User's Manual

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Tip: While south is generally appropriate for the Northern Hemisphere (and north in the
Southern Hemisphere), your goal is to maximize direct sunlight on the solar panel. If
your location does not have a full sunrise-to-sunset exposure arc when the panel
faces south, you should face your solar panel toward a point midway in the existing
arc to maximize panel charging.
Mounting on a Flat Surface
Attach the Gateway to the mounting surface in the desired location using the lag
screws and backing plates as shown below. Use a pencil or a center-punch to mark
the location of the pilot hole.
Mounting On a Pole
Mount the Gateway onto a pole with the U-bolts, backing plates, washers, and hex
nuts provided.
Note: Use the smaller U-bolts on a pole with an outside diameter of 0.84'' to 1.84'' (21 mm
to 47 mm). For mounting on square perforated tubing or larger diameter poles up to
1.94'' (49 mm) outside diameter, use the larger U-bolts.