User's Manual

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Powering Options: Transformer or Solar
IMPORTANT
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battery. The battery must be placed inside a weatherproof case and located within 6 feet of the
control box. The 8 foot harness supplied connects the battery to the control board.
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or by using optional solar
panel(s). The transformer
or solar panel is connected to the opener arm control board using
low voltage, 16 gauge, dual conductor, multi-stranded, direct burial wire (RB509) (see the
Accessory Catalog).
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conductor, multi-stranded, direct burial wire (see page 39 and the Accessory Catalog). Do not
run more than 500 feet of wire.
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only into an outside electrical outlet, a weatherproof cover or housing (available at local
electrical supply stores) must be used.
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watt Solar Panel to charge the battery (see Accessory Catalog). Refer to the Solar Panels and
Gate Activity chart below.
Single Gate Winter Ratings Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3
dual gate (10 watts) solar charger 8 16 26
dual gate (15 watts) solar charger 11 20 30
dual gate (20 watts) solar charger 14 28 38
The table and
map illustrate the
maximum number
of gate cycles to
expect per day in
a particular area
when using from 10
to 20 watts of solar
charging power. (see Accessory
Catalog). The figures shown are
for winter (minimum sunlight) and
do not account for the use of any
accessory items.
Accessories connected to your
system will draw additional
power from the battery and will
require additional solar panels.
Solar Panel and Gate Activity Chart
NEVER USE TRANSFORMER AND SOLAR PANEL(S) AT THE SAME TIME
– it will damage the control board –
NOTE: UP to 250 feet of dual conductor 16 guage multi stranded wire
may be used to allow installation of solar panels in direct sunlight.