INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BatteryMINDer®
Models SCC005 & SCC015 Maintenance Charger-Solar
Controller with 5 Watt and
15 Watt Solar Panel
OVERVIEW....................................................................... |
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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................... |
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BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR (BCI)....................................... |
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TESTING BATTERY.............................................................. |
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FAQs.............................................................................. |
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For Repair or Replacement................................................... |
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Warranty......................................................................... |
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VDC Electronics, Inc.
147 D Woodbury Rd.
Huntington, NY 11743 U.S.A. www.batteryminders.com techsupport@vdcelectronics.com
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INSTRUCTIONS
Rev. B-062811 |
P/N VDC SCC005-015-MNL |
BatteryMINDer® |
SCC005 & 015 |
Please read these simple instructions before making any attempt to permanently or temporarily installing your BatteryMINDer SCC005/ SCC015 controller and panel.
OVERVIEW
Note: Your battery(s) need to be in “good” condition to gain the full benefits from your BatteryMINDer Solar maintenance charger
– desulfator system. By “good” we mean no shorted cells, and a “rested” voltage of each battery = 12.2 volts*. When able to test your batteries with a hydrometer, do so only after fully charging them and waiting at least overnight before testing for specific gravity level. If your readings indicate battery is
holding a charge equal to only 1125 (1.125 s.g.) or only 2 balls floating (in a 4 ball type hydrometer) or just 12.25 volts (when tested with a digital voltmeter), your batteries should first be desulfated with a 120 Vac input type charger-desulfator. Once your batteries are properly desulphated your solar charging system will be able to keep them desulfated and fully charged for years to come.
* “RESTED”: see Page 5
Solar panel must be mounted black glass side up (silver side down). It must be orientated in a direction that will ensure maximum exposure to the sun. It MUST be mounted on a flat surface only using the brackets enclosed in the foam package and installed on the panel’s frame. Panels are made of tempered glass, able to withstand nature’s elements, including hale stones as large as 1-1/2” diameter at 60 miles per hour. However, it cannot stand up to a person’s weight, so do not mount anywhere a person could accidentally step on it. Try to locate within area that does not require you to extend the cord. If this is not possible, cord may be extended by an additional 5’, using same gauge / type cord. Always leave at least 3/4” space between panel and mounting surface.
Solar Controller Must be mounted in an area where it can be easily seen, protected from the elements (direct rainfall), and bright sunlight (where it would be difficult to see the 3 LED status indicators). Do not attempt to extend or replace (substitute) the quick connect-disconnect battery cables supplied with your system, as it is important the controller be in the same general temperature environment as the battery(s). Use the already attached Velcro adhesive pad to either temporally or permanently mount the controller. This will allow you to change its location, should you ever
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P/N VDC SCC005-015-MNL |
BatteryMINDer® |
SCC005 & 015 |
wish to, without leaving holes behind. You may also choose to use the screw holes provided.
Connect output wires from solar panel to solar controller by sliding terminal cover on controller to expose terminals beneath. Be careful to observe correct polarity. Do one wire at a time. Do not have solar panel exposed to sunlight. Do not touch wires together.
Connect cord set (supplied) to battery clamps or directly to terminals (depends on battery type) Observe polarity indications on ring end of wires: RED = + (positive) BLACK/BLUE = - (negative).
Solar Controller has three (3) separate LED status indicators: They are:
•YELLOW = Solar Power - Lit when sufficient sunlight is available to charge/maintain/desulfate battery(s)
•RED = Polarity Reversed (Battery only) If lit RED, reverse battery connector wires to battery.
•GREEN = Battery Charge If lit (solid) battery is being chargeddesulfated. If it blinks (flashes) battery is being maintained and desulfated (if required).
IF NO LEDs ARE LIT, SOLAR OUTPUT IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO ALLOW ANY FUNCTIONS TO OCCUR. YOU MUST WAIT FOR ADDITIONAL SOLAR OUTPUT TO OCCUR, BEFORE ANY ACTION CAN TAKE PLACE.
Note: Never try to use your SCC005/SCC015 solar controller with any other solar panels in excess of 15 watts total. Doing so will burn our your unit and void your 5-year Warranty and 1-year Guarantee.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 1
Kit with Temporary and PermanentMountingBrackets. See Figure 1.
The panel comes with two arms for angling the panel for a temporary installation and four brackets for installing the panel permanently on a surface. The brackets and screws are in the cut-out in the foam underneath the panel.
Mount the panel with the black
side up and silver side down. It must be placed in a location where there is maximum sunlight.
Try to locate an area where you do not have to extend the cord. If this is not possible, the cord may be extended by an additional 5 feet.
Rev. B-062811 |
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P/N VDC SCC005-015-MNL |
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