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LUMEN TERRAIN User Manual
Chapter 2. Installation
2.4.2. Solar Panel Installation
The solar panel is to be installed at a height close to 87 inches measured from the top of the solar panel
to the base of the pole. To assemble the solar panel bracket and attach the solar panel, see Figure 2.
The orientation of the bracket will depend on location of the site. As a rule of thumb, always orient the
bracket so the solar panel will face towards the equator. The optimum angle heavily depends on the
latitude of the location. In the Northern Hemisphere, the best tilt angle is the latitude plus 15° while the
best tilt angle in the Southern Hemisphere is the latitude minus 15°. Torque all fasteners to 6 ft-lbs.
Punch out one of the two bottom knockouts on the solar panel Once the solar panel has been attached
to the solar panel mounting bracket, the entire assembly can be mounted on to the pole as seen in
Figure
3
and the U-bolts torqued to 6 ft-lbs. A cap to seal off the top of the pole is recommeneded.
Figure 2: LEFT: Solar Panel Mounting Bracket Parts and Assembly
Figure 3: RIGHT: Mounting Solar Panel Assembly to Pole