 37.5A.
If your solar system exceeds this value, contact your dealer for a
suitable controller alternative.
Do not exceed max
voltage ratings
The maximum voltage of the panel is the sum of the PV mod-
ule–rated open-circuit voltage of the series connected modules
multiplied by 1.25 (or by a value from NEC 690.7 provided in Table
690.7 A). The resulting voltage is not to exceed 35V. If your solar
system exceeds this value, contact your dealer for a suitable con-
troller alternative.
The SOLAR CONTROLLER is suitable for use with lead acid batteries (vented, GEL, or AGM type) as well as some lithium iron phosphate
(LiFePO4) batteries that are supplied with a Battery Management System (BMS). No other chemistries (includion Lithium-Ion) are compatible
with this controller.
Lithium batteries typically have maximum allowed charge currents. These maximums typically decrease in cold temperatures. SOLAR
CONTROLLER does not limit current for these restrictions, and system design of the solar panel must account for this.
Be sure to follow all battery manufacturer safety instructions.

Go Power GP-DURALITE-100 Specifications

General

Brand	Go Power
Model	GP-DURALITE-100
Category	Solar panel
Language	English