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PROTECTOR® IV Top of Rail Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
ELECTRICAL POWER (SOLAR PANEL)
Solar Panel Location and Installation
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Southern exposure in the Northern Hemisphere and Northern exposure in the Southern Hemisphere. This will
ensure the most consistent exposure to sunlight through the course of a day. The panel should be unobstructed,
so that it receives direct sunlight during daylight hours all year long.
The standard units are DC powered and charged by a solar panel. This supplies power to either one or two 12v
batteries depending on the number of pumps. Brackets can be supplied so the solar panel can be mounted
to a pole attached to the tank, or a pole can be supplied that will allow the panel to be erected away from the
tank if this will provide better sunlight.
Solar Panel Adjustment – NORTH AMERICA
The pivot arrangement included with the solar panel’s mounting bracket provides an adjustment for the angle
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latitude of the location. Panels should always face south (see
Figure 1
).
Using the table below you can determine the optimal angle for your solar panel. The panel tilt is the latitude
+10º. This will optimize the panel’s ability to collect the sun’s energy. Use the angle gauge on the mounting
bracket to set the desired angle (see table below) or alternatively, use the distance from the pole to the base
of the panel, also included in this table.
Solar Panel Mounted to Tank
Solar Panel Mounted Away from Tank
Figure 1: Solar Panel Adjustment
