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TC-800 | TC-1100 Radar Speed Sign Installation Manual MN0035 v23.02
Mounting the Solar Panel to the Pole
Best Practices for Installation of Solar Panels
The solar panel should be positioned facing as close to south as
possible
at a 45° angle.
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The solar panel should be washed with a mild dish detergent and
soft cloth every 6 months for optimal performance
Small Solar Panel Mounting Bracket
For use with 50 watt panels
Attach the solar panel to the long tapered piece of the mounting
bracket (screws, nuts, and washers are included). The holes on
the solar panel and mounting bracket are pre-drilled.
Attach the short mounting bracket to the
has pre-drilled slots for two different orientations depending on the type
of pole that is used.
has pre-drilled slots for two
different orientations depending on the type of pole that is used. For mounting on a pole or round surface,
Secure the mounting bracket with the solar panel to the pole using banding clamps. Radarsign provides two
banding clamps that fit 3½” - 4½” diameter poles. For larger or smaller poles, customer must provide clamps.
Mount the bracket to the pole at the desired position with the solar panel facing as close to south as possible to a
45° angle and secure to pole.
Tighten all nuts on the mounting bracket and solar panel
Solar panel at 45°
angle facing south
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Banding straps for
securing to pole
Open side of short bracket facing towards the pole
Flat side
Flat side of short bracket facing away from the pole
Position so top holes are farthest from the pole
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