User Guide

19
Powering the System
Installation of the Transformer
IMPORTANT:
• The transformer is designed and intended for indoor use. If the transformer can be plugged only into
an outside electrical outlet, a weatherproof cover or housing (available at local electrical supply stores)
must be used.
• All low voltage wire used with the GTO/PRO® 4000 Gate Operator must be 16 gauge dual conductor,
multi-stranded, direct burial wire (see page 20) and the Accessory Catalog). Do not run more than
1000 feet of wire.
• If your gate is more than 1000 ft. from an ac power source, you will need to use at least one 5 watt
Solar Panel to charge the battery (see Accessory Catalog). Refer to the Solar Panels and Gate
Activity chart below.
Step 1
Make sure the power switch is OFF before proceeding to the next step.
Step 2
Select the electrical outlet into which you will plug the transformer.
Measure the distance from this outlet to the control box following the
path where the wire will be laid. After you have measured how much
wire is needed, cut the wire to the appropriate length.
Optional Solar Panels and Gate Activity
ON/OFF Switch
ON/OFF
The table and map illustrate
the maximum number of
gate cycles to expect per day
in a particular area when
using from 10 to 30 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.
NOTE: A minimum of 10 watts of solar
charging power is required for GTO/PRO
4000 single gate systems, with a maximum
of 30 watts. An optional second battery
can be used for solar and/or high traffic
applications, if needed. Consult Solar
Panel Installation Instructions for further
information.
Winter Ratings Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3
12 v single gate (10 watts) solar charger 4 8 13
12 v single gate (15 watts) solar charger 6 12 20
12 v single gate (20 watts) solar charger 8 16 26
12 v single gate (25 watts) solar charger 10 20 32
12 v single gate (30 watts) solar charger 12 24 46