Charging The Batteries Using Solar Energy - Torqeedo Travel 503 S/L Operating Manual

To charge from on-board on-board battery banks with volta-
ges > 12 V an inverter that converts the voltage to 100-240 V
must be used. The inverter must have an output > 80 Watt.

7.4.4 Charging the batteries using solar energy

The battery can be charged directly using the Torqeedo Solar Charger 45 W (Torqeedo
item no. 1130-00).
If you use a different solar panel (not recommended), it must comply with the following
specifications:
Rated voltage
Maximum idle voltage
Maximum power
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If you do not use original Torqeedo equipment to charge yout battery
from the on-board batetry supply, do ensure that the appropriate wire
diameters are used (fire hazards).
24 V
58 V
4 A
Charging the battery with solar panels that do not comply with this spe-
cification damages the device and this is not covered by the warranty.
This also applies to using the wrong polarity.
• Only charge the battery on non-flammable ground under adult
supervision.
• If you are not using the Torqeedo Solar Charger, ensure proper cable
diameters to avoid danger of cable overheating and fire.