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Harbor Freight Tools Thunderbolt Magnum Solar Manual
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Page 2 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68683IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATIONIn this manual, on the labeling, and all otherinformation provided with this product:This is the safety alert symbol. It isused to alert you to potential personalinjury hazards. Obey all safetymessages that follow this symbolto avoid possible injury or death.DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, ifnot avoided, will result in death or serious injury.WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, ifnot avoided, could result in death or serious injury.CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol,indicates a hazardous situation which, if notavoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.NOTICE is used to address practicesnot related to personal injury.CAUTION, without the safety alert symbol, is usedto address practices not related to personal injury.WARNING Read all safety warnings andinstructions. Failure to follow the warnings andinstructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.Save all warnings and instructions forfuture reference. The warnings, precautions,and instructions discussed in this instructionmanual cannot cover all possible conditions andsituations that may occur. It must be understoodby the operator that common sense and cautionare factors which cannot be built into thisproduct, but must be supplied by the operator.Installation Precautions1. Install all sensitive electrical components(including wiring connections, regulator,and battery) inside a weatherproofenclosure to prevent electric shock.2. Do not wire multiple panels in series. If you needto connect two or more solar panels together,this work must be done by a qualified electricianunless they are connected through a regulator.3. This solar panel kit is not designed for tie-in to a grid.Only a licensed electrician and a licensed buildingcontractor can safely design and implement agrid tie-in system. Any grid tie-in system mustmeet all applicable building and electrical codes,and must meet standards established by the areapower company. Improper grid tie-in can result inelectrocution, fire, and other serious personal injuryand property damage. An incorrectly installed gridtie-in system can cause feedback voltage, resultingin electrocution of electrical utility workers.4. Handle solar panels with care,edges may be sharp.5. Do not apply pressure or press down onthe Solar Charger when it is folded.6. Do not focus light on panel.7. Install components with enoughspace to allow proper cooling.8. This product may occasionally produce morecurrent and/or voltage than its rated output.Increase output ratings by 25% when determiningcomponent required voltage and amperageratings. Refer to Section 690-8 of the NationalElectrical Code for an additional multiplying factor of125 percent (80 percent derating) which may apply.9. Do not attach to battery or power grid withoutproper regulator, inverter, and/or charge controller.10. Install and use according to applicableNational Electrical Code (NEC) standards.11. This panel is not rated for use as fire-resistantroofing. If installing on a roof, install only over a fireresistant roof covering rated for the application.12. Verify that installation surface has no hiddenutility lines before drilling or driving screws.13. Install only according to these instructions.Improper installation can create hazards.14. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles andheavy-duty work gloves during installation.Do not wear jewelry or metal watches whenworking near solar panels, wiring or batteries.15. Keep installation area clean and well lit.16. Keep out of reach of children.17. Keep bystanders out of the area during installation.18. Do not install when tired or when underthe influence of drugs or medication. |
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