Samlex America SMC-20 - Manuel (Page 10)

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SeCtIOn 3 | Installation
charge controller (with the lamp symbol), then connect the L– cable.
- replace the load fuse or switch on the load.
4tH SteP: FinAL WoRk
fasten all cables with strain relief in the direct vicinity of the solar charge controller
(clearance of approx. 10 cm).
GRoUnDinG
The components in stand-alone systems do not have to be grounded – this is not
stand- ard practice or may be prohibited by national regulations (e.g.: DIN 57100 Part
410: Prohibition of grounding protective low voltage circuits). Consult the technical
manual for more information. In case grounding is mandatory, ground oNLy the
Negative battery Terminal.
LiGHtninG PRotection
In systems subjected to an increased risk of overvoltage damage, we recommend install-
ing additional lightning protection / overvoltage protection to reduce dropouts. Consult
the technical manual for more detailed information.