Help please - disconnect solar regulator

[Riverbankannie]

Hi Everyone
We need to get our hab battery out for collection (I am claiming faulty under warranty). Not quite sure how to do that yet as it is 40kg dead weight, however….
John has already disconnected it and I see on another thread it is advised to disconnect solar first - luckily it is very overcast and raining.
What do we need to do to disconnect it please?

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

Just disconnect one of the pv wires
And when you have done that best would be to put a fuse in the line and also to the battery as well

 

[Riverbankannie]

Ok going out now to take one PV wire out.
When you say add a fuse, where would that go and why? No spare wire in cupboard, just those that are in the photo. It is possible that Vanbitz, who fitted it, put a fuse somewhere but cannot see one.

 

[Riverbankannie]

Yellow flashing light now stopped.

 

[headlight]

Ok going out now to take one PV wire out.
When you say add a fuse, where would that go and why? No spare wire in cupboard, just those that are in the photo. It is possible that Vanbitz, who fitted it, put a fuse somewhere but cannot see one.

Isn't there a blade fuse on the underneath of the MPPT, on the left side as you look at the unit, there is on my Victron 75/15

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[Riverbankannie]

Isn't there a blade fuse on the underneath of the MPPT, on the left side as you look at the unit, there is on my Victron 75/15

Ah, that I don’t know, will have to take off the varifocals and wedge my head upside down to see that - or maybe use my phone to take a photo, that’s a better idea. Will check in the morning.

 

[headlight]

Ah, that I don’t know, will have to take off the varifocals and wedge my head upside down to see that - or maybe use my phone to take a photo, that’s a better idea. Will check in the morning.

You can see the yellow blade fuse in this image.

 

[Riverbankannie]

Thank you, so could just have pulled that out instead of disconnect PV wire?
Everyday a school day on here!

 

[headlight]

Thank you, so could just have pulled that out instead of disconnect PV wire?
Everyday a school day on here!

Yes just pull the fuse, no need to disconnect wires.

 

[Riverbankannie]

Right, off to local Facebook to ask for some muscle to get the battery out
Younger and stronger the better

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[1967bowesj]

Right, off to local Facebook to ask for some muscle to get the battery out
Younger and stronger the better

Just for the battery??,,,lol

 

[Nanniemate]

Right, off to local Facebook to ask for some muscle to get the battery out
Younger and stronger the better

Can I help ...not lifting but watching

 

[Riverbankannie]

Can I help ...not lifting but watching

Just had one willing helper but could only lift the battery half an inch off the ground!

 

[Riverbankannie]

Just for the battery??,,,lol

Yep, - see above.

 

[Kannon Fodda]

If you have disconnected a wire, best to cover any bare copper with a bit of insulation tape to save an accidental contact.

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[Riverbankannie]

If you have disconnected a wire, best to cover any bare copper with a bit of insulation tape to save an accidental contact.

Ok, thanks will do first thing in the morning.

 

[Jev88]

Must be a burly Bristol Funster?
I've seen people have to lift and wedge and lift again using a piece of wood when battery is heavy and awkward access.

My RV engine battery is heavy and had to use one arm and my head to lever it over a beam to fit into it's holder - all whilst I am jammed up inside the front wheel arch

 

[Riverbankannie]

Must be a burly Bristol Funster?
I've seen people have to lift and wedge and lift again using a piece of wood when battery is heavy and awkward access.

My RV engine battery is heavy and had to use one arm and my head to lever it over a beam to fit into it's holder - all whilst I am jammed up inside the front wheel arch

A neighbour who has a fancy big N&B answered my call of distress confidently saying he moved his own battery. Nope, cannot be lifted from it’s well fitting hole.
The multitool is coming out tomorrow to cut away the cupboard!

 

[Nanniemate]

A neighbour who has a fancy big N&B answered my call of distress confidently saying he moved his own battery. Nope, cannot be lifted from it’s well fitting hole.
The multitool is coming out tomorrow to cut away the cupboard!

Before you take the van apart what about an sos to the local RFC they mist be a hunky strong guy close to you. What about Quackers any ideas

 

[Spriddler]

Before you replace the battery put a couple of loose webbing straps around it first which will make it easier to lift out next time.

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[Quackers]

About if you need help Annie.

 

[Riverbankannie]

Before you replace the battery put a couple of loose webbing straps around it first which will make it easier to lift out next time.

No it won’t, it has handles already around which we have attached a strong rope and made a fulcrum with a bar and an axle stand, still too heavy !

 

[Riverbankannie]

Before you take the van apart what about an sos to the local RFC they mist be a hunky strong guy close to you. What about Quackers any ideas

Unfortunately the space is rather limited. If Leoch renege on the warranty then I might look at lithium now prices dropping. I have sent an enquiry to RogerIvy.
Cannot be doing with going through this again.
For goodness sake, no-one tell Lenny HB ! I can hear his “told you so” all the way here from Spain.