V1.1-M 29Feb2020 Monocrystalline Solar Panel User Manual 180 Watt 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.
Important Safety Information Thank you for choosing a Nature Power Product. Save the receipt and these instructions. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it. This product is designed for certain applications only. the distributor cannot 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.
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. Product should be installed and maintained by qualified personnel. Do not drop tool or other item 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.
Parts List Parts Description Quantity Solar panel 1 SAE to bare end cable 1 SAE to battery clamp cable 1 Z bracket / set 1 Charge controller 1 Manual 1 Specification Property 50180 Solar Cells Monocrystalline Maximum Power(Pmax) 180 W Current at Pmax(Imp) 9.51 A Voltage at Pmax(Vmp) 18.94 V Short Circuit Current(Isc) 10.34 A Mounting the Solar Panel Choose a site for mounting the solar panels that is free from shade and located in an area that receives maximum sunlight daily.
Installing Instructions Selecting the correct charge controller Charge Controllers are sold separately and are required for installations of solar systems arrays that are rated 12 Watts and higher. Nature Power Products offers charge controllers from 8Amp-32Amp. One Charge Controller can regulate multiple solar panels. 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.
Solar Panels Weekly Power Chart Please noted all run times/ratings are estimates only and may vary depending on your location, time of day, time of year and are based on 7 Hours of full sunlight per day. Solar panel Rated Hourly (Maximum output) 90W 165W 180W 2 x 180W Weekly Output 4.4KW∙h 8.08KW∙h 8.82 KW∙h 17.
12AMP Charge Controller Intended Use Any solar panel that is rated 12 watts or higher requires the use of a charge controller. Nature Power Solar panels and charge controllers come equipped with easy j-plug adapters. The 12Amp Charge controller is designed to protect your 12 Volt batteries from being overcharge by high voltage surges and prevents discharging of the battery overnight. LED lights display battery "Charged" or battery "Charging".
Trouble Shooting Charge controller not working after battery connected. Confirm that it is a 12V battery and the voltage is higher than 6.5V. Battery are not charging. Check your controller and battery first of all,make sure your battery is available 12V battery. Faulty connections The wires should always be water tight and insulated. Poor wiring may cause loose connections, corrosion and oxidation of the wires.
FAQ Will this solar panel work with a 24V battery? This is for 12V battery charging only. Please call Nature Power Customer Service for more 24V system configuration. How do solar system 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.
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 date of purchase, 25 year warranted to generate up to 80% of rated power from date of purchase. In the case of product defect, contact Nature Power customer service to receive trouble shooting.