User Guide

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OPTIONAL Solar Panel and Gate Activity
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® 4000/4200 Gate Operator must be 16 gauge dual
conductor, multi-stranded, direct burial wire (see page 23 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 from 10 to 30 watts
of solar charging power to charge the battery (see Accessory Catalog). Refer to the Solar Panel 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. (Not more than a
1,000 feet).
ON/OFF Switch
ON/OFF
Winter Ratings Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3
12 v dual gate (15 watts) solar charger 3 6 10
12 v dual gate (20 watts) solar charger 4 8 13
12 v dual gate (25 watts) solar charger 5 10 16
12 v dual gate (30 watts) solar charger 6 12 19
The table and map illustrate
the maximum number of
gate cycles to expect per
day in a particular area
when using from 15 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 15 watts of solar
charging power is required for GTO/PRO
4000/4200 dual 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.