The Charge Regulator
Do:
• Ensure connections are firm. In case of a problem,
consult your solar installer or supplier.
Do not:
• Tamper with it.
Cable Network
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Inspect the cable network every three to five years to ensure there are no
exposed wires.
Protect your solar wiring from damage as this can result in the failure of your
system.
Avoid short circuiting your cables as this can lead to system damage.
Solar Battery
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Keep the solar battery in a clean environment.
Place the solar battery on a stable surface to prevent it
from falling or tilting.
Keep the solar battery safely inside a well-ventilated
wooden box.
Always check the level of electrolyte in every cell of
your battery. If the level has gone down, add some
distilled (or de-ionized) water.
Top the solar battery with distilled water from a good source, never use tap or
rain water since they have impurities, which may damage your battery.
Apply Vaseline, not grease or oil, on both battery terminals to prevent acid mist
(a white substance) forming on them.
Clean the terminals and battery's top surface regularly with hot water to prevent
accumulation of acid mist which causes batteries to self discharge.
Do not:
• Short -circuit the terminals of your solar battery. Your solar
battery stores huge amounts of energy. If you connect the
terminals directly, the stored energy will be released at one
go causing the wires to melt or fire to occur. All power must
be consumed through the installed regulator. This will
protect your solar battery for a long time.
• Pour out the acid and fill with fresh acid as it damages the
battery.
• Add acid to your solar battery at any time.