Go Power! Solar Extreme - Manual (Page 5)

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1.0 Installation Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of a Go Power! TM RV Solar Power Kit. You have chosen a clean, quiet and
sustainable way to provide power to your recreational vehicle. A Go Power! TM RV Solar Power Kit gives you
the ability to dry camp while ensuring your batteries remain fully charged. The Go Power! TM RV Solar Power
Kit allows you to enjoy the luxuries that electricity provides, without a campsite hookup. For simple battery
maintenance or full-time live-aboard power, Go Power! TM RV Solar Power Kits are available in a variety of
sizes and can be installed on RVs, campers, trailers, fifth wheels and motor homes.
1.1 How Does the Go Power! TM RV Solar Power Kit Work
The solar module converts the sun’s energy into DC electricity and this electricity charges the battery. The
battery stores the electricity, similar to a water tank storing water. The battery power may be used at any
time to operate devices connected to the battery. To stop the battery from being overcharged by the solar
module, a solar controller is connected between the two. The GP-PWM-30 controller will disconnect power
from the solar module when the battery is fully charged.
Please read and understand all instructions before installing your new product for the easiest and safest
installation. Before installing the kit, please review the installation diagram included in this Installation
Manual. If you have any doubts as to this kit’s compatibility with your RV, please contact your authorized
Go Power! TM RV Dealer. It is advisable to retain this manual for future reference.
1.2 Warnings
Electrical Safety. Disconnect all power sources before attempting installation. Electricity can be very
dangerous. Installation should be performed only by a licensed electrician or qualified personnel.
Solar Module Safety. Photovoltaic modules generate DC electricity when exposed to sunlight or other light
sources. Contact with the electrically active parts of the module, such as terminals, can result in burns,
sparks and lethal shock whether the module is connected or disconnected.
When modules are connected in parallel, amperages are additive. Consequently, a system assembled from
photovoltaic modules can produce high amperages, which constitute an increased hazard.
Do not touch terminals while module is exposed to light. Cover the module face completely with opaque
material to halt the production of electricity when installing or working with modules or wiring.
Battery Safety. Observe all safety precautions of the battery manufacturer when handling or working around
batteries. When charging, batteries may produce explosive hydrogen gas. Work in a well ventilated area
and use caution when making or removing electrical connections. Ensure wires are disconnected from
their power sources when wiring. Do not expose battery to open flame, cigarettes or sparks. Shield skin
and eyes from battery acid.
Wiring Safety Ensure all connections are tight and secure. Loose connections may generate sparks.
Work safely. Wear protective eyewear and appropriate clothing during installation. Use extreme caution when
working with electricity and when handling and working around batteries. Use properly insulated tools only.
Observe correct polarity at all times. Any contact in reverse polarity, however brief, will cause the regulator
and/or inverter fuse to blow and may damage the unit.
Do not exceed the voltage and current ratings of the regulator. The total current of the solar system is
the sum of the short circuit current of the solar modules in parallel, multiplied by a safety factor of 1.25. The
resulting system current is not to exceed the amperage rating of the regulator. The voltage of the array is
the rated open circuit voltage of the solar modules and is not to exceed 26 volts for a 12 volt system. The
current rating of the solar system is the sum of the Maximum Power Current (lmp) of the solar PV strings in
parallel. The resulting system lmp current is not to exceed 30 A. The voltage of the array is the rated open
circuit voltage (Voc) of the PV array and is not to exceed 56 V. If your solar system exceeds these ratings,
contact your dealer for a suitable regulator alternative.
1.3 Tools Required (Additional tools may be required)
a. Slot Screwdriver
b. # 2 Robertson Square Head Screwdriver
c. Keyhole saw
d. Punch or Awl
e. Pliers
f. Wire Strippers
g. Wire crimpers
h. Electric hand drill
i. 1/16 and 3/8 inch drill bit
j. 5/16 and 7/16 inch wrench
k. Sealant