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3. Place the solar panel in the sun. For optimum solar battery maintainer
output, face the front (black) side of the solar panel towards the sun,
making sure there are no shadows being cast on the panel by the vehicle
or other objects. The best orientation to place the solar panel is in a south
to north direction with the panel tilted at a suitable angle. The best angle
would be the same as your local latitude.
4. To disconnect, reverse the procedure.
Using The Quick-Disconnect Cable Connectors
Connect either of the two output cable assemblies to the solar battery
maintainer in seconds. Do not place on wet ground, anywhere it could be
accidently stepped on or in a place or position where it could fall while being
used.
50 Amp Battery Clips
1. Connect the end of the solar battery maintainer output cable to the end of
the 50 Amp Battery clips cable.
2. Follow the steps in sections 6 and 7 to connect the output clips to the
battery.
3. After a good electrical connection is made to the battery, place the solar
panel in the sun per the instructions in step 3 of the maintaining section.
12V Accessory Plug
Maintain your battery without lifting the hood.
1. Connect the end of the 12V Accessory Plug Cable Quick-Connect to the
solar battery maintainer.
2. Insert the 12V accessory plug into the 12V accessory outlet.
3. Route the power cord from the solar battery maintainer through the
vehicle’s open window.
4. Place the solar panel in the sun per the instructions in step 3 of the
maintaining section.
Maintaining a Battery
The Schumacher SP-200 is a battery maintainer that maintains 12 volt batteries,
keeping them at full charge. It can maintain both small and large batteries. If
you are maintaining a fully charged large battery, you will be properly utilizing
the solar battery maintainer. However, if you were to use this solar battery
maintainer to charge a large battery, such as a marine deep cycle battery that
was not fully charged, you may lose some of the battery’s capacity. This would
cause the large battery to be unable to hold a charge and become useless.
Therefore, we do not recommend charging a large battery with this unit.
NOTE: The maintain mode technology utilized in Schumacher maintainers
allows you to safely maintain a healthy battery for extended periods of
time. However, problems with the battery, electrical problems in the vehicle,
improper connections or other unanticipated conditions could cause excessive
current draws. As such, occasionally monitoring your battery and the
maintaining process is recommended.
General Maintaining Notes
1. A blocking diode is included in the solar panel to prevent discharging the
battery.
2. You MUST disconnect the solar panel from the 12 volt power outlet or
battery when starting the engine or driving the vehicle. Electrical surges
from the alternator when starting and running may damage the solar panel.
3. Four stainless steel screws are included to mount the solar panel through
the pre-drilled holes if desired.