Marine Solar Panel Installation Instructions

One or more solbianflex sp sl or cp panels.

Marine solar panel installation instructions.

Run the wires into the main cabin this usually means drilling a small hole in the cockpit. The following instructions are intended to be a guide for installing your new solar system. Attach marine grade copper wires to the panel. Without a fuse a short in the wiring is a dead short across the battery with fire a potential consequence.

Temperature the hotter the cells get the lower the voltage and hence the lower the panel output. These are dc wires for a 12 volt system so you need 2 sets of wires. One pair of mc4 connectors for each panel supplied with junction boxes. Follow instructions and use the recommended type and size of wire.

Efficiently and sustainably powering your boat. Also be certain to install the properly sized fuse close to the battery. Start by finding a qualified specialist for marine. Call us any time we re happy to help you work through designing your boat s solar system.

Charge regulators required to be able to safely connect your solar panel to a battery. How to install marine solar panels. Attaching solar panels to a canvas bimini or dodger using the bolt on. Using the example above a 36 cell panel will produce 36 x 0 6 x 5 5 119 watts in perfect conditions.

10 things that effect solar panel output in a marine installation. Installation the brackets are first be screwed or bolted to the solar module using suitable stainless steel self tapping screws. Size and number of solar panels. Mount your panel on your stern rail see photos details below.

The mounts will support the solar panel at the optimum height above the surface to enable aeration from underneath ensuring the solar panel functions as efficiently as possible. Types of solar panels.