Brunton Solar Panel Instructions
SolarFlat 2W/12V
SolarFlat 5W/12V
SolarFlat 15W/12V
Solar Charge Controller
Battery “Maintainer”
Battery “Trickle Charger”
Battery “Charger”
Specifications & Included Items:
Specifications & Included Items:
Specifications & Included Items:
Specifications:
Power Rating:
Max Current:
Includes:
Up to 2 Watts
Power Rating:
Max Current:
Includes:
Up to 5 Watts
Power Rating:
Max Current:
Includes:
Up to 15 Watts
Cut-in Voltage:
Cut-out Voltage:
Max. Load:
13 Volts
120 mAmps @ 17.7 Volts
300 mAmps @ 17.7 Volts
900 mAmps @ 17.7 Volts
14.2 Volts
Solar Panel, 12ft wire, Battery
Clamp, Female Vehicle
Solar Panel, 12ft wire, Battery
Clamp, Female Vehicle
Solar Panel, 12ft wire, Battery
Clamp, Female Vehicle
105 watts / 7 amps
Adaptor, Bare Wire Inter-
connector and LED test light
Adaptor, Bare Wire Inter-
connector and LED test light
Adaptor, Bare Wire Inter-
connector and LED test light
Installation:
Installation:
Installation:
Installation:
Mounting:
Mounting:
Mounting:
Connecting to Battery:
For optimal performance, choose a high sunlight
area and place securely with solar panel side
facing directly towards the sun.
For optimal performance, choose a high sunlight
area and place securely with solar panel side
facing directly towards the sun.
For optimal performance, choose a high sunlight
area and place securely with solar panel side
facing directly towards the sun.
Connect the Solar Charger Controller (SCC)
battery side (right) to the positive (+) battery
terminal and the negative (-) wire to the negative (-)
battery terminal.
*Note: Do not screw holes directly through front of
*Note: Do not screw holes directly through front of
*Note: Do not screw holes directly through front of
frame. This will cause damage to solar product.
frame. This will cause damage to solar product.
frame. This will cause damage to solar product.
Connecting to Solar Panel:
Using the bare wire adaptor from the SolarFlat
extension cord, connect the positive (wire without
writing) to positive and negative to negative of
SCC. Ensure wire connectors are secure.
Connecting Using Battery Clamps:
Connecting Using Battery Clamps:
Connecting Using Battery Clamps:
1. Connect the Battery Clamp connector to the
SolarFlat extension cord.
1. Connect the Battery Clamp connector to the
SolarFlat extension cord.
1. Connect the Battery Clamp connector to the
SolarFlat extension cord.
2. Connect the battery clamps correctly by
matching the red clamp, which is Positive (+), to
the Positive (+) terminal on your battery.
2. Connect the battery clamps correctly by
matching the red clamp, which is Positive (+), to
the Positive (+) terminal on your battery.
2. Connect the battery clamps correctly by
matching the red clamp, which is Positive (+), to
the Positive (+) terminal on your battery.
3. Connect the black clamp, which is Negative (-),
to the Negative (-) terminal on your battery.
3. Connect the black clamp, which is Negative (-),
to the Negative (-) terminal on your battery.
3. Connect the black clamp, which is Negative (-),
to the Negative (-) terminal on your battery.
*Follow this carefully to not cause any bodily harm.
*Follow this carefully to not cause any bodily harm.
*Follow this carefully to not cause any bodily harm.
Connecting Using Female Vehicle Adaptor:
Connecting Using Female Vehicle Adaptor:
Connecting Using Female Vehicle Adaptor:
1. Connect the Female Vehicle Adaptor connector
to the SolarFlat extension cord.
1. Connect the Female Vehicle Adaptor connector
to the SolarFlat extension cord.
1. Connect the Female Vehicle Adaptor connector
to the SolarFlat extension cord.
2. Connect Female Vehicle Adaptor to male cigar
plug, and use to power hand-held electronic
devices, such as cell-phones and cameras.
2. Connect Female Vehicle Adaptor to male cigar
plug, and use to power hand-held electronic
devices, such as cell-phones and cameras.
2. Connect Female Vehicle Adaptor to male cigar
plug, and use to power hand-held electronic
devices, such as cell-phones and cameras.
Connecting Using Bare Wire Adaptor
Connecting Using Bare Wire Adaptor
Connecting Using Bare Wire Adaptor
1. Connect the Bare Wire connector to the
SolarFlat extension chord.
1. Connect the Bare Wire connector to the
SolarFlat extension chord.
1. Connect the Bare Wire connector to the
SolarFlat extension chord.
2. Securely connect bare wire cables to adjoining
positive and negative cables.
2. Securely connect bare wire cables to adjoining
positive and negative cables.
2. Securely connect bare wire cables to adjoining
positive and negative cables.
*Note that negative bare wire cable is the cable
without writing on black sheath of wire.
*Note that negative bare wire cable is the cable
without writing on black sheath of wire.
*Note that negative bare wire cable is the cable
without writing on black sheath of wire.
Notes:
Notes:
Notes:
Notes:
•
SolarFlat LED Test Light can be connected to
extension cord to indicate that solar panel is
functioning properly.
•
SolarFlat LED Test Light can be connected to
extension cord to indicate that solar panel is
functioning properly.
•
SolarFlat includes blocking diode to prevent
reverse current.
•
•
•
Solar Controller should be placed within 5ft of
the battery, and in a dry, well-ventilated area.
•
It is strongly recommended to use a 7 Amp Solar
Charge Controller to prevent battery overcharge.
This unit is sold separately.
Supports up to 105 Watts of power. Not
advisable to use with greater wattage.
•
SolarFlat includes blocking diode to prevent
reverse current.
•
SolarFlat includes blocking diode to prevent
reverse current.
All connections should be parallel to ensure 12V
– positive to positive and negative to negative.
FAQs:
FAQs:
FAQs:
FAQs:
1. What type of batteries can my SolarFlat 5 charge?
1. How many panels can I connect to my Solar
Controller Charger?
1. Can I use the panel outdoors?
1. Can I use the panel outdoors?
A. All 12V batteries like ones used in cars,
boats, RV’s, motorcycles and PWC’s.
A. Yes, this panel has been weatherproofed.
2. What type of batteries can my SolarFlat 2 charge?
A. Yes, this panel has been weatherproofed,
including UV protection and for weather
effects of -35° F to 175 ° F.
A. You can connect up to 105 watts of solar
power. Panels should be connected in
parallel – positive to positive and negative
to negative.
2. Can I overcharge my battery?
A. All 12V batteries like ones used in cars,
boats, RV’s, motorcycles and PWC’s.
2. Will panel drain battery at night?
A. Yes! It is recommended to use our 7 Amp
Solar Controller to not overcharge the battery
A. No, this panel includes a battery diode to
prevent battery drain and reverse current.
2. When will the Charging Indication light (green)
light up?
3. Can I overcharge my battery?
3. Will the SolarFlat15 keep my battery fully
charged?
A. The SolarFlat 2 has a built in blocking diode
that prevents battery discharge and
overcharging.
3. What type of batteries can my SolarFlat 5 charge?
A. Any deep cycle 12V battery.
A. The charging controller indication green
light will light up when the battery voltage
reaches 14.2 Volts and the SCC will prevent
the solar panels from overcharging the
battery. It is normal for the SCC LED to
light on and off as the battery voltage cuts in
and out.
A. Yes, using the power of the sun, the
SolarFlat 15 will keep a battery charged.
4. Will the SolarFlat 2 keep my battery fully charged? 4. How long will it take to charge a battery?
4. How long does it take to charge a dead battery?
A. The Maintainer charges your battery with the
power of the sun. It compensates for key
offdrain and long periods of non-use and on
board electronics. It is designed to maintain
batteries.
A. Under ideal conditions, this panel will
generate up to 300 mAmps of current. A 5W
panel is not designed to charge batteries, but
only trickle charge batteries thereby insuring
quick starts.
A. Under ideal conditions, this panel will
generate up to 900 mAmps of current. A 40
Amp Hr. battery at 50% would take 20 Hrs.
By doubling the amount of panels, you would
reduce the time by half.
5. How long does it take to charge a dead battery?
5. Can I run appliances off this panel?
5. Can I extend the wire?
A. The unit is designed to maintain batteries
only. If the battery is dead, we recommend a
larger output solar charger such as the 5W or
15W Brunton SolarFlats.
A. Yes, however, the current will vary depending
on the sunlight. Charging a battery is
therefore the recommended installation and
running protocol
A. The 12ft wires can be extended up to a
maximum of 30ft. with 16 gauge wire.
6. How many batteries can I using 1 unit?
6. Can I extend the wire?
6. Do I need a Solar Controller?
A. The SolarFlat 15 is capable of charging a
bank of batteries, but the charge will be
divided.
A. The 12’ wire can be extended up to 25’
without loss of power of voltage damage.
A. No, a charge controller is only recommended
for panels greater than 15W.
7. Can this solar charger run my house?
7. How far can I extend the wire?
A. No, the panel is best used to charge 12V
batteries
A. Current length should accommodate 95% of
installations, however, wires can be extended
up to a maximum of 30ft. with 16 gauge wire.
8. Is the my solar charger weatherproof?
A. Yes, this panel is fully weatherproof.
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