Nature POWER 53280 800-Watt Crystalline Off Grid 12-Volt High Performance Complete Solar Panel Kit User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Nature POWER
Table of Contents
High Performance Complete Solar Panel Kit
User Manual
#53280
*Actual product appearance can vary depending on solar cells and materials used
WARNING: Read carefully and understand all assembly and operation
instructions before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other
basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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be responsible for issues arising from modification. We strongly recommend
this product not be modified and/or used for any application other than that
for which it was designed. If you have any question relative to a particular
application, Do not use the product until you have first contacted the
distributor to determine if it can or should be performed on the product.
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WARNING
- Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury or property damage.
- The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this tool. Always be aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner.
- Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how it works.
- Do not modify this product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for which the product was designed.
- Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed. It will be a safer experience and do the job better at the capacity for which it was intended. DO NOT use this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
- Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
WARNING This product can expose you to chemicals, including Di
(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) which is known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information,
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Di (2-eblhexil) ftalato (DEHP) que el estado de California sabe que causa
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Cautions
- Never touch the end of output cables with your bare hands when the modules are irradiated. Handle wires with rubber-gloved hands to avoid electric shock.
- Do not wear metallic jewelry when working on electrical equipment.
- The product should be installed and maintained by qualified personnel.
- Do not drop tools or other items on the glass of the solar module.
- Do not scratch the back film of the solar panel. Avoid exposing solar panels to partial sunlight or shadows. Partial sunlight can cause hot spots on the panel. Do not pour chemicals on the module when cleaning.
- Keep the module away from children.
Precautions when working with batteries
- Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the batteries.
- Batteries generate hydrogen and oxygen during charging resulting in the evolution of an explosive gas mixture. Care should be taken to ventilate the battery area and follow the battery manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Batteries contain very corrosive diluted sulphuric acid as electrolytes. Precautions should be taken to prevent contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
- Use caution to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool on the battery. It could spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion.
- Remove metal items like rings, bracelets, and watches when working with batteries. The batteries can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal and thus cause a severe burn.
- If you need to remove a battery, always remove the ground terminal from the battery first. make sure that all the accessories are off so that you do not cause a spark.
- Use properly insulated tools only when making battery connections.
Precautions when working with solar panels
With the incidence of sunlight or other light sources on all solar panels, a
voltage appears at the output terminals of the solar panel turning it into a
source of electricity. To avoid a shock hazard make sure the solar panel is
covered with an opaque (dark) material such as paper/cloth during the
installation. Do not make contact with the terminals when the panel is exposed
to sunlight or other light sources.
Precautions when working with Charge
Controllers If two or more solar panels are connected in series/parallel
make sure that the sum of the short circuit current ratings of all panel
strings does not exceed 80% of the charge controller’s current rating.
Specification
| Property | 800W |
|---|---|
| Solar Cells | Crystalline |
| Solar panel class | A |
| PV Maximum Power(Pmax) | 800W |
| PV Current at Pmax(mp) | 38.48A |
| PV Voltage at Pmax(Vmp) | 20.75V |
| PV Short Circuit Current(Isc) | 39.84A |
| PV Voltage at open circuit(Voc) | 24.75V |
| Parts List Parts Description | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Item | 800W |
| 1 | Solar panel |
| 2 | 4 in 1 SAE to bare end cable |
| 3 | Battery clamp to bare end cable |
| 4 | Z bracket/set |
| 5 | 60AMP MPPT Charge controller |
| 6 | 800W Power Inverter |
| 7 | Manual |
Installing Instructions
Selecting the correct battery Nature Power does not offer batteries. However,
please choose a 12 Volt rechargeable battery. Do not attempt to recharge non-
rechargeable batteries. 6 Volt battery configurations may also be used if
connected in series (Negative to Positive). You may choose a Sealed Lead Acid
battery, a Gel-Cell or a Deep Cycle 12 Volt battery. Batteries come in all
different sizes, please converse with your battery dealer for more information
on which type of battery you should use for your system. Note your solar panel
amperage rating when selecting your battery size.
Location of solar module
Please locate your solar module in a position where it can absorb direct
sunlight on the solar panel, and is generally free from cover and shade. To
capture the most sunlight in a day Solar Modules should be facing 20 degrees
South if you are in the Northern hemisphere and 20 degrees North if you are in
the Southern hemisphere. The Solar Module can become very hot, please keep it
out of reach of children. Do not place heavy objects on Solar Module.
Output power testing
You may use a voltage meter or a digital multimeter to measure the voltage of
your Solar Module before connecting it to the battery. Voltage can range
between 15-22 volts; Testing will ensure correct charging operation. Testing
equipment is not included.
Mounting the Solar Panel
Mounting the solar panels that is free from the shade and located in an area that receives maximum sunlight daily. In the Northern Hemisphere. The best direction to face solar panels is south. However, using your judgment in figuring out which location gets the most sun, would be helpful. For maximum solar power absorption throughout the day, tilt-mounting is recommended.
The solar panels can be permanently installed at the level using the
Z-brackets. Measure the distance between the mounting site and the battery
location. The charge controller should be mounted in close proximity to the
battery bank (within 5 feet). Refer to the DC electrical wire guide to choose
an appropriate gauge wire for the length of the wire.
If you choose to mount your Solar Panel on your RV, be sure you solidly mount
your panels to the roof. If you have a rubber roof over thin plywood you may
want to use molly fasteners to get a better grip. If you have a fiberglass
roof, drill some pilot holes through the fiberglass to reach the plywood
below. This will prevent cracking or damaging the fiberglass. If your RV is
equipped with a metal roof you must mount the solar panel to the joists
supporting the roof.
Solar System Connecting Instructions
Slept: Connect the charge controller to the battery with SAE-battery damp
cable, Parallel connections; Positive to Positive and Negative to Negative.
Step2: Connect 4 in SAE-bare end cable with charge controller.
Step3: Connect solar panels with the 4-in-1 SAE cable. Step4: Connect the
power inverter to the battery by “bare end – battery damp” cable which is
included as the inverter accessories.
*Please refer to the charge controller and power inverter manual for operation.
Multiple Batteries Connection
You may need to connect multiple 12V batteries to store more power. The
connection methods are series and parallel as shown. When the batteries are
connected in series, the system voltage increases. If two 12V batteries are
connected in series, the system is 24V, and if three batteries are connected
in series, the system is 36V.
Please note that the system voltage cannot exceed 48V, which is required by
the charge controller.
Solar Panels Weekly Power Chart
Weekly Power Chart
All run times/ratings are estimates only and may vary depending on your
location, time of day, and time of year and are based on 7 Hours of full
sunlight per day.Solar panel Rated Hourly (Maximum output)| 400W| 800W| 1200W|
1600W
---|---|---|---|---
Weekly Output| 18.8Kw•h| 39.2Kw•h| 58.8Kw•h| 78.4Kw•h
Weekly Power Run Time
Fluorescent Light 40 watts| 470 hr| 940 hr| 1410 hr| 1880 hr
Laptop 20-50 watts| 376 hr| 752 hr| 1128 hr| 1504 hr
Fan 80 watts| 235 hr| 470 hr| 705 hr| 940 hr
PC 80-150 watts| 125 hr| 250 hr| 375 hr| 500 hr
40″ Television/ Projector 200 watts| 94 hr| 188 hr| 282 hr| 376 hr
Coffee Maker 1000 watts| 18 hr| 37hr| 56 hr| 75 hr
Connecting Additional Solar Panels
Go to www.naturepowerproducts.com or
call us at 1-800-588-0590 to upgrade
your system to 1600 watts or higher power.
Troubleshooting
The battery are not charging.
- Check your controller and battery first of all, make sure it’s a workable 12V battery, battery voltage should not be lower than 11V(12V battery) / 22V(24V battery).
- Faulty connections The wires should always be tight and insulated. Poor wiring may cause loose connections, corrosion, and oxidation of the wires. Voltage levels at various parts of your connection can be checked by a multimeter to help you find out the points at which low voltage problems start. Do not connect the solar power to the controller during the solar power voltage check.
- Solar panel faults This condition is not common as most of solar panels are able to sustain harsh weather conditions and last for a long period of time. Checking on your solar panels is also advised as the last resort. The main defects a solar panel may experience are: Delamination, and junction box faults (increased resistance in the junction boxes due to exposure to moisture).
Low power output from Solar panel/Battery charging slow
- Shading
should always be avoided at all times. Shading causes a massive loss of power output and solar panels need high exposure to sunlight so as to produce high power outputs. One should always make sure that there are no tree branches blocking the solar panels from direct sunlight. Dust and debris also cause shading. Solar panels should always be cleaned to prevent dust and debris particles from causing shading on the solar panels.
FAQ
Will this solar panel work with a 24V/36V/48V battery?****
– This charge controller is suitable for 24V/36V/48V systems.
How do solar systems work?****
– The panel’s photovoltaic cells convert the energy in sunlight to electricity, the electricity is then stored in the battery and an inverter will allow you to plug in appliances. there is 4 major components needed to set up your solar off-grid system. Solar panels, a charge controller to control the charge to the battery bank, a battery for power storage, and an inverter to transfer DC power from the battery to AC power.
Do I need a battery to store Power?****
– Yes, 1 or multiple batteries are needed to store the power from the solar panel, the inverter will also connect to the battery.
What size battery can I use?****
– The amount of battery storage you need is based on your energy usage. Energy usage is measured in Watts or kilowatt hours over a period of time. You can use any size battery, best used with Deep Cycle batteries.
Can you connect this to the breaker box in the house?****
– No, this is an off-grid-only solar kit, you can not connect to the breaker box.
How to use a charge controller?****
– Charge controllers are required for installations of solar systems arrays that are rated 12 Watts and higher. Charge Controllers help to protect the battery(s) and solar panel(s) from harmful reverse currents, battery overcharging and high wattage surges, addition protections are found on larger charge controllers. Nature Power Products offers charge controllers from 8Amp- 80Amp. One Charge Controller can regulate multiple solar panels
How should my solar panels be positioned in order to produce the most power?****
– In the Northern Hemisphere, The best direction to face solar panels is south. However, using your judgment in figuring out which location gets the most sun, would be helpful.
Do solar panels need to be in direct sun to work?****
– No, although solar panels produce the highest wattage output in direct sunlight, they will still produce power on cloudy days.
Will I need solar maintenance?****
– Solar panels generally require very little maintenance. They are very durable but should always be cleaned to prevent dust and debris particles from causing shading on the solar panels. batteries might need to be changed every few years.
How long does installation take?****
– This is a very basic setup plug and plays, however, installing the panel to a flat surface might require able bodies with a few know-hows.
On what roof materials can solar be installed?****
Solar panels can be installed on any roof material that can take the weight of the panel. the properly mounted solar panel system is essential, as an improperly mounted solar panel can cause leaks or other roof issues.
Limited Warranty
Nature Power warrants our products to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 1 year from the date of purchase, 25 year warranted to generate up to 80% of rated power from the date of purchase. In the case of a product defect, contact Nature Power customer service to receive troubleshoot. If a defective part or unit should be returned, a Return Authorization Number must be issued by Nature Power and the defective part or unit should be returned to the authorized location at the purchasers’ expense. A dated proof of purchase is required to receive warranty service. Once received at the authorized location and the defect proves to be the result of defective material and workmanship, the defective part or unit will be replaced at the warrantors’ option and returned to the original purchaser at the warrantors’ expense. No refunds wil be granted by the warrantor, in the event of buyer’s remorse please contact your point of purchase within and in adherence to their return policy. Refunds are granted at the retailers’ discretion.
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