COMPACT-SUITCASE Portable Solar Panel User Manual

Important Safety Instructions

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This user manual provides important operation and maintenance instructions for the Renogy COMPACT-SUITCASE Series Portable Solar Panel. Read it carefully before operation and save it for future reference. Failure to observe these instructions or precautions can result in electrical shock, serious injury, death, or damage to the COMPACT-SUITCASE, potentially rendering it inoperable.

Symbols Used

The following symbols are used throughout this user manual to highlight important information:

• ⚠ WARNING: Indicates a potentially dangerous condition which could result in injury or death.
• ▲ CAUTION: Indicates a critical procedure for safe and proper installation and operation.
• ℹ NOTE: Indicates an important step or tip for optimal performance.

Applicability

This User Manual applies to the following products:

• COMPACT-SUITCASE 220 Portable Solar Panel (RSP220LSC/RPP220LSC-VY20)
• COMPACT-SUITCASE 400 Portable Solar Panel (RSP400LSC)

Disclaimer

• Renogy ensures the accuracy, sufficiency, and applicability of information in this user manual at the time of printing, subject to continual product improvements.
• Renogy assumes no responsibility or liability for personal and property losses, whether directly or indirectly caused by the user's failure to install and use the product in compliance with the user manual.
• Renogy is not responsible or liable for any failure, damage, or injury resulting from repair attempts by unqualified personnel, improper installation, or inappropriate operation.
• Illustrations in this user manual are for demonstration purposes only. Details may appear slightly different depending on product revision and market region.
• Renogy reserves the right to change the information in the user manual without notice. For the latest user manual, visit renogy.com.

Copyright

COMPACT-suitcase Series Portable Solar Panel User Manual © 2024 Renogy. All rights reserved.

• All information in this user manual is subject to copyright and other intellectual property rights of Renogy and its licensors. This user manual may not be modified, reproduced, or copied, in whole or in part, without the prior written permissions of Renogy and its licensors.

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General Safety Information

⚠ WARNING

• DO NOT disassemble the unit or remove any attached components.
• DO NOT puncture, drop, crush, penetrate, shake, strike, or step on COMPACT-SUITCASE.
• DO NOT open, dismantle, repair, tamper with, or modify COMPACT-SUITCASE.
• DO NOT place the unit on a surface constructed from combustible material.
• DO NOT expose COMPACT-SUITCASE to direct flame or heat sources.
• Please keep unit out of reach of children unless supervised by an adult.
• Please keep unit away from explosives and corrosive substances.

▲ CAUTION

• DO NOT step, walk, stand, or jump on the unit. Localized heavy loads may cause damage to the solar cell, which will ultimately compromise the performance of the unit.
• DO NOT bend the unit, or the panel will be broken.
• DO NOT immerse the unit in water.
• Dispose of the unit according to local recycling and environmental regulations.
• For details on how to use the hooks included with the controller version of the solar panel, see 'Portable Module Hook Installation' on the product details page at renogy.com.

Package Contents

• 1 x Renogy COMPACT-SUITCASE Portable Solar Panel
• 1 x Case
• 1 x User Manual
• 1 x Controller hook (controller version only)

Installation

1. Open the packaging bag, grasp the handles, and pull upwards to extract the COMPACT-SUITCASE section. Raise the brackets to their maximum position.
2. Fully unfold the COMPACT-SUITCASE and place it on the ground.
3. Adjust the angle of the brackets to ensure the stability of the COMPACT-SUITCASE, with the lighting surface facing towards the sun.

Operation

How to charge a power station

1. Place a solar panel under direct sunlight. Avoid objects that can shade the solar panel and slow down the charging process.
2. Connect the solar connectors of the solar panel with the solar charge cable (sold separately), then connect to the DC input port of the power station.

• ℹ NOTE: The solar charge time is highly dependent on solar irradiance and ambient temperature.
• ℹ NOTE: The operating voltage of the solar panel shall exceed the minimum DC-input voltage of the power station, and the open circuit voltage shall NOT exceed the maximum DC-input voltage of the power station.

How to charge a battery

1. Connect the COMPACT-SUITCASE connector to the PV Terminals of a charge controller (sold separately).
2. Connect the BATT Terminals of the charge controller to battery terminals using tray cables (sold separately).
3. Set the charging parameters on the charge controller, and the COMPACT-SUITCASE is ready to charge the battery.

How to connect COMPACT-SUITCASE in series/parallel

• To expand the power output, the COMPACT-SUITCASE can be connected either in series or parallel.
• Connect COMPACT-SUITCASE in series: Connect the positive terminal of one panel to the negative terminal of the next panel. The output voltage will be the sum of individual panel voltages, while the current remains the same.
• Connect COMPACT-SUITCASE in parallel: Connect the positive terminals of all panels together and the negative terminals of all panels together. The output current will be the sum of individual panel currents, while the voltage remains the same. A separate MC4Y connector (sold separately) is required for parallel connection.

Specifications

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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