8. (Mounting on towers only.) With the help of a second person, secure the top bracket at the
desired height on the tower using U-bolts, washers, lock washers, and nuts (
10)). Raise the lower bracket until the angle decal on the upper bracket indicates the
correct angle for the current latitude. Secure the lower bracket to the tower with U-bolts,
washers, lock washers, and nuts. Fully tighten all nuts and bolts.
FIGURE 3-7. Extended mount tower installation
3.3 SP305-L mount assembly
For most tripod installations, the tripod is oriented with one leg pointing directly away from the
equator. For most tower installations, the tower is positioned with one side oriented parallel to
the equator.
Keep the solar panel covered during assembly to prevent voltage output during the assembly
process.
SP50-L, SP90-L, and SP305-L Solar Panels
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