Instructions / Assembly

2 Diamond Dual Instruction Manual
Before You Begin...
1. Determine Charging Option for Battery: Transformer OR Solar
NEVER USE TRANSFORMER AND SOLAR PANEL(S) AT THE SAME TIME.
It will damage the control board.
IMPORTANT:
• The opener’s 12 volt battery must be charged by either connecting the transformer (included) or solar
panel kit
[FM123] to the control board.
• The transformer is designed for indoor use. If the transformer can be plugged only into an outside
electrical outlet, a weatherproof cover/housing (available at local electrical supply stores) must be
used.
• If your gate is more than 1000 ft. from an AC power source, you will need to use at least 10 watts solar
charging power to charge the battery
[FM123]. Refer to the Solar Panel and Gate Activity chart
below.
• All low voltage wire used with the GTO Gate Operator must be 16 gauge dual conductor, stranded,
direct burial wire
[RB509]. Do not run more than 1000 ft. of wire.
Winter Ratings for 12 V Single Gate Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3
10 watts 8 16 26
15 watts 11 20 30
20 watts 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.
The figures shown are
for winter (minimum
sunlight).
Accessories connected to your
system will draw additional power
from the battery.
10 Watt Solar Panel [FM123]
Solar Panel and Gate Activity Chart