Xantrex 783-0100-01, 782-0160-01, 782-0100-01 Owner's Manual

Portable Flex Kit

Xantrex Solar Portable Kit

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[100W Xantrex Solar Portable Flex Kit shown]

Owner’s Guide

975-0809-01-01 Rev B

January 2019

100W Xantrex Solar Portab le Flex Kit

Model Number: 783-0100-01

100W Xantrex Solar Portab le Kit

Model Number: 782-0100-01

160W Xantrex Solar Portab le Kit

Model Number: 782-0160-01

NOTE: Actual product may be different from what is shown.

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Safety Information

Important Information

READ AND SAVE THIS OWNER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Read these instructions carefully and look at the equipment to become familiar with the
device before installing, operating, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting it. The
following special messages may appear throughout this documentation or on the
equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or
simplifies a procedure.

The addition of either symbol to a “Danger” or “Warning” safety label
indicates that an electrical hazard exists which will result in personal
injury if the instructions are not followed.

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.

Product Safety Information

1. Before using the solar portable kit, read all instructions and cautionary markings on
the solar portable kit's components, the batteries, and all appropriate sections of this
guide.

2. Use of accessories not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may result in
injury to persons, a risk of electric shock, or a risk of fire.

3. The solar portable kit is designed to be connected to your DC electrical systems. The
manufacturer recommends that all wiring be done by a certified PV technician or
electrician to ensure adherence to the local and national electrical codes applicable in
your jurisdiction.

4. To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock, make sure that existing wiring is in good
condition and that wire is not undersized. Do not operate the solar portable kit with
damaged or substandard wiring.

5. Do not operate the solar portable kit if it has been damaged in any way.

6. This solar portable kit does not have any user-serviceable parts. Do not disassemble
the solar portable kit except where noted for connecting wiring and cabling. See your
warranty for instructions on obtaining service. Attempting to service the solar
portable kit yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire.

7. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect all DC power sources from the
solar portable kit before attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working on any
components connected to the solar portable kit.

8. Do not expose the solar charge controller to rain, snow, or liquids of any type. This
product is designed for dry-locations-use only. Damp environments will significantly
shorten the life of this product and corrosion caused by dampness will not be covered
by the product warranty.

9. To reduce the chance of short-circuits, always use insulated tools when installing or
working with this equipment.

10. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches
when working with electrical equipment.

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD

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Do not use the charge controller included with this portable kit with any other products.

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Use only the supplied PV panel configuration. Do not connect any other panels in
series or parallel.

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Do not ground any PV conductors. The portable kit has a common positive design.

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Portable use only. Do not permanently install on RVs or mobile homes.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment
damage.

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD

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Do not install the portable kit on top of an RV roof or any vehicle roof.

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Do not install the portable kit on top of a residential structure.

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Do not connect the portable kit's charge controller to a residential electrical system.

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Never use Lithium Ion type batteries, as this product is not designed for use with these
battery types and doing so could result in an explosion.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment
damage.

WARNING

BATTERY TYPE HAZARD

Charge only properly rated 12VDC lead-acid (Sealed, Gel, Flooded) rechargeable batteries
because other battery types, such as lithium ion, may explode.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment
damage.

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FCC Information

This equipment (the charge controller) has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

n Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
n Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
n Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

n Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

Unauthorized changes or modifications to the equipment could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

This device (the charge controller) complies with (ISED Canada) Industry Canada EMC
standard(s), pursuant to ICES-003, Class B. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

End of Life Disposal

The Xantrex Solar Portable Kit is designed with environmental awareness and
sustainability in mind. At the end of its useful life, the portable kit can be decommissioned
and disassembled. Components which can be recycled must be recycled and those that
cannot be recycled must be disposed of according to local, regional, or national
environmental regulations.

Many of the electrical components used in the Xantrex Solar Portable Kit are made of
recyclable material like steel, copper, aluminum, and other alloys. These materials can be
auctioned off to traditional scrap metal recycling companies who resell reusable scraps.

Electronic equipment such as the circuit boards, connectors, and fuses can be broken
down and recycled by specialized recycling companies whose goal is to avoid having
these components end up in the landfill.

For more information on disposal, contact Xantrex.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Xantrex Solar Portable Kit. The Xantrex Solar Portable Kit is
a high quality, carbon emissions-free, and sustainable power source. In conjunction with
the included solar charge controller, it is designed to harvest solar energy using the
portable solar panels, quietly produce power for your DC portable power packs and your
vehicle's DC appliances, and store energy to a battery during daylight hours. The portable
kit has added convenience of portability and easy handling.

To get the most out of your Xantrex Solar Portable Kit, carefully read and follow the
instructions in this guide. These instructions include safety instructions that must be
observed during transporting and handling of the solar panels and setting up for collecting
solar energy.

The portable kit is equipped with the following features:

l compact, lightweight, foldable solar panel with built-in support legs for tilting
l easy-to-connect battery extension cables with ring terminals and alligator clips
l the charge controller protects the battery from being over-charged
l the charge controller in this kit employs a 3-stage pulse width modulation (PWM)

charging algorithm optimized for charging 12 VDC nominal rated lead-acid (Sealed,
Gel, or Flooded) rechargeable batteries

NOTE: The charge controller has additional features not required in the utilization of the
portable kit for charging batteries. See the charge controller's separate guide for these
features.

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