ECO-WORTHY 800W Solar Wind Power Kit User Manual

12V 800W WIND & SOLAR
POWER KIT

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Safety Caution

Working with and installing electrical equipment is dangerous. Potential risks include hazards, electrocution and electrical fires.
Solar panels generate electricity as soon as being exposed in sunlight.
To avoid a shock hazard, it’s better to keep the panel covered with something during installation and avoid direct contact with the output terminals.

• Observe correct polarity with all interconnections between the solar- panel, charge controller, and the battery. Reverse polarity may cause damage
• Make sure all wire connections are tight and secure, loose connections may cause sparks and intermittent behavior
• Do not perform installation in the presence of any flammable materials
• Make sure you work in a well-ventilated area
• Use properly insulated tools: adjustable wrench, wire stripper, screw- driver, wire crimping tool, insulation gloves
• Remove metal items such as rings, bracelets, and watches

Product Overview

ECO-WORTHY 800W Off-Grid Wind&Solar Power System, an electricity supply project, which is clean, quiet, and compatible with RV, trailer, shed and house roof.

The complete kit contains:

• 2 PCs 195 Watts Monocrystalline Solar Panel
• 1 PC 1100W 12V DC-110V AC Pure-sine-wave Inverter
• 1 Set of 400W Wind Turbine
• 1 PC 40A PWM Solar&Wind Charge Controller
• 1 PC 12V 150AH Lithium Battery
• 1 Pair of 16ft 11AWG Solar-Controller Cable
• 1 Pairs of Y Branch Connector
• 1 Pair of 2.6ft 7AWG Battery-Inverter Cable
• 1 Pair of 16.4ft 12AWG Solar Extension Cable
• 1 Pair of 4.92ft 11AWG Battery-Controller Cable
• 1 Pair of 29ft Wind Turbine Cable
• 2 Sets of Z Bracket

Components Description

Solar Panel
The solar panel is a set of solar photovoltaic modules that generate electricity based on sunlight. This system contains 2 pieces of 195W panels with monocrystalline solar cells.

Electrical Data

 Maximum Power at STC*①| 195W
Optimum Operating Voltage (Vmp)| 19V
Optimum Operating Current (Imp)| 10.27A
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc)| 22.8V
Short Circuit Voltage (Isc)| 12.28A
Module Efficiency| 19.41%
Maximum System Voltage| 1000v
Maximum Series Fuse Rating| 8-10A
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IP Rating| IP68
Diode Type| blocking bypass diodes
Output Cables| 12AWG（2.9 ft long)
Solar Cable Connectors
Rated Current| 30A
Maximum Voltage| 1000V
Maximum AWG Size Range| 10AWG ～ 14AWG
Temperature Range| －40℃～ +85℃
IP Rating| IP67

Hybrid Wind Solar Charge Coneroller
24V 40A Hybrid Wind Solar Charge Coneroller,Suitable for 12V/ 24V system.

24V 400W Wind Turbine
With low start-up speed of 5.6mph and can withstand the maximum of 78.3mph wind speed.

Pure-sine-wave Inverter
The inverter transforms 12V battery DC power into 110/120V AC power, and directly supply for home appliances with the socket on bottom. It’sable to run devices with total power of 1100W.

Batteries
The complete system includes 1 pieces of 12V 150Ah rechargeable
lithium batteries. The total capacity of the battery is 1920Wh.

12V 150Ah LiFePO4 Battery

Battery Capacity| 150Ah
Battery Power| 1920Wh
Battery Voltage| 12.8V
Maximum Charge/ Discharge Current| 100A/150A
Charge Temperature Range| 32°F~131°F / 0°C~55°C
Disharge Temperature Range| -4°F~131°F / -20°C~55°C
Maximum Charge Voltage| 14.6V
Discharge Cut-Off Voltage| 10V
Battery Weight| 42.9lbs
Screw size| M8
Battery Size| 11.67.910.8inch

16.4ft Extension Cable
16.4ft 12AWG MC4-copper head cable for solar panel array – controller connection

Battery-Inverter Cable
2.6ft 7AWG ring-head cable for battery bank – inverter connection

Battery-Controller Cable
4.92ft 11AWG cable for battery-controller connection

Y-Branch Connecotr
Split Y-shape cable for parallel connection of solar panels

Z Mounting Brackets
Mounting brackets for fixing panel to a flat surface. There are 2 brackets for each solar panel

Fan connection extension cord
9M length, Core 2.5mm cable for the hybrid solar wind generator and controller connection

Installation Guide

-Setup the battery bank
The solar charge controller should be put indoor.Wire the controller with battery bank. The controller has 3 parts of ports, middle ports are for connecting with battery.
Wiring method: Use the controller-battery cable for connection, one battery’s

• port to controller’s positive terminal, the other battery’s – port to the negative terminal.

-Set up the wind turbine
Assemble the wind turbine as the wind turbine manual shows Put on the wind turbine with the standing pole(need to prepare), find a stable flat to fix it.
Wind Turbine to Controller
Pull out the wind turbine cable from the pole, and connect it to the wind port on controller. There are three cables from the wind turbine, wire them in to the middle three ports of the controller’s wind side.
And there is one unloader in wind turbine package, wire it at the most left and most right ports on the controller’s wind side.

-Mount the solar panels

Determine a location for the solar panel that is exposed in direct sunlight and clear of any shading such as trees, roof overhangs, etc. Ideally, the panels should be positioned to minimize the wiring distance between the solar panel and the combiner box.
For Northern Hemisphere installations, the solar panels should be mounted at an angle facing true south (true north for Southern Hemisphere installations).
The mounting angle should be equal to the latitude location of where you are installing the solar panels.
For example, the latitude of Miami, Florida, USA is 25 degrees.
Therefore, solar panels installed in this area should ideally be facing true south at a tilt angle of 25 degrees.

5.1.1 Use Z-Brackets on an rv roof: “Flat Mount”
When mounting a panel using Z-Brackets, a well-nut (also known as “expansion nut”) is often used on a pre-drilled hole. This procedure safely secures the panel on thin cabin roofs or RV roofs. Using a well-nut is recommended, as the rubber expansion prevents water leak- age.( The Z-Bracket set does not include well nuts)
Step1：Attaching the Z-Bracket to a solar panel Locate the mounting holes on the solar panel.Solar Panels have four mounting holes on each side.

Step2 ：Mark and drill holes
With the Z-Brackets attached to the frame, the panel can be laid on a mounting surface, making it easier to mark the holes for the well-nut.

Step 3: Attaching the panel to the roof
Figure 4.6 illustrates the correct way to use the well-nut. The rubber flange has to be flushed on the roofline. The Z-Bracket,along with the flat washer and lock washer, hold the well-nut in place when the screw is fastened.

Gently insert the well nut into the drill hole . Be careful not to push the well nut flange completely into the holes. Make sure the flange is flushed on the roofline.Before attaching the panel to the roof, a film of caulk can be laid between the RV roof and the Z-Bracket. Even though the well-nut provides a watertight bond, this provides additional sealant.

-Setup the panels array
The battery bank and inverter require 12V input from the solar panels array. So 2*panels should be wired into a 12V array.
Wiring method:

1. Connect 2 panels in parallel via MC4 cable and Y branch Connector Each ECO-WORTHY Solar Panel has a pair of MC4 solar cable at the back of panel that consists of male and female connectors. This type of connector uses a “snap-in” type of safety locking clips to lock the two mating connectors, making it easy to install.
   For series connections, just plug one panel’s male and the other’s female MC4 connectors together.

2. Use 1 pair of Y-branch connector to wire two panels together in parallel

-PV output to solar charge controller
After all panels get wired by Y-branch connector, use the 16.4ft 8AWG solar- controller cable to connect the solar panel array output wire with the controller.
MC4 terminals to plug the Y-branch connector terminals, and the copper-head terminals to the controller PV input port, + for positive cable, – for negative one.
-Place the inverter
The inverter should be put indoor to avoid raindrop or any other weather issue that may causes electrical fault. Here some notice should be followed:

• Please do not install the inverter in a humid, greasy, flam mable, explo- sive, dusty or other severe environments.
• During cabinet installation, sufficient space shall be reserved around the hybrid inverter for heat dissipation.
• The polarity of the battery input end of this product shall not be reversed, otherwise the device may be damaged easily or there may be some unpredictable dangers.

It can be mounted on wall with proper screws, there are reserved mounting holes on the edge of the unit.

Connect battery with inverter
Use the cable inside the inverter package to wire the battery bank to theinverter. There is one battery port on the bottom of hybrid inverter.
Wiring method: battery’s positive terminal to DC input +, battery’s negative terminal to DC input
-Inverter to appliances
Before booting the inverter, the AC OUT ports should be wired with the home socket or appliances first.
-Turn on the inverter
When all wirings are done, check if the battery type switcher is at Li-ion, since it’s connected with lithium battery bank. The final step is to boot the hybrid inverter by pressing the switch on its bottom.

LCD display screen info ：battery present voltage
(Note: the inverter only works when 12V battery bank connected)

Fusing and Setting

-Fusing position
The requirement to protect photovoltaic systems from over-current conditions is defined in Article 690.9(A) of the NEC. Fuses are required to protect cables and PV modules from line-line, line-ground and mismatch faults. The sole purpose is to prevent fire and safely open a faulted circuit if an over- current event were to occur. However, there are some situations where fusing is not required and is defined by the following:
Two Strings in Parallel (fusing not required) So no need to fuse the PV array you built, or the connection between it and controller.
On the other hand, even though the inverter has built-in fuse, it’s better to add one fuse in between it and the battery bank. For a 12V 1100W inverter, the current it receives from battery should be about 92A, so a 115A fuse is recommended

Testing and Troubleshooting

Testing

Test all electrical and electronic components of your system before commissioning it. Follow the instructions in the guides supplied with the components and equipment.

• Test modules connected in series before they are connected to the system.
• To determine Voc and Isc in the following tests, the module(s) must be exposed to the sun and not connected to a load. Observe personal safety when making these measurements.
• Check the open-circuit voltage (Voc) of every series module using a digital multimeter. The measured system Voc should correspond to the sum of the Vocs of the individual module. You will find the rated voltage in the technical specifications of the specific module. If the measured value is significantly lower than the expected value, proceed as described under “Troubleshooting an low voltage” .
• Determine the short-circuit current (Isc) of every series circuit. It can be measured directly by connecting the digital multimeter to the two termi- nals of the series circuit or module. Attention, the rated scale of the am- meter or the rated current of load should be more than 1.25 times of the rated short-circuit current of the series module. You will find the rated current data in the technical specifications sheet. The measured value can vary significantly, depending on weather conditions, the time of day, and the shading of the module.

Troubleshooting a low voltage

To identify the commonly low voltage and excessively low voltage, the commonly low voltage mentioned here is the decrease of open-circuit voltage of the module, which is caused by the temperature rising of solar cells or lower irradiance. Excessively low voltage is typically caused by improper connections of the terminals or defective bypass diodes.

• First, check all wiring connections to see if it is not open-circuit or is not connected well.
• Check the open-circuit voltage of each module
• Disconnect the wiring at both terminals of the modules.
• If the measured voltage is only half of the rate, this indicates a defective bypass diode. By replacing or remove the diode, the issue may be sorted.
  Removing the bypass diodes should only be done by a compe- tent PV technician and the module has to be disconnected from the system.

In the case of fine irradiance, if the voltage across the terminals differs from the rated value by more than 15%, this indicates a bad electrical connection.

FAQ

A1:The hybrid inverter is not working. The screen is not showing anything.
Q1:For this situation, there are 3 things to check:

(1)Check for loose, broken or corroded connections in the cables between the inverter and battery bank.
(2)Check the fuses/breakers in the combiner box.
(3)Verify battery voltage is sufficient to power up the inverter
A2:Everything is hooked up correctly. The sun is shining directly onto the solar panels but no charge is going to the batteries.
Q2:Check the voltage of the battery bank. The battery bank is most likely fully charged and the solar charge controller inside the hybrid inverter has disconnected the solar panels from the battery. The solar charge controller will reconnect the solar panels to the battery bank when it requires charging.

Maintenance

The following maintenance is recommended to ensure optimum perfor- mance and longevity of the solar panel:

• Clean the glass surface of the solar panel when necessary. Always use water and a soft sponge or cloth for cleaning. A mild, non-abrasive cleaning agent can be used to remove dirt.
• Check the electrical and mechanical connections every six months to verify that they are clean, secure and undamaged.
• Inspect the solar panels and make sure the surfaces are free from dust, dirt, and other debris; clean with a wet cloth or glass cleaner if neces- sary.
• Check to make sure all structural components, mechanical fasteners, and electrical connections are secure, clean, and corrosion-free.
• Check and replace damaged components if necessary

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For the use of this manual and the conditions or methods of installation, operation, use, and maintenance of photovoltaic (PV) product are beyond ECO- WORTHY’s control, ECO-WORTHY does not accept responsibility and expressly disclaims liability for any loss, damage, or expense arising out of or in any way connected with such installation, operation, use or maintenance.
No responsibility is assumed by ECO-WORTHY for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties, which may result from the use of the PV product. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights. The information in this manual is based on ECO-WORTHY’s knowledge and experience and is believed to be reliable, but such information including product specification (without limitations) and suggestions do not constitute a warranty, expresses or implied.
ECO-WORTHY reserves the right to change the manual, the PV prod- ucts, the specifications, or product information sheets without prior notice.
This product is covered by a 1 year warranty provided by ECO-WOR- THY Ltd. We will refund or partial refund or replace any products with defects due to our imprudence.
If you are experiencing technical problems and cannot find a solution in this manual, please contact ECO-WORTHY for further assistance.

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