BAUHN ARS1-0216 Solar Panel Kit 40W Instruction Manual

BAUHN ARS1-0216 Solar Panel Kit 40W Instruction Manual

Welcome

Congratulations on choosing to buy a Bahn® product.

All products brought to you by Bahn® are manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety and, as part of our philosophy of customer service and satisfaction, are backed by our comprehensive 1 Year Warranty. We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come.

Warranty Details

The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and

parts for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion. The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in respect of the product that the consumer has under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and similar state and territory laws.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the

Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and to compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

General Safety Instructions

Read this manual thoroughly before first use , even if you are

familiar with this type of product. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to.

Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference , along with

the completed warranty card, purchase receipt and carton.

• Appropriate usage : Only operate the Solar Panel Kit according to the instructions in this manual. We assume no responsibility for faulty use or inappropriate handling.

• Safety Procedures : Observe your battery manufacturer’s safety procedures when working around batteries and other electrical equipment. Improper handling of batteries, can result in an explosion!

• Compatibility : The product is designed to be used on 12 volt lead-acid battery configurations ONLY. Connect only Red(+) to Red(+), and Black(-) to Black(-).

• Usage : This product will charge only rechargeable batteries.

• Ventilation : The product should be placed in a well ventilated area, free from flammable gases.

• Secure the Solar Panel : Make sure the Solar Panel is secured in place.

• Stationary use only : The Solar Panel should not be used while your vehicle is in motion, doing so may cause harm to person and property.

• Protect the solar panel : Do not scrape the surface of the Solar Panel with any sharp objects.

• Protect from moisture : The Solar Panel is splash proof, however the quick connect wiring and J-Plugs must be kept dry.

• Cleaning : If required, clean the housing of the device lightly with a dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use alcohol, thinners, benzene or any other chemical cleaner.

• Repair : This device is a high precision electronic product. It contains no user serviceable parts inside. Do not try to dismantle, modify or repair the device or its accessories yourself. Disassembly by unauthorized persons will void the warranty. Contact the after sales support for advice on 1300 886 649.

• Indoor Installation : The regulator may not be installed and operated in moist rooms (e.g. restrooms), or rooms, in which easily flammable materials such as gasoline mixtures may be present.

IMPORTANT : Keep children away from batteries and acid! Smoking,

fire and naked flames are prohibited when handling batteries.

Product Overview

1. 40W Solar Panel

2. Positive (+) Solar Panel terminal

3. Negative (-) Solar Panel terminal

4. Solar Panel condition indicator LED

5. Battery condition LED

6. Connected device (load) indicator LED

7. 5V operation mode

8. 19V operation Mode

9. USB charging Port

10. Mode set button

11. 19V positive (+) terminal

12. 19V negative (-) terminal

13. 12V Battery (+) terminal

14. 12V Battery (-) terminal

15. 12V positive (+) terminal

16. 12V negative (-) terminal

17. Battery Clamps Cable

18. Laptop Adapter Plugs

19. Laptop Adapter Cable

20. J-Cable

Getting Started

Before First Use

• Unpack the appliance but keep all packaging materials until you have made sure your new Solar Panel Kit 40W is undamaged and in good working order. Plastic wrapping can be a suffocation hazard for babies and young children, so ensure all packaging materials are out of their reach.

• Before using your new solar panel, ensure the supplied cables are tightly secured to the controller. Using a small flat blade screw driver (not supplied), check the cables are completely inserted into the terminal and the screw is tightly secured.

• Should the cables need to be removed, loosen the screw and removed the cables. To reconnect, insert the bare side of cable. The red cable should be connected Positive (+) and black cable should connect to negative (-). Tighten the screw and check that all connections are tight and secure.

Step 1. Connecting the Controller to your Car Battery

• In order to use the solar panel, a 12V lead-acid battery must be connected to the controller using the clamps cable provided

Getting Started (Cont.)

Step 2. Connecting your Solar Panel to the Controller

• For best performance, ensure the whole solar panel is located in direct sunlight.

• Ensure the solar panel is secure.

• First connect the Solar Panel to the Controller, using the J-Cable provided in the pocket of the solar panel.

IMPORTANT : Ensure the number printed on the cable, matches the

number in the following pictures. Not all cables have the same polarity

Step 3. Charging your Car Battery

• With the Solar Panel and Car Battery connected, your Car Battery will be charged whenever there is sufficent sunlight.

• 12V Mode: The controller will start in 12V mode by default, enabling you to connect 12V devices to the 12V terminals.

NOTE : J-Cable labelled 5 is for use only with the battery

connection and should not be use on other connections

Charging your Phone

• USB Mode: To charge your USB devices such as mobile phones, connect your USB device via your device’s USB cable (not supplied). 5V mode will be detected and charging will begin automatically.

• Manual changing between modes is still available using the mode button.

Charging your Laptop

• Laptop Mode: In order to charge a laptop, use the “Mode” button to change the mode to 19V as indicated by the 19V LED indicator on the controller Module. Then connect your laptop to the 19V terminals using the supplied cable and correct adapter for your laptop.

NOTE : Check your laptop for compatibility, before connecting it to

the controller.
IMPORTANT : 19V mode is designed for laptop use only

Using Laptop Adapters

1. Select the laptop adapter plug that attaches to your computer.

IMPORTANT : The 10 plugs are compatible with some laptops and

notebooks only.

2. Attach the Laptop Adapter Cable to the J-Cable that comes from 19V output of the controller module.

3. Join the Laptop Adapter Plug to the Laptop Adapter Cable.

4. Lastly connect the appropriate Laptop Adapter to your Laptop to start charging.

LED Indicator Lights

Product Specification

Solar Panel

Min and Max Voltage| 18-21V
Power Output (Watt)| 40W
Panel Type| Monocrystalline
Panel Dimensions| 340*225mm
Operating Temperature| -25°C to 55°C
19V Output
Max Current Output| 3A
Min and Max Voltage| 18-21V
Supported Battery Types| Most Laptop Batteries
Short-Circuit Protection| 2 times of rated current
12V and Battery Output
Max Current Output| 3A
Min and Max Voltage| 10.8-14.6V
Supported Battery Types| Lead-acid battery
Short-Circuit Protection| 2 times the rated current
5V Output
Max Current Output| 2A
Min and Max Voltage| 5V
Supported Battery Types| Lithium-Ion battery

Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice

Unfortunately, from time to time, faulty products are manufactured which need to be returned to the supplier for repair.

Please be aware that if your product is capable of retaining user-generated data (such as files stored on a computer hard drive, telephone numbers stored on a mobile telephone, songs stored on a portable media player, games saved on a games console or files stored on a USB memory stick) during the process of repair, some or all of your stored data may be lost. We recommend that you save  this data elsewhere prior to sending the product for repair

You should also be aware that rather than repairing goods, we may replace them with refurbished goods of the same type or use refurbished parts in the repair process.

Please be assured though, refurbished parts or replacements are only used where they meet Tempo’s stringent quality specifications.

If at any time you feel your repair is being handled unsatisfactorily, you may escalate your complaint. Please telephone us on 1300 886 649 or write to us at:

Tempo (Aust) Pty Ltd ABN 70 106 100 252
PO BOX 6056 French’s Forest, Sydney, Australia NSW 2086
Tempo Help Desk: 1300 886 649 (Aust)
(Operating Hours: Mon-Fri 08:30AM to 06:00PM EST)
Email: [email protected]

Warranty returns
Should you for any reason need to return this product for a warranty claim, make sure to include all accessories with the product.

Product does not work?
If you encounter problems with this product, or if it fails to perform to your expectations, make sure to contact our After Sales Support Centre on 1300 886 649 before returning it to the store for a refund.

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