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We are constantly looking for ways to create a better product for you, our customer. That's why we went the extra mile and pre-wired your RV with a Zamp Solar pre-wired solar port. Solar is a great way to keep batteries fully charged and cut the cord giving you freedom to explore.
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We Can Help You! Thank you for purchasing your new R-Pod Recreational Vehicle. If you have any questions concerning The Zamp Solar Prewire Kit, service or component compatibility, please call Zamp Solar at our toll-free number listed above. Or you may email us on the internet at: support @ zampsolar.com.
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5 minutes. Unpack the bag, unfold the panels, adjust the tilt legs, set on the ground in a sunny location pointing south and simply connect the optional quick battery plug (Part# ZS-BDC-C) to the Zamp Solar battery Charging Port on the side of the RV.
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Solar Controller / Battery Charger Input: DC12V Solar panel (Max. 25V) Output: DC12V 10A / DC12V 15A Model Number: ZS-10A / ZS-15A User’s Manual...
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●Surface Mount or Flush Panel Mount options. ●Conformal-coating circuit boards and plated terminals apply to hostile environments. ●Waterproof and non-waterproof selectable. For use with 12Volt Solar Panel Only Suitable for Solar panels up to 170 / 255 Watts for ZS-10A / ZS-15A...
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WARNING – IMPORTANT PLEASE READ ● This charger is designed for indoor use (non-waterproof type ) or outdoor Use (waterproof type). ● Do not disassemble the controller. Take to a qualified person if the unit requires repairing. ● Lead acid batteries can be dangerous. Ensure no sparks or flames are present when working near batteries.
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“Solar” and “Battery” Circuits. 20A fuse for ZS-10A, 30A fuse for ZS-15A (As close to the Battery /Panel as possible) The Solar Controller has 4 terminals which are clearly marked ‘Solar’ and ‘Battery’.
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Press BATTERY TYPE button and hold for 3 seconds to go into your battery type selection mode, the battery type you select will be shown on the LCD meter, the default setting is AGM Battery; the controller will automatically memorize your battery type setting.
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Soft Charge- When batteries suffer an over-discharge, the controller will softly ramps the battery voltage up to 10V. Bulk Charge-Maximum current charging until batteries rise to Absorption level Absorption Charge-Constant voltage charging and battery is over 85%. Equalization Charge*-Only for WET battery or Calcium battery type, when the battery is deeply drained below 10V, it will automatically run this stage to bring the internal cells as an equal states and fully complement the loss of capacity.(Gel and AGM battery do not run Equalization charge)
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ABNORMAL OPERATION MODE Solar panel abnormal LCD display LED indication LCD backlight mode Solar panel weak Flash Solar panel reverse Flash connection Flash Solar panel over voltage Flash (> 26.5V) Flash Battery abnormal mode LCD display LED indication LCD backlight Battery disconnected or Flash less than 3.0V...
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SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Parameters Rated solar panel amps for ZS-15A Max. Rated solar panel amps for ZS-10A Max. Normal input Solar cell array voltage 15-22 Max. solar cell array voltage (output has no load) Max. The controller lowest operating voltage (at solar or battery...