Solar Power
Solar Power
The Solar powered model of the SafePace 500 sign includes a solar panel and mounting bracket, one or
more rechargeable lead-acid batteries, and a solar charger. The solar panel powers the sign when exposed
to sunlight while at the same time charging the batteries to provide a power backup for night-time and
cloudy day use. The solar panel is quick to install and should suffice in most installations.
Figure 6: Solar panel
Mounting the Solar Panel
You need to mount the solar panel at the highest point on the pole, optimally 10-12 feet high. Use the
supplied solar panel bracket (see
) and follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer
(included in the bracket’s packaging).
Figure 7: Solar panel mounting bracket
The two-part bracket allows for full adjustment in order to best position the panel towards the sun. It is
optimal to position your solar panel towards due Solar South (not magnetic South), if you are in the
northern hemisphere and towards due Solar North (not magnetic North) if you are in the southern
hemisphere.
Regardless of whether you are in the northern or southern hemisphere, Solar North/South is the position of
the sun in the sky at exactly the midpoint between sunrise and sunset.
SafePace® 500 Installation Manual
p. 16
