Neptune 13458-000, Installation And Maintenance Manual

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Attaching the Solar Panel
Figure 37 – Gateway Solar Panel
The solar panel is mounted to the Gateway stand or to a pole.
See Figure 37. This panel allows the Gateway to operate using
energy generated by the sun.
The solar panel comes with mounting brackets already
attached, and is pre-terminated with 15 feet (#10 AWG) wire in
flexible non-metallic conduit.
Figure 38 – Solar Panel Attached
To mount the solar panel, complete the following steps.
1. Install the solar panel on the pole immediately above the
battery box so that the mounting height clears any
shadowing or partial obstruction to the cellular antenna.
2. Position the solar panel so that it faces true south. See
"Facing True South" on page 77.
3. Attach the solar panel to the pole using the U-bolts or
bands provided. See Figure 38.
See "Solar Power Information" on page 77 of Appendix A for
more information.
34 R900 Gateway Installation and Maintenance Guide
Chapter 4: Installation of the Gateway