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a lead­acid battery is used. The table below explains what the indicator lights represent and
any action required for each installation.
Lights Battery­only installation
Green light Optimal battery charge level:
on • No action required.
Yellow light Medium battery charge level
on • Monitor battery charge level.
• Recharge the battery to avoid
long term battery damage.
Red light Low battery charge level:
on • Recharge the battery
immediately
Green light Not applicable
flashing
Solar installation
Optimal battery charge level (Readings for
a solar installation are only accurate in the
early morning or late evening when the
solar panel has been out of the sunlight
for several hours.)
Low to medium battery charge level:
Recharge the battery immediately.
• Check the solar panel wiring is connect-
ed properly and is intact.
• Check that the solar panel is installed
correctly and is clean.
If the problem recurs, the panel may be
inadequate or faulty.
• Take the entire system to an authorised
service agent for assessment.
Low battery charge level:
• See "Low to medium battery charge
level" above
Battery connections may be faulty
• Check that the battery clips are connect-
ed properly and that the wiring is intact.
Battery may be over-charged or faulty:
• Disconnect the solar panel for 24 hours.
• Reconnect the solar panel and monitor
for seven days.
If the light flashes within seven days, there
may be something wrong with the system.
• Take the entire system to an authorised
service agent for assessment.
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