Introduction
This section will go over how to properly set up a basic system. We will make sure to include the inverter, battery, charge controller, panel and wiring in this set up.
System Set Up
Note: When setting up your system, the panels should be out of the sun or covered for safety reasons.
First, the battery should be hooked up to the charge controller. You could use our tray cable or any general stranded copper core wire to connect the two. Make sure that you lead the wire into the battery terminal of the charge controller and match the + and – to the battery + and -. Make sure to screw in the exposed wire tightly inside the controller terminal. Then screw on the battery rings to the battery. See model 2.8.1.
Model 2.8.1
Second, then connect your solar panel to your charge controller. We recommend that you connect the adapter kit to your panel first, then follow the + or – sign coming off of the leads of the panels and match it with the + and – sign on the charge controller. See model 2.8.2.
Be careful at this step, because if the panel is inserted incorrectly, you can have reverse polarity and short the system causing damage to the panels or controllers
Model 2.8.2
Lastly you can hook up your inverter to your battery by using battery ring cables and by matching the + to + and – to -.
See model 2.8.3 for more installation instructions
Model 2.8.3
Video Links
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f36kxSRK0Ik
Literature Link:
http://www.renogy.com/content/files/Picture-Manual.pdf
http://www.renogy.com/content/files/Off-grid-General-Manual.pdf
