Full Product Manual

12AMP Charge Controller
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Intended Use
Specification
Operating Instructions
Property
Battery Voltage System
Charging Current (Max)
Charging Power (Max)
Cut-in Voltage
Cut-out Voltage
Specification
12V
12A
180W
13V
14.2V
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". Never deeply discharge your battery; never let your battery
voltage pass below 11.0 volts. It will cause permanent damage to the battery. Use a DMM Digital
Multi-Meter to measure your battery's voltage. When connecting and during operation it is normal
for both lights to flicker for a short time.
Observe manufacturer’s safety procedures when working around batteries and other electrical
equipment.
Always connect charge controller to the battery first and remove last.
This product is designed to be used on 12 volt configurations in parallel, optional 6 volt in
series.
This product is designed to receive charges from 12 Volt Solar Panels.
This product should be placed in a well ventilated dry area, free from flammable gases,
weather, and moister Charge controller is NOT weatherproof.
Charge controller should not be installed further than 2 to 5 ft. way from the battery. Solar
Panel length must not reach further than 20 ft way from battery or loss of current may occur.
LED light indicates a full battery charge "green" at 14.2 Volts, at this time the charge controller
will cut out to prevent overcharging.
LED light indicates battery charging "yellow" when battery reaches below 13 Volts, charge
controller will cut in and allow solar panel to being charging.
Charge controller can handle up to 180 Watts of solar power.