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2.5 Adjusting the Solar Panel Angle
Tilt Angle
North
To ensure your solar panel absorbs as much light as possible, it’s important to adjust the solar panel angle.
For Australia and all locations in the southern hemisphere, the lower edge of the solar panel must point north. Locations
in the northern hemisphere must have the lower edge of the panel pointing south.
The angle of tilt should ideally be
10° North. If you are using the light on the solar panel, keep in mind which direction
this will face, and adjust accordingly.
1. Use a flat head screwdriver
to
remove the bracket cover
(Fig. 2.5a)
.
2. Once the cover is removed, use a 10mm Allen key to loosen the panel adjustment bolt and tilt the panel to the required
angle with the LED light at the high side.
(Fig. 2.5b).
3. Tighten the bolt after adjusting the angle to secure the solar panel in place.
4.
Replace the cover.
How to adjust tilt angle:
Fig. 2.5a
Solar panel angle
screw cover
Fig. 2.5b
Solar panel angle
adjustment screw
