Samlex Power SMC-20 Manuel Du Propriétaire page 7

SeCtIOn 3 |
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WARninG!
Danger of explosion from sparking! Danger of electric shock!
- the solar charge controller may only be connected to the local loads and the
battery by trained personnel and in accordance with the applicable regulations.
- Follow the installation and operating instructions for all components of the
PV system.
- ensure that no cables are damaged.
MoUntinG tHe SoLAR cHARGe contRoLLeR
Mounting location requirements
- Do not mount the solar charge controller outdoors or in wet rooms.
- Do not subject the solar charge controller to direct sunshine or other sources of heat.
- Protect the solar charge controller from dirt and moisture.
- Mount upright on the wall (concrete) on a non-flammable substrate.
- Maintain a minimum clearance of 10 cm below and around the device to ensure
unhindered air circulation.
- Mount the solar charge controller as close as possible to the batteries (with a safety
clearance of at least 30 cm).
Fastening the solar charge controller
- Mark the position of the solar charge controller fastening holes on the wall.
- Drill 4 x 6 mm holes and insert dowels.
- fasten the solar charge controller to the wall with the cable openings facing
down- wards, using 4 oval head screws M4 x 40 (DIN 7996).
connection
Preparing the wiring
The cross section of the connection cable depends on the power output of the solar
charge controller.
contRoLLeR
tyPe
20A
The table above applies to the following cable lengths:
- 10 m solar module connection cable
- 2 m battery connection cable
- 5 m load connection cable
Consult a dealer if the specified cable lengths are inadequate.
Installation
LoAD/MoDULe
cURRent
20A
cRoSS-Section
10 mm
2
AWG inSULAtion
8 85°C
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