Thunderbolt 63585 Owner's Manual And Safety Instructions

!"#"$%&'(%)*+#"$*%,$-%.$$/-00)))1.,(+&(2(*"3.$14&5

65,"7%&'(%$*4.8"4,7%#'//&($%,$-%/(&9'4$#'//&($:.,(+&(2(*"3.$14&5

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

Save This Manual%Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,

operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference. 17g

When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact

and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,

please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.

No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in

any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.

Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing

improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

To ol s re q u ir e d f o r a s s e mb l y a n d s e r vi c e m a y n o t b e in c l ud e d .

;*,9%$."#%5,$*(",7%+*2&(*%'#"83%$."#%/(&9'4$1% <,"7'(*%$&%9&%#&%4,8%(*#'7$%"8%#*("&'#%"8='(>1% ?@!6%ABC?%D@EF@G1

Page 2 <&(%$*4.8"4,7%H'*#$"&8#I%/7*,#*%4,77%JKLLLKLMMKNOPO1 Item 63585

?@<6AQ RS6;@ACRE D@CEA6E@ET6?6AFS

A,+7*%&2%T&8$*8$#

Safety ......................................................... 2

Specifications ............................................. 5

Setup .......................................................... 5

Operation .................................................... 9

Maintenance .............................................. 12

Parts List and Diagram .............................. 13

Warranty .................................................... 16

U@;ECEV%?QDWRG?%@EX%X6<CECACRE?

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential

personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that

follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

CDSR;A@EA%?@<6AQ%CE?A;FTACRE?

;*,9%,77%#,2*$>%),(8"83#%,89%,77%"8#$('4$"&8#1%%

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

?,Y*%,77%),(8"83#%,89%"8#$('4$"&8#%2&(%2'$'(*%(*2*(*84*1

;6@X%@GG%CE?A;FTACRE?

C8#$,77,$"&8%S(*4,'$"&8#

1. 6Z*(4"#*%#/*4",7%4,'$"&8%"2%)&(["83%&8%(&&2% &(%,8&$.*(%."3.%7&4,$"&81%%Keep proper footing

and balance at all times. Follow ladder supplier’s precautions whenever working near or on a ladder.

2. C8#$,77%,77%#*8#"$"Y*%*7*4$("4,7%4&5/&8*8$#%

\"847'9"83%)"("83%4&88*4$"&8#I%(*3'7,$&(I% ,89%+,$$*(>]%"8#"9*%,%)*,$.*(/(&&2% *847&#'(*%$&%/(*Y*8$%*7*4$("4%#.&4[1

3. X&%8&$%)"(*%5'7$"/7*%/,8*7#%"8%#*("*#1%If you need to connect two or more solar panels together, this work must be done by a qualified electrician unless they are connected through a regulator.

4. This solar panel kit is not designed for tie-in to a grid. Only a licensed electrician and a licensed building contractor can safely design and implement a grid tie-in system. Any grid tie-in system must meet all applicable building and electrical codes, and must meet standards established by the area power company. Improper grid tie-in can result in electrocution, fire, and other serious personal injury and property damage. An incorrectly installed grid tie-in system can cause feedback voltage, resulting in electrocution of electrical utility workers.

5. X&%8&$%#$,89%&8%&(%&$.*()"#*%

,//7>%/(*##'(*%$&%/,8*71

Page 3<&(%$*4.8"4,7%H'*#$"&8#I%/7*,#*%4,77%JKLLLKLMMKNOPO1Item 63585

?@<6AQRS6;@ACRED@CEA6E@ET6 ?6AFS

6. B,897*%#&7,(%/,8*7%)"$.%4,(*I% *93*#%5,>%+*%#.,(/1

7. X&%8&$%2&4'#%7"3.$%&8%/,8*71

8. C8#$,77%4&5/&8*8$#%)"$.%*8&'3.%

#/,4*%$&%,77&)%/(&/*(%4&&7"831

9. A."#%/(&9'4$%5,>%&44,#"&8,77>%/(&9'4*% 5&(*%4'((*8$%,890&(%Y&7$,3*%$.,8%"$#%(,$*9% &'$/'$1%%C84(*,#*%&'$/'$%(,$"83#%+>%^N_%).*8% 9*$*(5"8"83%4&5/&8*8$%(*H'"(*9%Y&7$,3*% ,89%,5/*(,3*%(,$"83#1 Refer to Section

690-8 of the National Electrical Code for an additional multiplying factor of 125 percent (80 percent derating) which may apply.

10. Panel must be connected using UL listed outdoor rated wire of the correct thickness (gauge) for the amperage rating and length (see warning number 9 also). Follow the guidelines in the chart below:

T'((*8$%

"8%@5/#%

D,Z"5'5%G*83$.

N`% Ja`% JN` ^a`% ^N`

0-5 18 6-7 18 16

8 18 16

11-12 16 14

14 12

18 1620 14 12

22-24 12

14 10

12 10 8

50 14 100 12 10 6 4 150 10 8

4 2

200 8 6

D"8"5'5%U"(*%V,'3*

11. Install an appropriate charge controller/regulator to regulate output and prevent damage. Do not attach panel to battery or power grid without proper regulator, inverter, and/or charge controller.

12. Install and use according to applicable National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.

13. This panel is not rated for use as fire-resistant roofing. If installing on a roof, install only over a fire resistant roof covering rated for the application.

14. Verify that installation surface has no hidden utility lines before drilling or driving screws.

15. Install only according to these instructions. Improper installation can create hazards.

16. Handle panel with care. Glass may break or a sharp edge may be exposed during movement.

17. Keep installation area clean and well lit.

18. Install out of reach of children.

19. Keep bystanders out of the area during installation.

20. Do not install when tired or when under the influence of drugs or medication.

21. Use in 12 VDC systems only.

22. The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

W,$$*(>%S(*4,'$"&8#

1. U*,(%#/7,#.K(*#"#$,8$%@E?CK,//(&Y*9% #,2*$>%3&337*#%,89%*7*4$("4,77>%"8#'7,$*9% 37&Y*#%)."7*%)&(["83%8*,(%+,$$*("*#1

2. F#*%,8%,//(&/(",$*%4.,(3*%4&8$(&77*(% ).*8*Y*(%4&88*4$*9%$&%+,$$*(>1

3. Charge, store, and maintain batteries according to supplier’s instructions.

C8#$,77,$"&8%S(*4,'$"&8#%\4&8$b9]

Page 4 <&(%$*4.8"4,7%H'*#$"&8#I%/7*,#*%4,77%JKLLLKLMMKNOPO1 Item 63585

?@<6AQ RS6;@ACRE D@CEA6E@ET6?6AFS

?*(Y"4*%S(*4,'$"&8#

1. W*2&(*%#*(Y"4*I%5,"8$*8,84*I%&(%47*,8"83-

a. X(>%#&7,(%/,8*7#%,89%&'$9&&(%

)"("83%$.&(&'3.7>%)."7*%)*,("83% *7*4$("4,77>%"8#'7,$*9%37&Y*#1

b. T&Y*(%,77%#&7,(%/,8*7#%)"$.%,8%&/,H'*%

4&Y*(I%#'4.%,#%,%+7,8[*$1

c. X"#4&88*4$%,77%#&7,(%/,8*7#1

d. X"#4&88*4$%,77%+,$$*("*#1

2. X&%8&$%#*(Y"4*%9'("83%(,"8I%2&3I%&(%

,8>%&$.*(%)*$0.'5"9%)*,$.*(1

3. X&%8&$%#$,89%&8%&(%&$.*()"#*% ,//7>%/(*##'(*%$&%/,8*71

4. Do not allow children to play with or near this or electrical components.

5. Inspect at least monthly; do not use if damaged, parts are loose, water is found inside the housing, electrical insulation is cracked or damaged, or connections are loose.

6. Maintain product labels and nameplates. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

%?@!6%AB6?6%CE?A;FTACRE?1

Page 5<&(%$*4.8"4,7%H'*#$"&8#I%/7*,#*%4,77%JKLLLKLMMKNOPO1Item 63585

?@<6AQRS6;@ACRED@CEA6E@ET6 ?6AFS

?/*4"2"4,$"&8#

Rated Output 18 VDC / 25 W (per solar panel)

Open Circuit Voltage 23.6 OCV

E&$*- Performance will vary depending on temperature, brightness and time of sun exposure. Summer production will be higher than in the winter. Bright sunny days will generate higher output than cloudy days.

?*$%F/%C8#$('4$"&8#

;*,9%$.*%6EAC;6%CDSR;A@EA%?@<6AQ%CE?A;FTACRE?%#*4$"&8%,$%$.*%+*3"88"83%&2%$."#%5,8',7% "847'9"83%,77%$*Z$%'89*(%#'+.*,9"83#%$.*(*"8%+*2&(*%#*$%'/%&(%'#*%&2%$."#%/(&9'4$1

AR%S;6!6EA%?6;CRF?%CEcF;Q%<;RD%@TTCX6EA@G%RS6;@ACRE-% D,[*%#'(*%$.,$%$.*%S&)*(%?)"$4.0A("33*(%"#%"8%$.*%&22K/&#"$"&8%,89%'8/7'3%$.*%$&&7% 2(&5%"$#%*7*4$("4,7%&'$7*$%+*2&(*%/*(2&(5"83%,8>%/(&4*9'(*%"8%$."#%#*4$"&81

E&$*- For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages,

refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual.

C8#$,77,$"&8

G&4,$"&8

1. Locate the Solar Panels (12) where they will receive full, unobstructed sunlight, especially during midday. Nearby trees or tall plants will drop debris, requiring the panels to be cleaned more frequently.

2. The setup location for the Solar Panel Kit must be inaccessible to children to prevent electric shock. Build a childproof enclosure if needed.

3. Install the charge controller/regulator and batteries in a weatherproof enclosure with proper ventilation.

D&'8$"83

1. Select a mounting location for the Solar Panel Kit. The Solar Panels should face the Sun, and not be blocked by shadows. The location should allow the Panels to be protected from accidental damage. The location should be flat, stable and able to support the weight of the Solar Panel Kit’s accessories. Before assembly, be sure that all accessory cables reach their connection points without placing any stress on the wiring.

2. Angle face of Solar Panel Frame toward true south1 according to chart that follows:

G,$"$'9*% ?&7,(%S,8*7%@837*%

0-4° 10°

5-20° Latitude + 5° 21-45° Latitude + 10° 46-64° Latitude + 15°

65° or more 80°

Angle towards true north if installed

in southern hemisphere.

+ 11 hidden pages

Thunderbolt 63585 Owner's Manual And Safety Instructions

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual