Instructions / Assembly
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PLANNING
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9. Number of hours of direct sunlight available for solar applications.
A. Please check the following for your locations potential solar energy available. http://energy.gov/maps/
solar-energy-potential
B. Determine the number of expected winter cycles for a single gate using solar power by reviewing map and
chart shown.
PREPARE THE GATE
Proper installation, care, and ongoing maintenance of the gate is critical to increased usage life of the automatic gate
operator system. The following items should be considered and addressed if needed PRIOR to installation of the
automatic gate operator system:
1. The gate must swing freely throughout its entire range of motion remaining plumb and level. The gate should not swing
uphill or downhill when opening or closing.
LEVEL
CONCRETE THE POSTS
IN THE GROUND
A MAXIMUM OF 3 AXDP 10WATT SOLAR PANELS OR
NO MORE THAN 30WATTS OF SOLAR POWER SHOULD
BE CONNECTED TO ANY GHOST CONTROLS SYSTEM
CONTROL BOARD.