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Powering the System
Step 1
Make sure the power switch is
OFF
before proceeding to the next step.
Step 2
Select the electrical outlet into which 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.
IMPORTANT:
•
If your gate is more than 1000 ft. from an ac power source, you will need to use at least 10 watts solar
charging power to charge the batteries (see
Accessory Catalog
). Refer to the
Solar Panels and Gate
Activity
chart above.
•
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 22
and the
Accessory Catalog
).
Do not run more than
1000 feet of wire.
ON/OFF Switch
OPTIONAL Solar Panels and Gate Activity
The table and map illustrate
the maximum number of
gate cycles to expect per day
in a particular area when
using from 10 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 minimum of 5 watts solar charging
power is needed to charge the battery. A
second battery is recommended for dual, solar
and/or high traffic applications. Consult solar
panel installation instructions for further
information.
Winter Ratings
Zone 1 Zone 2
Zone 3
12 v dual gate (10 watts) solar charger
4
8
13
12 v dual gate (15 watts) solar charger
7
13
20
12 v dual gate (20 watts) solar charger
10
18
27
12 v dual gate (25 watts) solar charger
13
23
34
12 v dual gate (30 watts) solar charger
16
28
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Installation of the Transformer
