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Powering the System
Step 1
Make sure the power switch is
OFF
before proceeding to the next step.
Step 2
Select the electrical outlet 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.
IMPORTANT:
•
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 batteries (see
Accessory Catalog
). Refer to the
Solar Panels and Gate
Activity
chart above.
•
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® Gate Opener 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.
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 solar charging
power is needed to charge the batteries.
Winter Ratings
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
12 v single gate (10 watts) solar charger 8
16
26
12 v single gate (15 watts) solar charger 11
20
30
12 v single gate (20 watts) solar charger 14
28
38
12 v single gate (25 watts) solar charger 17
36
46
12 v single gate (30 watts) solar charger 20
44
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Optional Solar Panels and Gate Activity
ON/OFF Switch
ON/OFF
Installation of the Transformer
