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Powering the System
Installation of the Transformer
IMPORTANT:
•
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.
•
If your gate is more than 1000 ft. from an ac power source, you will need to use at least one 5 watt
Solar Panel to charge the battery (see
Accessory Catalog
). Refer to the
Solar Panels and Gate
Activity
chart below.
Step 1
Make sure the power switch is
OFF
before proceeding to the next step.
Step 2
Select the electrical outlet iwhere 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.
The table and map
illustrate the maximum
number of gate cycles to
expect per day in a
particular area when using
from 5 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 maximum of 30 watts of solar
charging power can be connected to the
GTO/PRO Gate Opener. Consult
Solar Panel
Installation Instructions for further
information
.
Winter Ratings
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
12 v single gate (5 watts) solar charger
4
8
13
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
