Samlex America SMC-20 - Manuel (Page 8)

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SeCtIOn 3 | Installation
An additional external fuse (not provided) must be connected to the battery connection
cable, close to the battery pole. the external fuse prevents cable short circuits. A 40A
fuse can be used for all controller types.
!
WARninG!
Danger of explosion from sparking! Danger of electric shock! Solar modules generate
electricity under incident light. the full voltage is present, even when the incident light
levels are low.
- Protect the solar modules from incident light during installation, e.g. cover them.
- never touch uninsulated cable ends.
- Use only insulated tools.
- ensure that all loads to be connected are switched oFF. if necessary, remove the
fuse.
- connections must always be made in the sequence described below.
3 4 5
1 2a
2b 2c
2d
2 1 3
A+ A-
M M-
battery
(40A fuse at A+)
L L-
Load Solar
Module