Instructions / Assembly
STEP 2: SECURING PANEL TO POST
Determine the installation site for the solar panel.
Secure the solar panel assembly to a wooden post or fence using two pipe clamps (C)
and four lag bolts (B) as shown in the illustration to the right. If your fence post is metal,
you will need alternative hardware not provided, (e.g., U-clamps or sheet metal screws).
*If the solar panel must be placed more than 10 ft. from the control box in order to receive
direct sunlight, you can use up to 100 ft. of multi-stranded, GHOST CONTROLS
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16 gauge, direct burial, low-voltage wire (AXLV). NEVER use solid core wire.
IMPORTANT:
— To provide secure and moisture resistant splices for solar panels use a direct burial splice
kit for ALL splices. These splice kits can be found at hardware and electrical supply stores.
— For optimal eciency, wipe the face of the panel frequently with a soft, damp cloth.
— The output of the Solar Panel is variable during the day depending on the intensity of the
sun and the angle of the rays striking the panel. The output may vary from a few millivolts
to as much as 22 volts. To check the output, simply disconnect the solar panel leads from the control board and
connect them directly to a DC voltmeter. In bright sunlight the panel output should read at least 18 volts DC.
STEP 3: ATTACHING WIRE TO CONTROL BOARD
Make sure control board switch is in the OFF position. Feed the free end of the solar panel wires into the control box and
attach them to the appropriate terminals on the control board. The RED solar panel wire goes to the (+) POSITIVE solar
terminal and the BLACK solar panel wire goes to the (–) NEGATIVE solar terminal. If there is a plastic plug inserted into the
negative solar terminal please remove before inserting black solar panel wire.
Improper installation of these wires will damage the
opener’s control board.
NEVER USE THE SOLAR PANEL AND THE AC TRANSFORMER AT THE SAME TIME! It will damage the control
board and void your warranty.
WARRANTY:
GHOST CONTROLS
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Solar Panels are warrantied for 18 months with proof of purchase. An additional 6 month warranty is
available at NO COST if you register your solar panel within 30 days of purchase on www.ghostcontrols.com/register. See
warranty terms on www.ghostcontrols.com/warranty.
For more information on GHOST CONTROLS
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Automatic Gate Openers and Accessories please visit our website at www.
ghostcontrols.com.
C
B
PANEL NEEDS TO
FACE SOUTH AND
GET 8 HOURS OF
SUN
B
C
BLACK
RED
FOLLOW THIS DIAGRAM IF YOUR CONTROL
BOARD LOOKS LIKE THIS ONE:
FOLLOW THIS DIAGRAM IF YOUR CONTROL
BOARD LOOKS LIKE THIS ONE:
BLACK
RED
AXDPIM | REV 1218
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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including
lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer.
For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov